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Inside this magazine: Your friendly, independent online bookshop Dear Friends, Welcome to this edition of your magazine in which we are delighted to present a host of new books. We have highlighted some key titles (Ones to watch) and some classics (Christian Classics). I am sure we are all looking forward to gradually being able to worship together in church, meet old friends and make new ones. Maybe we will have been challenged by the sermon, enjoyed worship and been inspired anew by being together in the presence of God. Some of us will be inspired by the centenary of the birth of possibly the most influential evangelical voice in the UK: John Stott. Some titles are peppered throughout this magazine; all are available on the website. Others may want to get organised for the church year ahead: diaries and lectionaries are on p10. Finally, don’t forget our SALE on pages 15 to 18. Some stocks are low; so remember that the early bird catches the worm! Enjoy your selection!
5 Prayer 6-7 Biographies 8 Devotional 9 Bibles & Mission Praise 10 Diaries & Lectionaries 11 Daily Bible Reading Notes 12-13 Theology 14 Bible Study 15-18 SALE TITLES 19-23 Christian Life 24-25 Fiction 26-28 Children's 29 Older Children / Teens 30 Music & Film 31 Order Form
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God is...
PRE-ORDER: Publishes 21st May
Ann Clifford God is... an invitation to look beyond, to discern what cannot be seen and grasp what cannot be described. A liminal space where life's pain and pleasure dissolve, where questions and answers fade into shadow, where the indefinable lies, a treasure waiting to be found. God is... a mystery explored by fifty visual artists, their bold works bound together by luminous text, taking us to the threshold of understanding. Hb | 200 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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rancis Chan is an American Protestant author, teacher and preacher. He is the former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, an Evangelical church in Simi Valley, California, founded by Chan in 1994. He also founded Eternity Bible College in 2004, and served as its early chancellor until 2010. Chan has been a board member of several Christian and social justice organisations, including Children's Hunger Fund and Gospel for Asia. He has authored and co-authored numerous books including Crazy Love, a New York Times bestseller. Chan has also served as an ambassador for Care for Children. Until Unity
Francis Chan The Church becomes more divided each day. Many seek reassurance or perceived unity by creating doctrinal statements, but that misses the point. Doctrine is necessary but it is not the solution. In his new book Until Unity, Francis Chan shows readers that the real problem is shallow or even non-existent love for each other.
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Do we truly understand the gospel? Do we believe in the miracle of the Holy Spirit in us? As believers, Christians are supposed to yield the fruit of supernatural love for one another. Instead, we allow jealousy and selfish ambition to prevail. Although the Bible commands unity, some will resist these unifying efforts. We see it every day. We have to hate sin, love truth, and pursue unity for the Church. This is messy, but no matter what, Christians must give everything they have to the pursuit of a unified, restored Bride. Pb | 224 pgs | DAVID C COOK
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The Contemporary Woman: Can She Really Have it All?
Michele Guinness At a time when the status of women is still being debated and challenged, how can women play a leading role in society, the workplace and the church? Michele Guinness has been there and done that - not without opposition and not without compromise. In this all-embracing, honest reflection on womanhood, Michele uses her own upbringing in the Jewish community to re-examine the views and counterviews on the role of women throughout the Christian tradition and culture, drawing inspiration from scripture, history and personal experience.
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The Contemporary Woman celebrates a host of women through the ages - from the great biblical matriarchs to the modern-day trailblazers - who have inherited a passionate determination to pursue God's radical call. Michele will encourage women everywhere, of every age, to follow their hearts and inspire a new generation to discover what it means to be a woman. Pb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Chosen: Lost and Found Between Christianity and Judaism
Giles Fraser In 2011, the Occupy movement set up camp around St Paul's Cathedral. Giles Fraser, who was Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral, gave them his support. It ended in disaster. This remarkable book is the story of the personal crisis that followed, and its surprising consequences. As he found himself crushed between the forces of protest, the needs of the church and the implacable City of London, he resigned, and was plunged into depression. His life fell apart and he battled with ideas of suicide. Fraser then found himself by chance one day in Liverpool, outside the great Victorian synagogue once presided over by a distant ancestor. Suddenly he realised that there was a great deal he did not know about himself, about his relatives and about his Jewish roots.
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atrick Regan OBE is the author of five books. He is founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those suffering from emotional and mental health challenges. After Patrick and his family went through a series of personal trials and ill health, Patrick decided to step down from his previous role as CEO at XLP, another charity supporting young people, to create Kintsugi Hope, which has been going since 2017. Bouncing Forwards: Notes on Resilience, Courage and Change
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You'll bounce back! How many of us have heard these well-meaning words when faced with mental or physical health challenges, trauma or the loss of dreams? And yet, life's battles can leave us scarred and changed. Why would we want to go back when what we've been through has taught us so much? It's time to bounce forwards instead. In Bouncing Forwards Patrick draws on his own journey of making peace with his ongoing anxiety, to look honestly and vulnerably at the temptation to wait for the day when all will be well whilst missing out on what's happening in the here and now. Pb | 156 pgs | WAVERLEY ABBEY
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When Faith Gets Shaken REF 3979
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A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal
Tim Farron Tim Farron's account of his involvement in the turbulent politics of recent years offers a wealth of insight into life at the top of a major political party and the prospects for true liberalism in Britain today. Pb | 304 pgs | SPCK
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Prayer Slow Down, Show Up and Pray: Simple Shared Habits to Renew Wellbeing in Our Local Communities
Ruth Rice How can we renew wellbeing in our own lives and in our local communities? After suffering her own mental health crisis, Ruth Rice set up the Renew Wellbeing charity, which helps churches open safe spaces to help all attend to their mental and emotional health. Packed full of personal stories, reflective resources and practical guidance, this book will enable you to maintain your own wellbeing and encourage churches to provide Renew spaces that help local communities journey alongside each other to renew wellbeing. Be present. Be prayerful. Be in partnership. Pb | 208 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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Minor Prophets, Major Prayer: Getting Real with God
Debbie Duncan Buried deep in the Bible, the minor prophets contain pearls of wisdom that form the raw material of prayer. These prophets understood the power of prayer. So what made them turn to God and how did they ask Him for help? By looking at each minor prophet in turn, Debbie Duncan explores their background and looks at how their example can help us to pray effectively today. They may be minor prophets, but they teach us major truths about prayer. Pb | 224 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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Alongside: Reflections on Jesus’ Struggles and How He Meets Us in Our Struggles
Henry Martin Jesus' life was by no means struggle-free. There were many things he found difficult: his family, his friends, the crowds, religious people, religious institutions and his own destiny. This is all a blessing to us today: because he struggled, he understands our own struggles intimately, and the Gospels record many cases of things he said from which we can learn, grow and draw strength. In Alongside, Henry Martin considers these words of Jesus in a book suitable for daily reading, with prayers and reflections. It has been designed so that it can be read during Lent, Advent, or at any other time of year, with questions specially tailored for each season. Pb | 240 pgs | DLT
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A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal
Sarah Bessey From living rooms to church basements, Sarah Bessey grew up amongst prayer circles filled with women from diverse backgrounds who prayed in diverse ways. In A Rhythm of Prayer she captures the spirit of those prayer circles, bringing together a range of faith leaders, including Barbara Brown Taylor, Amena Brown, Nadia Bolz-Weber and many more, to offer daily inspiration for connecting with God. Filled with wisdom, compassion and words of poetic beauty, A Rhythm of Prayer is a Christian prayer book that provides spiritual nourishment and guidance. Hb | 176 pgs | SPCK
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Biographies Up From the Ashes: A Syrian Christian Doctor’s Story of Sacrifice, Endurance and Hope
'Dr A' with Samara Levy In one of the most brutal wars of the twenty-first century, millions of Syrians fled for a safer life elsewhere. Dr A was one of the few medical doctors that stayed. Driven by his Christian faith, Dr A risked his own safety, and that of his family, to care for innocent lives caught in the epicentre of a war zone through the most aggressive years of the Syrian war. His world exploded and collapsed around him, losing his home, hospital, family and friends. Yet he remained uncompromising in his commitment to serve his people, through these near-apocalyptic events. Up From the Ashes is a gripping story of sacrifice and endurance - fuelled by prayer and bound by hope.
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Hb | 256 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Eric Metaxas As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and author. In his blockbuster New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life - the theologian and the spy - and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. Pb | 640 pgs | NELSON BOOKS
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The Giant at My Back: A Year in the Life of a Dementia Carer
Carolyn Donnelly When Carolyn's husband Ralph was diagnosed with mixed dementia in spring 2017, she knew life for them would never be the same. As she chronicles their first year living with this giant, Carolyn shares how her faith and their relationship were tested to the limit by loneliness and loss as she took on the role of Ralph's carer. Yet we also see how God's gracious promises gave her courage to confront the giant at their back, and even find joy and growth amidst both challenges faced and unexpected blessings received. While everyone's dementia journey is unique, this honest and poignant love story will resonate with many travelling the same path and help others to understand and offer support. Pb | 176 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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Sins of Fathers: A Spectacular Break from a Criminal, Dark Past
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Michael Emmett Growing up, Michael entered into the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime. Michael's father was a career criminal and wayward role model. Soon Michael's criminal activities were funding a reckless lifestyle of drugs, sex and violence, until 1993, when both men were arrested for their involvement in a £13-million smuggling operation. Michael was sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment. A chance encounter inside the prison chapel led to an experience that would shake the foundations of his life. This is a true story of trauma and transformation, one man's search for redemption, and the struggle to become the father he never had.
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Eugene Peterson
A Burning in My Bones
Winn Collier Encounter the multifaceted life of one of the most influential and creative pastors of the past half century with unforgettable stories of his lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate The Message, and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband and father. Author Winn Collier was given exclusive access to Eugene and his materials for the production of this landmark work and offers an intimate look into a rare, remarkable life that is at once artful, sacred and earthy. Hb | 368 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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This Hallelujah Banquet: How the End of What We Were Reveals Who We Can Be Eugene H. Peterson The book of Revelation is filled with angels and dragons, fantastic beasts and golden cities, bottomless pits and mysterious numbers. It's dramatic, sure - but what exactly does that have to do with the tests we face today? In this never-before-published work, Eugene H. Peterson traces the dramatic symbolism found in John's letters to the seven churches, uncovering Christ's instructions to these ancient communities. Along the way, we encounter seven key tests: of our love, suffering, truth, holiness, reality, witness, and commitment - tests from Christ that can deepen our faith and even shape our future. Hb | 208 pgs | WATERBROOK PRESS
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Room of Marvels: A Story About Heaven that Heals the Heart
James Bryan Smith Three deaths in three years. His mother. His best friend. And now, his two-year-old daughter. In this moving story a Christian author goes to a retreat centre to grieve and face the hard questions about God that he is asking in the wake of these losses. If you have ever felt alone, betrayed, abandoned - if you have found yourself asking God 'why?' - this biography may be a source of hope. And if you have ever wondered what heaven is like, this book provides a beautiful vision. Room of Marvels is a masterful, dream-like tale that speaks to the eternal in the midst of our most painful earthly losses. Pb | 192 pgs | IVP
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David Sheppard: Batting for the Poor: The Authorized Biography of the Celebrated Cricketer and Bishop
Andrew Bradstock From his time as captain of England's cricket team to his pioneering work as Bishop of Liverpool, David Sheppard led a remarkable life. Now his story is told in this fascinating and insightful biography. Batting for the Poor draws on the papers left by Sheppard in the Liverpool Central Library as well as other archival material and more than 150 interviews conducted by Andrew Bradstock, all brought together to create a picture of a man who helped break down divisions and turn Liverpool's fortunes around. Pb | 384 pgs | SPCK
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Devotional Peace for Each Day (Large Text Leathersoft)
Billy Graham Beloved evangelist Billy Graham understood the flurry of modern life and the constant temptation of busyness. In a world in which everyone seems to be rushing to finish their to-do list, answer their emails, and respond to their phones, peace is still possible. In Peace for Each Day, a 365-day devotional, Graham shares God's gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm. Each daily passage in Peace for Each Day invites you to joyfully engage with Scripture as you meditate on God's peace - peace that can be found whatever the circumstances, whatever the calling, whatever the future holds. Leatherbound | 400 pgs | THOMAS NELSON
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Deep Calls to Deep: Spiritual Formation in the Hard Places of Life
Tony Horsfall The book of Psalms offers honest insights into the reality of life with God, reflecting every human emotion and situation. Through looking at some of the Psalms written ‘from the depths’, we can understand more fully the way in which God is at work to shape our characters and form the life of Christ within us during difficult times. This book offers reflections drawn from selected Psalms to guide us as we begin to make sense of our own history with God, and also points us to how we can get to know God better here and now, preparing us for whatever may lie ahead. Deep Calls to Deep speaks to those who are ‘passing through the valley’. It will also be helpful to anyone who desires a deeper walk with God, as well as those who accompany others on their Christian journey as mentors, soul friends or spiritual directors. Pb | 160 pgs | BRF
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30 Days with Ruth: A Devotional Journey with the Loyal Widow
What must it have been like to be Ruth, transformed from a widow in a foreign land to become the great-grandmother of King David? Emily explores these questions through Ruth's 'diary', sharing in her trials, excitements, challenges, fears and joys. Each chapter begins with a 'diary extract' from Ruth's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage you to reflect on how that applies today. Pb | 208 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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The Contemplative Struggle: Radical Discipleship in a Broken World
Read an interview with Emily on our website!
Ian Cowley In The Contemplative Struggle Ian Cowley sets the central themes of the gospel of John alongside each other and explores how these can be reconciled in daily life. Drawing on his experience of living in his native South Africa during the apartheid era and challenging understandings of contemplative prayer and spirituality as essentially inward discipline, he highlights the urgent need for Christians to be active in bringing transformation to a suffering world, and paints a compelling picture of radical discipleship for today. Pb | 144 pgs | BRF
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ESV Bibles - English Standard Version Word-for-word Bible translation – contemporary and readable, great for detailed Bible study.
Rainbow Edition
Three new editions! PRE-ORDER: Publishes 27th May
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ESV Holy Bible with Apocrypha, Anglicised Edition
Hb | 1280 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY
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Anglicised for ease of reading. Hb | 1712 pgs | SPCK
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Word to Life
Contains the deuterocanonical books.
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Inside Out: Connecting Hb | 96 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY
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With 16 colourful illustrated plates, perfect for children! Hb | 1408 pgs | SPCK
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BULK DISCOUNT OFFER - 10% off on all orders of 10+ copies! Mission Praise Words Edition REF 4987 Hb | RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.49 Large Print Words REF 4989 Pb | RRP £25.00 Aslan £16.79 Music Edition REF 4988 Hb | RRP £55.00 Aslan £32.99
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The bestselling audio Bible read by David Suchet is an 80-hour recording on six MP3 CDs.
NIV Audio Bible in One Year REF 1099
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NIV Audio Bible
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Diaries & Lectionaries Common Worship Lectionary: Advent 2021 - Advent 2022
CW & BCP Lectionary 2022 A streamlined, clear presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals are covered, as well as weekday services.
Bible references for the liturgical year. Including principal, second and third service readings for Sundays and Festivals, plus morning and evening readings. Pb | 80 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE
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Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK
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Reflections for Daily Prayer: Advent 2021 Advent 2022
The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2022
Provides one page per weekday alongside a double page spread for Sundays.
Bible reading notes based on the CW Lectionary. Each day, Monday to Saturday, popular Anglican writers offer insightful, inspiring reflections on one of the day's readings for Morning Prayer.
512 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
Hardback REF 4424 A5 Personal Organiser Edition REF 4425
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Church Pocket Book & Diary 2022
Week-to-view (Sunday is a double-size space), with titles of Sundays and festivals corresponding to the CW & BCP calendar and Lectionary. Flexibound | 1324 pgs | SPCK
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The Dave Walker Guide to the Church 2022 Calendar
The Dave Walker Guide to the Church Calendar is a regular favourite with his loyal and enthusiastic fans and a lifesaver for stressed church people. Dave’s distinctive and detailed style (he calls them ‘diagrams’), his quiet comic genius and his ability to see humour in the ordinary and the everyday, mean his cartoons can be enjoyed again and again. Pb | 14 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2022 Catherine Williams 150 sermons with hymn suggestions. Each Sunday has two sermons based on Principal and Second Service lectionaries, plus sermons for special occasions, services, festivals and saints' days. Pb | 348 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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Daily Bible Reading Notes
A selection of Daily Bible reading notes to help us prayerfully read God's Word every day. BRF
Guidelines Bible Reflections for Older People
By older people, for older people. May - Aug REF 2641 £5.25
Bible study for ministry and mission. May - Aug REF 2632 £4.75
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Daily meditations from around the world. May - Aug REF 2633 £4.75
New Daylight
Daily Bible reading and prayer.
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Day by Day with God
Rooting women's lives in the Bible. May - Aug REF 2634 £4.75
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Explore Encounter with God
In-depth, systematic notes.
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Daily Bread
The Bible guide for every day.
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Helping you to read, understand and apply the truths of God's word, every day. Apr - Jun REF 4115 £4.99 Jul - Sep REF 4435 £4.99
Looking for Bible Reading Notes for teenagers? We now supply the Engage series also presented by Good Book Company - see more on p.29!
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Theology Reimagining Britain: Foundations for Hope
Justin Welby It is now three years since Justin Welby first published his Reimagining Britain. The fundamental message of that book remains as urgent as ever. But in this revised and expanded edition, Welby has taken fully into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and all the social and political unrest that has ensued. If anything, the new edition of Archbishop Welby's book is even more important than its predecessor. Here is a radical vision for 21st century Britain.
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The thesis of this book is that the work of reimagining is as great as it was in 1945, and will happen either by accident - and thus badly - or deliberately. Welby explores the areas in which values are translated into action, including the traditional three of recent history: health (especially public and mental), housing and education. Pb | 336 pgs | BLOOMSBURY CONTINUUM
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Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
Andy Bannister Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same? Should we seek to overcome divisions by seeing Muslims and Christians as part of one family of Abrahamic faith? Andy Bannister shares his journey, from the multicultural streets of inner-city London to being a Christian with a PhD in Qur'anic Studies. Along the way, he came to understand that far from being the same, Islam and Christianity are profoundly different. Get to the heart of what the world's two largest religions say about life's biggest questions - and discover the uniqueness of Christianity's answer to the question of who God really is. Pb | 208 pgs | IVP
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The Unveiling: What the Book of Revelation Says About Our World Today
David Fellingham The Book of Revelation draws the prophetic purposes of God together, with over five hundred allusions from other parts of the Bible - and it is the Bible itself which interprets this amazing book, not world events. However, we can understand what is happening in our world through the prophetic lens of Revelation, and even with such devastating events as wars, natural disasters and pandemics, God is totally in control. The Unveiling brings a perspective to answer the many questions David has been asked during his 40+ years as a Christian leader. His answers are not speculative, but firmly rooted in Scripture. He admits that he does not have the answer for every detail, but whatever view we may hold, the certain fact is: Jesus is coming again. Pb | 168 pgs | MALCOLM DOWN
Broken Signposts
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Tom Wright Justice, Love, Spirituality, Beauty, Freedom, Truth and Power. These are ideals that we all strive for, yet so often we find ourselves falling short. Why is that? In this deeply insightful meditation, Tom Wright looks to the Gospel of John for answers. With his characteristic wisdom, he shows how John can help us to see not only why we strive for these ideals, or 'signposts', but also why we so often experience them as broken. Hb | 216 pgs | SPCK
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Borders and Belonging: The Book of Ruth: A Story for Our Times
Pádraig Ó Tuama & Glenn Jordan A leading poet and a theologian reflect on the Old Testament story of Ruth, a tale that resonates deeply in today's world with its themes of migration, the stranger, mixed cultures and religions, law and leadership, women in public life, kindness, generosity and fear. Pb | 144 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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The Sanity of Belief: Why Faith Makes Sense
Simon Edwards In this thoughtful, engaging book, Simon Edwards challenges the assumptions that may lead us to reject a faith and doubt something that we've never really had the chance to understand in the first place. From our need for meaning and significance, to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, he explores the things that matter to us as human beings and shows us why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all. The Sanity of Belief is a fresh take on apologetics, faith and doubt, that will leave you with a stronger understanding of Christian belief and how it relates to today's world. Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK
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Knowing Me, Knowing God: Six Theological Keys to Scripture
Richard Brash Many Christians have learned to interpret Scripture chrono-logically, following the Bible's developing story from creation, through fall, to redemption, and ultimately to restoration. But what of a complementary theo-logical approach to Scripture, one which focuses on the Bible's main 'characters' - God and human beings - and the nature of their relationship? Richard Brash presents such an approach, introducing six theological keys to Scripture which help us better to know God and ourselves in the three fundamental areas of being, knowing and acting. Pb | 184 pgs | IVP
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Richard Dawkins, C. S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life
Alister McGrath McGrath has written to great acclaim on Richard Dawkins and C. S. Lewis. Here he brings these intriguing and well-known writers into a conversation. Sharpen your thinking on the meaning of life by engaging with these two opposed perspectives. Pb | 80 pgs | SPCK
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Bible Study Faith For Life: Inspiration from the Ordinary Heroes of Hebrews 11
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Richard Coekin As Christians, we experience great joy in knowing God through Jesus and great hope in the promise of an eternity spent with God. Yet we still get weary in this life and can feel discouraged. This wonderfully encouraging book by Bible expositor Richard Coekin will spur you on to live by faith in Jesus as you examine the witnesses of Hebrews 11. The refreshing honesty of their stories will help you manage your expectations in a world of lies and spin. They will remind you of the glory and blessing that await you at the finishing line. And they will encourage you to see that Jesus is the real Hero of the faith and that his Spirit will enable you to endure through exhaustion, opposition and discouragement. Pb | 192 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Through the Year with John Newton: 365 Daily Readings from John Newton Stephen Poxon
Pb | 384 pgs | MONARCH
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Through the Year with John Stott: Daily Reflections from Genesis to Revelation Pb | 432 pgs | MONARCH
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The Badly Behaved Bible: Thinking Again About the Story of Scripture
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Nick Page We're told that the Bible is beautiful, uplifting and a joy to read - but, while we know this is how we're supposed to feel about it, in reality many of us find the very opposite. On opening the Bible, we are faced with a multitude of problems, and we end up believing things about the Bible that the Bible never claims for itself. In his honest and accessible style, Nick Page urges us to re-discover a fresh look at the Bible as the scriptural bedrock of the Christian faith, to learn how we can undo unhelpful ways of reading it and demystifying its purpose and scope. Nick tackles what the Bible is and what it isn't, how we can critically read this inspired text and how we approach the difficulties in its content. Pb | 272 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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God's Story: The Bible Explained
Matt Searles By linking each of its many parts back to the whole, it moves beyond simply retelling biblical stories to help us to see how the Bible remains vitally relevant to our daily lives. Giving historical context and theological insight, this book functions as both an accessible introduction for new readers of the Bible and an effective guide for those looking to grow their understanding of God's word. Pb 192 pgs | Hb 168 pgs | LION BOOKS
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The Pilgrim's Regress
Broken by Fear, Anchored in Hope
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Celtic Saints
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The Comparison Trap
Counting Stars in an Empty Sky
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Christianity For People Who Aren't Christians
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Equality is Biblical
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Christ the King Icon of Love
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Seeking Aliveness
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Tough Issues, True Hope
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The Beginner's Bible: Jesus is Born
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Christian Life Brave by Faith: God-Sized
Confidence in a Post-Christian World
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Alister Begg What does it look like to live with joy in a society that does not like what Christians believe, say or do? It’s tempting to grow angry, keep our heads down, retreat or just give up altogether. But this isn’t the first time that God’s people have had to learn how to live in a pagan world that opposes God’s rule. In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently and obediently in an increasingly secular society. Readers will see that God is powerful and God is sovereign, and even in the face of circumstances that appear to be prevailing against his people, we may trust him entirely. We can be as brave as Daniel if we have faith in Daniel’s God! Pb | 128 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Never Too Far: Coming Back from Defeat and Disappointment to Purpose and Power Louie Giglio A person can never get too far from God that they can’t get back to Him and have a fresh start. There is always a way forward that will prevent a person’s current circumstances from having the final say in life. God has a plan for a comeback. Louie Giglio addresses the feelings we all have from time to time that life is disappointing and not working out as we’d hoped. We long for something different, something better, something more. Never Too Far celebrates new beginnings and offers readers encouragement and perspective, and is for those who feel frustrated or confused; who are suffering or feel as though life doesn’t make sense. Hb | 192 pgs | THOMAS NELSON
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Route 66: A Crash Course in Navigating Life With the Bible
Krish Kandiah The intention of this book is to teach Christians how to use the Bible to live well. It has eight sections - living faithfully, distinctively, emotionally, imaginatively, discerningly, purposefully, infectiously and hopefully. Each provides an introduction to a different kind of literature within the Bible and follows with questions for discussion and five days of daily readings. Pb | 192 pgs | MONARCH
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Singing in Babylon: Finding Purpose in Life's Second Choices
Jeff Lucas Everyone has to live with second choices - events and circumstances that they would not choose. Daniel was a man whose life was filled with second choices, but he did more than just survive; he stayed faithful to God and thrived. So what is there to learn from his story? Jeff Lucas challenges readers to ask, 'How can we, like Daniel, be faithful in the "Babylon" of second choices?' Down-to-earth but inspirational, Singing in Babylon explores how the reader, like Daniel, can find purpose and meaning in life's second choices. Pb | 224 pgs | DAVID C COOK
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Christian Life Love Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member
Tony Merida How to grow in love for your church. God calls us to be 'devoted to one another in love' (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. He sets out eight privileges and responsibilities of a church member: to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve, to honor, to witness and to send. Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Dear England: Finding Hope, Taking Heart and Changing the World
Stephen Cottrell Inspired by a conversation with a barista who asked him why he became a priest, this is the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell's extended answer to that question - as well as the letter he'd like to write to a divided country that no longer sees the relevance or value of the Christian narrative. Archbishop Stephen is a much-admired voice within the church, but in this book he writes for a more general audience, and those who might call themselves spiritual seekers - as well as anyone who is concerned about the life and unity of the UK. A short, beautiful book, this is at once both contemplative and deeply practical, which will speak to both Christians and those on the edges of faith. Hb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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The Space Between: The Disruptive Seasons We Want to Hide From, and Why We Need Them
Mark Bradford The ‘liminal seasons of life’ – those transition times in which we have left one season of stability but not yet arrived at the next – can be times of great disorientation. Yet, for good or for ill, they are also the most transformative. In The Space Between, Mark Bradford provides the reader with a biblical and theological understanding of such seasons of life, connects them with the resources to live faithfully through them, and offers strength and hope for the journey.
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The Humble Church: Becoming the Body of Christ
Martyn Percy In this bold and provocative invitation, Martyn Percy imagines what the post-pandemic Church might look like and sets out what it needs to learn. It argues that the Church needs to stop obsessing about itself – its size, its strategies to shore up decline, its waning public influence – and rediscover how to live as the body of Christ. In other words, what does it need to do in order to become more like Christ? As Christ poured out his life for the sake of others, the author considers ways in which the Church might imitate Christ in practice today. Incisive, imaginative and engagingly written, this book will resonate deeply with many lay and ordained members of the Church. Pb | 160 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter
Timothy Keller The resurrection of Jesus is at the heart of the Christian faith, bringing God's power - which will some day heal and renew the world - into our lives now. That power is here only partially, but substantially; and this gives Christians a realistic, but irrepressible hope. It is a hope for change in our lives and in our society; a hope that changes Christians in every way, shaping every aspect of our lives. Hope in Times of Fear unlocks the meaning of both the cross and Jesus' resurrection. Here the central message of the Christian faith is revealed - with unshakable belief, piercing insight and a profound message of hope for the world. Hb | 272 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Dane Ortlund Christians can easily feel that Jesus is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. They know what Christ has done for them. But who is he? How does he feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? In Matthew 11, Jesus describes himself as 'gentle and lowly in heart', longing for his people to find rest in him. This book reflects on his words, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of Christ’s affections for sinners and encouraging believers as they journey, weary and faltering, toward heaven. Hb | 224 pgs | CROSSWAY
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What on Earth is Heaven?
James Paul What happens to us when we die? Will heaven be a place of fluffy clouds, angels and cherubs playing harps? Is the Christian faith just about securing a place in heaven when we die? In What on Earth is Heaven? James Paul explores the radical truth of what the Bible says about heaven and the afterlife, and its relevance for your life here and now on earth. Unpacking the biblical story of the separation and reunion of heaven and earth, he shows that heaven isn't a place somewhere 'out there' but a dimension of reality - the dimension where God's Will is done. The good news isn't that we get to escape to heaven, but that God invites us to be a part of His plan to bring the kingdom of heaven to our square inch of the earth. Pb | 200 pgs | IVP
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Into All the World: The Missionary Vision of Luther and Calvin
Lindsay Brown Luther and Calvin are remembered for their writings and theological debates, but do we think of them as great missionaries? Can we learn from them for mission work today? The Reformation had a defining and far–reaching impact on the western world and beyond. It not only touched on church life and key doctrinal issues but had implications in terms of ethics, the birth of liberal democracy, education, the arts, science, the economy and much more. This all evolved as part of Calvin’s and Luther’s evangelistic vision. With such a legacy, this vision is worth your attention. Pb | 128 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
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Christian Life God's Treasured Possession: Walk in the Footsteps of Moses
Terry Virgo Do you know how God sees you? Moses is a key character in the unfolding narrative of God's Kingdom. A foundational leader of God's people in the Old Testament, he's held up throughout the New Testament as a man of God, in spite of his flaws. Yet Moses didn't always believe what God said about him. In this biblically balanced book, Terry Virgo invites us to walk in the footsteps of Moses so that, by faith, we can be ready for whatever life brings. Pb | 160 pgs | IVP
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Finding the Peacemakers: A Journey of Faith from the Mines of Chile to the Deserts of the Middle East
Dan Morrice From Chilean miners to Syrian refugees, from ex-football hooligans in Britain, to revolutionaries in Israel-Palestine, Dan discovers how the most unlikely people are rediscovering Christian faith and rewriting the fractured history of our time. Dan's interviews lead him on a five-hundred-mile walk across the Negev Desert to find their source of hope first-hand. Finding the Peacemakers tells the unreported story of a global movement overcoming the odds to build peace in troubled times. Pb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Being the Bad Guys: How to Live For Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn't
Stephen McAlpine In our post-Christian culture, how do we offer the gospel to those around us who view it as not only wrong but possibly dangerous? And how do we ensure that the secular worldview does not entice us away with its constant barrage, online and elsewhere, of messages about self-determinism? Author Stephen McAlpine offers an analysis of how our culture ended up this way and explains key points of tension between biblical Christianity and secular culture. He encourages Christians not to be ashamed of the gospel as it is more liberating, fulfilling and joyful than anything the world has to offer. Pb | 144 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Faithful Leaders and the Things That Matter Most
Rico Tice There are many books on leadership strategies and church structures, but this one looks at what matters most: the character and attitude of church leaders. It recognises that the spiritual health of the church leaders in large part determines the spiritual health of the congregation and therefore the success of the ministry. In this short, punchy, challenging, and at times surprising book, Rico Tice draws on decades of experience in church leadership to call fellow pastors and others with oversight of areas of church ministry to define success biblically, fight their sin, lead themselves, and serve their churches. It will be a battle, but one worth fighting because personal holiness and godly leadership matter eternally. A must-read on pastoral leadership for pastors, elders, worship leaders, youth leaders, and anyone else with a leadership role in church ministry. Pb | 112 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith without Losing It
A. J. Swoboda Award-winning author, pastor, and professor A. J. Swoboda has witnessed many young people wrestle with their core Christian beliefs. Too often, what begins as a set of critical and important questions turns to resentment and faith abandonment. Unfortunately, the church has largely ignored its task of serving people along their journey of questioning. The local church must walk alongside those who are deconstructing their faith and show them how to reconstruct it. Drawing on his own experience of deconstruction, Swoboda offers tools to help emerging adults navigate their faith in a hostile landscape.
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Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People): Seven Ways to Welcome Like Jesus
Carolyn Lacey Generous hospitality is a significant way in which God works through our lives to bring life to others, yet many of us feel ill-equipped and overwhelmed at the prospect, especially if we don’t have big houses and we are not wonderful cooks! Carolyn Lacey encourages us to focus on the goal of hospitality, which is to reflect God’s welcoming heart, and shows us how we can all do that, regardless of our bank balance or living situation. She explores seven ways in which we can reflect God’s character in the way we welcome others into our homes and into our lives, and so point people ultimately to Christ. Pb | 128 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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John Stott's Right Hand: The Untold Story of Frances Whitehead
Julia Cameron John Stott invited Frances Whitehead to become his secretary when she was still a young Christian, at that time working for the BBC. Having done secret war work as a mathematician, she brought a good mind as well as determination. Stott relied on her, and she would shoulder responsibility to work on the infrastructure to establish his ideas. She also typed his 50 books from longhand. This is a very colourful biography looking at Frances Whitehead's ancestry as well as her own interesting life. Pb | 271 pgs | DICTUM PRESS
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Max Lucado
Begin Again: Your Hope and Renewal Start Today
Max Lucado prepares us for the journey ahead by encouraging us to: trust that God is the author of new beginnings, rely on God's love and protection, hold on to enduring hope, make a difference in the lives of others and set our sights on our eternal home. Pb | 240 pgs | THOMAS NELSON
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God Will Help You
We all experience disappointing setbacks, overwhelming loneliness, and paralysing fear at some point in our lives. It sometimes seems as if nothing will help. Here, New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to trust in the God who is working miracles in the big and small things. Hb | 208 pgs | THOMAS NELSON
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Summer's Out at Hope Hall (Book two)
Hope Hall thrums with activity under the summer sun. Sea Cadets march in the yard and happy chatter issues from English as a Foreign Language classes while the weekly Food Bank reaches out to those in need. Kath is determined to honour the origins of Hope Hall, which was founded in memory of those lost during the two world wars. It's all hands on deck as the centenary celebrations continue, but Kath's efforts set her on a collision course with Celia Ainsworth, a descendant of the family that donated the land. Added to this, a mysterious homeless man proves tricky for Sheelagh to identify, and a handsome stranger looks set to lead Kath a merry dance. Summer's Out at Hope Hall is a fun and deeply moving story that celebrates the power of hope.
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The Diary of Isabella M Smugge
The Healing
Miriam's Song
Ruth Leigh New to country life Isabella, with her husband and children, is living the country life dream. But as her au pair's behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and a national gossip columnist nurses a grudge, Isabella begins to wonder if her life really is as picture-perfect as she thought. Pb | 256 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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Joy Margetts Nobleman Philip de Braose has lost faith in God and man. Working as a soldier for hire, he recklessly seeks death and is brutally injured, only for rescue to come in the unlikely form of a Cistercian monk. As Philip slowly recovers he is forced to confront the more painful wounds within. Pb | 224 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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Jill Eileen Smith Miriam was a girl who dreamed of freedom, a woman who longed for love, a leader who made mistakes, and a friend who valued connection. Jill Eileen Smith offers this story to imagine how Miriam navigated the challenges of holding on to hope, building a family in the midst of incredible hardship, and serving as a leader of a difficult people, all while living in her brother's shadow. Pb | 416 pgs | REVELL
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Linchester Chronicles Catherine Fox
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Tales from Lindford (Book four)
Catherine Fox January 2020. All the residents of Lindfordshire are celebrating the New Year , none of them aware of the trials and tribulations the coming months will bring - not least the horseman of the apocalypse who has set out quietly in a province of China . . . Pb | 448 pgs | MARYLEBONE HOUSE
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'I hope Catherine Fox will forgive me if I say she doesn't write like an angel; she writes like a human being, with immense compassion, unsentimental faith and an impressively undisciplined humour. Not many writers give such a vivid sense of what it is actually like to try and live in the light of absolute mercy. Very few indeed do it with such brilliance and freshness of language.' Rowan Williams on Tales from Lindford
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Endless Mercy:
To Dwell Among Cedars:
Tracie Peterson Madysen has always been a forgiving person, but when her supposedly dead father shows up, her gift for forgiveness is tested. With the recent loss of her mother, she searches for answers...
Connilyn Cossette Ronen is a Levite determined to return the ark of the covenant to Shiloh. He never expected that the Philistine girl he once rescued would now be part of the very family he's tasked to deceive.
The Treasures of Nome 2
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NEW A Tapestry of Light
Kimberly Duffy Calcutta, 1886. Ottilie Russell is adrift between two cultures, British and Indian, belonging to both and neither. In order to support her little brother, Thaddeus, and her grandmother, she relies upon her skills in beetle-wing embroidery that have been passed down to her through generations of Indian women. Pb | 432 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE
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Dreams of Savannah
Roseanna M. White Cordelia weaves a hopeful dream around anything and wins the hearts of everyone in Savannah. When her sweetheart has been lost during a sea raid, she clings to hope and comes up with romantic tales of his return to reassure his family. Pb | 400 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE
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Children's Extraordinary Women of the Bible
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Michelle Sloan 5-7 The Bible is filled with so many incredible women, and it's time we were introduced to them! Meet Deborah, the only female judge of Israel; Esther, the bold and heroic Jewish queen; Anna, the Prophetess, who prophesied about Jesus in the Temple; Priscilla, skilled tentmaker and determined missionary and heavily involved in growing the early church; and Tabitha, known by the disciples for her good deeds; and Rahab, fearless protecter of her family. This is only a few of the extraordinary women you can find in the Bible, so let's go and meet them all and learn how to be as amazing as them! Hb | 32 pgs | SPCK
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God's Creatures Great and Small
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Rosie Greening 0+ Children will enjoy reading the funny rhymes and looking at the bright and amusing illustrations that introduce each creature that God has made. This is a tactile touch and feel book about animals that young children will love!
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BOARDBOOK | 12 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
REF 4491 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
God's Love is Like a Rainbow
Ages
Rosie Greening 0-5 Sing along to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and explore the touch-and-feel rainbows in this sweet book reminding us all of God's special rainbow promise. Featuring artwork created by children during the Covid-19 lockdown, this book is designed to spread hope and joy! BOARDBOOK | 12 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
REF 4274 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99
Do Great Things For God series by Laura Caputo-Wickham
Betsey Stockton: The Girl With a Missionary Dream
The biography of Betsey Stockton (c. 1798-1865), who, despite being born enslaved, follows her dream of being a missionary to Hawaii.
Ages 4-8
Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
REF 4303 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
Corrie ten Boom: The Courageous Woman and the Secret Room
Children will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children’s biography of Corrie ten Boom, who saved hundreds of Jews during World War Two. Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Sally Lloyd-Jones Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing:
101 Devotions About God's Great Love for You
Are you searching for a way to teach God’s truth and purpose to your young children? Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing is perfect for family devotions, bedtime, storytime, or even as a companion to The Jesus Storybook Bible. Now with more vibrant cover and interior illustrations. Hb | 224 pgs | ZONDERKIDZ
REF 4289 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99
Ages 6-10
PRE-ORDER: Publishes 10th June
The Jesus Storybook Bible
Available in an Anglicised Edition, the multiple award winning The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible. Beautifully written by New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Ages awarding winning artist Jago, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children 3-6 to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the centre of God's great story of salvation and at the centre of their story, too. Hb | 352 pgs | ZONDERVAN
REF 4179 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.99
Bob Hartman
The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables
A wonderful addition to the Storyteller range, told by the expert storyteller, Bob Hartman. Ages Twenty-seven of Jesus' parables are given 6-8 a fresh twist in his lively and dynamic style, managing to effortlessly engage young readers and make clear the depths of meaning within the story. Illustrations by Krisztina Kallai Nagy add to the warm-hearted appeal of the parables. This book is suitable for teachers seeking material to read out loud in class and assemblies, and for parents wanting stories children can enjoy having read to them, or for those who are starting to read by themselves. Pb | 64 pgs | LION CHILDREN'S BOOKS
REF 4305 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
The Lion Storyteller Bible: 25th Anniversary Edition
Bob Hartman & Krisztina Kallai Nagy Ages 5-7 Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Lion Storyteller Bible with this special edition! The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories and has been treasured by children of all ages. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages.
*Comes with a FREE 4CD set of these stories read by Bob himself! Hb | 160 pgs | LION CHILDREN'S
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Children's God's Brilliantly Big Creation Story
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Ages Dai Woolridge 3-6 Full of rhythm and rhyme, God’s Brilliantly Big Creation Story takes children on an incredible journey through the days of creation to teach about the world and the universe we live in. Featuring epic illustrations of the solar system and massive scenes from across the globe, children will be drawn in as they learn about the world and one of the most foundational stories of the Bible. Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK
REF 4492 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
PRE-ORDER: Publishes 20th May
Indescribable for Little Ones
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Louie Giglio Ages 0-4 Discover the wonders of God's creation! Bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio brings Indescribable for Little Ones, an interactive board book that will introduce the littlest readers to God's amazing world. Young children will be awestruck as they pull tabs and turn a wheel to reveal that everything, from the ants on the ground to the stars in the sky, was made by God. BOARDBOOK | 10 pgs | TOMMY NELSON
REF 4499 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99
PRE-ORDER: Publishes 13th May
Everybody, Always For Kids
Ages 6-10
Bob Goff The magnetic spirit of Bob Goff, alongside his daughter Lindsey Goff Viducich's love and understanding of children, shine through each story in Everybody, Always for Kids. Bob and Lindsey share: - 40 inspiring stories paired with fun artwork, perfect for readers ages 6-10 - Childlike wonder they've experienced in their regular day to day lives (using a walkie-talkie to talk to a neighbour, swapping places with a limo driver, pretending to be a wax figure, and carrying a bucket around everywhere) - How embracing others is the key to living a happier life Hb | 192 pgs | TOMMY NELSON
REF 4511 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99
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Children's Bible Stories: Share the
Ages 9-12
Greatest Stories Ever Told
Walk through the bible with this wonderful book filled with over 130 stories! These bible stories for kids will teach them about the most important Christian texts and give them information around the stories' context and archaeology. Each story holds a significance that is explored and further captivates the child by including artefacts, maps, fact, and information on life in biblical times. Hb | 320 pgs | DK CHILDREN
REF 4517 RRP £19.99 Aslan £11.99
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Older Children / Teens Big Questions Series by Chris Morphew
This series of fun and fast-paced books walk kids aged 9-13 through what the Bible says about some of the big questions of life, such as 'Why does God let bad things happen?', 'What happens when we die?' and 'How do we know Christianity is really true?'. These books will help readers to grow in confident and considered faith. What Happens When We Die? Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? Pb | 96 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
REF 4519 REF 4529 REF 4531
RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
Jane Austen Investigates: The Abbey Mystery
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Julia Golding Jane Austen turns detective in this spooky historical adventure by award-winning author Julia Golding! It's 1789 and a young Jane Austen turns detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious happenings at Southmoor Abbey. When a carriage accident forces a change of plans, 13-year-old Jane is sent to be a companion to Lady Cromwell for a week as the household prepares to celebrate the eldest son's coming-of-age party. While there, Jane vows to solve the mystery of the ghostly monk in the Abbey grounds for she does not believe in such stories! But this is not the only strange occurrence for the adventurous young Jane to investigate. There are shivery night-time investigations, an Indian girl with secret talents, a library fire, two prize horses in danger, and friends to save from false accusations. With notebook in hand and her faithful dog Grandison by her side, will Jane overcome the continuous obstacles and find out the truth? Pb | 192 pgs | LION FICTION
REF 4540 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
Engage: The Collection
Available as a collection of all 20 issues, meaning you buy an entire library of Bible study aids designed to help young people understand and apply the WHOLE Bible. Engage helps young people connect to the source of life by encouraging them to question and explore God's message. No chapter has been left unexplored - each issue covers several books of the Bible, examines big questions about the Bible and Christianity, and contains articles on real life topics. Pb | 128 pgs each | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
REF ENGAGEBOX £69.00
Daily Bible Readings for 13-18 year olds
Individual issues (1-20) also available. Order by quoting REF ENGAGE 1 for Issue 1, ENGAGE 2 for Issue 2 etc.
£3.99 each
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Music & Film
NEW Alone With My Faith
Harry Connick, Jr. Across the project’s 13 tracks, Harry Connick, Jr. journeys through the range of human emotions with music that is anchored in his faith and brimming with universal hope. 13 Track CD | CAPITOL
REF 4545 Aslan £8.99
NEW Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey
The Blessing
Kari Jobe A live album... without an audience. Recorded last year at Kari's home church in Nashville, Tennessee, and featuring the world-renowned single, The Blessing. 15 Track CD | SPARROW
Sheffey
Rare footage and compelling interviews with family members, lifelong friends, former presidents, and prominent broadcasters tell the remarkable story of Billy Graham - who became the most prolific preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in modern history. GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
VIDEO
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REF 4549 Aslan £12.99
100 Track 6 CD Set | EMI
REF 4546 Aslan £12.99
REF 4249 Aslan £10.99
This film tells the true story of an unusual servant of God, who as a rowdy young man followed his friends to a revival meeting and there found the Lord. A man of prayer, tireless service, and great compassion, Brother Sheffey rides through the Appalachian Mountains spreading the gospel.
DVD | Running Time 72 mins | BILLY
100 Best Hymns
Including hymns sung by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge and the Choirs of York Minster and Liverpool Cathedral, and including a Christmas selection on disc 6!
DVD | Running Time 137 mins | VISION
REF 4263 Aslan £12.99
The Prince of Egypt
Two brothers – one born of royal blood, the other an orphan with a secret past – grow up as the best of friends. The truth ultimately sets them at odds as one becomes the most powerful ruler on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change the world. DVD | Running Time 90 mins | DREAMWORKS
REF 4265 Aslan £10.99
The Jane Lilley Singers Something Beautiful REF 1907 The Rose: The Best of Volume One REF 2767 Always There: The Best of Volume Two REF 3418
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Chine McDonald and Wendy Lloyd Commemorating 75 years of Christian Aid, this is a prayer book like no other. Full of defiance and determination, it is an invitation to join Christian Aid and followers of Jesus in a united chorus of Rage and Hope. Bringing together voices from different contexts and cultures around the world, this is a collection of prayers of lament for the injustices of the world, and prayers of hope for the world we want to see. Featuring contributions from Rowan Williams, Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, Rhidian Brook, Robert Beckford, John Bell, Rachel Treweek, Walter Brueggemann and many more, Rage and Hope offers defiant, inspiring Christian prayers for a better world. Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK
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