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Your friendly, independent online bookshop Dear Friends, Welcome to your bumper 40-page magazine packed with new titles and Christmas-related books for all the family. Pages 3 to 7 feature a wide selection of current and recently published advent books aimed at adults. Children’s Christmas books also feature, as do gifts, candles, cards, etc. from pages 28 to 31. Philip Yancey, whose books have helped countless millions, will inspire through his memoir, which he claims ‘is the one book I was put on earth to write’. See page 9 for a selection of his backlist or go to our website to see the complete list. And finally a revolution in Bible publishing: the Good News Bible: Family Edition presents a brand-new concept to get your family - adults, children and teenagers (and even grandparents!) - engaging with the Bible together. Its large landscape format, with over 400 themed ‘interactions’, a reusable whiteboard jacket and 26 online videos to help guide and support you as you journey through the Bible, are just some of the unique features!

3-7 Advent 8-9 Biographies 10 Diaries & Lectionaries 11 Daily Bible Reading Notes 12-13 Prayer & Spirituality 14-15 Bibles & Study 16-17 Devotional 18-19 Theology 20-25 Christian Life 26 This Year’s Top Sellers 27 Alabaré Christian Care & Support 28 Christmas Jigsaws | Tea Towels 29 Advent | 2022 Calendars 30 Candles 31 Christmas Cards 32-33 Music & Film 34-35 Children’s Christmas 36-37 Children’s 38 Fiction 39 Order Form

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A Field Guide to the English Clergy: A Compendium of Diverse Eccentrics, Pirates, Prelates and Adventurers; All Anglican, Some Even Practising

Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie The ‘Mermaid of Morwenstow’ excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday. When he was late for a service, Bishop Lancelot Fleming commandeered a Navy helicopter. ‘Mad Jack’ swapped his surplice for leopard skin and insisted on being carried around in a coffin. And then there was the man who, like Noah’s evil twin, tried to eat one of each of God’s creatures… In spite of all this they saw the church as their true calling. These portraits reveal the Anglican church in all its colourful madness. Pb | 208 pgs | ONEWORLD PUBLICATIONS

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Advent The Art of Christmas: Meditations on the Birth of Jesus

Jane Williams Jane’s meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas as depicted in some of the world’s greatest paintings. These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the Nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy and peace that it speaks to all the world. Illustrated in stunning full colour, with famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces, and presented in a small, easily portable format, The Art of Christmas is ideal Advent reading for all art lovers, but also makes a wonderful Christmas gift. Jane Williams’ insightful meditations will not only help you rediscover the spiritual heart of Christmas, but will also give you a deeper, expanded appreciation of the skill and mastery behind these masterful paintings. Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

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News of Great Joy: The Church Times Christmas Collection

Each year, the Christmas double issue of the Church Times offers a feast of seasonal reading. News of Great Joy draws together the best Christmas writing by outstanding authors and poets over twenty years to create an ideal Christmas gift and a wealth of material for all who preach or lead worship at Christmas. Including contributions from John Barton, Barbara Brown Taylor, Margaret Barker, Evelyn Underhill, Stephen Cottrell, Tom Wright and more. Pb | 320 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Music of Eternity: Meditations for Advent with Evelyn Underhill

The Archbishop of York’s Advent

Book 2021 Dr Robyn Wrigley-Carr Beloved spiritual writer Evelyn Underhill believed that God does not just come to us at special times, but is always coming to us. But how do we recognise His coming and make ourselves open to it? In Music of Eternity, Robyn Wrigley-Carr shares a series of meditations exploring the nature of God’s comings. Skilfully weaving together Underhill’s writings with the psalms and short prayers, she shows how, as Christians, we can embrace God’s comings and be transformed by them in order to better love others. These Christian meditations will help you make the most of the Advent season and be more able to connect with God at all times. Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

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An Advent Book of Days: Meeting the Characters of Christmas

Gregory K. Cameron An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in colour, this rich, seasonal companion combines the Bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation. Pb | 112 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Advent The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: Daily Devotions for Advent

Sinclair B. Ferguson An Advent devotional for Christmas that will stir hope and inspire worship. As dawn broke on that first Christmas morning, the sun rose on a new era: God’s king had come to earth to bring about His kingdom. Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application, and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God’s redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king. Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Lighted Windows: An Advent Calendar for a World in Waiting

Margaret Silf As we approach the Christmas season we prepare to celebrate the coming to earth of someone who really does make a difference. At this season the ‘windows’ of our human experience can change from rows of faceless panes, perhaps grimy with dirt, into lighted windows that open up new possibilities and coax us into a place where rejoicing might be possible. The journey mapped out in this book is an invitation to look into some of these lighted windows, and discover a few reflections of what we wait for, and long for - reflections of God’s guidance, His call to trust Him and live by His wisdom. Hb | 160 pgs | BRF

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Celebrating Christmas: Embracing Joy Through Art and Reflections

Amy Boucher Pye & Leo Boucher Grab a cuppa and sink into a cosy chair as a father-daughter duo leads you into the celebration of Christmas through their art and reflections. Considering not only the story of Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but also our modern-day expressions of Christmas, they bring light and life to what can be a fraught and exhausting season. A book perfect for giving as a gift or using oneself to foster joy and peace. Hb | 128 pgs | BRF

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See also Meals With Jesus on page 17!

Wake Up to Advent!

John Sentamu 'It is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.' Paul's words of encouragement to the Christians in Rome are the springboard for the Archbishop of York's Advent book. Basing his reflections on the readings and prayers in the Book of Common Prayer, Archbishop Sentamu offers fresh spiritual food for the Advent journey - pressed down, shaken together and running over. Pb | 146 pgs | SPCK

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Humbug and Happiness

Sheila Jacobs An Advent course based on the Alastair Sim movie A Christmas Carol. Each session includes timing references for watching scenes from the movie, and questions for reflection for groups, activities and prayers. Pb | 112 pgs | DLT

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Image of the Invisible: Daily Bible

readings from Advent to Epiphany Amy Scott Robinson How does an invisible God reveal Himself to us in Scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, a poet and storyteller, answers this question with imagination and a close reading of the text. Pb | 160 pgs | BRF

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Repeat the Sounding Joy

Christopher Ash An Advent journey through Luke 1-2, bringing these familiar passages to life with insight, colour and depth. Pb | 160 pgs |

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Freedom is Coming: From Advent to Epiphany with the Prophet Isaiah

Nick Baines Nick invites you to think about what it meant for people in Isaiah's day to live in exile, and how the prophet encouraged them to keep faith despite the hopelessness. Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

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Unexpected Jesus: Cover to Cover Advent Study Guide

During Advent season, we often imagine what it was like to welcome Jesus into the world on that silent night. But what if everything was not as it seems? What if looking closely at the scriptures overturns our expectations of Advent and Christmas in a way that changes us forever? Pb | 112 pgs | CWR

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Tidings of Comfort & Joy

Pam Rhodes In this bestselling collection, Songs of Praise's Pam Rhodes brings together carols, poems, Scripture and inspiration, sharing festive memories and exploring the resonance of the Christmas story in her trademark heartwarming style.

Comings and Goings: Retracing

the Christmas Story Through Place and Time

Pb | 256 pgs |

Gordon Giles Life involves many ‘comings and goings’, as we journey along the path of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit. This book invites us to make a journey through time, from the end to the very beginning of all things.

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Pb | 174 pgs | BRF

Christmas Through the Keyhole

Derek Tidball A look at 4 songs sung at the birth of Jesus as recorded in Luke's Gospel, offering a fresh approach to the Christmas story with a focus on Jesus as the fulfilment of Old Testament promises and patterns. Pb | 128 pgs | BRF

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At Home in Advent: A Domestic Journey from Advent to Epiphany

Gordon Giles Following on from the success of At Home in Lent, Gordon Giles takes a journey through Advent to Christmas and beyond in the company of familiar seasonal and domestic objects and experiences. Focusing on the everyday stuff we typically associate with this time of year, including some things not so festive, he reflects on their spiritual significance, meaning and message in today's world. Beginning with chapters on journeying and travel, the book moves though major Advent themes of expectation, waiting, mortality and hope, to the joy of incarnation and salvation. Pb | 192 pgs | BRF

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Barefoot Ways: Praying Through Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

Stephen Cherry Especially helpful for people with a heavy workload - whether lay or ordained, Barefoot Ways offers the reader a poetic, prayerful meditation for every day of December and January. It connects with the spiritual themes of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany and takes the reader from the first days of a new Christian year to the feast of Candlemas on February 2nd. Pb | 132 pgs | SPCK

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Biographies Justice for Christ’s Sake: A Personal Journey Around Justice Through the Eyes of Faith

James Jones With touching honesty, James Jones tells of his time as a Bishop and his role on three key independent panels into matters of national conscience - including chairing the panel that investigated the Hillsborough Disaster of 1989. All the dimensions of justice that James has experienced - environmental, social, racial, political and judicial - are vividly conveyed, as he offers up the lessons he has learned in his search for a better, fairer way to live and how the answers might be found in the teachings of Jesus. Justice for Christ’s Sake is a remarkable and fascinating Christian memoir, that offers a unique perspective on some of the most significant inquiries of the last three decades. It is a book that encourages us all in our longing for justice, with insight born from first-hand experience, and will leave you with a better understanding of events that have shaped conversations on justice in Britain. Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

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Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness

Blair Linne Blair’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. She weaves her personal story with thoughtful theological reflection, inviting readers to learn from God what ‘father’ really means and to trust Him, even if they feel their earthly father has let them down. This book will help readers to shift their eyes from what they do not have in their earthly fathers to what they do have in their eternal Father, who will never disappoint, reject or abandon them. Readers will see that the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God’s family, experienced in a local church, where they can enjoy the fullness of His fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection and security. Pb | 176 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop

Leroy Logan Leroy Logan’s inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy’s passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people. Pb | 256 pgs | SPCK

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Cries for a Lost Homeland: Reflections on Jesus’ Sayings from the Cross

Guli Francis-Dehqani Guli was born in Iran, to a family who were part of the tiny Anglican Church established by 19th century missionaries. As the Islamic Revolution of 1979 swept across the country, church properties were raided, confiscated or closed down. Guli’s father was briefly imprisoned before surviving an attack on his life. Soon after, Guli’s 24 year-old brother was murdered. No one was ever brought to justice and the family were advised to leave Iran. Drawing on the riches of Persian culture and her own dramatic experience, Guli offers memorable and perceptive reflections on Jesus’ seven final sayings from the cross, opening up for Western readers fresh and arresting insights from a Middle Eastern perspective. Pb | 96 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Where The Light Fell: A Memoir

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 14th October

Philip Yancey With a journalist’s background Philip Yancey is widely admired for taking on the more difficult and confusing aspects of faith. Now in Where the Light Fell he shares, for the first time, the painful details of his own origins. Raised by their impoverished single mother, Philip and his brother Marshall struggled to comprehend her speeches about their dead father, an Old Testament Bible story, and sons sacrificed for a divine cause.

‘I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write’

This coming-of-age story is a slice of life, both intensely personal and broadly resonant, set against a turbulent time in post WWII American history shaped by the racism and paranoia of fundamentalist Christianity and reshaped by the mounting pressures of the Civil Rights movement and 60s-era forces of social change. An unforgettable read, it is at once hugely funny, deeply disturbing and achingly poignant. A testament to the power of the human spirit, Where the Light Fell illuminates Yancey’s ability to bring comfort to those bruised by the church, and hope to those who can’t imagine ever finding a healthy faith. Hb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Also available:

The Scandal of Forgiveness: Grace Put to the Test The Jesus I Never Knew The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters

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Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys Through Science, Faith and Doubt – A Memoir

Alister McGrath In what he anticipates will be his final book, respected scientist and theologian Professor Alister McGrath shares the story of a life spent in pursuit of truth: first through the discipline of science, then in tandem with the Christian faith he found as a young man. In Through a Glass Darkly Professor McGrath shares at length and for the first time how exactly he moved from atheism to faith while studying natural sciences at Oxford University, and how each discipline has informed the other throughout his life. This is a rich, inspiring read from one of today’s greatest public theologians. Pb | 240 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Guns to God: My Journey from Drug Dealing to Deliverance

Claud Jackson Guns to God is the incredible autobiography of Claud Jackson, a young boy who became a drug dealer and professional criminal before giving his life to God through the Alpha Course and later being called to become a Christian minister. Though exceptional in parts, Claud’s journey is remarkably relatable: it is one of being shaped by circumstance and formed through faith, of losing yourself only to be found. Guns to God is an inspiring and thought-provoking Christian autobiography for anyone wanting a stronger understanding of, and insight into, the struggle against drugs and drug dealing in urban communities in the UK, and the role that the Christian faith has to play. Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

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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

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Pb | 352 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

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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

Bible Reflections for Older People

By older people, for older people. Sep - Dec REF 5937 £5.25

Guidelines

Bible study for ministry and mission. Sep - Dec REF 5928 £4.75

The Upper Room New Daylight

Daily meditations from around the world. Sep - Dec REF 5929 £4.75

Daily Bible reading and prayer.

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Day by Day with God

Rooting women's lives in the Bible. Sep - Dec REF 5932 £4.75

SCRIPTURE UNION

Encounter with God

In-depth, systematic notes.

Oct - Dec REF 5934 £4.99

Daily Bread

The Bible guide for every day.

Oct - Dec Standard REF 5935 £4.99 Large Print REF 5936 £4.99

GOOD BOOK COMPANY

Explore

Helping you to read, understand and apply the truths of God's word, every day. Contributors include Carl Laferton, Timothy Keller, Richard Coekin, Sam Allberry and Tim Thornborough.

Oct - Dec REF 5154 £4.99

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Prayer & Spirituality 7 Ways to Pray: Time-tested Practices for Encountering God

Amy Boucher Pye For Christians, prayer is the main way we communicate with God - but what can we do when we struggle with the question of how to pray, or feel our prayer lives are lacking? 7 Ways to Pray explores how, by looking to ancient prayer practices of Christianity, we can find fresh ways to relate to God today. Discovering these tried and tested tools will not only strengthen our relationship with Him but will bring us joy, contentment, growth and transformation. Pb | 192 pgs | FORM

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See also Celebrating Christmas on page 4!

God’s Little Book of Life: Words of Joy, Peace and Hope to Live By

Richard Daly There are some days in our lives that we never want to forget – they’re full of good memories, happiness and laughter. But there are also days that we struggle to remember, and a few that we wish didn’t happen at all. Yet it is God’s desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this? In God’s Little Book of Life, words of uplifting encouragement are always at hand to bring renewed inspiration and vigour to our daily lives. Filled with comforting Bible verses, spiritual thoughts and reflective journal pages, open this little book and you’ll find ways that will enable you to experience a life worth living. Pb | 304 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS

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Bridging the Gaps

Trevor Neill Is there a gap between what churches believe and do? Has our theology failed to keep up with practice? Why are churches often places of stress and strain, not peace and renewal? Trevor shines a compassionate light on the rampant, unacknowledged contradictions of the UK Church. Demonstrating how these inconsistencies impact us, he explores the roots of the gaps and their spiritual, social and cultural consequences. With confidence in God and His people, Trevor shows how we can bridge the gaps, one person and one church at a time, transforming our congregations and communities. Will you take up the challenge? Pb | 192 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

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The Celtic Year: A Rhythm of Prayer and Meditation for the Eight Points of the Celtic Year

David Cole Following the ancient rhythm of the Celtic year, these prayers, meditations and liturgies will help you focus on the natural flow of life as it changes around you. Based on the eight points of the Celtic year - the four season changes, and the four midpoints of each season - and moving from winter to spring, summer and harvest, each of the eight sections includes a liturgy for a full service, a week of daily readings, guided contemplations and a selection of prayers and blessings. Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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Celtic Saints: 40 Days of Devotional Readings Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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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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In Touch with God

Michael & Rosemary Green Make this Advent a time to refresh and enhance your spiritual life by reflecting on some of the greatest prayers in the Bible and the people who prayed them. These 25 inspiring reflections look at how our forebears in faith turned to God, both in times of trouble and times of joy and celebration. Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer

J.D. Greear Prayer can be a struggle. Sometimes we don’t think it will make a difference, or we rely on ourselves, or we’re just too busy. And even if we do pray regularly, it can feel more like a duty than a delight. J.D. Greear shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and therefore why we need to pray as well. He shows us how we can enjoy the same source of power as our Lord and the early church when we learn to ‘just ask’ and depend on our heavenly Father as they did. Giving specific practical tips for getting on with prayer in everyday life, this book leaves readers wanting to pray, rather than just feeling that they ought to. Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Twelve Great Spiritual Writers: Finding God in Prayer and Discipleship

Liz Hoare A collection from women whose works have expanded Liz's heart and spiritual vision. These writers, theologians, philosophers, poets and preachers add something to our understanding of spirituality. With these extracts and suggestions for reflection/discussion, this is a resource you'll turn to time and time again. Includes: Struggling with church (Barbara Brown Taylor), Everyday mysteries (Kathleen Norris), Following Jesus (Alison Morgan), and others. Pb | 190 pgs | SPCK

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Bibles & Study Good News Bible: Family Edition

The Good News Bible: Family Edition is a brand new Bible that has been designed to get your family engaging with, and experiencing, the Bible together. Using a diverse range of exciting features, The Bible Society have created a way of interacting with the Bible that provides space and tools for your family to find your own confidence and rhythm in To receive your FREE 14-page sampler simply exploring the Bible at home. quote SAMPLER when placing an order Key Features: • Unique opposing landscape page layout, allowing for multiple ways of engagement • Over 400 interactions throughout, based on the themes of Think, Chat, Do, Create and Watch • Removable and reusable ‘whiteboard’ jacket, for writing, drawing and being creative • Loads of space inside for writing, doodling and drawing • 26 online videos that help guide, support and unpack the tricky bits as you journey through the Bible • An online community of Family Bible users, where you can share ideas, stories and offer each other support • Regular new content that can be downloaded or printed for free, with content based on feedback and suggestions from active users of the Bible Hb | 1328 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

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The New Testament for Everyone

Tom Wright Jesus taught us to pray for our daily bread; we can never simply live on yesterday's bread, on the interpretations and translations of previous generations. So he created the Bible for Everyone, supplemented from the translations in the popular For Everyone commentaries. A rounded, reliable version of the Bible that's accessible to scholars and general readers. Includes introductions to each biblical book, maps and a glossary. In easy chunks, it can be used as a novel, devotional or studied in sections. Pb | 360 pgs | SPCK

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How to Read the Bible: So That it Makes a Difference

Michael Parsons To read and engage with the Bible we need to understand the story, the styles of writing and the approaches we find in it. Michael Parsons encourages readers to look at the whole biblical storyline, demonstrating ways of approaching individual texts. Topics along the way include understanding different genres, the importance of narrative, imaginative reading, praying the Bible, difficult passages and what to do with them, and how to apply scripture to our own lives. Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping: Rainbow

The NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping is printed in clear, easy-to-read 9pt British text on thicker than usual Bible paper, with a five centimetre margin on every page, giving you lots of extra room for notes, reflections, illustrations or Bible studies. A 32-page concordance can be found at the back. The Bible text is interspersed with 32 pages introducing the art of verse-mapping. This Bible study method encourages you to prayerfully choose a verse, compare it with other translations, study the context, including the history and characters mentioned, and then reflect and allow the Spirit to guide you in application. There are also verses to colour in, with lots of space around them for you to add your own illustrations, and many other pages with creative prompts for Bible journalling. Hb | 1344 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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The Bible in One Year: A Commentary

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 14th October

Nicky Gumbel Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha - a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith - and vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington, London, aids readers following the Bible in one year programme to understand the Scriptures better. Drawing out a theme for each day from the designated Bible readings, Gumbel’s exegetical writings on the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are packed with insight, wisdom and application. These accompanying reading notes will enhance the study of anyone reading The Bible in One Year each day. Pb | 816 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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‘My favourite way to start the day’ BEAR GRYLLS

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The Bible in one Year: A Commentary (6 MP3 CD set) 91.15 hours | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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NIV Bible Speaks Today

The most popular modern English translation with study notes drawn from the million-selling Bible Speaks Today commentaries, and questions for personal or group use. The clear, helpful explanations will help draw you in to God's word, and are ideal for devotional reading and as a study Bible. Be equipped to apply the Bible to your life. Features include: · Full text of the New International Version (British text) · 2,300+ notes from the Bible Speaks Today series · Questions at the end of each note · Outlines that give a brief overview of each Bible book · Background and setting to provide the context to understand each book · Themes and relevance to apply the Bible to the contemporary world · Maps of key Bible events · Parallel passages cross-referenced to identical or similar passages The Bible Speaks Today series was edited by Alec Moyter (Old Testament), John Stott (New Testament) and Derek Tidball (Bible themes), with many contributors. Hb | 1792 pgs | IVP

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Devotional Soul Fuel: A Daily Devotional

‘Be brave. Embrace faith wherever you may find it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.’

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 11th November

Bear Grylls Bestselling author Bear Grylls has survived a free-fall parachute accident that left him with a broken back, possibly unable to walk again; falling down a mountain in the Rockies, severing a finger in the Vietnam jungle, a broken shoulder in Antarctica. He passed the gruelling training to join the SAS, crossed the North Atlantic in an open inflatable boat, and held the highest ever open-air formal dinner party, in a balloon at 25,000 feet. But the hardest thing he has ever had to face, he says, is the death of his father. It was then, age 25, that he found what he describes in an interview with the Daily Telegraph as ‘a really lovely quiet faith that has been a powerful thing in our lives’. For the first time, in this open, brave and honest book, Bear reveals the inspiration that helps him to stand strong and find peace each day. These daily readings - exploring themes of friendships, failure, courage, risk, and much more - show us all how to face each day with purpose and power. Pb | 400 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Yes, And...: A Year of Daily Meditations

Richard Rohr Yes, And . . . brings together some of Richard Rohr’s best and most thought-provoking writings in a book of 366 daily meditations, one for every day of the year. Arranged around seven themes, Yes, And . . . is packed full of open, engaging reflections that will expand your understanding of spirituality and leave you inspired and challenged in your walk of faith with Christ. A daily devotional designed for you to dip in and out of, this is perfect to use in the early morning to help you feel spiritually invigorated for the day ahead, and for bedtime reading to round off your day with a quiet reflection. A wonderful exploration of the Christian faith, it will help revitalise your relationship with God and your own spirituality. Pb | 432 pgs | SPCK

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A Little Bit of Faith: Hopeful Affirmations for Every Day of the Year

Katie Piper Providing 365 bite-sized affirmations, Songs of Praise presenter Katie Piper encourages us to see that heartbreak and hardship can become fuel for your fight. Whatever life has thrown at you lately, you can fall countless times and still get back up again – all you need is a little bit of faith. Full of hope and warmth, this lovely daily devotional draws on Katie’s own faith to show how spirituality has brought greater confidence and meaning to her life. Hb | 384 pgs | SPCK

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In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions Through the Psalms

Dane C. Ortlund In the Lord I Take Refuge invites readers to experience the Psalms in a new way through heartfelt devotional content written by Dane Ortlund. Each reading is short enough to read in five minutes or less and will encourage believers to thoughtfully ponder and pray through each of the 150 Psalms. This book encourages believers to pause and reflect on the riches of each text as they commune daily with the Lord. Hb | 408 pgs | CROSSWAY

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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’ and will also be helpful to anyone who desires a deeper walk with God. Pb | 160 pgs | BRF

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Meals With Jesus: A Journey Through Luke's Gospel for the Whole Family

Ed Drew These 34 family devotions in Luke’s Gospel look at nine meals that Jesus shared with people. As you read these passages, your children will be transported to the dinner table alongside Jesus. They will be able to ask their deepest questions and hear Jesus speak. Designed to be easy to read (even if you only have 10 minutes), these devotions are an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents! These studies can be enjoyed at any time of year, including during the run-up to Easter. Pb | 128 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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It's Still Possible: 100 Reminders That God Can Do All Things

Karen Moore Nothing is impossible with God. Whether you are 15 or 85, God is still able to create greatness in your life. Building and mending relationships, navigating major life events and new beginnings are all possible with Him. God not only knows your longings, He provides for them. It's Still Possible is a great gift for birthdays and anniversaries, or even as a selfpurchase. God promises us abundant joy - even in the middle of the mess. Hb | 224 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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Ian Cowley

The Contemplative Struggle: Radical Discipleship in a Broken World

How do we embrace and work out our call to be disciples in a broken world? 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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Theology

My Theology Series

The world’s leading Christian thinkers explain some of the principal tenets of their theological beliefs.

The Word Within the Words

Malcolm Guite Illustrating his account with personal stories and poetry – both his own and classics from the canon – Guite explains a guiding theology of Christ as the Word, the essential logos that underlies all things, made flesh for us in Jesus. Pb | 96 pgs | DLT

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Return From a Distant Country

Alister McGrath In this fascinating book, McGrath describes his journey into faith and his vision of Christian theology, focussing on the distinct role of historical theology; the importance of engaging the relation of science and faith; the need for theologians to engage in major public debates; and the significance of theological education. Pb | 96 pgs | DLT

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Duppy Conqueror The Primacy of Love Robert Beckford Ilia Delio

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Cosmic Chemistry: Do God and Science Mix?

John C. Lennox Prof Lennox examines afresh the plausibility of a Christian theistic worldview in the light of some of the latest developments in scientific understanding. He focuses on the areas of evolutionary theory, the origins of life and the universe, and the concepts of mind and consciousness to provide a detailed and compelling introduction to the science and religion debate. He also offers his own reasoning as to why he continues to be convinced by a Christian approach to explaining these phenomena. Robust in its reasoning, but respectful in tone, this book is vital reading for anyone exploring the relationship between science and God. Pb | 400 pgs | LION

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Does Religion Do More Harm Than Good?

Rupert Shortt Are the world's major spiritual traditions sources of greater discord than harmony? Or are conflicts fundamentally social and political? In this succinct but reflective book, Rupert Shortt offers even-handed guidance on one of the most disputed questions of our time. He sheds light on the contrast between good and bad religion, and why the distinction is of urgent relevance in an era increasingly described as post-secular. Pb | 104 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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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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Alive in God: A Christian Imagination

Timothy Radcliffe How can Christianity touch our imagination? Anyone who understands life's beauty and mess (writers, poets, filmmakers) are allies, whether they believe or not. The challenge isn't today's secularism, but banality. Follow the disciples as they try to understand the strange man who heals, casts out demons and offers endless forgiveness. In the face of death, he teaches what it means to be alive in God, then embraces all that afflicts humanity. Explore what it means to be alive spiritually, physically, sacramentally, justly and prayerfully. A compelling understanding of Jesus' words: 'I came that they may have life...abundantly.' Pb | 432 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

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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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Christian Life Making Faith Magnetic: Five Hidden Themes Our Culture Can’t Stop Talking About... and How to Connect Them to Christ

Daniel Strange As followers of Jesus, we know that the good news is deeply attractive. But we often fear that to those on the outside, it comes across as irrelevant or even repellent. Sometimes the Christian worldview feels so out of step with everything else going on that we don’t know how to share our faith. However, author Daniel Strange wants to show you that the connections are there - in fact, the longings that our culture cannot help but express are the very ones that Jesus fulfils. Building on the work of theologian J.H. Bavinck, Dan reveals five recurring themes that our culture can’t stop talking about. From TV to books to social media, these are the questions we can’t stop asking and the tensions we can’t stop wrestling with - and Jesus speaks powerfully into each one. This book will help you to spot these connections in our culture, excite you about how Jesus makes sense of humankind’s deepest questions and longings, and equip you to speak of him to others in a way that is truly magnetic. Pb | 176 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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I AM.: The Answers to Life's Biggest Questions

Marcus Nodder Bold claims. Answers which many are searching for today. This is Jesus in his own words, using metaphors and pictures which are concrete, simple and profound. ● Meaning: what is the meaning of life? I am the bread of life. ● Enlightenment: where can I find light? I am the light of the world. ● Freedom: how can I be truly free? I am the door. ● Evil: isn't religion evil? I am the good shepherd. ● Destiny: is this life all there is? I am the resurrection. ● Reality: what is ultimate reality? I am the way. ● Value: how can I make my life count? I am the vine. ● Time: how can we escape being finite? 'I am.' The 'I am' sayings of Jesus are highly relevant. Jesus is uniquely qualified to meet our deepest needs and answer our biggest questions. Pb | 128 pgs | IVP

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Timothy Keller There are few events as significant and lifealtering as birth, marriage and death. These are the moments in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand these events and their religious and spiritual significance in the course of our lives. Pb | 128 - 144 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace

John Mark Comer With warmth and encouragement Pastor John Mark Comer offers guidance and advice to help you recognise the lies and resist the forces that seek to steal your happiness, wholeness and holiness. As Christians, we’re all at war with three fierce adversaries of the soul that feed us deceptive ideas to harm our spiritual well-being: the world, the flesh and the devil. Live No Lies parses out the tactics, strengths and weaknesses of these enemies, giving you a clear battle plan and spiritual practices to outwit and overcome these evils. Skilfully weaving together uplifting wisdom and reassuring, practical guidance, this is a book for anyone looking for everyday disciplines to help them care for their soul. Hb | 336 pgs | FORM

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Counting Stars in an Empty Sky

Michael Youssef When God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky, Abraham was childless. Yet through many obstacles, temptations, and failures, Abraham became an example of faith as he learned to trust God's promises regardless of circumstances. Michael Youssef takes you through Abraham's incredible journey of faith, encouraging you to trust God's timing and plan when the road gets difficult. He also shares his own experiences of trusting God in a foreign land and includes reflection questions for you and your small group to pinpoint the ways you're trusting God's promises, even when the way forward seems impossible - even when you can't see the stars. Pb | 208 pgs | BAKER

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The Comparison Trap

Helen Roberts Too often, women hold each other back, bad mouthing and making unflattering comparisons. What would happen, asks Helen Roberts, if women ceased to compete and compare? What if we settled our conflicts and resolved instead to champion one another? To celebrate each other's victories? Helen explores the complexities of female relationships in workplaces, families and friendship circles, using contemporary, historical, personal and biblical examples. She helps us recognise our own destructive tendencies and establish healthy habits which will enable women and their relationships to thrive. Pb | 176 pgs | SPCK

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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. At the apex of his journey, Dan's interviews lead him on a five-hundred-mile walk across the Negev Desert to find their source of hope first-hand. In a generation tired of divided nations and negative news, 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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Christian Life Cross-Examined: The Life-Changing Power of the Death of Jesus

Mark Meynell The crucifixion of Jesus: a dreadful mistake? A tragic failure? Irrelevant? Absurd? An embarrassment? The cross of Christ is, in fact, at the centre of God's plan for men and women. This book explains why. With freshness and clarity, Mark Meynell explores the Bible's teaching, to show how God Himself 'cross-examines' us in the death of Jesus. At the cross, God exposes our deepest need, meets it fully and enables us to live transformed lives. This revised and expanded edition includes new chapters on union with Christ and leadership. Pb | 228 pgs | IVP

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Living with the Psalms

John L. Bell Developed during his teaching ministry around the world, this book is the fruit of a lifetime's engagement with the Psalms. As a broadcaster and writer, John is loved for being entirely genuine and, in the words of Archbishop Justin Welby, 'his cogent and penetrating contributions reach an audience well beyond the churches'. Here John explores the Psalms as they impinge on daily life, drawing on stories and personal testimonies in order to help readers grieve, or rejoice, or draw encouragement from this most extraordinary and fascinating collection of sacred poems and songs. Pb | 178 pgs | SPCK

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Candles in the Dark: Faith, Hope and Love in a Time of Pandemic

Rowan Williams As we contemplate the coming months, not knowing when we can breathe again, it's worth thinking about how already the foundations have been laid for whatever new opportunities God has for us on the far side of this crisis. Rowan Williams offers these words of wisdom and many more in Candles in the Dark. This powerful and timely book brings together the 26 weekly Christian meditations originally posted online from March to September 2020, during lockdown in the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, for the congregation of his local parish church. Candles in the Dark is a lovely Christian book of comfort for anyone looking for the light in these dark times. Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

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We Are Satellites: How to Put God at the Centre of Your Life

Martin Saunders You are not the centre of the universe. When we're so focused on our own lives and concerns, it's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around us. This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life - with God at the centre - exploring whether this in fact is a much more fulfilling way to live. Offering a new vision of the Christian faith for today's generation, this lively, engaging look at discipleship is full of warmth and practical advice, making it the perfect introduction for young people looking to follow Jesus. Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

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What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel is Good News for Our Physical Selves

Sam Allberry There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In fact, the Bible has lots to say about the body. With the coming of Jesus, ‘The Word became flesh and dwelt among us’ - flesh that was pierced and crushed for the sins of the world. In What God Has to Say about Our Bodies, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with ageing, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ. In this powerfully written book, you’ll gain a new understanding of the immeasurable value of our bodies and God’s ultimate plan to redeem them. Pb | 208 pgs | CROSSWAY

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Journey to Contentment: Pilgrimage Principles for Everyday Life

Sally Welch Using the biblical idea of pilgrimage, Sally Welch walks alongside us as leader and guide, but also fellow traveller, to explore how we can understand this biblical principle and make it our own. This book is divided into sections of a journey, beginning with the preparations necessary before setting out, exploring the obstacles which might be put in our path and sharing ways in which the journey can be made easier and more productive. At the end of each reflection there is a suggestion for an activity or prayer to enable the reader to apply the learning to their own life. Pb | 176 pgs | BRF

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God on Mute

Pete Greig This new edition of Pete Greig's classic book includes a new forty-day study guide, a foreword from the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a new introduction from the author who has personally revised and updated the text throughout. Originally written out of the pain of his wife's fight for her life, but also the wonder of watching the prayer movement they founded changing lives around the world, Pete Greig steps into the dark side of prayer and emerges with a hard-won message of hope, comfort, and profound biblical insight for all who suffer in silence. Pb | 400 pgs | DAVID C COOK

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The Only Comfort in Life and Death

Jonathan Lamb, Pablo Martinez and Giacomo Carlo di Gaetano In early 2020, a highly contagious virus made its way around the world. In a matter of days the things that many people relied on for security were shown to be flimsy sources of hope. Authors from three of the worst–affected countries in Europe have united in this book to reflect on the only comfort we have in life and death – Jesus Christ. Each taking a different aspect of what this hope looks like, they answer the question, what can we believe and hope for in times like this? Pb | 96 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Christian Life Truth on Fire: Gazing at God Until Your Heart Sings

Adam Ramsey What would it look like to genuinely love God with our head AND our heart? To have a faith marked by right thinking AND right feeling? To know God deeply AND worship him passionately? Too often, Christians act as though these things are at odds with one another. But what if God intends for us to possess a Christianity that is radically committed to biblical truth, in a way that did not diminish the life of the heart, but actually intensified it? Adam Ramsey invites us to engage both our minds and our emotions in our walk with God as we gaze at Him until our hearts sing. If you yearn for God but desire a clearer biblical picture of this God whom you love, or if you have been walking with God for a while now, but your experience of Him has become settled or dry, then this book is for you. Pb | 176 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Grace, Faith & Glory: Freedom in Christ

Dominic Smart What is legalism? Wearing hats? Not wearing hats? Raising your hands in worship – or not? What is freedom from legalism? Doing your own thing? Not according to Dominic Smart. Legalism is, he points out, the belief that we can make and keep ourselves right with God by the keeping of rules and regulations. Pointing out how often churches collude in this deception, he gives us the antidotes to legalism and shows us how it robs the Christian of joy and assurance, but also robs God of the glory that is rightfully His. This is a book to challenge your thinking and behaviour, one to read and meditate on. Let it transform your life! Pb | 128 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Faith, Hope and Mischief: Tiny Acts of Rebellion

Andrew Graystone Faith, Hope and Mischief tells funny, prophetic and powerful stories of tiny acts of rebellion Andrew has carried out, alongside arresting reflections on what it means to live in faith and hope. His stories delight and challenge in equal measure, showing how the kingdom of God turns up in all kinds of ways and how small things make a big difference. His stories encourage readers to take risks, make holy mischief, poke fun at the over-mighty, and believe that despite evidence to the contrary, the world’s story is going to end well. This is a manual of everyday activism, a wellspring of wit and wisdom for days when hope is hard to come by, and an inspiration for anyone who feels powerless to make a difference. Pb | 160 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Equality is Biblical: Lifting the Curse of Eve

Penelope Wilcock Women have proved their equality with men in leadership, scholarship and exercising spiritual gifts, but traditional interpretations of Scripture mean that leadership is still viewed by many as the preserve of men. Penelope Wilcock argues that Christ’s new and living way leads us out of all forms of dominance and subjugation, including imprisonment within gender roles. She proposes a reading of Scripture that respects its authority while embracing the full equality of women and men in the eyes of God. Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

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So Loved: 26 Words to Change Your Life

Martin Salter ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.’ Here’s an astonishing claim. John 3:16 appears on everything from fridge magnets to sports stars’ faces. But what does it mean? And how does it relate to you and me? With warmth, personal stories and humour, the author explains God’s love, His Son, His sacrifice, and the all-important connection with us today. An invitation for anyone to dive straight in and take the first step in an exciting, life-transforming journey of faith. Pb | 144 pgs | IVP

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Mere Evangelism: 10 Insights from C.S. Lewis to Help You Share Your Faith

Randy Newman Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it’s what God uses to bring people from death to life. But it has always been difficult. C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. So, if we want help with evangelism, there is much we can learn from the clarity and imagination of this hugely influential Christian writer. You may feel inadequate to the task. But evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humour, imagery and more) in our own conversations. Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Broken by Fear, Anchored in Hope: Faithfulness in an Age of Anxiety

Rob Merchant One in four of us will experience mental health problems, but true resilience is ours for the taking. When shame, fear and despair threaten to fill us, it can be all too easy to resort to selfmedicating through consuming, working or other distractions. Rob Merchant has tried them all and discovered they don't deliver. Drawing on his own experience, Rob shows how healing starts when we acknowledge and accept our vulnerability. Knowing our place before God and surrendering wholly to Christ, we can discover forgiveness and always find hope. Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

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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 mustread 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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This Year’s Top Sellers The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Lion Children’s Bible

Sally Lloyd-Jones & Jago Inviting children to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the centre of their story, too.

Pat Alexander All the significant stories from Genesis to the book of Acts are retold in clear, simple language which children can understand.

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Common Worship Lectionary: Advent

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Gavin Peacock Footballer turned pastor Gavin Peacock tells the story of his career and his faith.

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Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking,

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Craig Groeschel Practical strategies that will enable you to live in peace.

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The Art of Peace: Life

Martyn Percy What might the post-pandemic Church look like and what does it needs to learn?

David Cole Drawing on the lived experience and learning of the author, as well as the wisdom from the past.

Lessons from Christian Mystics

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Mark Bradford A biblical understanding of the seasons of life, offering strength and hope for the journey.

Pam Rhodes Summer's Out at Hope Hall is a fun and deeply moving story that celebrates the power of hope.

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Christmas Jigsaws | Tea Towels 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles

Illustrations by Barbara Behr Beautiful festive images to complete your Christmas celebrations. Made with 100% recycled board. 68 x 49cm when complete. ALISON GARDINER

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The Toy Shop

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The Nativity: Book & Jigsaw (30 Pieces)

Christmas Blessings

This splendid gift book includes 25 thoughtprovoking Advent and Christmas reflections written by staff and supporters of The Leprosy Mission from around the world.

This delightful pack contains a 30-piece jigsaw of the Nativity scene for children to assemble, as well as a beautifully illustrated 24-page picture book that retells the story of the birth of baby Jesus. Jigsaw 35 x 35cm when complete.

Hb | 54 pg | LEPROSY MISSION

REF 5277 Aslan £6.49

Puzzle | USBORNE

REF 5276 Aslan £9.49

Tea Towels

Beautifully decorative tea towels, ideal for the festive season! 100% cotton. 74cm x 48cm | ALISON GARDINER

Winter Wildlife REF 5278 Aslan £6.99

Music in the Street REF 5275 Aslan £12.99

Holly & Ivy

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Advent | 2022 Calendars Free-Standing Christmas Street

A Victorian free-standing Christmas street cardboard Advent calendar with 24 opening doors. Folded 43 x 30cm / Unfolded 84 x 30cm | ALISON GARDINER

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Children's Advent Calendars

A selection of Advent Calendars from Alison Gardiner Designs.

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Jesus is Born (42 x 30cm) REF 3691 Aslan £5.99

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Nativity (35 x 25cm) REF 3692 Aslan £4.99

The Littlest Watchman

Alison Mitchell An Advent Calendar and Devotional Booklet for children and families to explore the Bible together. Each window reveals a full-colour illustration of the events of the first Christmas. 32pg | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 1782 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99

2022 Calendars

Peaceful Rest All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

Encouraging monthly verses, with beautiful colour photography. 16" x 4" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

REF 5282 Aslan £2.99

In a larger, bold text, this calendar includes a verse from a favourite traditional hymn. 16" x 8" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

REF 5283 Aslan £2.99

Our Days in His Hands Family Organiser

A 5-column layout with an uplifting Bible verse for each month. 16" x 12" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

REF 5284 Aslan £5.99

Cathedrals & Abbeys

This A5 calendar for 2022 showcases some of the most impressive historical buildings in Britain. Admire the architecture of these stunning sights each month. Includes postal envelope. 21 x 15cm | CEDAR TRADING

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Candles

Side views

Three Wise Men Advent Candle (29.5cm) White Holder not included REF 1866 Aslan £3.99

Side view

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Shearer Scented Candles

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Christmas Cards Christmas Cards

Tearfund Charity Christmas Cards (packs of 10)

Includes a Bible verse inside each card

Peace to You

Pack of 20, one design. Inside reads: Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. John 14:27 (WEB) Greeting: May God bless you this Christmas. 10 x 10cm

In aid of Tearfund. Each offers a festive image, a Bible verse and Christmas message inside.

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Joy

Pack of 20, five each of four designs. Inside reads: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:11 (NKJV) Greeting: May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you throughout the new year. 10 x 10cm

REF 5287 Aslan £4.75 per pack

Christmas Story

Pack of 10, one design. Inside reads: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:11 (NKJV) Greeting: May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you throughout the new year. 15 x 15cm

Nativity 3D Cards Journey Rejoice (19 x 8.5cm)

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Christmas Cards

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Packs of 5. Inside reads: With all Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Square cards: 14 x 14 cm Rectangular cards: 11.6 x 16 cm

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Starlight

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Festive Carols

Pack of 20, five each of four designs. Inside reads: For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Psalm 33:21 (KJV) Greeting: May grace, peace and joy be yours this Christmas. 10 x 10cm

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The Nativity at Night

Bearing Gifts

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The Nativity at Night

The Nativity

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David’s City

Pack of 10, one design. Inside reads: For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (WEB) Greeting: May God bless you this Christmas and in the New Year. 15 x 15cm

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Music

Essential Worship

Waymaker Bringing together songs which have made an impact on worshipping churches over the last two years, including The Blessing and Scars in Heaven, as well as popular songs such as Way Maker, Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me and The Lion and the Lamb. 30 Track Double CD | CLASSIC FOX

REF 5292 Aslan £12.99

My Savior

Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood releases her first gospel music album, My Savior, co-produced by Underwood and Grammy-winner David Garcia. My Savior features covers of the traditional gospel hymns Underwood grew up singing, with the singer explaining in a statement that it is a ‘spiritual companion’ to her holiday album.

Psalmfest

Rutter Recorded here for the first time in its complete form, John Rutter’s Psalmfest is a collection of nine settings for full orchestra as rich and varied as the original texts. The remaining psalm settings were written for special occasions, including the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011. 12 Track CD | NAXOS

13 Track CD | CAPITOL CMG

REF 5294 Aslan £9.99

Hallelujah Christmas

Christmas with the Salvation Army

REF 5293 Aslan £10.99

Christmas

The Naxos Book of Carols

The Naxos Book of Carols is a collection of both the very old and very new. It is a selection of best-loved and new-found carols, drawing on centuries of tradition. 24 Track CD | NAXOS

REF 3644 Aslan £6.99

Marilyn Baker Hallelujah Christmas is a heartwarming blend of Christmas songs with Marilyn's own creative arrangements, together with two brand new worship songs, Rescue Plan and Precious Jesus - Marilyn's version of Pie Jesu. 13 Track CD | CLASSIC FOX

REF 2991 Aslan £8.99

This carefully compiled score of songs is a fine seasonal selection. Carols, hymns and Christian songs are all performed in the robust Salvation Army tradition, and all are a delight. 20 Track CD | HALLMARK

REF 3660 Aslan £3.99

Music & Film

Stand By Me

20 Gospel Favourites

The Kingdom Choir Debut album from the gospel choir that captured the nation's hearts at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back in 2018. Songs of love, hope and inspiration.

Jim Reeves Recorded before his untimely death in 1964, this 20-track collection features songs such as I'll Fly Away, How Long Has It Been, I'd Rather Have Jesus and many more.

15 Track CD | SONY

20 Track CD | SONY

REF 2599 Aslan £8.99

The Pilgrim's Progress

Up-to-date animation of John Bunyan’s all-time classic tale, with voices from John RhysDavies and Kristyn Getty. DVD | Running time: 130 mins | VISION VIDEO

REF 3157 Aslan £10.99

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The Nativity Story

The journey of a lifetime, a story for all time, The Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. DVD | Running Time 101 mins | EiV

REF 3654 Aslan £8.99

Songs of Praise: Celebrating 50 Years

A selection of traditional hymns on two CDs, sung by the Choir of King’s College Cambridge, the Huddersfield Choral Society, Libera, and the York Minster Choir. 42 Track Double CD | EMI

REF 5295 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

Children’s Christmas 100 Best Christmas Poems for Children

Ages Roger McGough 8-12 From traditional verses by Christina Rossetti and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to modern classics by Julia Donaldson, Steve Turner and Benjamin Zephaniah, this dazzling anthology of Christmas poems will delight children and adults of all ages. All the wonders of the season are captured in 100 Best Christmas Poems for Children. Perfect for reading aloud with all the family or for children aged 8-12 to read to themselves, there are verses that will encourage you to reflect on the Christmas themes of joy, hope and peace for all the world, while also savouring the festive fun of everything else that Christmas brings - from the opening of the first Advent window to the tidying away of all the decorations on Twelfth Night. Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

REF 5243 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

The Christmas Star

Ages

Hilary Robinson 3-5 It’s a very special night for the angels of heaven. An incredibly important baby has been born, and they need to find the best and brightest star to lead travellers to him. So what will they do when the very smallest star in the sky asks to play the part? This delightful full-colour picture book for children from award-winning author Hilary Robinson is a wonderful new retelling of the first Christmas story. A heartwarming tale of creating space for even the smallest and most humble of characters to shine, children and adults alike will be enchanted by the story of The Christmas Star. Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK

REF 5244 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

My Very Own Christmas

Ages Lois Rock 5-7 A new edition of the wonderful story of Jesus’ birth from Luke and Matthew’s gospels, retold faithfully for children aged 5-7 to enjoy. Throughout Advent to Epiphany share the stories of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the magi along with fascinating seasonal information about Christmas celebrations and traditions, and Advent and Christmas prayers. Perfect to use for sharing with children or at bedtime throughout the Advent to Epiphany season. Hb | 80 pgs | LION

REF 5246 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

The Story of Christmas

Alexa Tewkesbury Award-winning author Alexa Tewkesbury retells the first Christmas story in timeless fashion in this delightful picture book for 3-5 year olds. From Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the arrival of the shepherds and the magi to welcome the new-born Jesus, The Story of Christmas is the perfect way to introduce kids to the nativity story and the true meaning behind the holiday season. Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK

REF 5245 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

Ages 3-5

The Promise and the Light: A Christmas Retelling

Katy Morgan What if you were visited by an angel one night who told you that you were to give birth to the Son of God? How would you feel? What might you think?

Ages 8-12

Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and the Light tells the stories of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas. Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12. Readers will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened and why it is so amazing for us today. With 25 chapters, readers may choose to read a chapter a day during Advent. Pb | 192 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5296 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

A Pirate Christmas

Ages Suzy Senior 3-5 Joe and his pirate dad along with Cannon the ship guinea pig are miserably stuck on their boat missing the pirate Christmas party across the water on their friends' ship. Worst of all, the party games and the treasure hunt are happening without them! Joe and his dad discover a dusty old picture book of the story of the first Christmas and settle down to read together and discover a different kind of treasure. Pb | 32 pgs | LION

REF 2405 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

On That Christmas Night

Ages

Lois Rock 3-4 Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In this book see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special night. Pb | 32 pgs | LION

REF 2355 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

Jenny, the Shy Angel

Anne Booth & Ruth Hearson Ages 'You know I love you, God', she prays. 'I want to praise you too, but when 3-5 there's lots of noise about I don't know what to do.' Jenny is a shy angel who doesn't like lots of noise and rushing about. When the other angels ask her to go with them to see the newborn baby king, she decides to stay behind. In the quiet night she learns about love and nature, and that being shy doesn't matter because silent moments are special too. Pb | 32 pgs | LION

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Children’s Bobby Dean Saves Christmas

Ages Aled Jones 5-8 Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher’s terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen! From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean’s first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song! Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun-packed adventure for kids, highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and, above all, being yourself. Perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone. Hb | 208 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5297 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 14th October

The Chronicles of Narnia

C. S. Lewis The seven chronicles of Narnia are brought together in this beautifully presented slipcase. The books and the slipcase feature the original artwork by Pauline Baynes. Available as a box set or individually.

The Magician’s Nephew The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Horse and His Boy Prince Caspian The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Silver Chair The Last Battle

Pb | 208-272 pgs | HARPER COLLINS

The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set

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The Bible in a Flash: A Lightning Tour from Creation to the End of Time

Ages Philip Law 8-10 This abridged version of the NLT Children’s Bible will take children on an expedition through the most famous Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation, so they can see how the story of the Bible fits together. The clear, easy-to-read text is ideal for primary school-aged children beginning to read by themselves, or for families to read together with younger children. Pb | 176 pgs | SPCK

REF 5240 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer: A True Story of How You Can Talk with God

Ages 3-6

Laura Wifler When children have something on their minds, they tend to run to their parents and caregivers. Wouldn’t it be great if they also learned that they can talk to God about anything and everything because Jesus has made that possible? This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Hb | 32 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5239 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Two large format activity books that help children engage with Bible stories in a fun way. Seventeen beloved Bible stories are each accompanied by five different puzzles providing hours of entertainment and learning for young children. Read the short stories with your children and stimulate their growing minds with activities designed just for them.

Ages 4-7

Pb | 112 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

My Dot to Dot Activity Bible

REF 5304 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

Lightkeepers Series

My Word Search Activity Bible REF 5305 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49

The ever popular Lightkeepers Series from the pen of Irene Howat continues to inspire young and old alike. Each book has 10 short biographies of inspirational lives.

Ten Boys Who... ...Changed the World ...Didn't Give In ...Made a Difference ...Made History ...Used Their Talents Pb | 160 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Ten Boys Complete Box Set - REF 3483 Ten Girls Who... ...Changed the World ...Didn't Give In ...Made a Difference ...Made History ...Used Their Talents Pb | 160 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Anxious for Nothing (for Young Readers): Living Above Anxiety and Loneliness

Max Lucado Ages Anxious for Nothing helps young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today’s world and come to a deeper understanding of God’s loving presence 8-12 as promised in Philippians 4:6-7, drawing on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book of the same name. This encouraging book will help young people take control of their feelings and choose to focus on God’s truth. Pb | 192 pgs | TOMMY NELSON

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Master Wycliffe’s Summons: The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon

Mel Starr One of Master John Wycliffe’s scholars is found dead after a thunderstorm. Was he stuck by lightning, or was there something more sinister to his death? Scholar Richard Sabyn, a particularly obnoxious fellow, was believed to have been struck by lightning. However, Master Wycliffe believes otherwise and calls upon Sir Hugh de Singleton for help. Sir Hugh shares Wycliffe’s suspicions and launches a private investigation, learning that it might indeed be possible to make it look as though a man has died from a lightning strike. But who would go to all that effort, and why?

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 22nd October

When fellow scholar Simon Duby dies, it raises even more questions and suspicions. What is the connection between the two men? Sir Hugh believes a bronze pot, a bucket of urine, and a small quantity of charcoal and brimstone may hold the key to understanding the deaths. During a bleak 1375, can he survive the insidious plague and several attempts on his life as he continues his quest for truth? Pb | 240 pgs | LION FICTION

REF 5306 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 22nd October

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Karen Witemeyer In this 3-in-1 novella collection, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer presents the new story A Texas Christmas Carol, in which a town’s wealthy, Scrooge-like bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor, and by the penetrating questions of three mysterious visitors.

Under the Texas Mistletoe: A Trio of Christmas Historical Romance Novellas

It also includes two other stories: An Archer Family Christmas (first time in print) and previously published Gift of the Heart. Sprinkled throughout the collection, you’ll find a hope-filled Christmas devotion, Witemeyer holiday recipes, and fun facts about nineteenth-century Christmas celebrations! Pb | 304 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

REF 5307 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 12th October

Christmas at Hope Hall: (Book Three)

Pam Rhodes The march towards the end of the year sees Hope Hall once again buzzing with activity. The lead up to the Harvest Festival sees a stray dog causing a nuisance, and tensions rise between two old schoolmates. The drama only increases as Christmas approaches, and the panto rehearsals featuring the jocular ‘Can’t Sing Singers’ get into full swing. But the hustle and bustle of the drama in the community stems from the deeper personal stories. Loneliness, loss and hurt impact the lives of many of the local residents. But where there is community, there is friendship, companionship, love and, most of all, hope.

Pb | 272 pgs | LION FICTION

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Springtime at Hope Hall REF 3083 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99 Summer’s Out at Hope Hall REF 4479 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

REF 5250 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

101 Inspirational Bible Word Searches: The New Testament

A Bible-themed word search book featuring scriptural words hidden in full-page puzzles, Bible verses, and large-print type. Pb | 208 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 4032 RRP £11.99 Aslan £8.99

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Tales from an Under Gardener: Finding God in the Garden - 52 Devotions, Exploring Truths about Life and God from Gardening

Richard Littledale A beautifully illustrated devotional book that looks at what we can learn about God from tending our gardens. Richard Littledale invites you to push open the garden gate and join him as he discovers the joy of gardening. A reluctant gardener, Richard took up ‘project garden’ to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too. Follow Richard’s journey through 52 tales and uncover what gardening can teach us about patience, humility, hope, fruitfulness and the abiding goodness of God. Beautifully illustrated throughout, each tale includes a gardening story, a biblical reflection and a prayer. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or naturally green-fingered, this gentle and encouraging book reveals inspirational thoughts about life and God from the perspective of the gardener. Hb | 368 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

REF 5308 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

Read an interview with Richard Littledale on our website!

Sarah Eberle’s Psalm 23 Garden: Design Tips for a Calm Green Space

In September 2021, Bible Society entered a garden based on Psalm 23 into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is being designed by Sarah Eberle, winner of 17 gold medals at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. Psalm 23 is a beloved psalm in the Bible, invoking images of rest and refreshment. The first two verses of Psalm 23 are: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23: 1–2, ESV

Please note: the front cover image is not final. Final version will be taken during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Therefore, the garden contains vibrant greenery and a peaceful water feature. Sarah Eberle’s Psalm 23 Garden: Design Tips for a Calm Green Space contains full-colour photographs of features of the garden so that you can relax and reflect with them at home. It also contains tips and advice on creating your own beautiful garden, if you would like to create one for yourself personally or as a project for your local community. Key features: * Beautiful photos of the Psalm 23 Garden, taken at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 * Tips from medal-winning Chelsea garden designer Sarah Eberle on how to create a peaceful outdoor space * Meditations on each verse of Psalm 23 (English Standard Version) * Personal stories of people who have been impacted by the psalm Image taken from A Monaco Garden, for which she won gold, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011

Pb | 52 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

REF 5309 RRP £6.50 Aslan £5.99

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