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Devotional
‘Be brave. Embrace faith wherever you may find it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.’ Soul Fuel: A Daily Devotional 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. PRE-ORDER: Publishes 11th November
Pb | 400 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 5263 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.49
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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.
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.
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 REF 4408 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99
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 REF 3921 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99 See also The Adventure of Christmas on page 6!
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.
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 REF 4236 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99
Also available: The Contemplative Response
REF 2569 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99
