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Dear friends, First of all a big thank you to all of you who have been ordering books and other items from us during the past uncertain months. We trust that you, your family and friends are in good health and in good spirits as we all come to terms with the ‘new normal’ realising that it will take time for the current adjustments in lifestyle to affect the overall situation in the country, in church communities and in our families. This month we are delighted to present a few more new books than usual, partially due to publishers bringing out a rush of new Advent titles. We will also be publishing a magazine in October and November packed with cards, gifts and other seasonal books. Our prayer is that you will stay safe and be inspired! Enjoy reading!
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Three Vicars Talking
The Book of the Brilliant BBC Radio 4 Series
Rev Richard Coles, Rev Kate Bottley, Rev Giles Fraser When Christine Morgan got Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser together in a studio, all she had to do was plug them in and let them go. The dynamic between the three meant there were moments of real connection and poignancy alongside the laughter: 'I'm exaggerating for comic effect,' Kate announced after one particularly outrageous anecdote, 'It's one of the reasons we're here.' Engagingly introduced by Christine Morgan, the book ends with the profoundly moving episode (recorded remotely in the three vicars' homes) that was broadcast on Easter Sunday 2020, to a world in crisis.
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Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys Through Science, Faith and Doubt
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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. Hb | 240 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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‘An intellectual thriller’ John Lennox ‘A compelling story, at once readable and profound’ Rupert Shortt
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Richard Dawkins, C.S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life - REF 2753 Narrative Apologetics - REF 3029 RRP £11.99 Aslan £8.99 Faith, Hope and Mischief
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'A great read ― challenging, hilarious, poignant...' Jeremy Vine
Andrew Graystone Andrew Graystone is an everyday activist who believes in the power of tiny acts to change the world. He is the person whose image went viral when, after the mass shooting in the Christchurch mosque, he stood outside the mosque in his Manchester neighbourhood with a cardboard sign saying, 'I’ll watch while you pray'. 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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God on Mute
‘A christian classic’ Justin Welby ‘A masterpiece’ Nicky Gumbel
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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Prayer & Spirituality 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 Daily Prayer: Book One: The Journey Begins The first in a two-volume collection of liturgies, prayers and meditations from the Northumbria Community. Hb | 848 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS
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Celtic Daily Prayer: Book Two: Farther Up and Farther In Building on the foundations set down in Book One, this collection blends the voices of the early Celtic and desert saints with more contemporary sources. Hb | 848 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS
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Prayers for...
Fay Sampson Prayers and advice for people struggling and those caring for them. Includes reassuring Bible verses, practical ideas, a resource section with helpful contacts and further reading and blank pages for your own prayers. Pb | 64 - 80 pgs | DLT
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The Way of St Benedict
Rowan Williams With typical eloquence and wisdom, Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict's sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers. For over a millennium the Rule - a set of guidelines for monastic conduct - has been influential on the life of Benedictine monks, but has also served in some sense as a 'background note' to almost all areas of civic experience: artistic, intellectual and institutional. The effects of this on society have been far-reaching and Benedictine communities and houses still attract countless visitors, testifying to the appeal and continuing relevance of Benedict's principles. Pb | 160 pgs | BLOOMSBURY
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Pray: Food For the Journey
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Elizabeth McQuoid Prayer is hard. We'd rather be doing something else. Anything really. But God commands us to pray. And to do so continually. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, and that model prayer can become the basis of our prayers too. We need to pray deeper, more fervent prayers. Or, as the Puritans used to say, we need to 'pray until we pray'. We should see prayer as a privilege, not a duty, and certainly not a burden. This devotional offers timeless wisdom and encouragement from Michael Baughen, Alistair Begg, Raymond Brown, David Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Paul Mallard, Bruce Milne, Calisto Odede and Rico Tice. Pb | 144 pgs | IVP
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When You Pray: Daily Bible Reflections on the Lord's Prayer
Joanna Collicutt In this updated edition of a classic text, Joanna Collicutt shows how growing as a Christian is rooted in the prayer Jesus gave us. As we pray the Lord's Prayer, we express our relationship with God, absorb gospel values and are also motivated to live them out. As we pray to the Father, in union with the Son, through the power of the Spirit, so we begin to take on the character of Christ. Pb | 208 pgs | BRF
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Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation
Phileena Heuertz Our fast-paced lives are filled with distractions, frequently leaving us disillusioned and dissatisfied ― with ourselves, with others, and even with God. Spiritual practices that used to sustain us fall short when life circumstances bring us to the limits of our self. After many years leading an international humanitarian organisation, Phileena Heuertz experienced the deconstruction of her identity, worldview and faith. Centering prayer, a Christian expression of mindfulness, was a crucial remedy for her fragmented condition, offering a more peace-filled and purposeful life. Filled with insights and wisdom from her own experience, Phileena introduces us to themes and teachers of contemplative spirituality, as well as several prayer practices, and invites us to greater healing and wholeness by learning to practice faith through prayer. Hb | 199 pgs | IVP
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80 Reflective Prayer Ideas: A Creative Resource for Church and Group Use
Claire Daniel Prayer remains a vital part of Christian discipleship. Following the success of the author's 80 Creative Prayer Ideas, this ready-to-use resource book contains 80 further ideas on setting up reflective and creative prayer stations or responses. Claire Daniel shows us how to pray with our whole being - our senses as well as our voice, our hearts as much as our minds. Tried and tested, these ideas will enhance the praying of small groups, churches and individuals. Pb | 192 pgs | BRF
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Theology Compel Them to Come In
Donald Macleod If we believe in God's sovereign predestination, how can we offer Christ to sinners indiscriminately? How could someone who knew that no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them still plead with them to look to the Saviour? The Bible clearly entreats us to go after the lost, so Donald Macleod tackles the objections raised by those who argue that since there is no universal redemption there should be no universal gospel offer. Hb | 160 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
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The Pursuit of God
A.W. Tozer More than 70 years after its original release, this A.W. Tozer classic continues to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. Penned on a train from Illinois to Texas, Tozer's words echo across the decades, inviting you to think deeply about your faith as you come alive to God's presence surrounding, sustaining, and - yes - pursuing you. 'This book is a modest attempt,' Tozer wrote, 'to aid God's hungry children so to find Him.' If you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul. Hb | 160 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE
2084
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John C. Lennox You don't have to be a computer scientist to get involved in the discussion about where artificial intelligence and technology are going. What will the year 2084 hold for you - for your friends, for your family and for our society? Are we doomed to the grim dystopia imagined in George Orwell's 1984? In 2084, scientist and philosopher John Lennox will introduce you to a kaleidoscope of ideas: the key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering and, in particular, artificial intelligence. You will discover the current capacity of AI, its advantages and disadvantages, the facts and the fiction, as well as potential future implications. The questions posed by AI are open to all of us. And they demand answers. A book that is written to challenge all readers, no matter your worldview, 2084 shows how the Christian worldview, properly understood, can provide evidencebased, credible answers that will bring you real hope for the future of humanity. SAVE Hb | 208 pgs | ZONDERVAN
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Seeing Jesus from the East
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Ravi Zacharias & Abdu Murray Throughout these pages, Ravi Zacharias and Abdu Murray invite readers to rediscover the cultural insights we often miss when we ignore the Eastern context of the Bible. They offer a refreshing picture of Jesus, one that appeals to Eastern readers and can penetrate the hearts and imaginations of postmodern Westerners. In Seeing Jesus from the East, Ravi Zacharias and Abdu Murray show us why a broader view of Jesus is needed - one that recognises the uniquely Eastern ways of thinking and communicating found in the pages of the Bible. Zacharias and Murray capture a revitalised gospel message, presenting it through this Eastern lens and revealing its power afresh to Western hearts and minds. Pb | 256 pgs | ZONDERVAN
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'Here Are Your Gods!': Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times
Christopher J.H. Wright How should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit? Christopher J.H. Wright unpacks the biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today’s world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’ The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King? Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.
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Thy Will Be Done: The Ten Commandments and the Christian Life
Gilbert Meilaender This short, accessible, but theologically substantive volume unfolds the significance of the Ten Commandments for the Christian life. Gilbert Meilaender, one of today's leading Christian ethicists, places the commandments in the larger context of the biblical history of redemption and invites readers to wrestle with how human loves should relate to the first commandment: to love God above all else. As he approaches the Decalogue from this perspective, Meilaender helps Christians learn what it means to say, 'Thy will be done.' Hb | 144 pgs | BAKER
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The Forgotten Trinity
James R. White In this revised and updated '90s bestseller, discover afresh the living truth of a foundational Christian belief. The Trinity is a basic teaching of Christianity. It defines God's essence and describes how He relates to us. The Forgotten Trinity is a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. It refutes cultic distortions of God and shows how a grasp of this significant teaching leads to renewed worship and deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian. Pb | 240 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE
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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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Biography Give: Charity and the Art of Living Generously
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Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow From the founder of Mary’s Meals and the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shed That Fed a Million Children, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow travels the world encountering startling acts of charity and the power of generosity. Few people in the world are better placed to understand the role of charity and generosity than Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow. As the founder and CEO of Mary’s Meals, Magnus helps feed and educate millions of children in 18 different countries across the world every year. Powerful and inspiring, Give celebrates the impact of charity in all our lives, illustrating how the act of sharing – and even sacrifice – is the key to a life of joy. Hb | 304 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS
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Thief Prisoner Soldier Priest
Paul Cowley Paul Cowley's early exposure to heavy drinking, explosive arguments and the unnerving aggression of his father led him into homelessness and crime. Years later, following a career in the army which 'made a man of him' yet ultimately failed to give him direction and purpose, Paul's search for meaning resulted in an unexpected encounter with God that changed his life for ever. This remarkable and touching account of his early years, from thief to prisoner, soldier and, eventually, priest, should inspire anyone who feels their life is out of control. It is, by turns, a dramatic, traumatic and comic story, yet one that stands as a testament to how God offers hope to all who have the courage to respond. Pb | 272 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Jennifer: A Life Precious to God
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Karen S. Palmer When Karen and Gordon are asked how many children they have, they tell people two – it’s just easier that way. But the truth is that there will always be three… Their first child, Jennifer Grace, was discovered to have multiple abnormalities before birth. Faced with the invidious choice of termination or continuing the pregnancy, they chose the latter, and a beautiful baby girl was born to them, only to die hours later. Sharing the struggles and doubts they have faced, Jennifer’s parents show how loved she was and how her short life was used to bless many lives. Blending recent reflections with contemporary journal entries and letters, this is a rich testimony to God’s goodness and intimate involvement in our lives. Even when tragedy strikes, every life is precious to Him. Pb | 154 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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Faithful Witness: The Confidential Diaries of Alan Don, Chaplain to the King, the Archbishop and the Speaker, 1931-1946 Robert Beaken
In May 1931, Alan Don travelled from Dundee to Lambeth Palace to become Chaplain to Archbishop Cosmo Lang. During that journey he began a diary. He kept it faithfully for the next fifteen years, during which he also became Chaplain to the King and to the Speaker of the House of Commons. These positions afforded him a ringside view of some of the most momentous events in both British and world history. Now, for the first time, these fascinating diaries are laid open. They offer a wealth of detailed insight into the ecclesiastical, royal and parliamentary affairs of Britain and her elite during two historically significant decades. Hb | 384 pgs | SPCK
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Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop
Leroy Logan Described by the Voice newspaper as one of the 'Black officers who helped change the Met', Dr Leroy Logan, MBE, is one of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust. In Closing Ranks, Leroy describes his 30 eventful years in the Metropolitan Police. Throughout, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through, as does his concern to guide and empower young people. Underpinning it all is his strong Christian faith, which helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment and in the process, encourage other black officers to stay on and help change the culture within the police.
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Free at Last
Asia Bibi 'I was going to die because of a cup of water.' After drinking water from the same cup as Muslim women, Asia Bibi, a Christian, was sentenced to hang by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2010 on charges of blasphemy. Bibi's case polarised all of Pakistan and mobilised international support from across the globe, including politicians, journalists, and countless organisations and supporters who fought for her freedom. For nine long years, Bibi awaited death in prison until she was formally acquitted in January 2019. Now a political exile, Bibi is reunited with her family in the West, but she will never be allowed to return to her homeland. In Free at Last, Asia shares her story. Pb | 176 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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A House Built on love
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Ed Walker People leaving prison; refugees; victims of abuse and prostitution. All struggle to find a home, to build relationships, to get back on their feet. The root cause of homelessness is relational: the homeless suffer not just the lack of a roof, but a lack of love. Ed and Rachel felt the call to start a genuinely Christian charity working with ex-offenders and the homeless. In 2010 the young couple set up a charity, Hope into Action, that provides a vehicle for Christians with money to invest in housing stock, with a modest but guaranteed return. A House Built on Love tells Ed's story of faith and struggle as he and his wife saw the need, felt the call and stepped out in faith, developed a new theology of sharing and saw both tragic and wonderful results.
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The Man in White
Dr Ernest F. Crocker The Man in White is a collection of extraordinary stories of people from all walks of life who have experienced God’s intervention in the most remarkable circumstances. They include professionals, academics, a train robber, a surgeon facing decapitation for his faith, a Christian song writer and those who have escaped the ravages of war. The Bible describes a great multitude of people from every nation on earth, clothed in white, worshipping God at the end of time. They represent those who have put their trust in God and who have known his presence and his purpose, and Ernest Crocker has collated inspiring stories of people that exemplify those values.
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Bibles The NRSV Anglicised Bible Acclaimed by both biblical scholars and general readers as the most reliable English Bible available, the New Revised Standard Version follows in the great tradition of the King James Version in being true to the original meaning of the text, while presenting it in a style that speaks powerfully to contemporary readers of all religious backgrounds. Hb | 1248 pgs | SPCK
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NIV Popular Burgundy Hardback Bible
With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. The NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. This Bible also features: - clear, readable 9pt text - easy-to-read layout - maps - shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible
- reading plan - timeline - book by book overview - quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.
Hb | 1280 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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The Bible for Everyone
Tom Wright & John Goldingay Why another translation of the Bible? Tom Wright believes it's something 'each generation ought to be doing. Just as 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.' Two world-renowned Bible scholars have revised and supplemented the translations that appear in their popular '...For Everyone' commentaries, making a rounded, readable and reliable version of the Bible that's accessible to both scholars and general readers. Includes introductions to each biblical book, maps and a glossary. A compelling new rendering. Hb | 1408 pgs | SPCK
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NIV Audio Bible in One Year
NIV Audio Bible
Daily readings from the Old & New Testaments, plus a Psalm or Proverb. Best
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Journalling Bibles I Am So Many Things: NIV Journalling Bible
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Thea Muir This vibrant journalling Bible not only provides readers with extra-wide blank margins for journalling, but also includes 48 pages of illustrations from Thea Muir, author of I Am So Many Things. Each charming image is accompanied by an 'I am' statement derived from Bible truths that Thea repeated to herself in the mirror while she recovered from an eating disorder. The devotional pages propose activities and challenges to help the reader recognise their identity in God's eyes. Readers are invited to meditate on the images and declarations such as, 'I am outrageously loved', 'I am fearfully and wonderfully made', or 'I am a child of God' and journal their response to each one in the wealth of space provided for creativity. This NIV Bible has 9pt British Text, presented in a clear, easy-to-read, double-column layout. Hb | 1360 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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Hannah Dunnett
"...I was riddled with agonising feelings of shame, insecurity, vulnerability, fear and self-hatred. When I reached 'rock bottom' I cried out for help..."
NIV Journalling Bible Illustrated by Hannah Dunnett (New Edition)
With extra-wide margins, quality writing paper and thirty-two pages of Christian artist Hannah Dunnett's beautiful illustrations to inspire you, this NIV Journalling Bible is perfect for those who love to reflect and journal creatively in God's presence. The single-column setting and blank margins allow for plenty of room beside the Scriptures for your notes, drawings, stencilling and illumination, bringing a new depth and imagination to your quiet times. There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible. Enhanced by Hannah Dunnett's stunning biblical artwork, this edition of the New International Version will encourage you to spend time soaking in the Word as you meditate on her paintings, all of which include verses from the NIV. Hb | 1312 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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More Than Words
Hannah presents her much-loved illustrations alongside each one's background story. Learn about Hannah's inspiration and journey of faith, as you find encouragement and reflect on the art's Scriptures through questions. A must-have for fans of Hannah's art! Hb | 76 pgs | MONARCH
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Biblical Teaching, Reading & Meditation Deeper Still: Finding Clear Minds and Full Hearts through Biblical Meditation
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Linda Allcock We live in a fast-paced world, and our minds are working in overdrive. Mindfulness promises a method of tuning out the voices for a few minutes to live in the moment. Biblical meditation offers something better: an opportunity to be transformed by God’s voice of truth. Psalm 1 says that the person who delights in God’s Word and meditates on it day and night is like a 'tree planted by streams of water'. Linda Allcock gives us a framework to help us slow down and dwell deeply on God’s Word so that it clears our minds and fills our hearts, making a real difference to the way we live. This book will help Christians who feel overwhelmed by their thought life, as well as those who want to go deeper in their devotional life. Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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Fresh From the Word 2021: The Bible for a Change
Nathan Eddy Bringing together top theologians and biblical scholars, creative writers from around the world, cutting-edge church leaders, activists for peace and justice and a range of others, Fresh From the Word offers 365 sets of notes, prayers and suggestions for action on biblical themes. This fresh approach to Bible reading is aimed at new readers of the Bible from across the church, as well as anyone seeking a faithful, creative and challenging conversation with the Bible every day of the year. Pb | 384 pgs | MONARCH
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Through the Year with John Newton: 365 Daily Readings from John Newton
Stephen Poxon Through the Year with John Newton refreshes and presents some of the theological and reflective writings and hymns of the Reverend John Newton, renowned as the creator of 'Amazing Grace'. Each daily reading is a pure extract from Reverend John Newton's prolific output as an intelligent, thoughtful and passionate writer. Married to appropriate verses of Scripture and a daily prayer, the words he left behind continue to carry spiritual power. Pb | 384 pgs | MONARCH
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What Does the Bible Teach About...
Owen Strachan & Gavin Peacock A recent series of books written by Associate Professor of Christian Theology at MBTS in Kansas City, Owen Strachan, and former UK Premier League footballer Gavin Peacock.
...Lust ...Homosexuality ...Transgenderism
Hb | 160-176 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
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Diaries & Lectionaries Common Worship Lectionary: Advent 2020 - Advent 2021
CW & BCP Lectionary 2021
Pb | 80 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE
Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK
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.
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Reflections For Daily Prayer: Advent 2020 Advent 2021
The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2021
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 2021
Week-to-view (Sunday is a double-size space), with titles of Sundays and festivals corresponding to the CW & BCP calendar and Lectionary. Black REF 1521 Green Earth REF 1524 Red REF 1522 Blue Sea REF 1525 Purple REF 1523 Bronze REF 1526 RRP £9.99 each Aslan £7.99 each
The Dave Walker Guide to the Church
The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2021
Dave's bestselling calendars are full of all-too-recognisable scenes and people from local church life. Pb | CANTERBURY PRESS
Colouring Book REF 1178 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99 2021 Calendar REF 1536 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
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Roger Spiller 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.
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Devotionals The Joy of My Heart
Anne Graham Lotz Known for her remarkable gifts in weaving spiritual truths into everyday life, Anne Graham Lotz offers insightful meditations on Scripture in this collection of daily devotions. Each of the 365 devotions in The Joy of My Heart includes a Scripture verse and reflections from Anne Graham Lotz on topics such as eternity, grief and faith. Called 'the best preacher in the family' by her father, Billy Graham, Anne will draw you to a deeper relationship with Jesus. She asks us to join with her in 'lifechanging discovery as, day by day, we learn more about God.' The Joy of My Heart is a beautiful gift for anyone looking for a concise collection of daily devotions and Bible verses. Hb | 400 pgs | THOMAS NELSON
REF 3222 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99
A Year With Andrew White: 52 Weekly Meditations
52 readings, each with a Scripture passage and prayer, from one of our most loved and respected Christian leaders and speakers. Each reading contains a story, often startling and arresting, from Andrew's astonishingly eventful ministry, blended with his reflections on life and faith. Hb | 224 pgs | SPCK
REF 2894 RRP £14.99 Aslan £10.99
C.S. Lewis' Little Book of Wisdom
Best Seller
Offering more than 300 bite-size nuggets of inspiration and wisdom from the much-loved author, philosopher and Christian theologist, here, in one concise and inspirational volume, is the essence of Lewis’ thought. This distillation of his feelings on subjects ranging from love and faith, to ethics and morality, to myth and literature will throw open the windows of the soul and provide readers with wisdom and inspiration from one of the best-loved writers of the 20th century. Hb | 224 pgs | SPCK
REF 2110 RRP £8.99 Aslan £4.49
Growing Grateful
Mary A. Kassian The secret to peace and contentment can be found in developing a habit of gratitude. Thankfulness changes our perspective and reprograms our mood, fostering a rich happiness whatever the day holds - the kind of happy that blooms in every season of life's ups and downs. In Growing Grateful, award-winning author and speaker Mary A. Kassian offers 101 entries on the joy of being grateful even in the hardest times. Each entry contains a Bible verse, a short meditation on gratitude and a thoughtful reflection question. Learn how to be grateful for God's abiding presence, grateful despite your circumstances and grateful that God wants you to flourish. Discover that in good times and bad, being a grateful person can lead you to a lasting contentment. Hb | 208 pgs | HARPER COLLINS
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Daily Bible Reading Notes As daily Bible reading is important, helping us to grow as Christians, please see below for a selection of publications that can help us to prayerfully read God's Word each day.
Bible Reflections for Older People ASLAN £4.99
By older people, for older people. BRF Sep - Dec REF 5937
Guidelines ASLAN £4.40
Bible study for ministry and mission.
Day by Day with God ASLAN £4.40
Rooting women’s lives in the Bible. BRF
Sep - Dec REF 5932
The Upper Room ASLAN £4.40
BRF
Sep - Dec REF 5928
Daily meditations from around the world. BRF Sep - Dec REF 5929
Life Every Day ASLAN £3.25
Encounter with God ASLAN £4.99
Jeff Lucas’ life application Bible notes. CWR Sep - Oct REF 5927
In-depth, systematic notes. SCRIPTURE UNION
Jul - Sep REF 7055 Oct - Dec REF 5934
New Daylight ASLAN £4.49 (standard) £5.65 (large print)
Every Day with Jesus ASLAN £3.25
Sep - Dec Standard REF 5930 Large Print REF 5931
Sep - Oct Standard REF 5924 Large Print REF 5925
Daily Bible reading and prayer. BRF
Selwyn Hughes’ practical Bible study notes. CWR
Daily Bread ASLAN £4.99
Inspiring Women Every Day ASLAN £3.25
The Bible guide for every day. SCRIPTURE UNION
Jul - Sep Standard REF 8177 Large Print REF 5502 Oct - Dec Standard REF 5935 Large Print REF 5936
Devotional notes by women for women. CWR Sep - Oct REF 5926
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Christian Life Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself
Ruth Graham When we live with unresolved anger or hurt, the result is nearly always bitterness, broken relationships and unhealthy behaviours. Unforgiveness not only sabotages our interactions with those around us, it impedes our own spiritual growth and inner peace. And it can happen to anyone. In her most vulnerable writing yet, Ruth Graham reveals how a visit to Angola Prison inspired her to release the unforgiveness lurking in her own heart - toward others, herself, and even her heavenly Father and her earthly father, evangelist Billy Graham. In this encouraging book, she weaves her own personal experiences with biblical examples to explore what holds us back from forgiving others and ourselves - and what we gain when we finally discover the power to forgive. Pb | 272 pgs | BAKER
REF 2975 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
John Mark Comer Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and bestselling author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance who said: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs. Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life. Pb | 304 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
REF 2981 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99
Still Standing: 100 Lessons From An 'Unsuccessful' Life
Tola Doll Fisher What do you do when life hasn't turned out the way you expected? When it feels like everyone else has it together but you're still figuring it out? And if God is meant to be your guide, why do you feel so lost? Tola Doll Fisher has asked these questions countless times and still doesn't have the answers. But as she explains in this series of 100 'life lessons' maybe that's okay. Refreshingly relatable and heartbreakingly honest, this is a book about discovering joy in the journey of a messy, work-in-progress walk of (sometimes failing, but still standing) faith.
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Pb | 208 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
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New Life in Christ
Steven J. Lawson The single most important event in a person's life is the new birth. Yet, this is also one of the most neglected doctrines in the church. Many Christians would be hard-pressed to describe exactly what the new birth is, let alone what it means to the rest of their walk with God. What happens when we are born again? Does everything in our lives change immediately? With a pastor's heart and a professor's insight, Steven Lawson carefully examines the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus found in John 3 to uncover the nature of this spiritual rebirth. Pb | 224 pgs | BAKER
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A Better Song to Sing
Mags Duggan There has to be more than this... because this is no longer enough. Many sincere followers of Jesus are secretly disappointed, dissatisfied and quietly desperate for more than they are currently experiencing. That more is found as we respond to the invitations of Jesus, which hold out to us the hope of dynamic change, of a truly vibrant, transformed life - a better song to sing. Each chapter explores one specific invitation, drawing out its possible implications for our lives, and suggests a spiritual practice or reflection to help us ground that invitation in our present-day reality. Pb | 144 pgs | BRF
REF 3239 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
50 Lessons in Ministry: Reflections After Fifty Years of Ministry
Paul Beasley-Murray One of the most respected Christian ministers of the last fifty years, Paul Beasley-Murray offers fifty succinct reflections on all aspects of ministry, including pastoring, preaching, evangelism, prayer, growth, worship, family, personal care and relationships. This is essential, foundational reading for clergy of all denominations and of all levels of experience. Pb | 224 pgs | DLT
REF 3407 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99
The Comparison Trap
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Helen Roberts Too often, women hold each other back, bad mouthing and making unflattering comparisons. Social media give extra opportunities for negative comment. Are we trapped in our own battles, or entertained by the wars of other women, to the detriment of our own freedom and well-being? 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 | 216 pgs | SPCK
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Why Being Yourself is a Bad Idea: And Other Countercultural Notions
Graham Tomlin Most people want to be happy and to make a difference in the world. We're often told we'll achieve this by being ourselves. But when we begin to reflect, that's not quite as simple as it sounds. All sorts of questions and countercultural notions arise. Maybe being yourself is not such a good plan after all? This provocative book dares us to let go of any preconceived views we may have about life. It invites us to embrace a world we may scarcely have encountered before. Vividly drawing on ancient wisdom, contemporary events and current research, it reveals how the revolution that Christianity began can still make remarkable sense of our experience of wonder, love, evil, justice, freedom, identity and community. Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK
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REF 3409 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49
Also available: Looking Beyond Brexit - REF 3049 RRP £4.99 Aslan £2.49
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Christian Life Ever Present
Austen Hardwick Spiritual wisdom from a stroke survivor who discovered a deeper connection with God through running. Austen Hardwick suffered three strokes in his forties. Running had always been part of his life, but now he was running to get his brain functioning again. As he started to regain fitness he realised that running created the space to process what had happened to him, and that it gave him space to be with God. Weaving together personal testimony and biblical teaching, Austen shows how running is a metaphor for the Christian life, and how we can learn to live life in all its fullness. Pb | 208 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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You Are the Girl for the Job
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Jess Connolly Let this book be your jumpstart into confident, purposed living, as Jess walks you through the six steps she has used to coach and encourage women for years: set your focus, take stock of the story that has shaped you, face your fear, catch the vision, make a plan, and finally, make your move - all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey. With passion and heart-pumping hope, Jess shows that being the girl for the job doesn't depend on your capacity. Rather, it has everything to do with God's capacity and our willingness. It has everything to do with believing we are who God says we are, and quieting any inferior word spoken against us. Are you ready? Pb | 256 pgs | ZONDERVAN
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Kay Warren
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Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough
In April 5, 2013, Kay Warren's life changed forever. That was the day she lost her son Matthew to suicide. Most of us will not face anything so devastating, but every single day we will face something that threatens our attempts to live with joy. Health problems, financial worries, marriage issues, loneliness, unresolved relational conflicts, anxiety about our nation or our world, stress over how our kids are turning out. In Choose Joy, Kay shares the path to experiencing soul-satisfying joy no matter what you're going through. She helps you send your spiritual roots deep into the soil of God's love so that you can develop convictions and certainties about him that will become the source of your strength when happiness isn't enough. 'The only thing that would allow me to survive the loss of my son was what I knew and believed about God . . . and joy,' says Kay. Let her lead you toward true and lasting joy in your life. Pb | 224 pgs | BAKER
REF 3256 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99
Choose Joy Women's Devotional:
Finding Joy No Matter What You're Going Through
Bestselling author and Bible teacher Kay Warren offers 30 insightful devotions to inspire women to choose joy no matter their circumstances. Hb | 160 pgs | BAKER
REF 3257 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99
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Dominic Smart (1959-2020) Originally from Yorkshire, Dominic Smart was an author, conference speaker and minister of Gilcomston Church in Aberdeen from 1998 to 2015. Grace, Faith & Glory: Freedom in Christ
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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
REF 3413 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
Beautifully Distinct: Conversations With Friends on Faith, Life and Culture
Trillia Newbell How should we listen to, and think in a gospel way about the ordinary things we come across in modern life? Things we watch, read, eat and do. There are so many voices saying so many different things that the temptations are to either disengage completely, or find ourselves being influenced more and more by the world. In this book, godly, clear-thinking women talk about a range of areas of life and culture. They help us to be thoughtful about films, books, and the media; set out biblical principles for approaching topics such as body image and racism; and encourage us to shape the world around us for Christ - becoming beautifully distinct. Pb | 144 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
REF 3228 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
Where is God in All the Suffering?
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Questioning Faith Series Amy Orr-Ewing Suffering and evil affect us all, both at a general and personal level, as we see and experience grief, pain and unfairness. And how we think about and process the reality of pain is at the heart of why many people reject God. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering. This empathetic, easy-to-read and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life’s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others. Pb | 144 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
REF 3419 RRP £7.99
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Can Science Explain Everything? Am I Just My Brain? Is Jesus History? Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?
Also available in the same series:
- REF 2606
- REF 2783 - REF 2852 - REF 3112
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Christian Life Essentially One: Striving For the Unity God Loves
Jonathan Lamb In a world characterised by growing social division, hostile identity politics and polarised cyber tribes - all compounded by shrill voices on social media - the author unfolds the profound biblical vision of true unity, founded on the redemptive purposes of God to create a single new humanity. This book provides crucial help for handling differences and overcoming division, calling for attitudes and behaviour that portray Christ-like character and reflect true Christian community. Applying key biblical texts, it addresses practical issues of handling conflict, managing change, using words wisely, avoiding tribalism, strengthening partnerships and building counter-cultural community in the local church. Pb | 320 pgs | IVP
REF 3230 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99
Anyone But Me
Ray Comfort Fear is the primary reason we fail to share the gospel with our friends, family and coworkers. We're afraid of looking weird or out of touch, that we won't have the right answers to their questions. We're afraid that if they reject the gospel, they're really rejecting us. So we say nothing because our discomfort feels bigger than our loved ones' ultimate destination if they remain outside of the body of Christ. In Anyone But Me, Ray Comfort shows you how to overcome your fears by developing ten critical, biblical characteristics so that you can confidently share the message of salvation with those you care about most. If you've been longing to see a loved one come to Christ, now is the time to begin becoming the faithful witness they need. Because we never know how much more time we will have to proclaim God's good news. Pb | 192 pgs | BAKER
REF 3264 RRP £10.99
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Finishing Well
Ian Knox As we get older, some of us grow more frenetic in our anxiety to demonstrate that the force is still with us. Others withdraw, often quite abruptly. What is God's view of ageing? The Bible has much to say about those who did great things, those who did ordinary things well, those who prayed, those who used their gifts, those who suffered, those who went right to the end - and those who, in later years, got it absolutely wrong. How are we going to face the prospect of ageing? Will we subside, give up? Or shall we view retirement as a gift from God, an opportunity to reach out to others? Our older years are full of possibilities, not least of which is that of helping others find Christ. Pb | 304 pgs | SPCK
REF 3242 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99
Broken by Fear, Anchored in Hope
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. SAVE Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK
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Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
Aimee Byrd While evangelicalism dukes it out about who can be church leaders, the rest of the 98% of us need to be well equipped to see where we fit in God's household and why that matters. Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is a resource to help church leaders improve the culture of their church and disciple men and women in their flock to read, understand and apply Scripture to our lives in the church. Until both men and women grow in their understanding of their relationship to Scripture, there will continue to be tension between the sexes in the church. Church leaders need to be engaged in thoughtful critique of the biblical manhood and womanhood movement and the effects it has on their congregation. Pb | 240 pgs | ZONDERVAN
REF 3421 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99
Spiritual Feasting
Jenny Sanders Are you spiritually satisfied or hungering for more? Psalm 23 pictures the Father preparing a table where we can feast in intimacy with Him, victorious in the presence of our enemies. An innovative guide, Feasting encourages us to take our assigned places, to enjoy spiritual nourishment and to engage with the Holy Spirit as we eat. The menu may not always be to our taste, but the exquisite privilege of dining with Jesus can turn even a bitter dish into a feast. So if you recognise that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life, but want to experience the reality of living life to the full with Him, then pick up your spiritual knife and fork and tuck in, it's time to stop snacking and to start feasting! Pb | 288 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
REF 3343 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
Tough Issues, True Hope
Luke H. Davis If God rescues us to be His people, then how can our lives demonstrate our love for Him? Luke Davis takes us on a journey through some of the big questions in the arena of Christian ethics, highlighting why our ideas matter. He helps us to have a firm grasp of what the issue is, what God's Word has to say about it, and what practical impact that has on our lives. Pb | 240 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
REF 3237 RRP £13.99 Aslan £10.99
Radical Gratitude
Peter Maiden Tracing the theme of thanksgiving in Scripture, Peter Maiden shows how we can genuinely live counter-cultural lives. With a pastoral heart, he explains how gratitude is the key to joyful, consistent Christian living. He focuses on: · how we can develop the habit of thanksgiving · the benefits of gratitude · how we can be grateful, even in hard times As he was writing this book the author learned that he was suffering from incurable cancer. Far from derailing his message, this unwelcome news energised his efforts as he poured out his vision on the page with his now-limited resources. This is authenticity at its best. This book will be the author's last. Pb | 176 pgs | SPCK
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Advent Preview 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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Unexpected Jesus: Cover to Cover Advent Study Guide
During Advent season, we often sing, 'Come thou long-expected Jesus...'. We put up the same decorations, sing the same carols, lay out the same creche; we imagine what it was like to welcome Jesus into the world on that silent night. So peaceful. So lovely. But what if everything was not as it seems? What if Jesus actually challenged everyone's expectations of what a Messiah would be like, how he should arrive, what he would do? What if he was born in a house with a family, in a noisy bustling town and not a quiet stable? What if he was more interested in those who were outside the religious and social establishment than those who were in it? 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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Rejoice!: Advent in all the Scriptures
Chris Wright and John Stott 25 Bible meditations based on Scripture verses and teaching nuggets from John Stott, with commentary and prayers from Christ Wright. Accessible and bite-sized, fresh and exciting, each meditation deepens our appreciation of the timeless spiritual truths of Advent and Christmas. Pb | 128 pgs | IVP
REF 2903 RRP £7.99
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Into the Heart of Advent: Twenty-five Conversations with Jesus
Penelope Wilcock Imagine meeting up with Jesus for a coffee and some heart-to-heart conversation. What would you say to him? What might he say to you? Penelope Wilcock invites you to listen in on twenty-five conversations she's had with Jesus about the Christian journey and the meaning of Advent. They delve into many areas: children and families, gifts and graces, angels, homes, homelessness and hospitality - and more besides. Get ready to be surprised and challenged, as you hear Jesus' own take on the original Christmas and what it means for our world twenty centuries later. Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK
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Journeying Through Advent with New Daylight
Five weeks of Advent material for church groups and individuals, offering themed reflections by well-loved contributors from the New Daylight archive alongside specially written questions for group discussion. - Week 1: The Advent antiphons - David Winter - Week 2: 2 and 3 John - Steve Aisthorpe - Week 3: Light in the darkness - Amy Boucher Pye - Week 4: Word incarnate: John 1:1-18 - Andy John - Week 5: Psalms of hope - Margaret Cundiff Includes an introduction by New Daylight editor Sally Welch
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Pb | 128 pgs | BRF
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Advent Together: The Advent Family Devotional
Steve and Bekah Legg Journey through Advent together as a family with daily readings, prayers, thoughts and activities for all ages. As the parents of a blended family of five children, Steve and Bekah Legg bring a fun, engaging and accessible approach to reading and understanding the Bible so that everyone can join in and understand. 'A great resource to bring the family together to talk about the things that matter.' Rob Parsons Pb | 96 pgs | CWR
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Frequencies of God: Walking through Advent with R.S. Thomas
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Carys Walsh With the season of Advent, the coming of Christ is imminent, and following the contours of the season leads through a rich time of preparation for God-with-us in the Incarnation. R. S. Thomas, a poet of waiting and anticipation, can be a profound guide for this season. His spiritual and poetic trajectory of discovering the presence of God - divine ‘frequencies’ - even in apparent absence, can help lead us into an Advent landscape of surrender, openhearted discovery, epiphany and encounter. This collection of 28 reflections on Thomas’s poetry travels through the season, and follows one of the traditional patterns of themes explored in each Sunday of Advent: a Carmelite pattern of waiting, accepting, journeying and birthing. Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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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.' St Paul's words of encouragement to the Christians in Rome are the springboard for the Archbishop of York's Advent book for 2019. 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 | 144 pgs | SPCK
REF 2897 RRP £9.99
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Music 2020 Worship
Let There Be Wonder
Matt Redman One of the most popular modern day worship leaders, this is Matt Redman's latest album, released January this year, including the song The Main Jesus.
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Braveheart Worship
Graves Into Gardens
Sheila Walsh The new worship album from bestselling artist and author, Sheila Walsh. All with a signature worship style and Celtic flavour, as well as a duet with Sir Cliff Richard.
Elevation Worship 8th live album from Elevation Worship, the Grammy-nominated ministry from Elevation Church led by Pastor Steven Furtick. Featuring the popular single The Blessing.
13 Track CD | INTEGRITY
11 Track CD | MISSION WORSHIP
9 Track CD | ELEVATION CHURCH
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Modern Worship
Ultimate Collection
Graham Kendrick One of the UK's most prolific, influential and respected worship song writers. Includes colossal classics such as Shine Jesus Shine and Knowing You Jesus. 15 Track CD | INTEGRITY
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The Ultimate Collection
Marilyn Baker The Ultimate Collection brings together three classic Marilyn Baker albums in their entirety. It features From The Beginning, Face To Face and By Your Side on one triple CD set. 49 Track Triple CD | INTEGRITY
REF 3449 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99
In Christ Alone
The Songs of Stuart Townend and Keith Getty A collection of both Townend and Getty's best songs spanning over 20 years. Includes: In Christ Alone, The Power Of The Cross and See What A Morning. 16 Track CD | INTEGRITY
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Film & Music
NEW Billy: The Early Years of Billy Graham
This film captures the feel of the Depression-era tent revival where Graham heeded the altar call, and follows him through the doubt and resolution of the next decade. DVD | Running Time 98 mins |
Birches
David finds it hard to handle the death of his wife Jessica. As a much sought-after speaker, he is used to comforting people, but now he no longer has any answers and isolates himself in his grief. DVD | Running Time 90 mins |
ATLANTIC SCREEN PRODUCTIONS
AUTHENTIC MEDIA
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The Shack
Based on William P. Young's bestselling novel, The Shack follows Mack Phillips as he deals with the kidnapping and murder of his youngest daughter whilst the family are on a camping trip in the woods. DVD | Running Time 133 mins | KINGSWAY TRUST
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Classic Gospel
Ultimate Gospel
The Gospel Collection
Johnny Cash This well-chosen package delineates sacred music's ongoing role in Cash's career, between 1957-1981, including a duet with his wife, June Carter-Cash.
Dolly Parton Dubbed 'The Queen of Country Music', this 18 track album features some of Dolly Parton's finest gospel songs, including How Great Thou Art and Wings of a Dove
24 Track CD | SONY
18 Track CD | SONY
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Ultimate Gospel
Elvis Presley 25 Gospel songs from the king of Rock n Roll, including Crying in the Chapel, Take My Hand, Precious Lord and Peace in the Valley. 25 Track CD | SONY
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Books for Teens / Young Adults Best News Ever: Your 100-day guide to the Gospel of Mark
Ages 9-12
Chris Morphew When was the last time you heard some really incredible news that you couldn't wait to share? The Gospel of Mark is that kind of good news! It's a life-changing announcement about who Jesus is, and what hes done. Best News Ever is a devotional that takes tweens aged 9-12 on a 100-day journey through Mark's fast-paced, actionpacked story, helping them understand the confusing bits, showing them how it connects with their life, and bringing them face to face with Jesus: the one who changes everything. Pb | 224 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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A.S.K.: Real World Questions / Real World Answers
Ages 12-18
David Robertson A.S.K. stands for Ask, Seek, Knock. We all have questions about Jesus, the Bible, the Christian faith and our culture today. The great news is that Jesus gives answers. These questions were gathered from teenagers in fifteen countries in five different continents. All of them are real questions from real teenagers. 52 short chapters. Each contain a question, a Bible passage, a Bible verse, a discussion, something to consider, recommended further reading and a prayer. These answers may lead to more questions which is fine but the main aim of this book is that you, the reader, come to see and know better the One who is the Answer, Jesus Christ. Hb | 224 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
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This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years
Ages 13-18
Jaquelle Crowe I like football movies, sushi and dark chocolate. But the biggest, most crucial, most significant thing about me is that my life's task is to follow Jesus. He is the One who changed my life. That's what this book is about. It's for teenagers eager to reject the status quo and low standards our culture sets for us. It's for those of us who don't want to spend the adolescent years slacking off, but rather standing out and digging deep into what Jesus says about following him. This book will help you see how the truth about God changes everything, freeing us to live joyful, obedient, and Christexalting lives, even while we're young. Hb | 160pgs | CROSSWAY
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Tricky: The Hardest Questions to Ask About Christianity
Michael Dormandy and Carl Laferton This book does not try to sound clever, or win an argument. It does aim to introduce people to Jesus and the answers he gives to the hard questions we ask. Many Christian young adults and teenagers have hard questions about their faith. Many non-Christians do, too. Michael and Carl take nine of the hardest, such as 'Doesn't Jesus ruin your fun?', 'Why is there so much suffering?' and 'What does Jesus really think about being gay?' These aren't questions with easy answers; but, as they show, they are questions that have good answers. Written for people of all backgrounds and beliefs, it's a book that is short but not simplistic, and clear but not condescending. Pb | 96 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS
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Lightkeepers Series
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. Ideal for ages 7-12.
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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Ten Girls Complete Box Set - REF 3500
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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. Enjoy the full majesty of The Chronicles of Narnia with this slipcased set featuring all seven novels in hardback format. Hb |1504 pgs | HARPER COLLINS
REF 5158 RRP £90.00 Aslan £50.00
Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know
Melissa Kruger Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up: jobs they might have, places they might go, people they might meet. And parents and carers love to encourage and support them. But for Christian parents and carers, their greatest hope for their children, their dream of all dreams, is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus. As children embark on life's journey with all their potential and aspirations, express to them your biggest dream with this beautiful illustrated rhyming children's book. As well as teaching children about the only thing that really matters in life, this book also reminds parents that telling their kids about Jesus is more important than anything else. Ages 3-6.
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Children's Bob Hartman
Tapestry: A Story of Love, Loss and Hope
When Danny's grandad dies, Danny is sad - and full of questions. 'Where is Grandad? What is he doing? Will I see him again?' Gran is sad too. But Gran wants to help Danny. It will take a little time, but with Grandad's old shoe laces, his favourite jumper and an old cloth cap, Gran sews a beautiful picture that gives Danny a fresh understanding of Grandad's new life. A gentle and insightful tool for any grown-up explaining the 'forever-after' to a child. Ages 4-7
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Pb | 32 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA
REF 3502 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
Where Do I Come From?
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Amazing, magnificent, one-of-a-kind you! Celebrate how you are created by God through the clever set of instructions, DNA, and how this connects you with the big family of living things through God's imaginative and creative plan. Trace the passing on of DNA, starting from you back to the beginning of God's creation of the universe. Discover and wonder at your place in the world, and reflect on the responsibility of looking after God's creation. With additional information by the Faraday Institute about Science and the Bible for parents to open up discussion. Ages 5-7. Hb | 48 pgs | LION CHILDREN'S
REF 3503 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.49
Paul Kerensa Judge Deb and the Battle of the Bands
Who's that blaring out music night and day? It's Sisera's Boisterous Boyz! But the locals aren't happy about all the noise, so Judge Deb and her singing superstar Barak come up with the perfect plan: a battle of the bands! With fabulous illustrations throughout, be charmed by this modern-day retelling of the story of Deborah, the only female judge in the Bible. Ages 3-6. Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK
REF 3297 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99
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Moses and the Exodus Express - REF 2106 Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK
Noah's Car Park Ark - REF 2107 Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK
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Joe's Bros and the Bus That Goes - REF 3298 Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK
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My Very First Bible Stories
Introduce your child to a variety of classic Bible stories with this enchanting baby book. From Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale, to the story of Moses and the birth of Jesus, this board book contains 12 of your favourite Bible stories to share and read aloud with your child. With beautiful, colourful illustrations, each scene and character will be brought to life. The sturdy pages and padded cover, make this board book the perfect first book for toddlers. Ages 0-5 BOARD BOOK | 48 pgs | DK
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REF 3505 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99
Would You Like to Know? Bible for Little Ones
Eira Reeves An opportunity for you and your little one to really get to know the Bible together. Twenty-three stories are told in a few sentences, with a question and a related prayer on each page. Discussing the questions with a parent gives children a chance to engage with the meaning and context of the story, finding out more in an imaginative way - you may even learn something from your little one! Bible references included. Ages 5-7 Hb | 384 pgs | CANDLE BOOKS
REF 3320 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99
My Little Bible and Prayers
Amanda Enright A Bible and prayer book in one, brightly illustrated by Amanda Enright, helping young children connect with each Bible story and prayer. A simple and charming first introduction to the Bible, including stories from the Old and New Testaments, beginning with God's promise to Abraham, through to the good news that Jesus is alive. A wide selection of simple prayers that are easy to learn and use every day. Ages 4-6. Hb | 208 pgs | CANDLE BOOKS
REF 3308 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.49
My Bumper Activity Bible
This new Bible activity book has more than 100 activities inside. Seventeen beloved Bible stories are accompanied by age-appropriate activities such as word searches, puzzles, crosswords, stickers and other entertaining and challenging games. By engaging with Bible stories in a hands-on way, children will learn by playing and having fun. Vibrant illustrations make each page inviting and colourful, and the wide range of activities ensures there is something for everyone. Ages 4-7 Pb | 112 pgs | AUTHENTIC
REF 3315 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
How to Draw: Noah and the Animals
Steve Smallman Have fun with this fantastic step-by-step guide to drawing Noah and his whole arkful of animals. Based on expert illustrator Steve Smallman's drawing workshops, it is full of witty illustrations with clear instructions to make these drawings fun and easy for children to recreate. Become a top artist in no time! Ages 7-9. Pb | 32 pgs | CANDLE
REF 3319 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.49
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The Easter Sepulchre
Keeping watch over the Easter Sepulchre, where the Host and crucifix are stored between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is a great honour. Which is why the clerics are shocked to discover that Odo, one of the priest's clerks, has abandoned his post in the middle of the night. But as the hours pass and Odo is not found, panic rises. At first light Bampton's bailiff, Hugh de Singleton, is roused from his bed. It is Hugh that ingeniously finds the clue that leads all to fear for the life of the missing man... The question is, will Hugh be called to investigate another murder, or will he find the man hale and hearty? But if the latter, where has the blood come from? Pb | 240 pgs | LION FICTION
REF 3513 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99
Other Books in the Series (all £6.99 each): The Unquiet Bones REF 9882 A Corpse at St Andrew's Chapel REF 9883 A Trail of Ink REF 2193 Unhallowed Ground REF 2179 The Tainted Coin REF 2168 Rest Not in Peace REF 2113
The Abbot's Agreement Ashes to Ashes Lucifer's Harvest Deeds of Darkness Prince Edward's Warrant Without a Trace
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To The Fourth Generation
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Chick Yuill Zander Bennings is a man with a troubling secret. A secret that drives him back to the early years of the twentieth century to retrace the lives of three generations of the first-born males in his family. As he does so, he begins to understand how he has become the man he is and why he's done the things he's done. Now he must discover where life goes from here. To the Fourth Generation is a tale of family ties that can never be completely severed, of a loss of innocence that can never be fully recovered, and of an Find more intense love that can never be entirely extinguished. Chick Yuill books on our Pb | 228 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE
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The Runaway Bride
Secrets of My Heart
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Jody Hedlund Wealthy Arabella Lawrence flees on a bride ship still wearing the scars of past mistakes. Vying for her hand are two very different men...
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Tracie Peterson Nancy finds herself a widow with a world of problems when her deceased husband's schemes start to come to light.
REF 3332 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
All Saints?
Ellie Carter Three women, three friends, three saints… or are they? Beautiful and determined Hayley, careworn and devoted Sophie, selfless but self-doubting Lucy – they share faith and unfulfilled longings as they confront painful challenges of infertility, adoption and singleness. But when temptations arise, to what lengths will each go to satisfy their desires? What will it mean to believe and what trusts will they be willing to break?
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Olivewood Holding Cross (9.5cm Cross)
Olivewood Cross Necklace
Individually hand-crafted in the Holy Land this bestselling small holding cross offers a simple aid to prayer, and comfort through holding onto God's promises.
A small 3.5cm version of the classic holding cross in necklace form on natural cord.
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Top Picks! The Greatest Secret: How Being God's Adopted Children Changes Everything
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Krish Kandiah Theologian Krish Kandiah had been a missionary, a youth worker and a pastor - but for all his Christian qualifications, he found himself lost in his relationship with God. That was until he rediscovered his Christian faith through a simple secret: he was adopted by God. Interweaving his personal story with theological insight, Krish shows us how the doctrine of adoption helps us to understand everything; it gives us purpose and power, perspective and peace. This book is for anyone seeking new depth and intimacy with the God by discovering the greatest secret woven throughout the pages of the whole Bible. 'This book will make you Pb | 208 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON
REF 3525 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.99
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radically rethink what discipleship looks like' Rachel and Tim Hughes
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Ghost Ship: Institutional Racism and the Church of England
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A.D.A. France-Williams The Church is very good at saying all the right things about racial equality. But the reality is that the institution has utterly failed to back up these good intentions with demonstrable efforts to reform. It is a long way from being a place of black flourishing. Through conversation with clergy, lay people and campaigners in the Church of England, A.D.A. France-Williams issues a stark warning to the church, demonstrating how black and brown ministers are left to drown in a sea of complacency and collusion. While sticking plaster remedies abound, France-Williams argues that what is needed is a wholesale change in structure and mindset. Unflinching in its critique of the church, Ghost Ship explores the harrowing stories of institutional racism experienced then and now within the Church of England. Pb | 216 pgs | SCM Press
REF 3526 RRP £19.99 Aslan £16.99
Revolutionary: Who Was Jesus? Why Does He Still Matter?
Tom Holland It is often observed that no historical figure has had a greater impact on the world than Jesus Christ. Why is that? And what difference does his impact make to the world today? It is also often said that Jesus was a 'revolutionary', and numerous books have appeared in recent years claiming just that - from the wild and sensational to the serious and respectable. This book, written by influential authors reflecting a diversity of expertise and points of view, considers the claims that continue to be made about Jesus, whether by believers or non-believers.
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Hb | 240 pgs | SPCK
REF 3528 RRP £19.99 Aslan £16.99
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