Seasonal Catalogue – January 2014
Your Future ‘Other Half’ It Matters Whom You Marry Rebecca VanDoodewaard – wife, mother and freelance editor Solid and discerning advice for Christian women on godly marriage; spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally and relationally in the Christian’s daily life. ISBN 978-1-78191-298-0 | Pocket paperback | 96 Pages | £5.99
Slogging Along in the Paths of Righteousness Psalms 13-24 Dale Ralph Davis – Well respected author and Bible expositor Dale Ralph Davis plunges right into the middle of King David’s hard times with a study that is resonant for our lives. King David’s faith brought him through the muddy parts of life. Will we find that depression is our final response to a hard path? Will faith carry us across? Find the encouragement that Psalms 13-24 hold for the Scripture-filled life. ISBN 978-1-78191-304-8 | Trade paperback | 192 Pages | £8.99
Salvation By Crucifixion Philip G. Ryken – President, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois Ryken celebrates Easter with this thoughtful guidebook to understanding the cross. He sets forth seven answers to seven questions that answer the why and the wherefore of the cross to a biblical faith. He covers the necessity of the cross for salvation; the offense it gives to Jews, Gentiles, and any moral individual and the peace it brings to those who trust in Christ. ISBN 978-1-78191-307-9 | Pocket paperback | 96 Pages | £5.99
The Greatest Fight in the World The Final Manifesto C. H. Spurgeon – Famous 19th Century Preacher Spurgeon gave The Greatest Fight in the World almost as a last word to impart to his successors in the faith: his belief in the armoury of the Scripture, the armour of the church, and the strength that God gives us to fight. Be encouraged and empowered to take up your sword and join the fray of the Christian life. This powerful advice to Christians is a battle cry for living the faithful life whether in Spurgeon’s day or in ours. ISBN 978-1-78191-329-1 | Pocket paperback | 128 Pages | £5.99
Counsel for Christian Workers C. H. Spurgeon – Famous 19th Century Preacher Spurgeon did not regard people as merely souls to be saved; he loved people, and wanted the best for them. His concern for the welfare of people particularly extended to those involved in Christian ministry. Counsel for Christian Workers was produced for people involved in a variety of Christian work. It contains Spurgeon’s clear-sighted and pithy analysis and viewpoints on the issues that face such people. Here is wisdom that will continue to help Christian workers achieve greater things in their ministry. ISBN 978-1-85792-652-1 | Pocket paperback | 128 Pages | £5.99
Different By Design God’s blueprint for men and women Carrie Sandom – Associate Minister for Women and Pastoral Care at St John Church, Tunbridge Wells Just as relationships in the Godhead are equal yet diverse, working together in unity and order, so are these characteristics to be reflected in the way men and women relate to one another. Scripturally grounded, Different by Design presents a biblical context for roles of men and women in marriage, the church and the workplace, with present-day implications for each. ISBN 978-1-84550-782-4 | Large trade paperback | 240 Pages | £8.99
Lamp Unto My Feet Peter Barnes – Pastor, Author, Lecturer, Revesby Presbyterian Church, Revesby, New South Wales, Australia Over a hundred bite-sized, thrilling, biographical sketches from a wide range of cultures, time, gifts and status show how God’s Word determined their story. ISBN 978-1-78191-121-1 | Large trade paperback | 384 Pages | £8.99
The Mystery of the Holy Spirit R.C. Sproul – Founder & Chairman of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida Do you want to know more about the Holy Spirit? R. C. Sproul deepens your understanding as he explores the many different roles the Spirit has in our lives. While the mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit is not dispelled, we are challenged to get to know Him better and to look for signs of His work in our lives. ISBN 978-1-84550-481-6 | Trade paperback | 160 Pages | £7.99
How to Study the Bible Richard Mayhue – Senior Vice-President, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California An image-centred world is always looking for shortcuts to answers. You may think that you do not have time to study the Scriptures, but let Richard Mayhue help. He has a grasp of biblical interpretation that is able to provide a simple way to understand what the Bible says for our generation. He provides the right steps to avoid wrong doctrine, with a survey of basic methods for Bible study, common interpretational mistakes and current theological errors, and the truthfulness and trustworthiness of Scripture. ISBN 978-1-84550-203-4 | Trade paperback | 208 Pages | £6.99
A Kirk Disrupted Charles Cowan MP and The Free Church of Scotland A. Donald MacLeod – Research Professor of Church History, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Toronto, Ontario Charles Cowan, Member of Parliament, owner of a prosperous paper-mill, and deeply committed to the principles of the Free Church, funded the building of 730 churches and 500 schools. This is the story of a man who left a legacy across Scotland that is felt more than it is acknowledged. ISBN 978-1-78191-269-0 | Large trade paperback | 376 Pages | £12.99
Is There Anybody Out There? - Second Edition A Journey from Despair to Hope Mez McConnell God redeemed Mez from the prison of violence and substance abuse. This is his story of peace and restoration from the consequences of the past. “This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, youcan’t-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, ‘His love endures forever.’” Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC ISBN 978-1-84550-773-2 | Trade paperback | 144 Pages | £6.99
A Girl of Two Worlds Lorna Eglin This is the story of Nosim who tries to be Western and Christian at school and Maasai at home. She then realises that if you don’t follow Jesus throughout your whole life you aren’t following him at all. ISBN 978-1-85792-839-6 | Pocket paperback | 176 Pages | £5.99
A Boy of Two Worlds Lorna Eglin Lemayan only knows the traditional Maasai world, but when sickness strikes he has to live in a different world to survive. Then Lemayan finds out about a world where Jesus is King and where all tribes and peoples are welcome. ISBN 978-1-84550-126-6 | Pocket paperback | 208 Pages | £5.99
Children’s Stories D. L. Moody This collection of stories will thrill both boys and girls as they find out about children who lived a hundred years ago and who needed to know Jesus Christ in just the same way as we do now. ISBN 978-1-85792-640-8 | Pocket paperback | 192 Pages | £5.99
Christian Heroines Just Like you? Catherine Mackenzie – Author and CF4K Editor From the slave girl Blandina, through to the young mother Betty Stam – discover 21 heroines who faced their struggles with strength – the strength of God. ISBN 978-1-84550-460-1 | Pocket paperback | 176 Pages | £5.99
Corrie Ten Boom The The Watchmaker’s Daughter Jean Watson Corrie ten Boom’s story is about how God’s love and forgiveness can exist even in a Nazi concentration camp. ISBN 978-1-85792-116-8 | Pocket paperback | 192 Pages | £5.99 Ten Girls Who Didn’t Give in Inspiring stories of martyrs Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults. Blandina, Perpetua, Lady Jane Grey, Anne Askew, Lysken Dirks, Marion Harvey, Margaret Wilson, Judith Weinberg, Betty Stam, Esther John. ISBN 978-1-84550-036-8 | Pocket paperback | 160 Pages | £5.99 How to Be a Bible Princess Catherine Mackenzie – Author and CF4K Editor What does it mean to be a real Bible princess? Read about Bible women who honoured God. Discover how you can become one of God’s family. ISBN 978-1-84550-825-8 | Trade paperback | 128 Pages | £5.99 Twice Freed Patricia St. John A thrilling story of danger and faith with Onesimus, the runway slave, in the 1st century AD. ISBN 978-1-84550-395-6 | Trade paperback | 192 Pages | £5.99 A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God Patricia St. John Patricia St. John has written her own guidebook to encourage you to get into God’s ultimate guidebook – his Word, the Bible. It comprises of 46 stories based on the Apostle’s Creed.With thirty-one readings for morning and evening, this book gives a whole month’s worth of devotional readings. ISBN 978-1-85792-558-6 | Trade paperback | 240 Pages | £6.99 Peril and Peace Volume 1: Chronicles of the Ancient Church Brandon and Mindy Withrow – Bloggers, Writers Paul, Polycarp, Justin, Origen, Cyprian, Constantine, Athanasius, Ambrose, Augustine, John Chrysostom, Jerome, Patrick, and Benedict. Read about these people from the early church and discover the roots of Christianity. ISBN 978-1-84550-082-5 | Trade paperback | 240 Pages | £6.99 Rescue and Redeem Volume 5: Chronicles of the Modern Church 1860 AD - Tomorrow Brandon and Mindy Withrow Bloggers, Writers Niijima Jo, Pandita Ramabai, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Janani Luwum are just some of the people God used in the modern day church. Look deeper into issues such as modern Bible translation, new developments in missions, and modern Christianity. ISBN 978-1-84550-433-5 | Trade paperback | 256 Pages | £6.99
It Can’t Be As Simple As That Pack of 10 booklets Douglas MacMillan A powerful story of a young man’s journey from atheism to faith in Christ. ISBN 978-1-78191-103-7 | | 24 Pages | £8.50 for 10 copies
Lightkeepers Boys Box Set Ten Boys Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults. Includes all five of the Ten Boys books in a gift box presentation set. Great for Christmas or birthdays. ISBN 978-1-84550-318-5 | £24.99
Lightkeepers Girls Box Set Ten Girls Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults. Includes all five of the Ten Girls books in a gift box presentation set. Great for Christmas or birthdays. ISBN 978-1-84550-319-2 | £24.99
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