Seasonal Catalogue – July 2014
Backchat Answering Christianity’s Critics Chris Sinkinson – Lecturer in Old Testament and Apologetics, Moorlands College, Christchurch, Dorset Tackles the dodgy science and Christian urban myths that can ruin our own witness and the dignity and authority of the Christian Church. ISBN 978-1-78191-406-9 | Mass market paperback | 128 Pages | £6.99
Burning Hearts Preaching to the Affections Josh Moody – Josh Moody is Senior Pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois A valuable resource in learning about the place of the affections in our walk with Christ and in preaching him to ourselves and others. ISBN 978-1-78191-403-8 | Trade paperback | 144 Pages | £7.99
Teaching 1 & 2 Thessalonians From Text to Message Angus MacLeay – Rector, St. Nicholas, Sevenoaks, Kent Help in preparing lessons from 1 & 2 Thessalonians on facing opposition, radical holiness and the church’s future hope. ISBN 978-1-78191-325-3 | Trade paperback | 352 Pages | £8.99
Teaching 2 Timothy From Text to Message Jonathan Griffiths – Tutor, Cornhill Training Course An accessible and easily navigable teaching resource which aids those examining 2 Timothy both to teach and for their own study. ISBN 978-1-78191-389-5 | Trade paperback | 192 Pages | £7.99
Bible Explorer God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation Carine MacKenzie – Best-selling author of children’s books, Inverness, Scotland Are you ready to go on an adventure - an adventure with God? His Word is all you need to tackle this journey that we are all on - the journey of life. ISBN 978-1-78191-301-7 | Paperback | 160 Pages | £8.99
Introducing 1 & 2 Thessalonians A Book for Today Angus MacLeay – Rector, St. Nicholas, Sevenoaks, Kent Summary of the main teaching of 1 & 2 Thessalonians for those preparing to teach the material or to study it on their own. ISBN 978-1-78191-326-0 | Paperback | 80 Pages | £2.99
Introducing 2 Timothy A Book for Today Jonathan Griffiths – Tutor, Cornhill Training Course Accessible resource for those examining 2 Timothy both to teach and for their own study. ISBN 978-1-78191-402-1 | Paperback | 80 Pages | £2.99
No Tears in Heaven C. H. Spurgeon – Famous 19th century preacher Speaks of the great joy of the Christian faith - Heaven and challenges us to a closer walk with God. ISBN 978-1-78191-404-5 | Trade paperback | 144 Pages | £6.99
Mother, Sister and Follower Spurgeon’s thoughts on how to apply the ‘Mary’s’ of the Bible to our daily lives C. H. Spurgeon – Famous 19th century preacher Inspiration and encouragement from the three Marys in Jesus’ life. Spurgeon helps us to revisit their stories in his beautiful and thought provoking style. ISBN 978-1-78191-405-2 | Trade paperback | 128 Pages | £6.99
God’s Family The Greatest Royal Family Ever Catherine MacKenzie – Author and CF4K Editor Would you like to be in a royal family, living in a palace, wearing a crown and having a kingdom to rule over? Well there is a royal family that anyone can join and it’s the greatest royal family ever - it’s God’s family ISBN 978-1-78191-356-7 | Paperback | 24 Pages | £2.99
40 Days 40 Bites A Family Guide to Pray for the World Trudi Parkes – Leadership Team, Clifton Community Church, England. In 40 tasty, easily digestible bites you can travel round God’s amazing world - and pray! ISBN 978-1-78191-401-4 | Paperback | 96 Pages | £4.99
Reprints It Is Not Death to Die A New Biography of Hudson Taylor Jim Cromarty Hudson Taylor’s philosophy was simple “there is a living God, he has spoken in the Bible. He means what he says, and will do all that he is promised”. This honest account will capture your imagination! ISBN 978-1-84550-367-3 | Large trade paperback | 512 Pages | £11.99
Killing Fields Living Fields Faith in Cambodia Don Cormack This revised edition of ‘Killing Fields Living Fields’ relates the recent atrocities in Cambodia’s. Beware: this is a story that forces you to ask what you can and what you would do for your faith. ISBN 978-1-84550-511-0 | Large trade paperback | 464 Pages | £10.99
Practical Prayer Derek Prime – Author and former pastor of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh How is your prayer Life? Or is that a touchy question? If we are honest with ourselves we feel more than a bit awkward when questioned about our conversation times with God. Derek Prime gives us a heartfelt and practical approach to prayer. Here are fresh, vibrant ideas to strengthen and enliven what can so often be a disappointing part of our spiritual life. ISBN 978-1-84550-309-3 | Trade paperback | 144 Pages | £6.99
Let Everybody Praise the Lord Psalm 107 Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was born in Wales and had a far-reaching influence through his ministry at Westminster Chapel in London, England from 1938-68. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows the profound difference between false and true religion. True Christianity always leads to grateful and heart-felt praising of God for his goodness. ISBN 978-1-84550-685-8 | Trade paperback | 192 Pages | £7.99
The Bible’s Big Story Salvation History for Kids James M. Hamilton Jr. – Associate Professor of Biblical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky With rhymes and Bible verses, children are taken through salvation history from Creation onwards. ISBN 978-1-78191-162-4 | | 24 Pages | £2.99
Ten Girls Who Changed the World Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults Gladys Aylward, Mary Slessor, Isobel Kuhn, Elisabeth Fry, Jackie Pullinger, Amy Carmichael, Joni Eareckson Tada, Catherine Booth, Corrie ten Boom, Evelyn Brand ISBN 978-1-85792-649-1 | Pocket paperback | 160 Pages | £5.99
Ten Boys Who Used Their Talents Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults Paul Brand, Ghilean Prance, C.S. Lewis, C.T. Studd, Wilfred Grenfell, J.S. Bach, James Clerk Maxwell, Samuel Morse, George Washington Carver, John Bunyan. ISBN 978-1-84550-146-4 | Pocket paperback | 160 Pages | £5.99
Colour Bible Storie books
By Carine MacKenzie* | Paperback | 32 Pages* | £2.50
Nehemiah
Gideon
Builder for God Neil M Ross The Story of Nehemiah accurately retold from the Bible (the book of Nehemiah). ISBN 978-1-84550-169-3
Soldier of God The story of Gideon retold from the bible (from the book of Judges 6-8) ISBN 978-1-84550-196-9
Peter
Martha & Mary
The Fisherman The story of peter accurately retold from the bible. ISBN 978-1-84550-171-6
Friends of Jesus The story of Martha & Mary accurately retold from the bible (the book of Luke 10, 11, 12). ISBN 978-1-84550-167-9
Peter
Simon Peter
The Apostle The story of Peter is accurately retold from the Bible (the book of Acts) ISBN 978-1-84550-170-9
The Disciple The story of Simon Peter is accurately retold from the bible (from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). ISBN 978-1-84550-174-7
*except books indicated other wise
Paul
Jesus the Healer
The Wise Preacher Tells the story of the Paul and gives scriptures to read further and applications for your life today. ISBN 978-1-84550-382-6
His amazing powers over death and sickness showed he was special...His power came from God, his father. Jesus’ power can make a difference to our lives. Ask him to help you! ISBN 978-1-85792-751-1 | 24 Pages
Job
Samson
The Patient Friend Job lost his family, his property and his health, but he did not complain or blame God. Trusting in God made a huge difference in Job’s life. ISBN 978-1-78191-327-7
The Strong Man’s Strength Samson had many faults yet before he was born he was described as ‘the one who would begin to save Israel’. ISBN 978-1-78191-328-4
Miriam
Paul
The Big Sister’s Secret Miriam and her family lived in the land of Egypt, where they were slaves. The birth of her baby brother, Moses, put them in danger. ISBN 978-1-85792-098-7
Journeys of Adventure God sent Paul to travel to many interesting places to tell people about Jesus. These journeys were long, dangerous and full of adventures. ISBN 978-1-85792-465-7
My First Books My First Book About Jesus
My First Book of Bible Prayers
Carine MacKenzie – Best-selling author of children’s books, Inverness, Scotland Children want to know about Jesus. They flocked to him in the past and they still do today. With key Bible verses this book shows Jesus throughout scripture. ISBN 978-1-84550-463-2 Paperback | 64 Pages | £2.50
Philip S. Ross – A theological editor who studied in Wales. Children need to be taught from God’s Word. This book will help your family to do that while memorizing scripture, praying and worshiping God. ISBN 978-1-85792-944-7 Paperback | 64 Pages | £2.50
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