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FINDING TRUE LIGHT AND LIBERATION “I have a burning desire to tell people who are hurting that there is a way out of their pain. There is hope for their lives.” Stormie Omartian tells her compelling story of a childhood marred by physical and emotional abuse that eventually led her into the occult, drugs, and tragic relationships. Finding herself overwhelmed by fear and on the verge of suicide, she shares the turning point that changed her life and reveals the healing process that brought freedom and wholeness beyond what she ever imagined. In this poignant drama, there is help and hope for anyone who has been scarred by the past or feels imprisoned by deep emotional needs. It is a glorious story of how God can bring life out of death, life out of darkness.
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NEW HURT IS REAL. BUT SO IS HOPE. Thirty biblical reflections that are realistic about the hurts of life, yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. A great encouragement to women who are suffering. Foreword by Nancy Guthrie.
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Welcome to Take Note Hope. It’s more than light at the end of a dark tunnel. For Christians we have a certain hope, based on the promises of Jesus. In this issue of Take Note we focus on the hope that is found in Christ. We have included a selection of biographies which feature stories of hope when it hurts, and hope out of darkness (p.2 & 4-5) – including our cover title from best-selling author Stormie Omartian, telling how she was rescued from a life of darkness and brought into the light of love and hope found in Jesus.
We also feature some books that offer hope to families in raising their children and teens, and hope to face some of the big issues in life today (p.8-9). With summer holidays on the horizon, we’ve also included some classic biographies and Christian fiction (p.6-7) from well-known authors such as Adrian Plass, Francine Rivers, Beth Moore, Helen Roseveare and Corrie ten Boom.
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Book extract – Life Hurts Life Hurts Liz McNaught “She’s not going anywhere. Her heart is struggling. She’s not stable enough to move.”
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Lizzie couldn’t believe it. She had just gone to the hospital for a quick check-up and now they told her she could die. The doctors had diagnosed Anorexia and that she must regain weight. Her life closed in around her, but all she wanted was to avoid food. Anyone who lives with an eating disorder fights their own thoughts,
is struggling. ‘She’s not going anywhere. Her heart She’s not stable enough to move.’ were saying. I I couldn’t believe what the doctors for a check-up, tal hospi the to going just thought I was not just in the and now they wanted to keep me in; t even allowed hospital, but also in the bed, I wasn’ to stand up or walk. the doctors But then I couldn’t believe much of what wrong with had said for many months. What was attractive, that losing weight? That was how to be I thought the was how to look good, how to be good. old, I knew doctors had it wrong. I was fourteen years ons. Every my own mind, I could make my own decisi a doctor’s in been had I now, hs mont for few days, measured, or surgery or clinic being weighed and the dangers in a consulting room being told about And I simply of what was happening in my body. couldn’t believe them. My dad was But now there was something different. to be away in sed suppo was he h thoug even there, My mum, who meetings, and he was looking worried. er for months, had been firmly holding herself togeth rs, gathered in was very emotional. And the docto were talking their huddle at the bottom of my bed, in my olytes electr of levels low about dangerously
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their own anxieties, their own self, every second of every minute of every day. For Lizzie this was her reality from the age of 14. However through professional help, the support of her loving family and her faith, she somehow found the hope and strength to overcome. Life Hurts tells Lizzie’s story, reflecting on it from her perspective as a doctor. Her vision is to inspire and encourage other to see that, although eating disorders can be devastating, there is hope for all of us. RRP: £9.99 | 9781910786659
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Stories of hope
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Found by Love Rahil Patel
Fleeing ISIS, Finding Jesus Charles Morris & Craig Borlase
Kisses from Katie Katie Davis
The true story of a successful Hindu priest whose world was changed by an unexpected encounter with the love of Jesus Christ.
In Iraq ISIS is on the move.
Katie was a normal American teenager when she decided to explore the possibility of voluntary work overseas. She temporarily ‘quit life’ to serve in Uganda for a year before going to college. However, returning to ‘normal’ became impossible and Katie ‘quit life’ college, designer clothes, her little yellow convertible and her boyfriend – for good, remaining in Uganda.
Devoted to the Hindu scriptures and committed to his faith’s rituals and practices, Rahil Patel was a model priest. He was a brilliant academic and a captivating speaker for one of the most affluent Hindu organisations in the world.
So is Jesus. Summer 2014 ISIS rages across Syria & Iraq seeking out & slaughtering Christians by the thousands. Women & children are enslaved & the world looks on in terror. Is this the beginning of the end?
Yet for all his success, Rahil felt a hunger in his heart and a longing for peace. Hoping to find a loving god who could meet these needs, Rahil intensified his meditations and his study of the Hindu scriptures. But nothing seemed to work – until he had an unexpected encounter with the risen Jesus Christ. Finally he found the love he had been looking for. It was the beginning of a surprising journey in which he experienced both painful stripping away and inner healing, leading to a freedom he had never known.
Could the church in the Middle East ever hope to survive?
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‘Rahil’s story of transformation is a wonderful testimony to the grace of God working in a person’s life.’
How could God let such horrors happen? In Fleeing ISIS Finding Jesus Charles Morris shares the story of how he travelled to Iraq & Jordan. There among the refugees & rescued women & girls he discovered the truth that doesn’t get reported by the national media. In the shadow of ISIS he found God was miraculously at work.
In the early days she felt as though she were trying to empty the ocean with an eyedropper, but has learnt that she is not called to change the world in itself, but to change the world for one person at a time. By the age of 22 Katie had adopted 14 girls and founded Amazima Ministries which currently has sponsors for over 600 children and a feeding program for Uganda’s poorest citizens - so it is no wonder she feels Jesus wrecked her life, shattered it to pieces, and put it back together making it more beautiful than it was before. RRP: £9.99 | 9781780780894
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Classic biographies Against the Tide Angus Kinnear With millions of books sold, studied and translated, Watchman Nee strongly influenced modern Christian thinking. A dedicated evangelist and gifted Bible teacher, Nee stood against the tide of Chinese Marxist atheism and Communism, and was imprisoned for his faith.
Give Me This Mountain Helen Roseveare
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‘Give Me This Mountain’ is the autobiography of Dr. Helen Roseveare, well-known missionary doctor and author. She worked in the northeastern province of the Belgian Congo with the Heart of SAVE £3 Africa Mission in the 1950’s and 60’s. Physical dangers and her personal ambition in the Congo often almost sank her, but her faith and hard work brought her through.
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Her story is one of bright mountains, conquered after experiencing the dark valleys and learning to give the glory to God. RRP: £7.99 | 9781845501891
The Hiding Place Corrie ten Boom As the Nazi madness swept across Europe, a quiet watchmaker’s family in Holland risked everything for the sake of others, and for the love of Christ. Despite the danger and threat of discovery, SAVE £2 the ten Boom family courageously offered shelter to persecuted Jews during the Nazi occupation of Holland. Then a trap brought about the family’s arrest. Could God’s love shine through, even in Ravensbruck?
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A Camaraderie of Confidence John Piper This book explores how Charles Spurgeon’s, George Mueller’s and Hudson Taylor’s trust in God’s sovereignty fuelled their faith, enabling them to live in obedience, persevere through hardships and bear fruit for the glory of God.
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Corrie ten Boom’s personal story is an inspiration to millions and has continued to be a bestseller since its original publication in 1972.
These inspiring biographies will speak into our twenty-first-century lives. Says the author, ‘What they have to teach us and show us about the camaraderie of confidence for the glory of God is enormous. Let them lead you into a life of greater faith and joy and radical commitment to Christ’s mission in this world.’
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Bridge to Haven Francine RIvers
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus Beth Moore
Land of Silence Tessa Afshar
In this riveting and highly anticipated tale of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, bestselling author Francine Rivers delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.
Exciting fiction premiere from beloved bestselling author Beth Moore. Jillian walks into a web of spiritual and personal danger borne out of her family’s broken history, but only God himself can orchestrate the undoing of all that is going on at Saint Silvanus.
Before Christ called her daughter… Before she stole healing by touching the hem of his garment… After so many years of suffering and disappointment, is it possible that one man could redeem the wounds of body – and soul?
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The Shadow Doctor Adrian Plass In this new novel, best-selling author Adrian Plass explores what might happen if you could book an appointment with a doctor who could help you with your deepest spiritual wounds, not just a headache.
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The Shadow Doctor isn’t your usual kind of doctor. Sure, you can bring him your problems - but the chances are his solutions will blow your mind. This man can see into your soul, and the cures he prescribes don’t come from the pharmacy. If you have fears you just cannot face, wounds you can’t even bear to remember - if you’ve been abused, ignored, damaged by all life throws at you - the Shadow Doctor is here to help. But the Shadow Doctor has shades of his own, and the work of helping others may be the only thing keeping him afloat. Can he stay ahead of the demons that torment him long enough to help those who need him? RRP: £14.99 | 9781444745474
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Hope for families The Power of a Praying Parent Stormie Omartian After 20 years of raising her son and daughter alongside her husband, Michael, Stormie looks back at the trials and joys of parenting and the power in praying for her children. In these easy-to-read chapters, Stormie shares from personal experience as to how parents can pray for their kids’ • safety • character development • adolescence • peer pressure
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All Together Steve & Bekah Legg
Raising Teens Eliza Huie
Bring your family together and enjoy a shared, daily experience of the Bible. Each day of this devotional includes a short Bible reading along with thoughts and questions that open up the scriptures and spark conversation.
Parents of teens face the challenge of raising their children in a sex–mad, sex–saturated world. Eliza Huie, a parent and Christian counsellor, takes you through, practically, how to walk with your teen in the SAVE £1 midst of this hyper– sexualized world. The tips come in the form of what not to do, yet does so without giving a sense of judgment or failure. Instead, this short book takes a look at the value of reframing the mistakes both parents and teens may have already made and gives a hopeful picture of how our compassionate Father moves toward us in weakness.
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Written by Steve and Bekah Legg, who parent a blended family with six children, this fun and accessible devotional speaks to all ages. Over 12 weeks, explore Bible stories, biblical truths and key characters - and draw closer to God, and each other, through His Word.
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A New Day A New Day from Emma Scrivener, bestselling author of A New Name, offers hope in answer to questions like: • Can I break free from my eating disorder? • Why do I struggle so much with anxiety? • Where can I go with my shame and despair? There are lots of how-to books out there. In terms of the practicalities of recovery, they can be helpful. What they don’t address is the spiritual dimension. What Emma offers are practical suggestions for how to apply gospel truths to real circumstances. With honesty, and examples from real life she shows how the gospel can speak to every heart and every addiction, equipping readers with confidence in Christ’s sufficiency and the power of his Word and Spirit to bring change where change seems impossible. RRP: £8.99 | 9781783594412
Assisted Suicide Vaughan Roberts In this short book, Vaughan Roberts briefs Christians on the complex questions surrounding assisted suicide, and aids us as we navigate life and death in a society with contrasting values. With care and compassion, Vaughan Roberts surveys the Christian worldview, and seeks to apply the fundamentals of Christian thought to the many complex questions surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide. Read this book to get a clear understanding of the Bible’s teaching on death, dying and other end-of-life issues. This practical and thoughtful guide will help you relate to others with wisdom and genuine love. RRP: £2.99 | 9781784981938
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You Do You Control Your Phone – Or Does Your Phone Control You? Within a few years of its unveiling, the smartphone had become part of us, fully integrated into the daily patterns of our lives. Never offline, always within reach, we now wield in our hands a magic wand of technological power we have only begun to grasp. But it raises new enigmas, too. Never more connected, we seem to be growing more distant. Never more efficient, we have never been more distracted. Drawing from the insights of numerous thinkers, published studies, and his own research, writer Tony Reinke identifies twelve potent ways our smartphones have changed us—for good and bad. Reinke calls us to cultivate wise thinking and healthy habits in the digital age, encouraging us to maximize the many blessings, avoid the various pitfalls, and wisely wield the most powerful gadget of human connection ever unleashed. RRP: £12.50 | 9781433552434
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Key new books God is Stranger Krish Kandiah Taking a fresh look at Bible passages he thought he knew, Krish Kandiah was struck by the fact that when God turns up, he never seems to do what people expect - and started to wonder what this might mean for the ways we expect to encounter God today. RRP: £13.99 | 9781473648906 ‘This is an urgent, powerful and prophetic book that has the potential to change your life forever. Full of passion, biblical insight and real-world application, it demands not just to be read but to be acted on!’ Revd Canon J. John
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Jeff is back with a collection of humorous and heartwarming stories from his life and travels as a pastor, speaker and broadcaster. He looks at life as he learns from friends, strangers and yes, dogs. ISBN: 978-1-78259-543-4
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