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Nigel Bovey £5 / £4 (Kindle)
The Kingdom of God is the first thing Jesus talks about in the Gospels. In this new book, Major Nigel Bovey draws on 40 years’ experience of ministry and distils the essential message of every significant occasion that Jesus – or occasionally John the Baptist – says ‘the Kingdom of Heaven’ or ‘the Kingdom of God’. The book explores who Jesus is, what the Kingdom of Heaven is about and, most crucially, how we can be found there. Because the Kingdom is about more than head knowledge, each chapter in Keys of the Kingdom offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection and contemplation. With helpful questions and prayer reflectionandcontemplation. Withhelpfulquestionsandpra points, the book is great for inspiring individual reflection or points, the book is great for inspiring individual reflection or group study. group study.
That Contentious Spirituality That C
Melvyn Jones Melvyn £8 / £7 (Kindle) £8 / £7
That Contentious Spirituality is a study of Salvationist spirituality. Why That Cont discuss a specifically Salvationist spirituality; isn’t it simply spirituality? discuss a Major Melvyn Jones explains that, while we are called to unity in the Major Me Body of Christ, it is not a one-size-fits-all unity. Body ofC Rather, it is unity in diversity. Recognising and celebrating our Rather, it differences is God-honouring and throughout these pages the author differenc outlines what is unique and distinctive about Salvationist spirituality. outlinesw Split into four parts, the book explores the history of The Salvation Split into Army, as well as the theology and spiritual teachings of the Founders. Army, as ,as Later chapters look at contemporary spiritual movements within the Later cha Army and the importance of imagination for our future. Armyand
In Darkest England: 130 Years On In Darkest England: 130 Years On
Various £8 / £7 (Kindle)
In Darkest England: 130 Years On is a celebration of William Booth’s best-known work, In Darkest England and the Way Out, which included wide-ranging and detailed proposals for establishing social and welfare services.
Within the pages of In Darkest England: 130 Years On you will find a range of reflections and observations on the original book, including essays, poetry, personal testimony and reports on current Army activity. This is a tribute to one of the more memorable faith-based works of the 19th century; a book whose message, ideology and mission are still visible in the 21st-century Salvation Army.
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