Christmas catalogue UK 2014

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Gifts and resources for a Christ-centred Christmas

a light in the darkness

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t’s great to have a midwinter festival that involves lights, gifts and joyful times of family celebration.

But Christians know that the reason for the season is about more than huddling together for warmth and comfort as the nights draw in and the thermometer drops below zero. We celebrate the coming of the light of life—to put right a world in darkness— Jesus. We give gifts to remember the greatest gift we have been given—forgiveness and new life in Christ. And we rejoice in the goodness of God, who brings us into the new family he is making from every race on earth.

In the following pages you’ll find a wealth of ideas and resources to help you point people to the real meaning of Christmas. We’re particularly excited about the first offerings from our new venture into publishing books for children that open up the Bible. With their spectacular, cutting-edge illustration and the careful focus on the words and message of the Bible, these books will, we hope, be a delight for you to read, share and give to your children, grandchildren and godchildren.

For older children, teens and young adults, there’s the second in our series of graphic versions using just the text of the Bible—Light

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in the Darkness shows you Christmas as you’ve never seen it before.

And check out our wonderful collection of new Christmas cards, tracts and evangelistic booklets. Including a charity range made in the Kibera slums of Nairobi.

Bring the light of the gospel to those living in darkness this Christmas.

Tim Thornborough Ministry Director The Good Book Company GIFTS FOR KIDS New storybooks Gifts for young children 5-7s 7-12s

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GIFTS FOR ADULTS Bibles and daily-reading aids 6-7 Gifts for him and her 8-9 Books 10-17 GIFTS FOR TEENAGERS Paperbacks Graphic resources

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OUTREACH RESOURCES Short books to give away Tracts to put in cards Reaching out to children Follow up

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Introducing...

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t The Good Book Company we want to encourage even very young children to be more excited about Jesus than anything else this Christmas, and to nag their parents to open up the Bible with them. After

much development, we have found the ideal combination of faithful, gospel-centred stories and cuttingedge illustration. We are therefore thrilled to present the first three resources from The Good Book for Children: two new storybooks and a brand new advent calendar. We pray that children will love them and that they will spark a hunger for God’s Word.

The Good Book for Children team: CATALINA ECHEVERRI is the author and illustrator of several mainstream children’s books. She is from Columbia, became a Christian in Italy and now lives in London with her husband, Will.

ANDRÉ PARKER is Head of Design at The Good Book Company. He is married to Sarah, has four children aged between 2 and 8 years old, and loves designing fun resources for young children.

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ALISON MITCHELL has been the Children’s Editor at The Good Book Company for the past fourteen years. She has a passion for helping children to engage with God’s Word and is a frequent conference speaker and trainer in children’s ministry.

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A beautiful hardback storybook, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, that will excite children 3-6 years old to have adventures reading the Bible.

The perfect gift this Christmas.

Alby is a squirrel who just loves to read. Stories take him on amazing adventures to faraway lands... but his favourite stories are all in one amazing book. Join Alby to discover why he loves the Bible so much and what makes it so special.

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A new way to tell children the Christmas story.

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The Christmas Promise Hardback £8.99 £7.91 Paperback £6.99 £5.94 b y A lison M itchell , ill u strated by catalina echeverri

First in our brand new Tales that Tell the Truth series, this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Christmas story shows how God kept his promise to send a new King; a rescuing King; a forever King! This book helps children aged 3-6 years old discover exactly how God kept his Christmas Promise.

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The Christmas Promise (Advent Calendar)

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b y Alison Mitchell , illu strated by catalina echeverri

An advent calendar for 3-6 year olds with 25 full-colour stickers to place on the calendar, and a story on the back of how God kept his Christmas promise to send a new King.

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Premium Bibles

NIV 2011 Proclamation Bible & Leather Edition

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Features ten introductory essays on theology, doctrine, and the application and interpretation of Scripture, as well as detailed overviews of each biblical genre. Contributors include Christopher Ash, Graham Beynon, David Jackman, Dick Lucas, Vaughan Roberts, William Taylor and Douglas Moo. Now also available in black bonded leather—a beautiful, high-quality gift.

NIV Audio Bible david s u chet

Between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet recorded this full-length audio version of the NIV Bible.

The 80-hour recording is available on MP3 CD. “I listen while travelling to and from work and find myself totally engrossed.” Customer revi ew by P. Sparks

ESV Study Bible

£26.99 Gospel £19.99 Transformation Bible

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Created by an outstanding team of 95 evangelical Christian scholars and teachers, the ESV Study Bible presents completely new study notes, maps, illustrations, charts, timelines, articles, and introductions.

NIV 2011 Study Bible

The ESV Gospel Transformation Bible features all-new book introductions and gospel-illuminating notes written by a team of over 50 outstanding pastors and scholars including Michael Horton, David Helm, Ray Ortlund & J.D. Greear.

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NIV 2011 Tiny Navy £10.39 Soft-tone Bible with zip

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This Bible comes with in-text maps, charts, diagrams, and illustrations that visually clarify the stories in the Bible. Introductions and outlines provide valuable background information for each book of the Bible & Christ’s words are highlighted in red.

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This classy soft-touch, compact NIV comes with a zip for added protection. It contains a presentation page for giving as a present and also has a short Bible guide. Measures 96mm x 139mm. Text size is 5pt.

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Explore Prayer Diary

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New Baby Survival Guide

An attractive and practical prayer diary to keep with your Bible and use day by day. Each spread contains sections to give thanks and praise to God, record answered prayer and list your regular prayer requests.

“A simple but effective notebook for your prayers.”

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Cassie Martin & Sarah Smart

These bite-sized Bible readings from the book of Psalms are designed to help mums dip into and be refreshed by the Lord amid the sleepless nights, constant laundry and exhaustion that motherhood brings. Also includes real-life stories, practical help and an A-Z of mothering. A perfect gift for mums-to-be or anyone with little ones.

Subscribe to any of our daily reading notes and get an Explore Prayer Diary for just £2.99! www.thegoodbook.co.uk/ subscriptions

“I found them really helpful after I’d had my first baby.”

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Send a gift that lasts all year... ... send a gift subscription.

A gift subscription to one of our daily-reading resources is an inspired idea for friends and family this Christmas—and you won’t have to brave the shops to get it!

Each set of notes is designed to encourage a regular habit of getting into God’s Word right through the year.

To set up a gift subscription call 0333 123 0880 and talk to our customer services team, or simply buy a subscription online and enter your chosen recipient’s address as the shipping address.

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Gifts for him

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Slate Zip-up Bible This beautiful soft-touch, compact NIV 2011 Bible contains a presentation page, which makes it perfect for giving as a present. Also comes with a zip and case for added protection, as well as a short bible guide.Text size: 6.75pt.

Leather Traveller’s Bible Made from attractive tan leather, this stylish and durable NIV 2011 Bible comes with a zip for added protection. It contains a short concordance and a ribbon marker. Text size: 7.25pt.

Comes with protective case.

£7.99

Men of God

£6.79

T im T hornborough & T revor Archer / £5. 50

A practical, down-toearth book encouraging ordinary men to live for Christ day by day: in their homes; in their leisure; in their workplaces; and in their churches.

£12.99

The OneStop Bible Atlas

The Hard Corps

Locating the latest archaeological and historical research findings, Google-earth style, this truly innovative Bible Atlas will help readers visualise the journeys, events and locations and will bring the Bible to life in an entirely new way.

£5.99

A Few Good Men

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R ichard Coekin / £ 6 .0 0

With rich content, real-life scenarios and Bible studies at the end of each chapter. You’ll discover how the good news about Jesus transforms the way we think and feel about our work in surprising and practical ways.

Ten role models from the Bible challenge and inspire readers to follow in their footsteps.

From Obedient Noah to Loyal Onesiphorous, these character sketches combine dramatic story-telling with challenging and insightful comment.

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The gripping and astonishing stories of the men who fought alongside King David are powerfully brought to life in this book, which connects with young men and encourages them to live for Christ.

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Gospel Centred Work

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nick pa ge

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The Big Fight

£4.91

T im T hornboro u g h & Richard P erkins / £5.00

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A superb team of contributors seek to help Christian men in their battle for holiness in ten crucial areas.

This short, punchy and practical book will help believing men of all ages and all walks of life to contend for the faith.

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Gifts for her

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Pink Zip-Up Bible

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This beautiful soft-touch, compact NIV 2011 Bible contains a presentation page, which makes it perfect for giving as a present. Also comes with a zip and case for added protection, as well as a short Bible guide.Text size: 6.75pt.

Purple Thinline Leather Bible This soft-touch, purple embossed leather NIV 2011 Bible makes a beautiful gift. Comes with a magnetic clasp, ribbon marker and presentation page. Also contains a short concordance. Text size: 7.25pt.

£10.99

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Compact Hardback Bible This stylish NIV 2011 Bible is hardback for extra durability. Small and compact, it will fit in almost any bag. Text size: 6.75pt.

£7.99

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First Wives’ Club

True Beauty

Clare Heath Wh yte / £ 5 .0 0

C aroly n M ahane y & N I cole w hitacre

In this companion to Old Wives’ Tales, Clare Heath-Whyte tells the stories of six reformation wives, including Katie Luther and Idelette Calvin, who endeavoured to live godly lives in this tumultuous period in history.

Women live under constant pressure to pursue physical perfection. Mahaney and Whitacre help women find freedom from idolizing bodily beauty by directing readers to the liberating truth of God’s Word and his definition of true beauty.

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Disciplines of a Godly Woman

Bar bara H u g hes / £7.99

This book explores the true heart of spiritual discipline—a relationship with God. The “dread” of discipline will be replaced with desire and anticipation as you find there is no greater purpose than loving God in every area of your life.

£8.99

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God’s Good Design

Different

By Design

Claire Smith

C arrie S andom / £6.25 £5.00

An easy-to-read but compelling look at the Bible passages we find difficult to understand and apply when it comes to knowing how God wants Christian men and women to relate, particularly in the church and in the home.

£11.99

Scripturally grounded, Different

by Design presents a biblical context for the roles of men and women in marriage, the church and the workplace, with present-day implications for each.

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The Ministry of a Messy House

£6.49

A manda Ro bbie / £9.99 £6.99

Amanda Robbie writes in a witty, down-to-earth style to help us refocus our priorities—Mary vs. Martha—and frees us up to be the former. Dispels the myth that ministry and perfection are synonymous!

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Gifts for adults

timothy keller £16.99

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Awe and Intimacy With God Timoth y Keller

Prayer is central to Christian faith; indeed, as Timothy Keller notes in his introduction, it is the main way we experience deep change. Yet so many people struggle with prayer—a struggle that the author himself has shared. His latest book is the fruit of those struggles, offering a real and glorious vision of what it can mean to seek God in prayer. A wise and inspiring book to give this Christmas.

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Encounters With Jesus

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Generous Justice

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T imoth y Keller

T imoth y Keller

Latest apologetic book from Timothy Keller, answering the big “meaning of life” questions from encounters Jesus has with people in the Gospels. These include a sceptical student, a religious insider, an outcast and even Satan himself.

It is commonly thought in secular society that the Bible is one of the greatest hindrances to ensuring justice. In this book, Timothy Keller presents a very strong case for Christian involvement in the work of justice in the world that in no way undermines the centrality of the ministry of evangelism.

He explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace: a generous, gracious justice.

“This book isn’t just an apologetic book or a book for newbies; it has plenty of food for thought for everyone.”

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Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering

Every Good Endeavour (paperback)

T imoth y Keller

T imoth y Keller

In his fullest and most passionately argued book since The Reason for God, Timothy Keller brings his authoritative teaching, cultural sensitivity and pastoral heart to one of the largest obstacles for trusting in a good and loving God.

With deep insight and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about our work.

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GOD’S WORD FOR YOU is a series of expository guides which take you verse by verse through a book of the Bible in an accessible and practical way. These uniquely flexible resources can be read cover-to-cover, used for personal quiet times, or used to help you lead small-group Bible studies or teach the word of God in your church.

N e w T estament

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Titus For You tim chester /

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Walks readers through the life-changing book of Titus. Be transformed as you see how the truth about Christ changes our lives, our churches and our mission.

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Romans 1–7 For You

Galatians For You

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Takes you through the first seven chapters of Romans, showing how the gospel message of righteousness received by faith changes our perspective of God, our lives, and our eternity.

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Timothy Keller works through Galatians in an expositional, accessible, applied way, showing us how the gospel message changes the whole of our lives.

O L D T estament

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Good Book Guides Judges For You timoth y keller /

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This expository guide shows us how the flawless God is at work in the most flawed situations and the most failing people.

1 Samuel For You

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Each expository guide in the God’s Word For You series has a corresponding Good Book Guide so that small groups can study these books of the Bible together.

Use the expository guides to help you lead Bible-study groups.

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This study of 1 Samuel looks at the reign of King Saul, the rise of King David, and the greater King to whom they point.

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Gifts for adults

£7.99

Big God

£5.99

O rlando S aer

Knowing a God with his hands well and truly on the steering wheel should bring great comfort to believers. But often it just leaves us scratching our heads in confusion. Why then do bad things happen? Where does that leave “free will”?

Does God choose us or do we choose God? What’s the point of praying if God already knows what he’s going to do? Orlando Saer tackles these questions— and more—in a straightforward and engaging way.

Fruitfulness on the Frontline

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M ark Greene

Whether we are housewives or students, schoolkids or factory workers, sales assistants or retired, we can serve God day by day. Be encouraged by the stories in this book that show us how God still works powerfully, wondrously, and mysteriously through his people today.

Taking God at His Word

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£9.99 The Hole in our Holiness £7.99

Kevin DeYoung

Kevin D eYo u n g

Unpacking what the Bible has to say about itself, Kevin DeYoung answers important questions raised by Christians and nonChristians alike about the trustworthiness, interpretation and relevance of the Bible.

A book for those who want to take holiness seriously but are struggling: either because it seems legalistic (one more thing to worry about) or you are trying really hard to be holy and it’s just not working! This book is about God’s power to help us grow in personal holiness and to enjoy the process of transformation.

Crazy Busy

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Kevin DeYoung

Sometimes being busy seems like the theme of our lives. Yet this frenetic pace poses a serious threat to our physical, social and even spiritual well-being. Kevin De Young helps us figure out a better way forward.

A Praying Life Pa u l M iller

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A Praying Life is an honest look at the difficulties of prayer, unanswered prayers, and successes in prayer. Parents will find the family-life experiences especially helpful.

R ick War e n , Past o r and New Yo rk Times best- selling

“When my church first advertised this book I didn’t buy it, as I thought I just needed to get on with praying. A year later I read this book, and would say it is the best book on prayer I have read!”

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Customer revi ew by Rosa

“Everything he writes is biblical, timely, and helpful for both life and ministry.”

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A man’s greatest challenge dai hankey /

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A man’s greatest challenge shows men why self-control matters; and how to build it into their lives in a way that works and lasts. It is both honest and optimistic.

Purity is possible helen thorne /

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Purity is possible explores how women can be free from the trap of sexual fantasy and guilt. It shows that real purity is not only wonderful, but is possible for anyone through Jesus Christ.

£7.99 Serving without sinking £6.79

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Eternity changes everything stephen w itmer /

Many of us are serving, and feel as if we’re sinking. We feel joyless, weary and burdened. John Hindley shows how Jesus was telling the truth when he offered people an “easy yoke”­—a way of serving him that is joyful and liberating. He explains how our identity in Christ changes everything.

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Stephen Witmer excites us about where the world is heading, gives certainty about where we as individuals are heading, and thrills us about how eternity really does change everything in our daily lives.

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The heart of singleness £5.94

Compared to her...

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sophie de w itt /

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The world tells single women that what they need most is a guy. The church often seems to suggest that what they most need is a husband. Is it really possible to be a single Christian woman and be satisfied? In this short, warm book, Andrea Trevenna shows that there is a way for our hearts to feel content, no matter what our circumstances.

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Most women know they compare themselves with others. But why? And does it matter? In this short, engaging book, Sophie de Witt exposes the destructive effects of Compulsive Comparison Syndrome; reveals its true cause; and points to a way of life that offers true, lasting contentment.

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Gifts for adults

john stott John Stott

£12.99

Why I am a Christian

£7.79

Christopher Wright

Thirty-five of John’s friends open their hearts and share memories of a unique man, creating an art gallery of very personal portraits by friends and colleagues from around the globe.

£10.99

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Basic Christianity

£6.92

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j ohn stott

John S tott

John Stott tells his spiritual story, and gives the reasons for his first life-changing step of faith.

John Stott offers a clear and full explanation of who Jesus was, why he was crucified and whether he really did rise from the dead, showing what it means to be a Christian today.

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The Incom- £8.79 parable Christ

The Radical £7.99 Disciple

The Living Church

John Stott

John Stott

John S tott

In a number of masterly surveys, John Stott examines what Jesus Christ should mean to us today. Here is the fruit of a lifetime of biblical study, rigorous Christian thought, and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ.

John Stott looks at eight characteristics of Christian discipleship, and encourages us not to be selective, but to live for Jesus even when it proves costly.

John Stott brings together a number of biblical characteristics that mark an “authentic” or “living” church. We are encouraged to become learning churches, caring churches, worshipping churches and evangelising churches.

The Cross of Christ

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But I Say To You...

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John Stott

John S tott

In this magisterial and best-selling book, John Stott explains the significance of Christ’s cross, and answers the objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement. It combines an excellent biblical exposition, and a characteristically thoughtful study of Christian belief, with a searching call to the church to live under the cross.

Who God is, the authority of Scripture, the way of salvation, morality, and worship are just some of the areas where Jesus Christ turns things on their heads. John Stott outlines Christ’s teaching concerning core convictions, and appeals to us to submit to them even though they are often controversial.

“Though written more than forty years ago, its central message stands and is needed today more than ever.”

Christopher Ash , Dir ect or of Cornhill T raining C o urs e

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The Dawning of Indestructable Joy

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Heart Attitudes

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Graham b e y non

John Piper

A 96 page devotional that will help you refocus on what’s truly important this Christmas as John Piper leads you through twentyfive short meditations on Advent.

Making the Most of the Cross

John Chapman

John Chapman answers some common and important questions about the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and gives helpful advice on how these realities affect the way we live now while we wait for the next life.

J.I. Packer urges Christians to know their faith so they can explain it to enquirers, sustain it against sceptics, and put it to work in evangelism, church fellowship, and the many forms of service.

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Lost in the Middle

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J I Packer

God wants to shape our hearts and the gospel is His means of doing it, liberating us to be all we are meant to be in Christ.

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Taking God Seriously

£8.99

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Weakness is the Way

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Pa ul D avid T ripp

J I Packer

The Bible never discusses midlife, just like it never discusses teenagers.

Yet the Bible is able to address any of life’s experiences because it was writen by the One who made them all. You will face things in midlife that beat at the borders of your faith, but you do not have to be lost in the middle of your story.

In these meditations on 2 Corinthians, the much-loved author and theologian J. I. Packer shows us how our weakness glorifies God— provided we look to Christ for strength, affirmation, and contentment in our own sin and frailty.

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£7.19 A Meal with Jesus

You Can Change

T im Chester / £8. 99 £6. 99

Tim C hester / £ 9 .9 9 £ 6 . 9 9

Tim Chester looks at the meals Jesus shared with people to help us see how meals can be about serving others and sharing the grace of Christ.

This book is about hope in Jesus; hope for forgiveness, hope for true and lasting change. A useful guide for new Christians struggling to change former habits, or older ones hoping to keep in step with the Spirit.

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The Scriptures Testify About Me

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D on Carson / £9.99 £6.99

Eight prominent evangelical pastors and scholars including Alistair Begg, D. A. Carson, Tim Keller and Al Mohler demonstrate what it looks like to preach Christ from the Old Testament.

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Gifts for adults

Three new books answering questions Christians ask Three new additions to our best-selling range answer questions of doubt and assurance, the return of Christ and the end of the world, and the reliability and trustworthiness of the Bible.

These books are short but profound and make excellent gifts, either individually or as a set.

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Barry examines how the Bible’s claim to be God’s revelation of himself to a world desperately in need of the truth stacks up.

‘Can I really trust the Bible?’ will give you good reasons to pick up the Bible with confidence. It’s a model of clear and engaging writing.”

Dr. Tim Chester Director of Porterbrook Seminary

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John unpacks the difference between good and bad doubt, showing us where doubt comes from and how to deal with it in ourselves and others.

“John deals faithfully, biblically and sensitively with the doubts that will afflict us all at one time or another. A ‘must read’ and ‘give away’ gem of a book.” a n d y pat e r s o n Mission Director, FIEC

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How will the world end?

How can I Can I really trust the Bible? be sure?

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Jeramie’s short, readable book explains clearly and simply what the Bible says about Jesus’ return and the end of the world.

“Jeramie Rinne has written a book on the end of the world that is humble, informative and irenic.”

Juan R. Sanchez Jr. Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, USA

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What’s your question?

Everyone has questions. The Questions Christians Ask series offers answers in a short, accessible way. Each book gives applied, relevant and personal teaching on a crucial subject.

uestions Christians Ask

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What happens when I die? marc us nodder £2. 99

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Despite the strong assurance the Bible gives us about life beyond the grave, Christians are often troubled by other questions. Marcus Nodder outlines the Christian view of the afterlife from the Bible.

Who on earth is the Holy Spirit?

T im Chester & Christopher de la H oyde / £2. 99

Cutting through the confusion, Tim Chester & Christopher de la Hoyde explain the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

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Is forgiveness really free?

Is God antigay?

M ichael Jensen / £ 2 .9 9

sam all berry / £2.99

We’re saved by the gift of God—but how free is that gift when our lives are demanded in return?

Michael Jensen explores the Bible’s teaching on this important issue and delivers some surprising conclusions.

Sam Allberry helps confused Christians understand what God has said about homosexuality in the Scriptures, and how we relate to both Christians and non-Christians who experience same-sex attraction.

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Did the devil make me do it?

M ike M c Kinle y / £ 2 .9 9

Mike McKinley explains clearly and simply what we can say with certainty from the Bible about Satan, demons and evil spirits.

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Why did Jesus have to die?

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marc u s nodder / £2.99

This book explains how the cross of Christ is at the very heart of the Christian faith and life. This short, clear book by Marcus Nodder gets straight to the heart of the gospel.

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Gifts for young children

Learning about

Jesus

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t hrough play Stories from Luke’s Gospel with hundre ds of supporting activ ities for pre-schoole rs

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lay through the Bible, by Alice Buckley, is the sequel to bestseller ‘Bake through , the Bible’. 20 stories in Luke s Gospel help parents introduce toddlers to Jesus while having lots of fun playing together. With seven activities for each story, there’s plenty to help little ones learn about Jesus and keep them occupied!

Big truths for little chefs!

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ransform baking with children into an opportunity to teach the Bible!

This Bible overview for toddlers helps parents with young children to explore the Bible with their child while having lots of fun cooking together. Written by Susie Bentley-Taylor and Bekah Moore.

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Beginning with God at Christmas

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The Beginner’s Bible

Jo Boddam Whetham & A lison Mitchell

Helps parents with young children to explore the real Christmas story with their child. Eight Bible stories cover the events of the first Christmas making this a great way to get started in regular Bible reading with your child. Also ideal as a gift, even for families who don’t usually read the Bible together. Use with The Beginners Bible.

The Beginners Bible is ideal to use alongside Beginning with God, our Bible-reading resource for pre-schoolers. A good mixture of stories and accurate illustrations with key Bible themes linking them together. This is our top recommendation for a story Bible for children under six.

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The Beginner’s Bible for Toddlers

The Beginner’s Bible: The Very First Christmas

Catherine DeVries

C atherine D e V ries

With simple text and bright illustrations, the toddler edition of The Beginners Bible provides a great overview of the Bible stories in easy manageable sections that youngsters can understand.

The Very First Christmas introduces children to one of the most wonderful stories of all time, the birth of Jesus.

Using the popular and vibrant artwork from The Beginner’s Bible, children will learn the events leading up to Jesus’ birth and his miraculous arrival.

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The Story of Creation Bath Book This bath book introduces young children to the story of creation in a fun way. Uses the style and feel of The Beginner’s Bible and Beginning with God.

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Gifts for young children

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Everything a child should know about God

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D r . K enneth Taylor

Dr. Kenneth Taylor explains in child–friendly language the essential Bible truths you want your child to know. He tells children about God’s creation of the world, why Jesus came to earth, how the Holy Spirit helps us, and so much more!

Beautifully illustrated, this hardback book is a great gift for godchildren, nieces and nephews, sons and daughters.

Storybooks with a gospel theme

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S tephanie Carmichael & Jessica Green

Brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated, these simple yet thoroughly biblical storybooks would make great gifts for any young child.

The Rag doll A story about receiving good gifts and the God who gives them.

over the fence A story about the God who knows each one of us.

Grumpy Day A story about the disappointments of life and the goodness of God.

The birthday party A story about looking after one another, and the God who loves us all.

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A Time for £4.49 Everything

All These Things

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Susie Poole

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Based on Ecclesiastes 3, A Time For Everything uses simple text and beautiful artwork to prepare small children for the ups and downs of daily life.

Based on 1 Corinthians 13, All These Things helps children discover that there is more to love than meets the eye. It’s about putting others first.

Explore how God sees us all the time and knows exactly what we are thinking, from the text of Psalm 139.

A very reassuring book for young children.

Christmas Colouring and Activity Book

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Christmas

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J u lie Clayden & A n g ela Jolli f f e

Interactive colouring and activity book teaching ages 2-7 about Jesus’ birth.

A cost-effective gift for Sunday school children.

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Always Near Me

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This sparkly first word Christmas book is a great introduction to Christmas for the very youngest of children.

Strong lines and rich, bright colours bring the images to life, making it ideal for children aged 12 months to 2 years.

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Jesus Storybook Bible DVD Volumes 1–4 S ally L lo yd - Jones, Ja g o & D avid S u chet

The award-winning Jesus Storybook Bible now comes to life as short animated videos. Narrated by actor David Suchet.

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The Jesus Storybook Bible

Volume 1 contains the first twelve stories from the Old Testament.

Volume 2 contains the final ten stories from the Old Testament.

Volume 3 contains the first eleven stories from the New Testament.

Volume 4 contains the final twelve stories from the New Testament.

The Big Picture Story Bible (Hardback)

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S ally Llo yd- Jones & Jag o

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The Jesus Storybook Bible shows how everything in the Bible, from the stories of Noah to Moses to the great King David, is about Jesus Christ.

Every story whispers his name.

The Big Picture Story Bible presents the remarkable true story of God’s love for the world. Simple words and striking illustrations unfold the storyline of God’s word from Genesis to Revelation. £6.99 Paperback £12.99 £9.74 £5.94 Family Devotional £6.99 £4.96

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The Christmas Promise (Paperback)

Alby’s Amazing Book

A lison M itchell

C atalina E cheverri

A beautifully illustrated retelling of the Christmas story, showing how God kept his promise to send a new King. A lovely gift for 3-6 year olds.

A beautifully presented hardback storybook, exciting children aged 3-6 to have adventures reading the Bible. Join Alby to discover what makes the Bible so amazing.

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Gifts for 5-7s

Inspector Smart and the Case of the Empty Tomb M ichael J Tinker

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Help your children grasp the evidence for the resurrection from an early age through the engaging character of Inspector Smart. Join him as he gets into his super-duper police chariot and interviews eyewitnesses to investigate the mysterious case of the empty tomb. Full-colour book for 4-7s. Perfect for parents to read to children, or for keen readers to handle themselves.

The Rock Went a Rolling: Inspector Smart CD

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Michael J Tinker

Inspector Smart’s ten rocking songs about Jesus. Written and performed by Michael J Tinker, author of Inspector Smart and the Case of the Empty Tomb.

Stories Jesus Told

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The £3.19 Missing Spots

The £3.19 Empty Tomb

C assie M artin & Jenn y Brake

Cassie M artin & Jenny Brake

Lively retelling of the story of Naaman from 2 Kings. Ideal for 4-7 year olds.

Lively retelling of Jesus’ death and resurrection based on Matthew 27–28.

Ideal for 4-7 year olds.

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Stories Jesus Told: Colouring Book

Animal Tales

M ick I nkpen & N ick B u tter w orth

Mick Inkpen & Nick Butterworth

M ick I nkpen & N ick B u tter w orth

Eight wonderful parables, wonderfully retold and delightfully illustrated, bring to life the simplicity and humour of Jesus’ story-telling.

A colouring-book companion to the best-selling Stories Jesus Told. This colouring book includes eight of Jesus’ best loved stories, each with its own spot-the-difference puzzle.

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International £12.74 Children’s Bible (New Century Version) Our pick as the best available junior Bible.

Translated directly from the original texts into English that can be read and understood by children aged between 6 and 12. It has large, easy-to-read type in two columns, over 40 pages of maps and illustrations, and a dictionary.

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You Are Special

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In this captivating children’s storybook, favourite stories from the Bible are told through the eyes of animals. Great to move on to after Stories Jesus Told, when children are happier with longer narratives. £9.99

The Word £8.49 War

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M a x L ucado

This heartwarming children’s tale from best-selling author Max Lucado reminds children that regardless of how the world evaluates them, God cherishes each of them, just as they are.

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This beautifully illustrated hardback storybook encourages children aged 4-8 to use words as a way to build and sustain relationships by the way they speak and respond to others. As Jesus taught us, we should also be quick to forgive, because God never holds back his forgiveness when we say sorry.

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God Rock DVD colin B u chanan

Colin’s hit album God Rock comes to life on DVD!

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“Colin is a great hit with kids and this DVD contains both music and sketches that are great fun and educational at the same time.”

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God Rock CD colin B u chanan

The latest CD from Colin Buchanan is being hailed as his liveliest and catchiest ever! 15 amazing new songs will get your whole family rocking, learning entire chunks of Scripture as you sing along.

Colin Buchanan CDs, DVDs & Books Colin Buchanan is a leading Australian children’s entertainer. His music is a potent combination of cracking words and lively tunes which will have kids of all ages singing along, while learning great Bible truths.

Super Saviour

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Remember The Lord

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10,9,8...God Is Great!

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King of Christmas CD & DVD colin B u chanan

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Based solidly on the biblical account of the very first Christmas. Colin cooks, skates, clip-clops, and sings and dings his way through his most ambitious CD and DVD yet. This is an upbeat, unpredictable, hopeful and joyful celebration of Jesus—the King of Christmas! A fantastic gift for children which is sure to become a year-round family favourite!

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Gifts for 7-12s

Inspector Smart and the Case of the Empty Tomb – Case File

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tim chester

Help 8-11 year olds grasp the evidence for the resurrection through the engaging character of Inspector Smart. In this chapter book children will find out who Jesus is, why he died and whether there is any truth in the story that he came back from the dead.

£5.99 Ten Girls £5.39 who used their Talents

The Voice that Woke the World

Friends Forever

Irene Howat

L ucille T ravis

From an award-winning biographer come the stories of ten girls who grew up to use their gifts and talents for God. More available online in the Lightkeepers series.

George Whitefield’s story will inspire children as they read of how God turned the man who wanted to be an actor into one of the greatest evangelists the world has ever known. More available online in the Trailblazers series.

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Boring Bible: £4.97 Crackers Christmas

A lison Mitchell

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3-weeks’ worth of Bible readings make Christmas Unpacked a great resource to help families with children aged 4-11 explore the Bible together over the Christmas holidays. Can also be used by 7-11 year olds on their own.

Ideal for boys aged 8-11, this book has a great “dip in” style and boy-friendly design. Includes challenges, facts and puzzles to do on their own or with friends, real-life stories, and personal checklists that will help them keep on track with who they are and where God fits in!

What does Christmas mean, why do we have it, and does it have anything to do with crackers and gifts? Ideal for 7-11 year olds. Boring Bible books are an exciting way of discovering that the Bible is far from boring! Packed with jokes, facts, cartoons and questions.

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M ary Taylor

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A fantastic book packed full of stories, quizzes, craft and games for girls aged 8–11. Great for helping girls find out what the Bible says about being a true friend, and about the best friend of all—Jesus!

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Advent Calendar Packs £4.99

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alison mitchell

These uniquely Bible-centred and full-colour Advent Calendar Packs will help families discover amazing truths.

Each of the two available designs includes a calendar and a linked booklet with daily Bible readings for the whole family.

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Reaching out to children

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Epic Explorers £2.99

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Epic Explorers is a brand new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11 year olds. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group.

Epic Explorers takes children through Mark’s Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.

The Leader’s Guide includes session outlines, talks, Bible discussion groups, and a wide range of linked games, crafts and activities. There are also suggestions for family events to help you build links with parents as well as their children. The Epic Explorers Scratch Pad is a Handbook specially designed for 4-7s to use during the sessions, and the Epic Explorers Logbook is the Handbook for 8-11s. Sample pack available.

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The Real Christmas Cracker

Countdown to Christmas

The Best Present

A lison Mitchell

Alison M itchell

A lison M itchell

Based on God’s message to Joseph in Matthew 1 v 18-25, this colourful leaflet for 6-12 year olds looks at what really happened at the first Christmas, and what that shows about who Jesus is and why he came. Perfect for use in children’s groups or giving away at Christmas events.

Based on Luke 2 v 11, this full-colour tract has puzzles to help 7-11 year olds understand some of God’s Old Testament promises to send a rescuing King. Ideal for using in children’s groups or giving away at Christmas services.

Christmas is a time for presents. It’s great fun giving and getting gifts.

Based on Luke 2 v 8-12, this colourful tract explains to 7-11 year olds the best present of all.

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Gifts for teenagers

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Many non-Christian young adults and teenagers have good questions about what we believe. Many of us have the same questions! This book does not try to win an argument, but to introduce readers to Jesus, and show how his answers make sense of our lives.

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Fearless Jont y A llcock /

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Turn upside down everything you knew about bravery, as you find out how Daniel and his mates were able to stand firm under pressure. This richly illustrated book for young people brings the power of this exciting story to bear on our modern lives.

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Hero

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Jonty A llcock /

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Sequel to Lost, this book will turn upside down everything you knew about fame and significance, as God transforms Gideon into the unlikeliest of heroes. Discover how God continues to use us, despite our weaknesses, to bring about his purposes in the world.

Engage: The Collection

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Lost

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£39.90

£2.99

Turn upside down the ideas you have about Jesus, as you read this lively and engaging evangelistic book for teenagers and young adults on the parable of the Prodigal Son. You’ll find powerful application and challenge.

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True

£4.24

Martin Cole

S arah Bradle y

Buy the entire Engage collection. There are 1,189 chapters of the Bible, all of which are covered over the 20 issues of Engage.

Whatever part of the Bible you want to explore, Engage has it covered! A useful reference for any teenager.

A book to help 11-14 year-old girls become excited about living for Jesus in every relationship in their lives— with God, church, friends, parents, boys, non-Christians and the world.

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graphic resources Light in the Darkness Ale x We bb- P eploe

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Light in the Darkness is the second graphic-novel-style book by Alex WebbPeploe. This resource will introduce the biblical account of the first Christmas in an engaging way to teenagers and those who enjoy illustrated graphic media. The faithful illustrations of the unchanged text of Luke chapters 1 and 2 powerfully capture the joy, pain and emotion of the verses. Uses the 2011 NIV.

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The Third Day

Life Changer

A lex WebbP eploe

Jason R amasami

The Third Day by Alex Webb-Peploe is a graphic-novel-style book faithfully illustrating the unadorned text of Luke, chapters 22 to 24: the betrayal, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. Uses the 2011 NIV.

The Action Bible: New Testament

Jason Ramasami’s unique retelling of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a comic-strip style. Perfect for “non-booky” people and particularly for teenagers and young adults. Also suitable to give away to unbelieving friends and family.

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Dou g Mauss & S er gio Cariello

In this New Testament edition of the best-selling The Action Bible, the truth and power of God’s Word comes vividly to life in a high-quality, fullcolour, graphic-novel style. Ideal for today’s visually focused culture.

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Action Bible Devotional Jerem y V Jones

Covering themes such as friendship, temptation, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, and materialism, The Action Bible Devotional pairs selected stories from the best-selling The Action Bible with a year’s worth of activities, questions, and ideas that will keep young readers engaged with the Bible every day.

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The Lion Graphic Bible Je f f A nderson & M ike M addox

This beautifully illustrated paraphrase helps teenagers connect with the stories of the Bible by presenting them in a dynamic, graphic-novel style. This large format, 256-page volume covers both Old and New Testaments.

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The Little Black Book Series

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A series of books that get straight to the point on the topics that Christians always have questions about. Not too big, not too fancy, and not at all boring. Little Black Books are ideal for young Christians (ages 14-20+), but speak biblical truths applicable to any age range.

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Christian Heroines

Girl Talk

Respectable Sins: Teen edition

catherine macken zie

C aroly n M ahane y

Jerry Bridg es

Aimed at young teenagers, this book examines twenty-one Christian women and girls who made sacrifices for their faith. They endured pain and suffering in order to give glory to their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and they have given us a legacy. See how these women made a difference and what it means for us today.

Join mother-daughter team Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre as they give you insights and suggestions on how to talk—really talk—to each other about what it means to become a godly woman. A great gift for a teenager daughter.

Christians talk a lot about the “bad” sin of society. But are we guilty of overlooking the “okay” sin in our own lives, such as self-righteousness, anger, even anxiety? Jerry Bridges’ landmark exploration of tolerated sin and God’s remedy has been specifically adapted (not dumbed down!) for teens.

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Christmas Uncut

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Short and easy to read, funny and faithful, Christmas Uncut retells what actually happened at the first Christmas, and how these amazing events can change our lives and our futures. Ideal to give away to friends and family at Christmas, as a stocking filler for older teenagers, or to give away at carol services and other Christmas services and evangelistic events.

“A humorous, piercing and above all truthful book that challenges our preconceptions of Christmas. Carl writes with wit and a real grasp of modern minds to show us that Jesus can’t stay in the manger.”

Rico Tice , Found er of Christianit y Expl ored

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Original Jesus

£1.63

Carl L aferton

A warm and engaging introduction to the real, historical Lord Jesus, showing him to be more compassionate, unpredictable and wonderful than the versions we create. This book explains why Jesus matters today and how he can change lives, hopes and futures.

The Real Christmas

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Christianit y E xplored

An evangelistic booklet based on Matthew 1 v 18-25 which takes us beyond the tinsel and turkey to the heart of Christian message. It is perfect for giving away at carol services, guest events and other evangelistic meetings.

One life.

What’s it all about?

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R ico Tice & Barry Cooper

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If You £5.94 Could Ask God One Question Barry Cooper & Pa u l Williams

This jargon-free introduction to Christianity explores who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him. Funny and full of compelling illustrations, it is perfect for anyone investigating Christianity or simply brushing up on the basics.

This top-selling evangelistic paperback answers the most frequently asked questions about God. Ideal for giving away to people who would like to spend time thinking these questions through. £1.99

Christmas in Three Words

The Case for Christmas

Va ug han Ro berts

L E E S T RO B E L

Vaughan Roberts takes us to the heart of the Christian message in his warm, clear and engaging style. He explains that the coming of Jesus into the world on the very first Christmas day is Historical, Joyful and Essential. Ideal for giving away at Christmas services and evangelistic events.

In The Case for Christmas, Lee Strobel consults experts on the Bible, archaeology and prophecy as he searches out the true identity of the child in the manger.

A compelling and challenging read that invites readers to consider why Christmas matters. Great for giving away, and great bulk offers.

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Tracts to put in cards Born a £0.10 King, New Life to Bring

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The Missing Piece T im T hornboro u g h

Short gospel presentation based on the theme of life as a puzzle. Like grappling with a confusing jumble of jigsaw pieces, we struggle to make sense of life without the big picture of who Jesus is and why he came. Ideal for including with your Christmas cards or for local area distribution.

T im Thorn boro ug h

Short, readable gospel presentation based on the theme of the kingdom of God. This colourful leaflet is designed to be included with your Christmas cards, or handed out at a carol service to focus people’s minds on the real message of Christmas.

Birth Announcement

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T im T hornboro u g h

This short, readable Christmas tract explains the gospel message based on the weird and wonderful way Jesus’ birth was announced. Ideal for including with your Christmas cards or for local area distribution.

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Jesus. Who, why... so what?

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Barry Cooper & Carl Laf erton

A simple and stunning visual explanation of the gospel message, using five pictures to sum up who Jesus is, why he came, and what that means for each one of us. Perfect for churches to give away at guest events, and Christians to give to interested friends. Links to an online animation: www.christianityexplored.org.what-is-christianity

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NIV 2011 and ESV Gospels g ospels

The stylish design and great value of these Gospels makes them perfect for giving away at guest events, missions and even door drops.

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Live, Grow, Know is a brand new series from Rebecca Manley Pippert, designed to help people continue their journey from enquirer to disciple through to mature believer. Part 1, Live, consists of five DVD-based sessions and is the perfect follow-up to an evangelistic course or event, or for anyone who wants to explore the Christian life more deeply.

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