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Christian Books
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The Coming King
Advent is not simply about a baby in a manger. No. It is a time of awe and wonderment, a time when we reflect on the return of the King! And The Coming King will help you see it all in a wonderful new light.Imagine, then, the Marriage Guidance for Mary and Joseph when they face their particularly unique set of pre-natal problems. Then there are all those unexpected guests turning up at Jesus' birth in The Surprise Breakfast. Later on, John the Baptist is busy Clearing the Way for Jesus' ministry. But that is only after the childhood, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus have been examined in Reunion, and finally his second coming in Sitting Tenants and The King's Return.Perfect for performance Sunday by Sunday from Advent to Epiphany, dramas to support specific sermons or talks, or even run in their entirety as a special Advent evening, The Coming King will refresh, inspire and challenge anyone who wants to take a new look at this important time.
£10.99
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The Real Scandal Of Sex Trafficking
Two hundred years since the abolition of the slave trade a new trade has taken its place: the trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation. CHASTE is the organisation leading the fight against this vicious and dehumanizing trade. They have compiled this book of Bible readings, prayers, information, testimonies and ideas to engage the hearts and heads of individuals and churches and to challenge every one of us to action.
£11.99
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Celebrating Grandparents
Celebrating Grandparents provides an informal act of worship to celebrate the part grandparents play in family and Church life. It contains five fully worked out services, each including introductions, prayers, dialogues, poems, quotations and family talks alongside suggestions for hymns and readings.
£11.99
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Peace People
Peace People is for educators who want to challenge a common assumption among many young people that there is nothing they can do to change the world. There are ten biographical profiles of peacemakers supported by six activity worksheets that offer reflection points, scripture readings, prayers, songs and suggestions for further reading.
£17.99
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Violence In The Workplace
Written by subject experts, the language used can be immediately understood by the non-expert reader and the books conclude with an insightful list of Do's and Don'ts. Their purpose is to inform and guide those who find themselves having to deal with the fallout from one or all of these serious social issues.
£8.99
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Cross Examined
The Crucified and Resurrection Christ are icons, objects of worship and veneration, and our understanding of them cannot be separated from their place in scripture, liturgy and devotion. In them we find Christ looking at us, disturbing us with questions which confront us, out institutions, relationships, self-image and out inner sense of being.This book addresses not only what we ask of Scripture, but what scripture asks of us. In investigating the Cross and the Resurrection, it is we who are cross-examined. In them we seek to glimpse something of the truth God has revealed and through them we hope to discover something more of the mystery which is ourselves.
£13.99
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Done 'N Dusted Ready To Use Assemblies For Key Stages 3-4
Who in the Bible played tennis? Joseph – he served in the courts of pharaoh.Done & Dusted is a lively, informative and often light-hearted assembly book for Key Stages 3-4.Through the use of jokes, factual information, quizzes, stories and visual material, pupils are encouraged to engage thoughtfully with the assembly's content, enabling them to think about their Christian lives in the context of the world around them.The assemblies require minimal preparation, and include downloadable images for displaying on screen in our resource section here.
£19.99
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Calling Mars
Nick Fawcett's prayers have long provided Christians around the world with a down-to-earth and challenging base for a rich prayer life. In this latest collection, he addresses matters that resonate with men including work life, home life, sport, money, and health. This is a practical and fresh tool for men as they walk the path of everyday life.
£13.99 - £15.99
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Welcome With Joy
Welcome with Joy is a journal designed to enrich the celebration of your baby's baptism in the Anglican Church, giving you a keepsake of this special occasion that will last forever. Working through the book page by page, you will be led into a deeper understanding of the wonder of baptism, God's most beautiful and magnificent gift, as your child becomes a member of the Body of Christ, the Church.
£9.99
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Rejoice With Me
'Christ dwells in you in your present situation.He does not wait for your perfection.He accepts your brokenness as his home.'Psalm 23, 'The Lord is my Shepherd', describes the psalmist as a trusting sheep, travelling through both pleasant and difficult terrain, always in the reassuring presence of God. The psalm is for all of us, yet when troubles come - which they inevitably do - rather than feeling God's loving presence we may start to doubt his love; instead of feeling safe, we experience fear, guilt, hurt and loneliness - the loneliness of a lost sheep.In Rejoice with Me Annie draws on the parable of the lost sheep and other imagery from the Bible and the natural world. She writes from her own personal experience to offer reflections, prayers and questions for self-development for anyone with an interest in considering life's difficulties from a biblical perspective.Ideal as a spiritual accompaniment for individuals as well as pastoral support groups and churches asking how to meet the needs of individuals and communities and how to live lovingly and with integrity in the twenty-first century.
£14.99
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Signs Along The Way
When making a journey to a new destination by car or on foot, it is helpful to have some guidance as to the direction in which to head and the possible difficulties that may be faced. Life as a Christian is often spoken about as a pilgrimage or a journey of faith, and this too needs a guide book and aids. It would be simple just to say that the Bible is the guide book and to expect every Christian to use it on their journey, but the Bible requires some explanation, and some help in making best use of it, just as reading a map is a skill that needs to be acquired and practised. Aimed primarily for use in small groups, this six-week course could also be used for individual study. Each session begins with a short reflection based on Bible readings, there are questions to initiate discussion and prayers to finish. Contents • Choosing a destination - starting at the end• Dead end or one way• Trouble ahead - not an easy route• Children and old folk - watching out for others• Traffic lights and signals - obeying and listening to God• Gradient - a slippery slope or a climb to Calvary
£10.99
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Prayers For Saints
Most church traditions recognise the special Christian witness of individual men and women over the ages. Whether formally termed 'saints' or celebrated as pioneers and 'game-changers', many of whom were put to death for their faith, their lives are often astonishing and frequently inspiring.Rupert Bristow has put together the stories of these people, more than 670 in all, ranging from household names to almost forgotten figures, for every day of the year and has written an accompanying prayer for each one. Faithful to the dates these saints are commemorated, Prayers for Saints is an invaluable resource for church and home, study and worship - or as a start to further exploration of the impact made by these extraordinary people.The accompanying CD-Rom makes it easy to integrate the text into prayers, sermons and study material.
£29.99
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It's Not Your Fault You're Stressed
Do you ever feel it's all got a bit too much? No matter how hard you work, you feel you haven't done enough and it's your fault?Anyone in a position of leadership is likely to have felt like this at some time. If the feelings persist and become worse, pressure can lead to stress, breakdown and burnout, an illness every bit as real as physical illness, only more hidden and more difficult to admit to.Speaking from his experience of leadership in the church, John Cox tackles the subject of stress - related depression in this guide to basic principles about how to stay healthy as a leader and how to offer healthy leadership. Drawing on some of the acknowledged and researched ideas of the experts, he puts those ideas into the context of the Christian faith and of people we meet in the Bible.Contents About the authorIntroductionChapter 1: How are you feeling?What kind of illness?Physical selfEmotional, thinking selfSpiritual selfSocial selfChapter 2: A matter of timeGreat if you are feeling fineBut what if you are not?Pressures of timeTime is elasticBlameWorking harder and harderLove yourself and have a breakHow do you spend your time?Chapter 3: A little help from your friendsReceiving the callExcusesThe stressed leader and his work consultantThe game of 'But'Handing over and letting goChapter 4: Getting personalRelationshipNot everyone loves youI, It, You and ThouTricky things, relationshipsLonging to be lovedHaving favourites can still be fairThe relationship with yourselfPeterThree strenghs, three vulnerabilitiesUndermining fearFailureInflated fearOn your feetChapter 5: But I tell you...Be good at receivingGuilty is goodBe not perfectThank God for a crisisChapter 6: I am a worm and no manSophie's taleCharlie's storyThe search for approvalThe fear of blameCompensatory ploysChange of heartRecovering the 'old' youA proper self-loveWe all need GOBsChapter 7: The good leader - the good shepherdOld fashionedThe sheherd in the BibleLeaders as sheperdsGod as shepherdThe Good ShepherdSix points to think about:OpennessRecognitionGuideCatalystSelf-givingVisionChapter 8: The ABC for healthy leaderHealthy lettersLetters to avoidConclusion
£11.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 8
Turning the world upside downSo you think the Bible is boring?THINK AGAIN!12 lively-told and illustrated New Testament stories, also including a Beastly bonus story! 'full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention.WARNING!This book contains wildfire, a deadly sermon and a ten-headed monster!'Are YOU brave enough for BEASTLY BIBLE STORIES?Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printingContents He's alive!Escape to EmmausHoley LordCome and have breakfastUp!Daring disciplesWind, wildfire and wonderful wordsStanding up for JesusTotal turnaroundTuck in!Turning the world upside downAngelic escapePrison break quakeFrom strength to strengthShipwreck and snakebiteBeastly bonus storyThe end and the beginning
£15.99
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Body Language
How do we speak of God who is not physical but spirit? We follow the Bible and use body language. We speak of God walking in the Garden, of talking with prophets and kings. Such body language speaks powerfully about the way we understand God acting in this world and relating to it. This book explores how such symbolism appears in the Bible and what it tells us about God. It also examines the way in which some of Jesus' physical features are described in the Gospels to convey the evangelists' understanding of his distinctive actions.
£13.99
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Hard Pews, Boring Sermons And No Loos?
Excuses and reasons why people don't go to churchPopular author John Cox offers suggestions why fewer people are going to church these days and where the church needs to take action.In the first part of the book he looks at the main reasons people give - some of them may even be just excuses but should not be ignored by churches.The second part of the book considers the impact of the consumerist society and the scientific revolution on people's beliefs and behaviour.The book concludes with insights from the incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection that offer ways forward and reminders of what must not be lost.
£13.99
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Harmony In Worship
Here is an excellent resource for all those interested in the part music can play in worship. At its very best music can enhance so many aspects of worship - from joyous praise to quiet contemplation.When all is in harmony, all is well, but relationships play an important part and sometimes are 'off key'. Not only does the book offer suggestions and questions to stimulate those responsible for worship but it also suggests ways to help ensure ministers, organists and worship leaders all sing from the same song sheet.Contents include chapters on hymns, choirs, organists, the changing face of music in church and instruments. The authors, a well-respected organist and a recently retired clergyman with a music degree, have produced a valuable book to provoke discussion and encourage the part music plays in worship.ContentsAbout the authorsPrelude1. Music in worship2. Working together3. Hymns4. The changing face5. Service music6. Choirs7. Where have all the organists gone?8. When it goes wrong9. Instruments and maintenanceConcluding voluntaryAppendix
£14.99
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Experiencing God In Unexpected Places
Aimed at a variety of readerships, Experiencing God in Unexpected Places is for those who want to know more about the meaning and significance of the Beatitudes, and to gain a greater understanding of the nature of joy and blessing.The book will also help people who are coming to terms with difficult times, and all those who struggle to understand how we can experience God, his joy and blessing, even in the more negative situations in life - sometimes more so.Patrick Coghlan examines how we are able to deal with the more negative experiences often faced in life; to have a deeper joy, to receive more of God's blessing, and to experience the Triune God (God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit) in new and significant ways eternally. Also, how we can appreciate more fully all the joy and blessings that God showers upon us on a daily basis; though not everyone attributes them to God.Each Beatitude is divided into two halves, which are looked at in alternate chapters. The first half is the challenge of the Beatitude, and the second half is the blessing of the Beatitude. The Appendix at the end of the resource invites and assists the reader to go on a physical journey of prayer, based on the Beatitudes.Contents Chapter 1: Experiencing God in the things that money can't buyChapter 2: The kingdom is like... (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 3: Experiencing God in lossChapter 4: Longing to be comforted (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 5: Experiencing God in submissionChapter 6: Our inheritance (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 7: Experiencing God in emptinessChapter 8: Being filled (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 9:Experiencing God in forgivingChapter 10: We can be forgiven (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 11: Experiencing God in living a holy lifestyleChapter 12: Seeing God (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 13: Experiencing God in promoting peaceChapter 14: Being a child of God (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 15: Experiencing God in ridicule and oppositionChapter 16: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven (A meditation on the blessing)Chapter 17: Rewarded in heaven (A meditation on the blessing)Epilogue: Being a blessing to othersAppendix: Making the journey An imaginative prayer responseFirst stageSecond stageThird stageFourth stageFifth stageSixth stageSeventh stageEighth stageNinth stageTenth stageEleventh stage
£15.99
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The Challenge Of The Lords Prayer
You've said the Lord's Prayer so often that you know it off by heart. But does it still challenge you? Can you truly stand up to the demands of this most holy and beloved of prayers?In his new book, The Challenge of the Lord's Prayer, author John Cox forces us to face the prayer of Jesus head on and not to pray it lightly. He provides valuable insights into its meaning and relevance today, raising important questions to challenge those who have the courage to pray this ancient prayer with a true and living faith.As John says: 'We sometimes think that prayer is all about asking, but in asking for things for ourselves, our very asking challenges us about what we are doing - in relation to God and in relation to others.'John Cox was ordained priest in the Anglican Church in 1968 and has worked as curate and rector of an inner-city ex-slum parish in Birmingham, as well as being Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Post-ordination training. Having retired twice, he now spends his time writing, playing golf and enjoying river cruises.The Challenge of the Lord's Prayer insists that we put God first in our praying and demands that, as we ask God for forgiveness, we consider the needs of others and how we, in turn, forgive them. And it calls us to stand up to the evil in our world today.Click here to view contents
£15.99
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Caring Together Track Download
Caring Together is split into 10 sessions - each referencing these tracks that can be played to the group.
£3.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 6
Troublemaking TeacherSo you think the Bible is boring?Think again!You may know lots of friendly Bible tales about animals, angels and the baby Jesus - but that's only half of the story. This book is full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that the other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention. Are you brave enough for Beastly Bible Stories? DANGER - This cook contains a murderous mob, super smelly feet and a deadly plot!Don't miss:1, 2, 3 & 4 - The Tremendous Old Testament5, 6, 7 & 8 - The Terrific New Testament Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printing
£15.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 5
Miracle MayhemSo you think the Bible is boring?Think again!You may know lots of friendly Bible tales about animals, angels and the baby Jesus - but that's only half of the story. This book is full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that the other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention. Are you brave enough for Beastly Bible Stories? DANGER - This book contains a baby-killing king, a headless hero and a man who comes back from the dead!Don't miss:1, 2, 3 & 4 - The Tremendous Old Testament5, 6, 7 & 8 - The Terrific New Testament Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printing
£15.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 2
The good, the bad and the deadlySo you think the Bible is boring?Think again!You may know lots of friendly Bible tales about animals, angels and the baby Jesus - but that's only half of the story. This book is full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that the other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention. Are you brave enough for Beastly Bible Stories? DANGER - This book contains cannibal cows, a lethal flood and a deadly haircut!Don't miss:1, 2, 3 & 4 - The Tremendous Old Testament5, 6, 7 & 8 - The Terrific New Testament Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printing
£15.99
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Easter Revolution - Garth Hewitt (Companion Booklet)
Songs for living the Easter Gospel all year round. This booklet accompanies the CD of the same name.
£8.99
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