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Themed quiet days for those of all faiths and none - by Nick FawcettIn our restless modern world, in which many seem as troubled and stressed as they have ever been, we need to make time to be still, to commune with something beyond ourselves. This book aims to help in enabling just that, offering a resource for the staging of Quiet Days or reflective events on a variety of themes and, if so wished, for those of all faiths or none.
Rather than dealing with overtly religious issues, it approaches everyday matters from a spiritual perspective, covering themes as diverse as anxiety, anger, sorrow, friendship, suffering, envy, truth, loneliness and numerous others, each moving from the negative to the positive, the life denying to the life affirming. Here is a book that will help many to find the guidance in their daily lives they so urgently seek.
Contents
About the Author
Introduction
Part 1 - Beyond Dispute
Part 2 - A Proper Perspective
Part 3 - The Power of Words
Part 4 - Giving and Receiving
Part 5 - Happy Days
Part 6 - Justice and Peace
Part 7 - Righting Wrongs
Part 8 - Truth and Falsehood
Part 9 - The Valley of Tears
Part 10 - A Time and a Place
Part 11 - Breaking Down the Barriers
Part 12 - Will You be my Friend?
Part 13 - Healing the Wounds
Part 14 - Life's Mysteries
Appendix 1 - Adapted Prayers for use in an Interfaith Event
Appendix 2 - Adapted Prayers for use in an Event for all Faiths and none
References
Specifications
Book Format - Paperback
Published - 2022
Page Count - 330
Dimensions - 152 x 229 x 21mm
ISBN - 9781838581275
To live well requires us to die well. We cannot run away from death, but we can influence the spirit in which we approach it. We need to prepare for it, make peace with it and embrace it, not just in the later years of our life but from a young age. By doing so we can free ourselves to live the best life possible during our short time on earth.
This book offers us a chance to get things right before we say goodbye. It is both a spiritual and practical guide to planning your final journey, your farewells, your funeral and your will in a way that will uniquely bless you and those around you.
From award-winning author Eleanor Watkins comes a powerful tale of courage, friendship, and faith - perfect for readers aged 10–14.
Twelve-year-old Adina dreams of freedom - but as a Hebrew slave, her days are filled with hard work and strict rules. When her fierce, no-nonsense mother drags her along to help deliver an Egyptian baby, Adina is thrust into the dangerous world of midwifery - and into a growing storm that could change everything.
As plagues descend on Egypt and whispers of escape spread among the Hebrews, Adina forms a secret friendship with Layla, a high-born Egyptian girl facing her own terrifying fate. Together, the girls navigate a land torn apart by injustice, miracles, and a God who demands both courage and trust.
Can Adina find her voice and her calling before the world around her erupts?
The Girl Who Held Tomorrow is a deeply moving and action-packed novel that brings one of the greatest Bible stories to life through the eyes of a brave young girl discovering who she is - and what she’s willing to fight for.
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Eleanor Watkins is the author of around fifty-five books, most of them fiction for children and YA. In 2024 she won the CRT award for Outstanding Contribution to Christian Literature.
Many of Eleanor’s books are situated in the rural scene with which she has lived her life, first as a farmer's daughter and then as a farmer's wife. She loves the natural world, the rhythm of the seasons, meeting people, books, animals, growing things. She and her husband still live in a centuries old farmhouse overlooking the beautiful Wye Valley and the Book Town of Hay-on-Wye. They have four adult children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Specifications
Book Format - Paperback
Published - February 2026
Weight - 150g
Page Count - 106
Dimensions - 20cm x 13cm x 0.7cm
ISBN - 9781838582272
A Confirmation Course for AdultsConfirmation is a significant event in a person's journey of faith and Christian commitment.In this preparation course for adults, John Cox provides sessions on key topics including Me, The Bible, Prayer and God.There is an extended introduction for each session, setting out background information and points for reflection.The sessions themselves include group and individual activities, questions for discussion, readings, input and prayers.
This timely and important book focuses on the current crisis within the Catholic Church over the sexual abuse of children by priests and other church personnel and the church hierarchy's failures in addressing the crisis. Seventeen skilled practitioners have contributed their experience in readable and approachable language. The opening chapters deal with the difficult and perplexing issue of child abuse by clergy. These are followed by contributions by an abuser, two victims and a bishop who was responsible for responding to the abuse. There are chapters on how best to respond to abuse, the appropriate treatment of victims and perpetrators and the proper pastoral response to allegations. The final section deals with education and the prevention of child sexual abuse in order to prepare people for ministry and ensure a culture of safeguarding in the Catholic Church. This is essential reading for all priests and church personnel, concerned lay Catholics and professionals involved in victim treatment and perpetrator rehabilitation. Many chapters will also offer useful resources to media professionals. Right-click and save: Contents and introduction
The church's feasts and festivals are true all-age occasions when we welcome all sorts of people to our places of worship. This book contains complete non-denominational services to help you celebrate these special occasions together. Bring the Bible to life with interactive storytelling, inspire all ages with multimedia teaching and gather people together with creative prayers! This easy-to-use book includes check-lists, full scripts for leaders and downloadable resources containing a wealth of visual resources. So why not treat your church and community to these services for feasts, festivals and special occasions.
Contents
Feats & FestivalsChristmas DayepiphanyCandlemasAsh WednesdayMothering SundayPalm SundayMaundy ThursdayGood FridayEaster DayAcension DayPentecostTrinity SundayHarvest ThanksgivingAll Saints DayRememberance SundayChrist the KingSpecial OccasionsChristmas EveCrib ServiceChristian Aid ServiceBible SundayPromenade DayPicnic ServicePets' Service
More and more people are living with the challenge of dementia, whether having been diagnosed themselves or caring for a loved one. These moving prayers and reflections do not shrink from the feelings of helplessness and confusion that accompany dementia, but they do offer insight and understanding, drawn from the author's experience and extensive study of the care needs of the person with dementia. There is also a resource section containing valuable information about dementia, and a list of helpful books and organisations.
With the insight born out of his own deep experience of both therapeutic and spiritual practice, Michael Forster explores what it means to be a pastoral companion. He examines the areas of personal choice and responsibility, regrets and disappointments, appropriate boundary setting and supervision.
A simple guide to daily lifeDestined surely to become a modern-day spiritual classic, speaking to people of all faiths and none, this is a book you will want to return to again and again. Drawing on ancient wisdom literature and, specifically, the words of the Teacher, Nick Fawcett invites the reader to join him in a search for insight into the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, of daily life.At once poetic and profound, The Teacher offers guidance on such diverse themes as love, revenge, relationships, loneliness, justice, wealth, and much more. Here is a timely resource for our troubled world, painting a picture of what life could be, should be, and perhaps, just possibly, one day might be.Makes an ideal gift bookContentsIntroductionAngerAnxietyContentmentCriticismDeceitDespairDrunkennessEnvyFlatteryForgivenessFriendshipGenerosityGossipGreedHappinessHealthHopeHumilityIntegrityJusticeLaughterLazinessLonelinessLovePatiencePeacePrejudicePrideQuarrellingRelationshipsReligionRemorseRestRevengeSensitivitySorrowTimeTruthWealthWisdomWordsEpilogueReferences
A DVD and Guide to address the links between conflict and climate change.This 18 minute DVD, split into six sections, aims to convince people that conflict and climate change are linked, and that they can be tackled together by ordinary people, communities, businesses and governments.It is suitable for use by adult groups, and by older school groups and youth networks.The accompanying booklet discusses some of the major issues raised in the DVD, lists relevant organisations, explains technical terms, and gives references to other sources of information.The Movement for the Abolition of War hopes to promote discussion amongst people of all backgrounds and to encourage the response: 'What can I do?'
A daily Lent course for all the family, with stories, activities and reflections. Each week leading up to Easter focuses on a particular Bible passage about being called to follow Jesus.For all the family. The format provides a new activity for every day of the week but the daily suggestions could also be selected and rearranged to provide a single weekly study or family prayer time, depending on what suits your family best.
Contents
-About the author-How to use this book-Week One: The First Disciples - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Week Two: The Calling of Levi - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Week Three: Counting the Cost - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Week Four: The Rich Young Ruler - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Week Five: Zacchaeus - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Week Six: Take up Your Cross - IntroductionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7-Holy Week - IntroductionMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEaster Sunday
Specifications
Format- Paperback
Published July 2015
Weight - 274g
Page count - 80
Dimensions - 15.4 x 23.3 x 1.9 cm
ISBN - 978-1848677968
ISBN 10 - 1848677960
A month in the presence of God's prophet30 meditations - a daily reading for a month- plus a postscript, on the life of Miriam as found in the Bible.An introduction for each section leads into a Bible reading, followed by a short comment, some questions or a thought to ponder, and then a prayer Does Miriam merit a whole book of thoughts about her when the references to her in the Bible are minimal?Was she really of significance when she lived? Does her life have any relevance for today? Pam Pointer encourages the reader to open the Bible and find out.
Jesus' cries from the cross offer lasting hope to all who look to him. They were, and still are, famous last words!Death, not space, is the final frontier. It takes no prisoners. There is no reprieve for good behaviour. Money can't buy a way out. Its shadow looms over all humanity. Shrouded in mystery, the thought of it leaves most of us overwhelmed with fear. If the short-sighted solution is not to think about it, is there anyone who has faced death, lived to tell the tale and can show us the way through?For centuries the words of one man have given lasting hope to all those facing the ultimate challenge that death poses. His name is Jesus. The Bible says that God sent him to set free all those who were overwhelmed by their fear of death. He claimed that anyone who put their trust in him, and in what he said, would never die. Over the centuries, since he made that promise, millions of people have taken him at his word.Were they right to do so? Can we? Especially as, bizarrely, not long after Jesus made that statement he himself died, crucified on a Roman cross! My conviction is yes.In the six hours it took for him to die, Jesus didn't say much. Yet what he did say was profound. His seven 'cries from the cross' provide answers to humanity's deep need for forgiveness, security and belonging. They fill the human heart with confidence, that when we close our eyes on this life God will take us home. To prove that he meant what he said, Jesus rose from the dead.
What does it mean to be a churchgoing Christian in modern Britain? Lucy Berry, formerly poet-in-residence of the Jeremy Vine Show, has wrestled with the essential meaning of the Christian life and Church for many years and expresses her anguish in poetry which is vivid, passionate and sometimes angry. Trouble with Church? invites churchgoers to face difficult issues and make genuine Christian responses. Its unusual yet imaginative form and approach make it excellent material for study groups and many poems are suitable for church worship.
A month in the presence of the mother of SamuelHannah might seem to us impossibly remote: a woman in a desert town who lived three thousand years ago and as many miles away; a second wife who longed for a son and then - extraordinarily - gave him away. Like a realityTV show's all-seeing camera, the Bible connects us intimately with Hannah, showing us her tears and the tensions at home. It captures every word of this faithful woman's spontaneous song of praise.The 30 meditations in this book encourage you to spend a month in Hannah's company Each day links an aspect of Hannah's story with a Bible reading, which is accompanied by a short reflection and a prayer.It is said that we can't really know a person until we have walked a mile in their shoes: why not spend a month walking in Hannah's faithful footsteps, to see where she and God might lead you?
In all four Gospel accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus, women feature strongly. They have a vital role in his family background and are among his closest friends and followers. They frequently make significant appearances in his one-off encounters. Some are named, many are not, but each has her own part to play in opening up the truth of God. Each of these women points us to Jesus, who is God with us. And Jesus himself uses female characters and imagery to get across the meaning of his life and mission.These women matter, therefore. In this book, Joy Tetley reflects on each one of them, convinced that they still have much to say, even in this day and age, and to both men and women. Whether they speak verbally or non-verbally, their voices still need to be heard, for they bring messages of hope, encouragement and challenge. They can help us to be confident in God and bold in God's presence. And as they were their own women, so they can encourage us to come into our own, in relationship with the God who ever seeks to raise us to our full potential.It is the author's contention that however many times we turn to look at these women, there will always be something more to discover and take to heart. It is a privilege still to be able to meet them through the imprint they have left on Scripture and we should, indeed, thank God for them.
Based on Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God, a spiritual classic for over three hundred years, this practical guide is for Christians who long to find God in the relentless busyness of modern life.
The Christian songwriter's own joyous story as she lives with Parkinson's DiseaseAutobiography of popular Christian songwriter and professional pianist Susie Hare.Christian witness. Written in an easy, readable style, Susie Hare's memoirs encourage the reader to keep going in life's trials and are a testament to God's faithfulness when life doesn't go quite as expected.Download With 5 Susie's songs included
Contents
1. Who has planned the journey?2. I stand on a rock3. No greater love4. From the heights of glory5. Out of the darkness
Helping to create a unique and personal tribute to a loved oneAn anthology of readings, music and prayers drawing together a wide array of resources to help craft a funeral service. Some are from the Bible and traditional religious sources, some are contemporary and some previously unpublished.'Whispers of Love' aims to help families in a time of grief to create a service that speaks of the love they held for the loved one who has died. To help transform a funeral service from a formal and impersonal marking of a person's life into a unique and personal tribute to a loved one.
This compendium of prayers, reflections, Bible-based monologues, sermon ideas and full services is a valuable resource for those who devise and lead worship. As well as more general material, the focus is on the two great festivals of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.The book contains over 300 prayers, with opening prayers, confessions, intercessions and blessings set out for the Christian Year and specific topics.The material is drawn from books already published by our popular author, John Cox and is brought together here to assist those looking for background information, ideas for sermons, prayers and talks as they prepare to lead congregations in their worship.The reflections will both stimulate and encourage them in their own spiritual journey.Contents
Feasts and FestivalsAdventAdvent wreaths and CandlesChristmasEpiphanyAsh WednesdayMothering SundayPalm SundayHoly WeekMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEasterThe biblical accountsThe Easter liturgya. The Service of the Lightb. The Vigil.c. The Liturgy of Initiation.The Easter gardenAscension DayWhit SundayTrinity SundayHarvest FestivalsAll Saints and All SoulsPrayersOpening PrayersConfessionsIntercessionsBlessingsSeasonal prayersAdventChristmasEpiphanyPalm SundayMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEasterPentecostTrinityTransfigurationHarvestAll Saints and All SoulsGeneral PrayersAmbitionAngerBaptismBeautyBereavementCallComfortCommitmentCourageDutyFairnessFaithForgivenessFutureGenerosityGloryGod's purposesGod's WordGood NewsGratitudeGuidanceHealingHolinessHopeHumourJusticeLeadersLightLoveMotivesObediencePeacePetitionPossessionsPrayerPrejudicePresenceSchoolSensitivitySpiritSufferingTestingThanksTrustTruthWisdomWonderWorldWorshipWorthThoughts and reflectionsGood news to the poorRelease to captivesSight to the blindFreedom to the oppressedProphets and prophecyThe Word of the Lord - IsaiahWorship and JusticeA new leaderThe Word made fleshFor all the worldChristmas Eve - expectationChristmas Day - the presence of GodAsh Wednesday - FastPalm SundayConfrontation - the cleansing of the TemplePreparation - the costly ointmentBetrayalThe Last SupperAt the foot of the crossResurrectionEmmausThe power of Resurrection lifePrideAmbitionToleranceIn their own words - biblical charactersOld Testament1. Sarah - you must be joking!2. Abraham - a terrible test3. Rebekah - you're my favourite4. Jacob - what a struggle5. Aaron - the pressure of leadership6. Naomi - a wonderful daughter-in-law7. Samuel - not happy8. The Queen of Sheba - a matter of trade9. Jonah - where's the justice in that?New Testament10. Anne - just an ordinary child really11. Elizabeth - miracles run in our family12. The lodging keeper - don't blame me13. Melchior, the wise man - we thought we knew14. The woman at the well - a life-changing meeting15. Zacchaeus - repentant rogue16. Mary - nothing is too precious17. The donkey owner - you only have to ask18. Pilate - what is the truth?19. The soldier - you never forget the first time20. Mary of Magdala - seeing isn't everything21. Peter - what a boasterServices for Holy Week and Easter1. Palm Sunday - procession2. An evening act of worship for Monday of Holy Week3. An evening act of worship for Tuesday of Holy Week4. An evening act of worship for Wednesday of Holy Week5. A service for Maundy Thursday - the Exodus meal6. Good Friday - Executiona. A dramatic reading of the Passionb. Christ crucified - meditations on the Passionc. The Crucifixion - the witness of the Scriptures7. Holy Saturday - the in-between time. A vigil8. Easter Daya. The Easter Lightb. The Easter Gardenc. Easter service - a celebration of resurrection
When a person has been diagnosed with cancer the sense of shock, fear and trauma experienced by a whole family cannot be overestimated.
In this series of reflective prayers, Siobhán O'Keeffe captures the thoughts, feelings, anxieties and hopes of those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Appropriate Scripture references have been chosen for each reflection offering words of comfort, encouragement and consolation while a resource section provides further avenues of support and cancer research information. Developments in medical science offer hope to many, but with an uncertain future ahead, our consolation rests in the knowledge that our unknown future is held in the arms of God.
Daily inspiration from Isaiah to RevelationMoments of Grace reflects on biblical passages from Isaiah to the Book of Revelation, bringing out the Spirit-filled light and power that the inspired Scriptures embody. The reflections vary in length, use clear and accessible language and appropriate images and stories. Gerald O'Collins lets the biblical texts come alive for the readers, leading them gently into deep reflection and prayer. Once again, the author shows himself to be not only an outstanding theologian but also a great spiritual guide.Gerald O'Collins has written or co-written over seventy published books, authored hundreds of articles in professional and popular journals, and lectured at many colleges and universities around the world.
The life of Austin Smith shows how practical Christianity can be at one with the most intense and searching theological and philosophical thought. As a priest working with the dispossessed and disempowered - in particular with the black community of inner-city Liverpool - he has transformed lives. Just as transforming has been the effect this work has had on his understanding and experience of God. Over many years he has put on paper the insights gained and the profound questions posed by the ongoing process of spiritual discovery. These never-before-published writings re-examine every aspect of faith, entering into the realms of mysticism as frequently as they plea for re-engagement with the everyday concerns of humanity. A massively important book for all thinking Christians.
Services for Special Occasions provides 47 service outlines for those occasions and subjects that are not generally provided for in most authorised liturgical collections. As well as joyful events such as the celebration of people who help in church, or birth, there are services for more sensitive subjects such as dementia or redundancy.This book provides an invaluable resource for all who seek to offer relevant and meaningful worship to people in their joy but also in their distress or confusion. Authors:-Claire Benton Evans, Rupert Bristow, Joan Brown, Jocelyn Bryan, Tony Castle, John Cox, Peter Dainty, Ed Hone, Nicholas King, Chris Morley, Siobhan O'Keeffe, Gerald O'Mahony, Susan Sayers, Ray Simpson, Raymond TomkinsonContentsAbuseAdult bullyingAlcohol addictionAll who help in churchBeing a ChristianBereavementBipolar affective disorderBirthCancerChild bullyingChildrenCommunityConflict and warCreationDeath of a friendDementiaDifficult peopleDivorceDrug addictionFathersFriendshipGamblingGrandparentsIllnessInternetKeeping promisesLearning difficultiesLives well livedLosing a childLoveMedicsMinistryMothersMusicOld ageOld people's homesOlder peopleOther faithsPetsPoetryRacial awarenessRedundancyRemembrance: evening worshipSchoolsSilence, calm and peaceSingle parentsWorry
