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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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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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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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The Dramas Of Life
A chinchilla 'alarm clock', a football mascot who happens to be an ageing cocker spaniel with an arthritic hip and a man handcuffed to a case of gold bars - just a few of the oddities readers will encounter in this funny and thought-provoking book of drama sketches.Covering topics such as loneliness, courage, failure and perseverance, to name but a few, these 25 sketches are a great starting point for discussion and are deliberately straightforward to stage, using minimal props and costumes.You don't have to be a professional actor to be involved, and the sketches are great fun for the performers and the audience alike. Participants have plenty of opportunities to express themselves as dramatically as they wish to as they explore their character's personality within the dialogue and deliver their lines.Suitable not only for use in a church setting but also for occasions such as school assemblies, or you might just want to read through the book alone and chuckle to yourself!
£17.99
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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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Finding Maggie
'That's it. I am free. I am going to leave and I am going to Maggie and Michael, and I am going to be a husband and a father.'For many years a Catholic priest and a member of a religious order, author Brian Fahy struggled to find a path to freedom. Finding Maggie was his liberation. But even then he struggled to be free.In this book - both love story and memoir - Brian tells of his spiritual struggle with the Catholic Church, eventually leaving to be with the woman he loves; of her illness and her death at the age of just 47; of their son, Michael; and of the great human journey that we all make to stand in the light of the sun.Brian often joked with his wife that their story 'would knock Dr Zhivago into a cocked hat!'. In this book there is no Russian revolution to give dramatic background, but instead the revolutions struggling to be born in the Catholic Church.
£10.99
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Beloved Of The Lord
Beloved of the Lord has been written to raise awareness of this gift and to give thanks for all the blessings that they bestow upon us. The book speaks of the daily challenges and joys that these people experience and how the Word of God supports them on their journey.
£15.99
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Coming And Going Meditations
Advent is the time Christians think of Jesus coming and his presence and encouragement is what gets us going.This book contains materials for each day of the Advent Season, by way of passages from the Bible, Reflections, suggested responses, and prayers new and old.Gerald O'Mahony is old hand at giving new insights, in ways that are both interesting and practical. the main themes are renewal of life, the giving gifts, the Saviour foretold, and 'God is love'.
£14.99
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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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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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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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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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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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Fast And Feast
Lent is traditionally a time of fasting. All too easily we can see fasting in negative terms - of things given up. But we should also consider what we could increase and do more of. This set of daily Lenten meditations suggests something of each - some things to give up and some to take on. To make use of it will be something of a Lenten discipline: a fast from some activities whilst nourishing hearts and minds. Fast & Feast is also suitable for personal reflection and prayer.
£13.99
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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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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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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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Living Well As A Godparent
It is a great honour and responsibility to be a godparent. This book helps them to pray for their godchildren everyday, and reminds them that daily prayer is one of the most precious gifts that a godparent can give.Hardback giftbook with full colour illustrations.Living well as a Godparent is part of the Living Well course.
£7.99
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Living Well As A Toddler
This little book takes toddlers through their day, hand in hand with God who loves them. A warm natural way of introducing your toddler to being in touch with God.Hardback giftbook with full colour illustrations.Living well as a Toddler is part of the Living Well course.
£7.99
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Rest For Our Souls
Prayer can seem a closed book to many, God feeling remote from daily life and thus hard to communicate with.This book approaches things from a different perspective, exploring through down to earth prayers how he can speak in the most ordinary of experiences and so help us to respond in turn.
£7.99
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In Grateful Praise
Prayer can seem a closed book to many, God feeling remote from daily life and thus hard to communicate with.This book approaches things from a different perspective, exploring through down to earth prayers how he can speak in the most ordinary of experiences and so help us to respond in turn.
£7.99
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Behind The Scenes With Billy Graham
An amazing behind the scenes account of the Great American Evangelist and his visits to Britain, based on the sixty year daily diary of Maurice Rowlandson.
£18.99
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What Is Man?
What is Man? is a Lent course for men that considers how Christian men in the modern world can best serve God. The structure for each session is very simple and consists of three parts: Food for thought, Bible study and Closing prayer.
£9.99
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The Church At The Edge
Church at the Edge explores the idea of 'church', looking at new ways of meeting and praying with others. The search for places where faith is made relevant to everyday experience and concerns is going on both inside and outside institutional churches - or more likely in the overlap or at the edge.
£11.99
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