Brought up in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Nick Fawcett served as a Baptist minister for 13 years, and as a chaplain with TocH for 3, before deciding to focus on writing and editing, which he continues with today, despite wrestling with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. He lives in Wellington, Somerset, with his wife, Deborah, and - when they are at home from university - his two children, Samuel and Kate. Delighting in the beauty of the West Country, Nick and Deborah love nothing more than walking stretches of the South West coast path at weekends, and Nick - as well as finding time for online games of chess and Scrabble alongside his many editing commitments - finds constant inspiration for his numerous books in the lanes and footpaths near his house. His aim, increasingly, is to write material free of religious jargon that reaches out to people of all faiths and none.
Nick Fawcett
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Prayers For Comfort - Book
Bringing together words of warmth across a range of subjects and situations, these timeless prayer collections can be used for both personal and group prayer and provide a wealth of resources.
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Selected Prayers For Public Worship
A resource of 500 selected prayers designed to be read aloud in acts of worship. Prayers cover times of day, seasons of the Christian year and big issues such as peace, evil, and the kingdom of God, as well as more personal themes like strength in weakness, hope and despair, guidance and relationships. Contents Introduction Adversity, Faith in Call of God Christian Seasons Commitment Confessions and Forgiveness Cost of Discipleship Creation, Stewardship of Daily life, finding God in Discipleship, journey of Faith Faithfulness of God Fulfilment, true nature of Greatness and wonder of God Guidance Hope and Despair Intercession Kingdom of God Love Maturity in Christ, growth in New Beginnings Peace Power of God, transforming nature of Praise and Thanksgiving Prayer Questions of Faith Relationships Serving Others Stillness and quiet reflection Strength in weakness Temptation Time Trust Truth, disturbing nature of Wholeness and healing Will and purpose of God Wisdom and foolishness of God Witnessing to Christ Word of God Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - June 2003 Page Count - 262 Dimensions - 174 x 254 x 15mm ISBN 10 - 1844170705 ISBN - 978-1844170708
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Living With Loss
Few things are worse than losing a loved one. No matter how prepared we think we may be for just such an event, the emotional rollercoaster and devastating sense of loss can still take us by surprise.In Living with Loss, Nick Fawcett's writing is both honest and direct. He does not promise easy answers. Instead, he aims to provide hope, comfort and assurance that God's eternal promises hold true, even in the darkest of days.ContentsIntroductionThe unchanging GodOur refuge and our strengthHope in despairGod with usThe wonder of creationThe cycle of the seasonsfaith, come what mayBeneath the surfaceA cry for helpThe ever-present GodGod's awesome devotionA Haven in the StormCounting our blessingsThe assurance of faithKeeping faithA love like no otherThe transforming grace of GodA haven in the stormGrateful responseA prayer from the heartOur eternal hopeThe constancy of God's loveFinding ForgivenessIntroductionLord, forgive meTaking stockPride goes before a fallTrue richesCelebrating God's goodnessFaith in actionFlawed discipleshipLearning to loveLove divineStewardship of creationGood intentionsGod's way not oursAmazing graceGiving our allRenewed commitmentThe vital ingredientGlimpsing God's presenceA faith that showsOur Broken WorldIntroductionA divided worldBehind the labelsA world in needFaith in actionPraying for othersFaith and doubtThe riddle of lifeOne people?Questions of faithFor those who care enough to show itWhen God seems distantHope in times of confusionFor the elderly and infirmThe shadow of deathOur eternal homeLiving with LossIntroductionThe pain of lossFacing the truthLetting goThe shadow of deathHonestly rememberedGetting byNew beginningsDefeat and victoryFaith in things unseenThe price of lovingThanks for the memoriesThanksgiving for a parentComfort those who mournThe promise of new lifeA love that conquers deathWe'll meet again
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Old Testament Treasures
In the selection of fourteen readings, reflections and prayers Nick Fawcett highlights some of the most unforgettable passages from the Old Testament. Drawn from his book Daily Prayer and from three of his Fawcett Bible Studies, here are readings to encourage, renew and inspire.Contents:Genesis 28:10-13a, 16-17 An unexpected encounterDeuteronomy 33:27 The everlasting arms of GodJoshua 1:1-6 I will be with youRuth 1:8-17 Voice of the outsider1 Samuel 17:43-45, 48-49 David and Goliath1 Kings 19:11b-13 The still, small voicePsalm 23 The Lord's my shepherdPsalm 139:7-12 A God here, there and everywhereEcclesiastes 3:1-8 A time for everythingIsaiah 6:1-8 Send meIsaiah 55:6-9 The God beyond usIsaiah 55:10-11 A God we can depend onEzekiel 11:17a, 19-20 A different heart and a new spiritDaniel 3:13-14, 16-18 The fiery furnaceHosea 11:1, 3-4, 8-9 A love that will not let me goAmos 5:18-24 An outer veneerINTRODUCTIONSome passages of the Bible stand out in the memory, don't they? While the whole of Scripture is important, neglected at our peril, certain verses capture our imagination or speak to us in a way that few others can begin to. Who can forget the words of the 23rd psalm, the parables of Jesus, or the wonderful teaching of Paul in 1 Corinthians 13 on the gift of love? These are just some of the countless passages to have encouraged, comforted, strengthened and inspired Christians across the centuries.We must, of course, beware of being too selective when it comes to reading the Bible, or we will wind up avoiding whatever might challenge our particular viewpoint, thus effectively closing our ears to anything that God might wish to say to us. He has an uncanny knack of speaking through the most unlikely of verses, stretching our horizons and disturbing the comfortable status quo. On the other hand, well-loved verses can remind us of the underlying realities of the gospel, offering reassurance in times of doubt, support in times of challenge and hope in times of despair. Some, indeed, become so familiar to us that they seem almost like old friends. We may even know them off by heart, yet their power to challenge, inspire and encourage remains undiminished, God continuing to speak through them in new and wonderful ways.In this short compilation I have drawn upon my book Daily Prayer and various volumes of my Bible Study series to offer brief reflections on 15 unforgettable passages from the Gospels, each supplemented by a simple closing prayer. The selection is inevitably a personal one, but I suspect many of the passages I have chosen will also feature among your own personal favourites. It is my hope that they will speak as powerfully to you as they have to me.Nick FawcettContentsGenesis 28:10-13a, 16-17 An unexpected encounterDeuteronomy 33:27 The everlasting arms of GodJoshua 1:1-6 I will be with youRuth 1:8-17 Voice of the outsider1 Samuel 17:43-45, 48-49 David and Goliath1 Kings 19:11b-13 The still, small voicePsalm 23 The Lord's my shepherdPsalm 139:7-12 A God here, there and everywhereEcclesiastes 3:1-8 A time for everythingIsaiah 6:1-8 Send meIsaiah 55:6-9 The God beyond usIsaiah 55:10-11 A God we can depend onEzekiel 11:17a, 19-20 A different heart and a new spiritDaniel 3:13-14, 16-18 The fiery furnaceHosea 11:1, 3-4, 8-9 A love that will not let me goAmos 5:18-24 An outer veneer
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Prayers For Occasions
Prayers for Occasions offers an abundant selection of over 250 prayers from some of our best-loved authors.Bringing together words of warmth and contemplation for a variety of different occasions, ranging from Advent and Christmas to Weddings and Funerals, this helpful collection provides a wealth of resources for both personal and group prayer.ContentsAdventChristmasLentEasterHarvestRemembrance DayMothering SundayFather's DayAdult Baptism/ConfirmationInfant BaptismWeddingsFunerals
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A Calendar Of Classic Prayer - Presentation Copy
This book draws on the wealth of prayers that have been handed down across the centuries to offer a prayer for every day of the year. Spiritual giants rub shoulders with nineteenth-century writers whilst historic Christian prayers stand alongside examples of Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Baha'i spiritually.
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Little Book Of Dog Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
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Unsung Gifts - The Spirit At Work In The New Testament
A series of eight stimulating and challenging Bible studies for groups. Each study has six sessions/themes with an easy-to-follow structure including:Contents The six weekly themes are: • prayers • an introduction to the theme • an ice-breaking activity • Bible readings • comment on the theme • discussion questions • meditation • suggestions for actionUnsung GiftsFocusing on six individuals whose life and witness made a significant contribution to the early Church. The gifts they exhibited were not those we would automatically describe as spiritual, nor were they necessarily the only gifts they had, but they each played a part in furthering the cause of Christ. The six weekly themes are:• Ananias: ready to say 'yes' • Barnabas: ready to encourage • James: ready to listen • Epaphras: ready to pray • Epaphroditus: ready to drop • Luke: ready to be thereDiscipleshipAn exploration of how we all are pilgrims, for every one of us is called to follow the way of Christ. Becoming a Christian is not an end in itself but the start of a lifetime's pilgrimage, and the path of discipleship calls for perseverance, trust and courage. The six weekly themes are:• Called to a journey • A personal journey • Equipped for the journey • A journey of discovery • Completing the journey • The God who journeys with usLiving with QuestionsA study containing wisdom, insight and sound guidance for anyone wrestling with questions of faith and doubt. It recognises that honest questioning can be a sign of strength rather than weakness, and a significant step in an unfolding journey of discipleship. The six weekly themes are:• Learning through questions • Disturbing questions • The faith in question • Ultimate questions • Living with questions • Beyond questionPaulExploring the major aspects of Paul's life, teaching and mission, and making the great Apostle accessible and meaningful to the lives and faith journeys of modern Christians. The six weekly themes are:• Admitting we're wrong • By the grace of God • Pressing on • The one thing needed • True contentment • So much more to saySomething To ShareLooking at the importance of sharing our faith with others in an indifferent and even hostile world; how to do it - and how not to do it. The six themes are:• No one told me • Keep it simple • Practising what we preach • Speaking their language • Words from the heart • Don't push itPrayerExploring the subject of prayer, raising the kinds of questions many people ask, and offering helpful answers. The six weekly themes are:• The ingredients of prayer • Honest prayer • Asking in prayer • Unanswered prayer • Persistence in prayer • Rediscovering prayerLoveLooking at love as the key which unlocks the door of faith. It begins by exploring a statement of faith at its simplest - God is love - and then moves on to our response in terms of loving God and loving others. The six weekly themes are:• God is love • Love God • Love one another • Love your enemies • Love your neighbour • Love yourselfWomen of FaithFocusing on six women - from the Old and New Testaments. Each of them tells a remarkable story and offers a distinctive example of faith. The six weekly themes are:• Ruth: voice of the outsider • Esther: voice for the persecuted • Mary, sister of Martha: voice of the heart • The woman who touched Jesus' cloak: voice for the sick • The woman of Samaria: voice of the despised • Lydia: voice of commitment
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Daily Animal Prayers
Here is a prayer book with a difference! For each day of the year there is a beautifully crafted prayer linked to a full-colour animal photograph. Often amusing, sometimes pensive but always charming, it is ideal for daily personal devotion.
£10.99 - £11.99
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Prayers For Joy And Thanksgiving
Bringing together words of warmth across a range of subjects and situations, these timeless prayer collections can be used for both personal and group prayer and provide a wealth of resources.
£9.99 - £10.99
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Gospel Treasures
In this selection of fourteen readings, reflections and prayers, Nick Fawcett highlights some of his most unforgettable passages in the Gospels. Drawn from his book Daily Prayer and from three of his Fawcett Bible Studies, here are readings to encourage, renew and inspire.INTRODUCTIONSome passages of the Bible stand out in the memory, don't they? While the whole of Scripture is important, neglected at our peril, certain verses capture our imagination or speak to us in a way that few others can begin to. Who can forget the words of the 23rd psalm, the parables of Jesus, or the wonderful teaching of Paul in 1 Corinthians 13 on the gift of love? These are just some of the countless passages to have encouraged, comforted, strengthened and inspired Christians across the centuries.We must, of course, beware of being too selective when it comes to reading the Bible, or we will wind up avoiding whatever might challenge our particular viewpoint, thus effectively closing our ears to anything that God might wish to say to us. He has an uncanny knack of speaking through the most unlikely of verses, stretching our horizons and disturbing the comfortable status quo. On the other hand, well-loved verses can remind us of the underlying realities of the gospel, offering reassurance in times of doubt, support in times of challenge and hope in times of despair. Some, indeed, become so familiar to us that they seem almost like old friends. We may even know them off by heart, yet their power to challenge, inspire and encourage remains undiminished, God continuing to speak through them in new and wonderful ways.In this short compilation I have drawn upon my book Daily Prayer and various volumes of my Bible Study series to offer brief reflections on 15 unforgettable passages from the Gospels, each supplemented by a simple closing prayer. The selection is inevitably a personal one, but I suspect many of the passages I have chosen will also feature among your own personal favourites. It is my hope that they will speak as powerfully to you as they have to me.Nick FawcettContents Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakersMatthew 6:19-21 Treasure in heavenMatthew 6:25-33 The lilies of the fieldMatthew 7:24-27 Wise and foolish buildersMark 4:2-9 Sowing the seedMark 9:15-24 Faith and doubtMark 14:3-6 An affair of the heartLuke 10:29-37 The Good SamaritanLuke 10:38-42 Martha and MaryLuke 15:18-24 The lost sonLuke 21:1-4 The widow's offeringJohn 3:16 God so loved the worldJohn 8:31b-32 The truth that sets us freeJohn 10:10 You shall!John 14:27 A peace that passes understanding
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More Selected Prayers For Public Worship
Following on from the popularity of Selected Prayers for Public Worship, these short, simple but meaningful prayers have one thing in common: they afford a way of concisely yet sincerely consecrating life and worship to God. Arranged under key themes for ease of use, these prayers cover numerous aspects of life and faith, including making time and space for God, life after death, help in times of trouble and much more.
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Celebrating Christingle
The Christingle service captures the imagination of young and old alike. Here is a resource for all involved in preparing such an event, combining fun sketches and historical background with six fully worked-out orders of service. Contents The services are: • The first Christingle • A mouth-watering Christingle • An inextinguishable Christingle • An Advent Christingle • An Epiphany Christingle
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Discipleship - The Journey of Faith
A series of eight stimulating and challenging Bible studies for groups. Each study has six sessions/themes with an easy-to-follow structure including:• prayers • an introduction to the theme • an ice-breaking activity • Bible readings • comment on the theme • discussion questions • meditation • suggestions for action DiscipleshipAn exploration of how we all are pilgrims, for every one of us is called to follow the way of Christ. Becoming a Christian is not an end in itself but the start of a lifetime's pilgrimage, and the path of discipleship calls for perseverance, trust and courage. The six weekly themes are:• Called to a journey • A personal journey • Equipped for the journey • A journey of discovery • Completing the journey • The God who journeys with usLiving with QuestionsA study containing wisdom, insight and sound guidance for anyone wrestling with questions of faith and doubt. It recognises that honest questioning can be a sign of strength rather than weakness, and a significant step in an unfolding journey of discipleship. The six weekly themes are:• Learning through questions • Disturbing questions • The faith in question • Ultimate questions • Living with questions • Beyond questionPaulExploring the major aspects of Paul's life, teaching and mission, and making the great Apostle accessible and meaningful to the lives and faith journeys of modern Christians. The six weekly themes are:• Admitting we're wrong • By the grace of God • Pressing on • The one thing needed • True contentment • So much more to saySomething To ShareLooking at the importance of sharing our faith with others in an indifferent and even hostile world; how to do it - and how not to do it. The six themes are:• No one told me • Keep it simple • Practising what we preach • Speaking their language • Words from the heart • Don't push itPrayerExploring the subject of prayer, raising the kinds of questions many people ask, and offering helpful answers. The six weekly themes are:• The ingredients of prayer • Honest prayer • Asking in prayer • Unanswered prayer • Persistence in prayer • Rediscovering prayerUnsung GiftsFocusing on six individuals whose life and witness made a significant contribution to the early Church. The gifts they exhibited were not those we would automatically describe as spiritual, nor were they necessarily the only gifts they had, but they each played a part in furthering the cause of Christ. The six weekly themes are:• Ananias: ready to say 'yes' • Barnabas: ready to encourage • James: ready to listen • Epaphras: ready to pray • Epaphroditus: ready to drop • Luke: ready to be thereLoveLooking at love as the key which unlocks the door of faith. It begins by exploring a statement of faith at its simplest - God is love - and then moves on to our response in terms of loving God and loving others. The six weekly themes are:• God is love • Love God • Love one another • Love your enemies • Love your neighbour • Love yourselfWomen of FaithFocusing on six women - from the Old and New Testaments. Each of them tells a remarkable story and offers a distinctive example of faith. The six weekly themes are:• Ruth: voice of the outsider • Esther: voice for the persecuted • Mary, sister of Martha: voice of the heart • The woman who touched Jesus' cloak: voice for the sick • The woman of Samaria: voice of the despised • Lydia: voice of commitmentPlease note made to order items are non-returnable
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Sermon Hooks
For the preacher, teacher, public speaker and magazine editor this book is a godsend. They represent a lifetime of carefully collected wit and wisdom, humour and earthy common sense to suit all tastes, with 500 quotes in each book.
£25.99
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Women of Faith - What They Teach Us
Focusing on six women from the Bible, each of whom offers a distinctive example of faith. The six weekly themes are: Ruth: voice of the outsiderEsther: voice for the persecutedMary, sister of Martha: voice of the heartThe woman who touched Jesus' cloak: voice for the sickThe woman of Samaria: voice of the despisedLydia: voice of commitment
£15.99
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The Little Book Of Easter Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
£7.99
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Love-The Key To It All
Looking at love as the key which unlocks the door of faith - how we love God, and love others.
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In A World Of Tears And Sorrow
100 Intercessory poems to guide Prayer and inspire reflection.In this book of prayers with a difference, Nick Fawcett offers 100 poetic intercessions that speak in a way other prayers cannot quite capture. Encouraging further reflection, they leave the issues and concerns covered fresh in the mind long after the words have first been read or heard, helping to challenge, move and inspire.
£9.99 - £11.99
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The Little Book Of Christmas Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
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How To Pray
Prayer, we are taught, is the heartbeat of Christian discipleship, yet many find it so difficult that it becomes a burden instead of blessing. Why does that happen and how can we avoid it? Writing as one who has struggled with prayer as much as anyone, Nick Fawcett tackles such questions in How to Pray and suggests a host of ways to answer them.
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Classic Melodies For Singers
Just the mention of melodies such as Pachelbel's Canon in D, Dvorak's Largo from the 'New World' Symphony, and Vivaldi's Autumn from 'The Four Seasons' is enough to cause most people to pause. These are melodies popular the world over, moving and inspiring generations. With this in mind, these best-loved melodies have been turned into songs, both inspirational and moving, by the exceptional talents of Noel Rawsthorne and Christopher Tambling. With poignant texts from one of Kevin Mayhew's bestselling authors, Nick Fawcett, we have no doubt that these new vocal versions of such classic compositions will take hold of a new generation of music lovers.ContentsChrist be with me (Canon in D) - PachelbelComfort, comfort (Adagio from Violin Concerto) - BruchGo in peace (Largo from New World Symphony) - DvorákLiving God, I cry to you (Air from Suite No 3) - BachLord, I lift my hands to you (Adagio from Pathétique Sonata) - BeethovenLord, I would serve you (Adagietto from Symphony No 5) - MahlerProclaim the story ( Te Deum Prelude) - CharpentierSing aloud, the day is breaking (Ode to Joy) - BeethovenCome, prepare the way (Trumpet Voluntary) - ClarkeHave mercy, I pray (Slow movement from Symphony No 5) - SchubertJesus, you died for me (Adagio from Clarinet Concerto) - MozartLet us all give glory (Autumn from Four Seasons ) - VivaldiLord, great is your mercy (Slow movement from Violin Concerto) - MendelssohnLord, you have touched my life (Slow movement from Emperor Concerto) - BeethovenSing to the Lord (Marche Militaire) - SchubertThere in a stable (Impromptu in Ab ) - Schubert
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Living With Questions - Exploring Faith & Doubt
Wisdom, insight and sound guidance for anyone wrestling with questions of faith and doubt.
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Seeking The Way
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
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