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Prayers and reflections for those who are retired and in later life... Retirement and later life is not an end, but a new beginning, a chance to discover even more about yourself, your world, and the God who loves you unconditionally!Looking at the changes that take place during this time of life, and some of the difficulties experienced, Patrick Coghlan provides a comforting and encouraging resource to help you walk with God through retirement and beyond.With helpful and encouraging verses from the Bible, Hugs from Above encourages the reader to pray with faith and with expectation, to inspire you to consider new ventures, and to think through your own feelings, fears, anxieties, joys, thanksgiving, hopes and dreams, all in the presence of God.Prayer is the key that unlocks the power and unconditional love of our Creator to flow into our lives, and the lives of those that we love and care about, in amazing ways – just like a big hug from God!
£6.99 - £8.99
A group study course exploring the story of Adam and Eve by Patrick Coghlan.These six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£5.99
Transform your Advent season into a profound journey of spiritual discovery.Beyond the Christmas gifts we exchange, God offers gifts that are perfectly timed and exactly what we need. This unique Advent devotional from Patrick Coglhan invites you to unwrap 25 divine gifts hidden within Luke's account of the Christmas story, from God's unconditional love to His eternal promises, from miraculous hope to perfect peace. Each daily session (December 1st-25th) combines mindful meditation to centre your heart, reflective prayer responses to receive God's gifts, and intimate letters to God to express your gratitude. Whether you're established in faith or still searching, this accessible, Bible-based resource will guide you through quality time with God each day. Discover how ordinary people like Mary, the shepherds, and Simeon were chosen for extraordinary purposes and how God sees the same potential in you. Experience Advent as never before. Let God's perfect gifts change your life, one day at a time.
£10.99 - £11.99
Pause for God by Patrick Coghlan – 366 daily moments with God is what it says on the label. A book about self-care, a gentle, compassionate introduction to each day. With space to journal your daily thoughts. The book consists of 366, guided, short, daily moments with God, for those who struggle to find the time or the focus to do that – or for whom this is a completely new concept. One for each day of the year...(even if it is a leap year).
£15.99 - £17.99
A group study course exploring the story of Noah by Patrick Coghlan.These six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£8.99
For the elderly housebound "Creating 'Church' At Home - For The Elderly Housebound" is focused on older people who are housebound because of frailty, disabilities or no available transport and as a result are no longer able to get out to church activities or Bible studies. It can be used as a personal resource or may be enjoyed with (or organised by) one or two carers, friends, neighbours or family members. 'Creating 'Church' At Home' is a series of 4 books by Patrick Coghlan•1501517 - For older people living with dementia•1501518 - For people living with anxiety or depression•1501519 - For the housebound due to disability or illness
£13.99
A group study course exploring the story of Joseph by Patrick Coghlan.These six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£8.99
For older people living with dementia This book is focused on older people living with dementia, who may struggle to cope with a full-length service or Bible study. It can be used as a personal resource or organised by a carer, friend, neighbour or family member.'Creating 'Church' At Home' is a series of 4 books by Patrick Coghlan•1501518 - For people living with anxiety or depression•1501519 - For the housebound due to disability or illness•1501520 - For the elderly housebound
£13.99
After the Pancakes is a family experience for the season of Lent. It looks at a variety of themes linked with forgiveness; developing them in an easy-to-understand way. There are 47 sessions beginning on Ash Wednesday and finishing on Easter Day.By Patrick Coghlan
£8.99 - £9.99
A group study course exploring the story of Jesus by Patrick Coghlan.These six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£8.99
A group study course exploring the story of Abraham by Patrick CoghlanThese six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£8.99
A group study course exploring the story of Moses by Patrick Coghlan.These six group study courses are each focused on the spiritual messages of a biblical story and group discussion, background research and prayer. The material is imaginative, often humorous, but also challenging, encouraging each group member to seek prayerfully what God is saying to them through Scripture - and then to apply it.
£8.99
Healing Prayer After Trauma explores the possible profound physical, mental, emotional and spiritual impact that a traumatic event, be it recent or historical, can have on a person. Providing the reader with encapsulating snippets of the experiences of his younger self, Patrick Coghlan immerses himself in the text and invites the reader to join him on his spiritual journey of healing.Never shying away from his own anxieties, Patrick portrays an honest narrative of his struggles and his ongoing journey to find comfort and acceptance in prayer and reflection.Through carefully chosen prayer, he invites the reader to open a dialogue with God and encourages them to listen to his reply. It is a striking reminder that we are never truly alone.
£9.99
Roger's Diary is a series of imaginative and sometimes humorous resources to help groups prayerfully, reflectively and in the power of the Holy Spirit, seek what God is saying to them through the book of Jonah. The six sessions look at the nature of God and how that affects our personal Christian journey. by Patrick Coghlan
£9.99
Your journey through depression or anxiety with Patrick Coghlan This imaginatively written & easy - to - read book looks at depression and anxiety and discovers where God is in it all and includes a variety of user-friendly resources, as well as some creative ideas for drawing closer to God and recording the reader's journey through depression or anxiety. Encourages an understanding of Christian teaching related to depression and anxiety, to enable those living with it to recognise God's presence even at the lowest times, to discover ways of reaching out to God even when it is difficult, and to experience the power of prayer and healing.To find out the story behind the book, click here...
£13.99
For the housebound due to disability or illness This book in the series is focused on people who are housebound due to disability or illness and as a result are no longer able to get out to church activities or Bible studies. It can be used as a personal resource or may be enjoyed with (or organised by) one or two carers, friends, neighbours or family members.'Creating 'Church' At Home' is a series of 4 books by Patrick Coghlan•1501517 - For older people living with dementia•1501518 - For people living with anxiety or depression•1501520 - For the elderly housebound
£13.99
For people living with anxiety or depression 'Creating 'Church' At Home' is focused on people who find it difficult to leave their homes due to anxiety or depression; and as a result are no longer able to get out to church activities or Bible studies. It can be used as a personal resource or may be enjoyed with (or organised by) one or two carers, friends, neighbours or family members. This is a user-friendly, off-the-page, Bible-based resource that has the flexibility of being adapted to different situations.'Creating 'Church' At Home' is a series of 4 books by Patrick Coghlan•1501517 - For older people living with dementia•1501519 - For the housebound due to disability or illness•1501520 - For the elderly housebound
£13.99
What exactly is old age? Grey hair? A pension? A state of mind? Whatever it is, and however it is defined, one thing is for sure: God wants our lives to continue to be valued and blessed.In his new book, Still Valued and Blessed, author Patrick Coghlan encourages everyone entering and journeying through old age to do so with a positive attitude and to live a spiritually fruitful and fulfilling life.As Patrick says: 'I am sure that God doesn't want us to stop living fulfilling lives - filled with joy and hope - just because we have reached a certain age. We still have spiritual needs to be met, callings to fulfil, and new things to learn!'Patrick Coghlan is a Baptist Minister and chaplain for a care trust. He has considerable experience of working with people of most age groups, in the context of providing ministry and care. His first book was published in 2001 and he has since written a variety of Christian resources for different age groups, and some family novels.Still Valued and Blessed is a personal resource written predominantly for older people and those approaching this time of life. This much-needed guide aims to help us all approach, enter and journey through old age positively and to discover a new wealth of spiritual fruitfulness, with joy and hope. It examines biblical teaching about God's purpose for our whole lives, encouraging us to be challenged by new experiences and opportunities, and to learn from those older characters in the Bible who served God in truly amazing ways.Contents1. The purpose for which we were created2. God's faithfulness to us on our Christian journey3. Letting go of failure and facing new opportunities4. Wisdom, knowledge and understanding gained from life experience5. Respect for older people6. Obedience to God - to our calling and in our lifestyles (Noah)7. Patience - God's timing is perfect (Abraham/Abram)8. God's plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11) - Nothing is by coincidence with God (Joseph)9. Used by God in the wilderness years (Moses)10. Setting a good example to our children and others (David)11. Doubts (Zechariah)12. All things are possible with God (Elizabeth)13. Waiting to meet face to face with Jesus (Anna and Simeon)14. Witnessing, teaching and sharing testimony (Paul)Epilogue Embracing the challenge
£15.99
Key Stage 1 - 2The Storyteller includes 25 Bible stories, starting with Genesis and finishing with Acts. They are written primarily for 6-11 year olds in two forms. The first is to read aloud. The second is in skeleton format, with suggestions on the use of visual aids and other ways in which the listeners might be drawn into the story, allowing the storyteller to make the story their own and tailor it to their audience. Objectives and resources are given at the start of each chapter and can be included in the session to develop the theme highlighted in that story. The Storyteller is ideal for use in schools, junior church, mid-week children's clubs, holiday clubs or as part of all-age worship. Contents STORIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Listening to others Joseph in prison (Genesis 40:1–23) Listening to God Pharaoh's dreams (Genesis 41:1–40) God provides God provides manna and quails in the desert (Exodus 16:1–36) The victory is God's The fall of Jericho (Joshua 5:13–6:27) Looks can deceive Samson and Delilah (Judges 16:4–31) Answers to prayer The birth of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1–28) Called by God Samuel's calling (1 Samuel 3:1–4:1) Obeying God's instructions Naaman is healed (2 Kings 5:1–19) Being a community of God's people Nehemiah rebuilds the walls (The Book of Nehemiah) The privilege of serving God Esther's courage (The Book of Esther) Coping with difficult and painful situations Job's suffering (The Book of Job) Knowing God Job's restoration (The Book of Job) STORIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT God's promises The birth of John the Baptist foretold (Luke 1:5–25, 57–64) The birth of Jesus Mary visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:26–56) Jesus provides the best Water into wine (John 2:1–12) The nature of true faith The faith of the army officer (Matthew 8:5–13) Doing the work of Jesus Jesus sends out the Twelve (Matthew 10:1–42) Entering the Kingdom Jesus speaks with Nicodemus (John 3:1–21) Jesus works miracles The healing at the pool (John 5:1–18) Restored sight Jesus heals a blind man (John 9:1–41) Jesus is just like his Father Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 13:31–14:17) Betrayal Jesus' arrest (Matthew 26:14–16,47-56; 27:3–10) Jesus' death on the cross The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:15–56) Jesus is alive The Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8) Telling others about Jesus Paul teaches in Rome (Acts 28:17–31)- By Patrick Coghlan
£19.99
If you're looking for something to do as a family during Advent that has a little more meaning than opening yet another door on the Advent calendar to get at the chocolate behind it, then this is the book for you.A family-focused Bible study for Advent written by author Patrick Coghlan, each session comprises a Bible study, discussion, prayer and creative activity. Featuring twelve of the key characters in the Nativity story, it explores the first coming of Jesus and how the characters were involved, leading through to the lessons we can learn from them as we look ahead to Jesus' return.This fun, imaginative and thought-provoking book will enable the whole family to explore the true meaning of Christmas.
£11.99
The Fragrance of Jesus looks at 20 of Jesus' miracles in terms of them being glimpses of God's kingdom; as demonstrations of God's power and also illustrations of qualities that will be experienced in his kingdom: some here and now and some when Jesus returns. Patrick Coghlan invites readers on a personal journey of discovery, encouraging them to understand prayerfully more about the kingdom - and apply lessons from Scripture to their daily lives and experiences.
£8.99 - £11.99
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
A refreshingly different approach to Bible study, using the device of a fictitious Bible study group and their discussions to bring out the meaning of Nehemiah and to highlight different responses and attitudes to the Christian message - ideal for group use by Patrick Coghlan
£11.99
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