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Personal Life
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Prayers For The Journey
All of life is a journey, and on our journey to the source and giver of life, to the heart of God, is a perpetual pilgrimage. He leads us from fear to trust, despair to hope, hate to love, bondage to freedom, lies to truth, and woundedness to healing. These beautiful prayers, drawn from Ray Simpson's many popular writings on Celtic spirituality, will resonate with our own experiences and inspire each of us in our own journeying.
£7.99
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The Little Book Of Farmyard Animal 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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Prayers for a Gardener
Beautifully illustrated prayers, poems and Bible verses which reflect on the many blessings God gives us through our gardens, whatever the time of year!
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Prayers For Your New Baby
Carefully chosen prayers, poems and Bible verses to reflect on the miracle of a new birth. Features charming full-colour illustrations by Chris Coe.
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Prayers For Families
Prayers for Families offers an abundant selection of over 200 prayers from some of our best-loved authorsBringing together words of warmth for families dealing with everything from special occasions to those in need, including different sections for both parents and children, this helpful collection provides a wealth of resources.ContentsWeddingsMarriage and Renewal of VowsMothering SundayFather's DayParentsChildrenChildren's PrayersHome and FamiliesFamiles in Need
£10.99
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Pastoral Pointers Volume 2
Those of us who have a ministry of pastoral care cannot be an expert on everything but between simple ignorance and specialist knowledge there is a place for informed help and caring. This book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven't encountered before. Covering topics such as Abortion, Cancer and Debt, each chapter gives suggestions about the help that might be offered while also listing names and contact details of selected organisations and other sources of further assistance.Rupert Bristow • John Cox • Paul Cox • Ed Hone • Bill Merrington • Alison Moore • Roger Preece • John ParrContentsAbortionBirth ControlCancerChildlessnessCorruption in the WorkplaceCultsDebtDifficult RelationshipsDiscrimination in the WorkplaceDrugsFraudGeneralized Anxiety DisorderHomosexualityIllegal ImmigrantsInfidelityMarriage BreakdownOuiji BoardsPrisonRedundancySéancesSterilisationTroubled by SpiritsVictimsViolent Death
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God Speaking
Communication is one of the most high-profile features of our modern life. There have never been so many ways of being in touch. The technological media for communication are becoming ever more sophisticated, 'smart' and widely available. But they can be a mixed blessing. Advent is an opportune time to consider this vital facet of human experience and to do so in the light of a belief in God.This study course is intended as a way in to doing just that. It explores what it might mean to become friends and followers of the God of Jesus Christ, the supreme communicator. Its focus for that exploration is the Letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament. For Hebrews brings us face to face with a Jesus Christ who 'is the same yesterday, today and for ever' (Hebrews 13:8) and who constantly invites our response.
£11.99
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A Daily Saying All About God (A6 Size)
A short, thought-provoking saying about God for every day of the year in a diary format, with space for notes on each page.The first rule in communicating is to presume that the person I am speaking to is a person of good will. In our speaking with God we need to do the same: to presume that the Father of Jesus is a Person of complete good will. These sayings are about God as my Father, before ever we come to say our Father.This would make an excellent gift
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Icons Of Glory
Icons of Glory is a book of intercessions for the major church festivals throughout the year.Each set of intercessions prays for the Church, the world, the local community and our homes, the sick and those in need, ending with a remembrance of our loved ones departed.The short introduction to each festival will help focus on that event. There is also an opening prayer, readings from the Scriptures, an offering of God's peace and a blessing.To view full contents Click Here
£22.99
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Eating Curry For Heaven's Sake
Never was there a more important moment for inter-religious engagement, yet never did it feel more difficult. But with this book in one hand and a freshly cooked chapati in the other, the first steps will seem possible!Divided into six short study chapters and interspersed with recipes, questions, reflections, stories and lots of practical suggestions, Eating Curry for Heaven's Sake is an invaluable resource for Christians of any age, either as individuals or in a group. It encourages honest and open dialogue, challenges us to name our fears, and prompts even the most rural church communities to engage. As Barbara Glasson says, 'There's no such thing as an expert, but no excuse for ignorance.'Suitable for house groups, youth gatherings, student discussions or focused engagement during Lent or Advent, this book will help ordinary Christians to become more confident and resilient. It names what's unpalatable but also relishes the rich diet of multiculturalism. So, let's Eat Curry for Heaven's Sake!Full Colour Throughout
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Threads Of Gold
This hard-backed, illustrated gift book, with pictures by Angela Palfrey, was written by Catherine Aldis when she was bed-ridden.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsThe poems are: The beginning and the end Cords of love Storm-haven I desire Utterly loved Change me, Lord I know there is a time I bow before you Leaving behind thepast Snowflakes Your perfect timing I turn to you Threads of gold The well of your love Moments Hope of the ages Resting in your love Deeper into you Each poem looks at her struggle with life and her relationship with God. They reveal how he is always there loving us no matter what we are experiencing.
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Our Broken World
A Haven in the Storm 'Here today and gone tomorrow' - a succinct summary of the transient nature of life, but while the con- stant flux of this world is part of its fascination it also brings heartache, so much that we love inevitably plucked from us. Does anything stay the same? For the Christian the answer is a resounding yes, our faith rooted in the changeless God whose loving purpose never alters, his faithfulness having inspired, encouraged, comforted and enthralled generations of believers across the years. The prayer-poems in this book articulate the sense of confusion and loss that change can bring but express also God's promise to be with us come what may. They are designed to speak both for us and to us.Finding Forgiveness If some Christians can be accused of self-righteousness, the problem for most is the opposite: an all-too-painfulness awareness of their failings. Such an awareness has its place, if it leads to a genuine desire to change, but the last thing God wants is for anyone to struggle through life burdened by a sense of guilt or shame. At heart the gospel is about God's love and mercy, his offer of forgiveness for all through Christ.The prayer-poems in this book - some general, some more specific - articulate those two aspects: the frustration and sorrow we feel at our repeated faithlessness but also the assurance of God's unfailing grace. They are designed to speak both for us and to us.Our Broken World Where is God in our world today? News headlines seem to be dominated by stories of evil, sorrow and suffering, and as Christians we struggle as keenly as anyone to make sense of it all. How can we possibly talk of a loving God amid so much that seems to question or deny his presence? The prayer-poems in this book make no pretence to offer easy answers to such conundrums, but attempt rather to articulate our sense of confusion yet also the faith we hold on to despite them. They are designed to speak both for us and to us.Living with Loss To lose a loved one is one of the most testing experiences we will ever face, bringing a bewildering roller-coaster of emotions: grief, guilt, panic, anger and confusion, to name but some. How do we cope with such feelings? How can we channel them constructively rather than let them eat away within? How can we make sense of death and our own continuing life? For the Christian such questions are as pressing as any. The prayer-poems in this book - each written from personal experience - do not promise easy answers, but attempt to wrestle with the devastating trauma of bereavement while also offering words of hope, comfort and encouragement in the light of God's eternal promises. They are designed to speak both for us and to usContentsIntroductionThe 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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Heaven Touching Earth
Does prayer seem remote from daily life? Out of touch with the modern world? It can. Yet to be worth anything, faith must relate to our day-to-day existence, touching us where we are. In Heaven Tounding Earth, the commonplace and the ordinary provide the backdrop to an encounter with God so that every part of life might be enlightened by his presence.
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Exploring Contemplative Prayer
What is contemplation? How can I pray contemplatively? Is it biblical? This book answers these and many other questions on contemplative prayer, gives practical suggestions, and encourages the reader to try this simple yet profound way of praying, relating his or her prayer to daily living.
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Pastoral Pointers Volume 1
Those of us who have a ministry of pastoral care cannot be an expert on everything but between simple ignorance and specialist knowledge there is a place for informed help and caring.This book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven't encountered before. Covering topics such as Bipolar affective disorder, Interfaith marriage and Cot deaths, each chapter gives suggestions about the help that might be offered while also listing names and contact details of selected organisations and other sources of further assistance.John Cox • Paul Cox • Brian Fahy • Bill Merrington • Chris Morley • Gerald O'Mahony • Claire Richards • Helen WarwickContentsAgeing and growing oldAggressive behaviour in children and young peopleAlcoholismAngerAnxietyBipolar affective disorderCarersChronic illnessCot deathsCrimeDespairDomestic violenceGamblingHomelessnessInterfaith marriageInternet use by teenagersObesityParanoiaPornographyRacismSanctuarySuicide
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Lent With St Mark
A collection of readings and prayers for every day of Lent to help you pray with interest and imagination, to follow the way of Jesus more closely, and to celebrate his victory over sin and death in his Easter triumph.The book stimulates thought and prayer, offering new insights, new angles of vision and new ways of focusing on God.The readings offer a basis for prayer, pointers for further investigation and starting-points for discussion.
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Becoming A Green Christian
Becoming a Green Christian is a handbook for Christians who are seeking to understand and participate in the movement towards responsible and sustainable living in the twenty-first century. With its wealth of up-to-date material, Ellen Teague's book will attract anyone who is sensitive to environmental issues by clearly communicating a timely message.
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Alcoholism And Other Addictions
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.
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Happy Talk
An exploration of what it means to be happy and blessedWe constantly seek happiness and a sense of blessing. In his latest book, popular author John Cox takes a look at how we can be happier and what makes us unhappy. He explores the ideas of religious leaders and philosophers, and what the Bible has to say on the subject.Special attention is given to Jesus' radical views found in the Beatitudes.Don't chase happiness - accept it as a gift.
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Prayers For A New Day
'Prayer must be the most exposed and vulnerable form of writing,' says Graham Jeffery. 'For while poetry evokes the world or the human spirit, prayer has to wrestle with the difficulty of being human.'In four sections - contemplation of the Gospels, prayers for the Eucharist, prayers for those who face mental suffering and depression, and reflections on being a priest - Graham Jeffery writes from the heights and depths of his own life, revealing in simple but profound language the strength and vulnerability of the human spirit.
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Sketches For The Church Year
Sketches for the Church Year contains 16 dramas designed for use in all-age worship, perhaps to fill the sermon slot, or for use on a special occasion. Each sketch is written for a specific time in the Church Year or to amplify a particular incident from the Bible.
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Living The Story
Through the drama scripts and meditations in Living the Story, Judith Rossall aims to explore the lives of the characters behind the biblical message. Each of the 17 dramas and meditations can be used alongside a sermon or stand on its own.
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Stories For Telling
We might have moved into the computer age, but children and adults alike still love a good story, well told. The 35 stories in this book, 'from both Old and New Testaments', are designed to help with that. The different paragraph styles give the 'teller' confidence to take their eyes off the script and really engage the audience.
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Learning The Language Of Prayer
Learning the Language of Prayer takes us back to basics and reassures us that we can come to God just as we are and pray as we can. This is a book both for beginners and for those who have been praying for years: there is always more to discover about prayer and fresh stimulus to be gained.
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