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Making Christmas Happen
This book is specially written for the busy people who spend their weeks before Christmas doing a wonderful job of preparation. It gives you a short, daily reflection to help you keep the sparkle in all the hard work, and hold on to the real wonder of Christmas.
£8.99 - £9.99
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A Diary Of Thankfulness
A Diary of Thankfulness is written in a calendar format, consisting of 31 daily readings about thanking God - one for each day of the month.It looks at verses from the Bible about thankfulness and some of the many things for which we should be thankful to God.Patrick's aim is to encourage us to take stock of all God has given and does for us, to become more thankful, and to adopt a lifestyle of thankfulness to God.
£11.99
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More All-Age Talks For Special Sundays
28 fully worked out all-age talks by popular author Nick Fawcett to lead you step by step through preparation and presentation.ContentsThe Special Sundays cover:• All Saints' Day• New Year• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity• Mothering Sunday• Christian Aid Week• Father's Day• Harvest• One World Week• Remembrance Sunday• Church Anniversary• Music/Songs of Praise Service
£11.99
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Overturning Tables
Poems are like parables, written to draw in the listener or reader. Paul Canon Harris combines humour, surprise and wordplay to get his audience thinking in a new way or to trigger a new insight.The title Overturning Tables reflects the author's belief that God is the Great Disturber. Jesus overturned tables in the temple, upset the political and religious establishments and unleashed his Upside Down, Inside Out Kingdom.This collection of accessible poems is a set of stepping stones through the calendar year. Many of them have already been used to enrich a wide range of acts of worship, and have been valued as part of personal reflection and prayer times.We live life at such a pace these days; reading poetry is a wonderful way of slowing down and reflecting on the more important things in life.Paul Canon Harris is a poet, writer and broadcaster based in Bournemouth. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 and other radio stations.
£10.99
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The Teacher - Presentation Copy (Case Bound)
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
£13.99
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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
£13.99 - £15.99
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Let's Be Honest About Our Doubts
A six-week group study course, ideal for Lent but suitable for any time of year. John Cox takes an honest look at various aspects of the complex and often thorny subject of doubt. Session 1: The nature of doubt Session 2: What the Old Testament says about doubt Session 3: What the Gospels say about doubt Session 4: What kind of God? Session 5: Doubts about Jesus Session 6: Pain and prayer Specifications Format- Paperback Published - November 2019 Weight - 128g Page count - 100 Dimensions - 19.8cm x 13cm x 0.7cm ISBN - 9781838580421 ISBN 10 - 1838580425
£10.99
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Candle Prayers
Light has long been a symbol of power and hope, a reminder of the abiding presence, peace and love of God; of triumph over darkness. The services in this book take inspiration from the many different ways candlelighting has been used over the centuries for devotion and thanksgiving. There are services for special occasions including Advent, Titles of the Christ (the 'O Antiphons'), Easter and All Saints as well as for relevant themes: Birth, Journeying and for times of darkness. They are adaptable so that they can be used at the lighting of the candles in church before the Eucharist, at home as an evening devotion, at the start of a Bible group, or with each candle prayer used as a meditation in itself. Each service is structured to include a welcome, candle-lighting, special intention and closing prayer, with a focus on quiet reflection in the presence of God and the aim of carrying his light out into the world.
£10.99 - £14.99
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A New Light Shining
A New Light Shining looks at the challenges that faced Jesus and the challenges he brings to us. The aim is to stimulate reflection and to help the reader enter into events in such a way that they become alive.
£9.99
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Prayers For Public Worship: Advent and the Season of Christmas
This book brings together over 300 beautiful prayers for advent and the Season of Christmas, written by four of the best-loved and most distinguished Christian writers:David AdamNick FawcettSusan Sayers Ray Simpson
£10.99 - £11.99
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Daily Lent Reflections
To deepen our devotional life we need a focus for our thoughts, spiritual food to nurture our faith and discipleship. Daily Lent Reflections makes more accessible the spiritual sustenance already offered by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.For each of the 40 days of Lent, there are readings, reflections, prayers and points to ponder on themes such as forgiving others, doing that little bit extra in God's service, choosing the way of the kingdom instead of the often-enticing 'way of the world', seeking God's will rather than our own, valuing and respecting others.How do we work out such ideas in terms of daily life? What are their implications for us today? This book sets out to answer such questions, bringing home the challenge, promise, encouragement and inspiration implicit within the teaching of Jesus.
£17.99
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Beatitude Attitudes
Few passages of Scripture are better loved than the Beatitudes, but what do they actually mean? In this selection of readings, reflections and prayers, Nick Fawcett seeks to explore what each of the Beatitudes has to say to us today. Here are readings to encourage, renew and inspire as we seek more faithfully to exhibit beatitude attitudes in our lives.
£5.99
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Prayers For Catholics
An outstanding compilation of both traditional and modern prayers, favourite scripture readings and two very distinctive sections to help the reader pray the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross. Ideal as a special gift for a friend or as a personal prayer book for the pocket.
£11.99
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A Thousand And One Prayers
Gerald O'Mahony has been composing prayers for private and public worship for the past forty years. His prayers are not only deeply spiritual but noted for their use of everyday language. In this book, we have gathered together his very best. Grouped thematically, you'll find prayers of intercession as well as prayers of gratitude and of praise, all of which have been tried and tested. An invaluable resource for service preparation, this book will assist any group or individual in finding the words to express their own needs.
£19.99
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More All Age Talks For Lent, Holy Week & Easter
If the thought of giving a talk for all-age worship leaves you wondering what to say and how to say it, here are 25 brilliant fully worked out ideas.Popular author Nick Fawcett leads you step by step through every aspect of the preparation and presentation of his tried and tested talks for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.There are many imaginative and enjoyable ways to get your ideas across, including quizzes, games and puzzles.
£13.99
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Scandal Of Christian Disunion
There is nothing new about divisions in the Church, and all of us could tell stories of Christians faced with interdenominational tensions. The fact remains that the Church has, especially today, an absolute duty to proclaim the gospel; but we always need to check that it is indeed the gospel that we are trying to preach. For we are fallible and sinful and we can get it wrong.The first chapter of Nicholas King's book considers the scandal of Christian disunion, and in particular the mystery whereby perfectly good people seem content to live with the scandal. Then he looks at each of the 27 documents that constitute the New Testament and demonstrates that the writers were well aware of the possibility of divisions in the Church and that they had a way of coping with the divisions, by keeping their eyes on God and on Jesus.The final part of the book considers one particular issue that divides Christians of the Roman Catholic Church from other Christians, namely the role given to Mary the mother of Jesus, and in particular to the two teachings about her Immaculate Conception and her Assumption, and whether the Catholic position represents an unbridgeable gap for Christians from other traditions.ContentsThe mystery of anti-ecumenismPaul and the Paulines on divisionsDivisions in Paul's Corinthian and Roman correspondenceHandling divisions in ActsThe Johannine LiteratureHandling divisions in Mark's GospelDivisions in Matthew's GospelDivisions in Luke's GospelRevelation and divisionsDivisions in the Catholic EpistlesIs Mary an obstacle to ecumenical progress?
£20.99
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Deep Calls To Deep
Modern-day life may bear no resemblance to the experiences of the Psalmists, yet basic human nature and emotions don't change. We can easily identify with the range of feelings expressed, as the Psalmists poured out their hearts to God in sincere, earnest prayer, praise and worship. God has much to say to us through the Psalms and their timeless poetry gives us a language to express ourselves to God in return.In this inspiring meditative collection, Linda Ottewell has chosen an extract from a Psalm as a springboard for her thoughts and ideas, which are presented as a short reflection and then rounded off with a prayer or poem, a verse or two from Scripture, or part of a well-loved hymn.It's a book to dip into when you have a few minutes. You'll find a variety of themes, including upbeat praise and worship, crying out to God for help in times of trouble, admitting doubts and fears, expressing an intense longing for God, and confessing sins.Our prayers should be vibrant and lead us into the very heart of God. Here are reflections to encourage and edify, to help you draw nearer to God and go deeper with him.Margaret Rizza writes:These beautiful reflections on the Psalms draw us right into the heart of Scripture, giving helpful insights into our ordinary, everyday lives. Deep Calls to Deep is a book which will inspire and awaken us to new horizons and this will reflect the way we go about dealing with the very ordinary things which we encounter every day of our lives. The thoughts and reflections after the extracts of the chosen Psalms are very helpful and constructive, allowing us to see anew some of the very difficult things arising from a culture which poses many things which need much reflection.This is a book of great depth and will be a great blessing and resource to many people seeking a closer relationship with our Creator God. "Spiritual espresso - a shot of strong, stimulating spiritual reflection to start the day!" Don Egan, Director of RSVP Trust
£7.99 - £8.99
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Before We Say Goodbye
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.
£13.99 - £15.99
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Sermon Hooks 2
More themed ideas for those preparing talksEvery talk or sermon has to reflect the speaker's own faith and experience of God if it is to communicate effectively, and in Nick Fawcett's experience, a single idea can be useful in providing the raw material from which the finished product is fashioned.Providing short musings upon a range of biblical passages from which a sermon or talk can develop, this is a perfect resource for the busy minister, preacher or speaker. Covering themes such as Awe and Wonder, Nature and the Environment and Daily Relationships, there's also a handy index of readings to help locate particular passages of scripture.ContentsAction, faith shown inAwe and wonderThe BibleChanged LivesChristian seasonsChristian UnityCommitmentConvictions, courage ofDaily life, working out our faith inDaily relationshipsDarkness, light inDeath, life afterDiscipleship, journey ofEvil confrontingFear and anxietyThe Faithfulness of GodFaults, acknowledgingFellowshipForgivenessFreedom in ChristFulfilment, true nature ofGifts, usingGlory, God'sGrace, growth inGrace, of God in ChristGreedGuidanceHealing and wholenessHeaven, kingdom ofHopeJoyJudgementLove, God's for allLove, ours for God and othersNature and the environmentNew YearOld agePersonal responsePraise and worshipPrayerPresent moment, celebratingPurpose, God'sQuestions of life and faithRemembrance DayService, of GodSharing our faithSowing and reapingStillness and quietnessStrength, God'sTemptationThanksgivingTrouble, help in times ofTrustVoice of GodA world in need, responding to
£25.99
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God's Springtime
Just as a bulb cannot be ready for spring unless it has lived through winter, so Christians cannot be ready for Easter unless they have observed Lent: God's Springtime leads us through the darkness of winter into God's springtime and the miracle of new life and resurrection.
£11.99
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Complete Celtic Prayers of Ray Simpson
Over 1500 prayers have been selected from more than twenty of Ray Simpson's published titles and many have been freshly written for this book.These prayers reconnect us with the seasons and the streets, the scriptures and the saints, the struggles and the silence; all created life is included.The exhaustive index will enable all who lead worship to find a prayer for every occasion. Contents 1501278,Ray Simpson,His Complete Celtic Prayers
£33.99
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Beastly Bible Stories - Colouring Book - Old Testament
So you think the Bible is boring? THINK AGAIN!All you need are these books and some colouring pens and you're good to go!These lively cartoons, from the Beastly Bible Stories series, are the perfect way to explore the Bible and to have fun. The Old Testament features cartoons covering 51 stories from Genesis to the prophets. The New testament features 51 stories from the Gospels to Revelation.From the weird, wonderful, gory and glorious Old Testament, to the miraculous mayhem of the death-defying New Testament, these books will prove to be a lifesaver, particularly when you've got 10 minutes spare and children crawling up the walls!Children will love bringing the stories to life in every gory detail!
£6.99
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Collected Prayers For Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
For those entrusted with leading public prayer during Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, here is the perfect resource: a complete collection of Nick Fawcett's prayers relating to these well-loved seasons. Extensively revised and adapted, with many new congregational responses, they offer an easy-to-use resource that will help the busy worship leader to lead prayer more effectively throughout this special time of year.
£17.99
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Collected Prayers For Lent, Holy Week & Easter
For those entrusted with leading public prayer during Lent, Holy Week and Easter here is the perfect resource: a complete collection of Nick Fawcett's prayers relating to these well-loved seasons.Extensively revised and adapted, with many new congregational responses, they offer an easy-to-use resource that will help the busy worship leader to lead prayer more effectively throughout this special time of year.
£26.99
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