Personal Study

Have you ever wished the world was more like a musical, with characters bursting into song at the slightest provocation? In the nativity story, there are four sudden, Spirit-filled songs from the heart, and they're all still used in the rhythm of liturgy: Zechariah's song (the Benedictus) Mary's song (Magnificat) the song of the angels (Gloria in Excelsis) and Simeon's song (Nunc Dimittis).In 'They Sang', Amy Scott Robinson uses four Advent studies to guide small groups to explore these ancient poems of praise and prophecy, and a fifth invites you to discover your own song.Containing work from artist Clare Howard Weiner - available to download in the 'Resources' tab. Contents Introduction Notes for Leaders Session 1 - Benedictus - A Song of Salvation Session 2 - Magnificat - A Song of Justice Session 3 - Gloria - A Song of Peace Session 4 - Nunc Dimittis - A Song of Hope Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - October 2021 Weight - 130g Page Count - 60 Dimensions - 133 x 203 mm ISBN - 9781838581121 ISBN 10 - 183858112X

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A collection of contemporary reflections on the psalms, rewriting the psalms in ways which help others to understand the meaning behind the narrative whilst also pinpointing their relevance for individuals today and offering accompanying prayers. Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - October 2019 Weight - 334g Dimensions - 198 x 132 x 24 mm ISBN - 9781838580285 ISBN 10 - 183858028X

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Written to help everyone affected by the world-changing and world-challenging events of the past year, Firewall is a practical resource for individuals or groups comprising twelve practical, interactive Bible studies on coping with the stresses of life, all interleaved with Paul’s renowned edgy poetry. This is a great resource for leaders looking for outstanding, well-thought-out, creative and thought-provoking material for their online services and presence. The material can also serve as a Lent course. Paul Canon Harris writes in an accessible chatty style borne out of many years as a radio broadcaster, police officer and parish priest: down-to-earth insights with Heaven in view.

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If you find prayer a struggle sometimes, unsure of what to say or how to say it, this is the book for you. For everyone, praying can occasionally seem more of a burden than a blessing. We assume there’s a right way of doing it, certain words we ought to use, an approach we must adhere to. In these pages, Nick Fawcett dispels that myth, offering 100 prayers that express not how we’re meant to feel but how we truly feel; not what we’re meant to say but what we want to say. If you’re feeling miserable, disillusioned, bored, tell God about it. If you’re angry with God, spit it out. If you’re troubled by doubts and questions, say so. Why pretend to feel what you don’t? Why go through the motions if they mean nothing to you? Be yourself; tell it as it is. Despite what you may think or fear, God won’t be shocked. Praying without pretence, that’s what we should aim for.Real, honest prayer. If God can't accept that, who can?- Nick Fawcett

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For many people, Mark's gospel has become so familiar that they no longer notice its oddity and may therefore miss what it is saying about the meteoric new reality that is Jesus. Nicholas King calls Mark's gospel 'the strangest gospel' and makes a good deal of this 'strangeness' in this accessible and immensely readable study.

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Maybe you have reached a point in your spiritual life where you are beginning to feel tired, stressed, discouraged, lacking motivation, and possibly even distant from God. You might be feeling completely wrung out. Perhaps the busyness of life is placing pressure on you, preventing you from having the opportunity to rest, relax, and more importantly, to enjoy being with God. And, of course, busyness comes in many different forms, for example: vocational, parenting, volunteering, being a carer . . . and even in terms of church commitments. Or perhaps you are dealing with, or recovering from trauma or crisis in your life. Patrick Coghlan’s new eBook ‘Rooted In God’ explores all these subjects in a spiritual and helpful way to see us all through these turbulent times.

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An excellent course for groups or individuals alike, and particularly suited to the season of Lent, when 'our soul is athirst for God'.

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People are often reluctant to talk about difficulties with prayer. Perhaps it is like marital relations: it is a private matter between lovers. This book offers, in six sessions, reflections for those who are having a hard time praying. The resource material at the end of each session is written to help individuals and groups to consider the difficulties encountered and to find new ways to overcome them. Hard Time Praying? may also be useful for Christians who have recently undertaken a faith nurture course and who find themselves with new questions about prayer.

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