As a religious sceptic, Bill Medley investigates the five major world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, from a layman's perspective. He attempts to see what can be known, if anything, about a 'God' or an 'afterlife' from logic and tangible evidence. Originally written as a letter to his sister-in-law, in Religion is For Fools! he shares his findings with her and tries to address her objections. Bill Medley worked as a professional entertainer for fifteen years. His stand-up comedy routines sometimes included satires on religion. Here he gives it a more serious examination. 'Absolutely brilliant! ... If all those who argue over religion had a copy of this book it would revolutionise the relationship between me and my bank manager.' Bill Medley 'This book has dramatically changed my whole attitude towards typing.' Diana Medley (wife)
Seventeen beloved Bible stories are each accompanied by five different dot to dot activities providing hours of entertainment and learning for children aged 4-7. Read the short stories with your children and stimulate their growing minds with activities designed just for them.
A beautifully illustrated devotional book that looks at what we can learn about God from tending our gardens. Richard Littledale invites you to push open the garden gate and join him as he discovers the joy of gardening. A reluctant gardener, Richard took up 'project garden' to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too. Follow Richard's journey through 52 tales and uncover what gardening can teach us about patience, humility, hope, fruitfulness and the abiding goodness of God. Beautifully illustrated throughout, each tale includes a gardening story, a biblical reflection and a prayer. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or naturally green-fingered, this gentle and encouraging book reveals inspirational thoughts about life and God from the perspective of the gardener. Content Benefits: This beautifully illustrated gift book, containing 52 devotions, explores truths that we can learn about life, ourselves and God from tending our gardens. Each tale has a gardening story, a Bible verse and reflection and a chance to pause and pray Each gardening tale is written in a conversational and accessible voice Beautiful line drawings appear throughout the book adding visual appeal Encourages even reluctant gardeners to see the joy gardening can bring Helps gardeners see the link between the natural world and God Enables keen gardeners to see God in their work Explores the link between gardens and faith Enables you to spend time listening to God in nature Ideal resource for quiet times or devotional times Encourages those who are bereaved to take up gardening as 'ecotherapy' to help deal with grief Ideal inspirational gift for any green-fingered gardener Suitable for those just starting out or seasoned gardeners Hardback cover and internal illustrations make this a perfect gift for anyone who loves gardening Perfect gift for birthdays, celebrations, and more Binding - Hardback Pages - 368 Publisher - Authentic Media
Carson looks at John 14-17 and the finale of Jesus' teaching ministry.
Carson looks at how 2 Corinthians 10-13 reveals the apostle Paul.
Considered answers to the top 65 questions asked about Christianity.
Pip, one of the disciples, retells more of the adventures he had while hanging out with Jesus in this fun, quirky yet informative story from master storyteller Bob Hartman.Big Bart, Tommo and me, Pip. Three guys on a three-year adventure. Hanging out with Jesus. Finding out what he's up to. Not exactly the best known of the twelve disciples, but we're on the edge of the action - out of the limelight, where there is plenty of partying, messing about and time to make an idiot of yourself.We're best mates. And Jesus' mates, too. Here are some more of our adventures; stories you'll find in the Bible if you take a look. Well, sort of, because everything is just a little bit different when you're hanging out with Big Bart and Tommo. So join us and find out what happens when we meet up with Jesus ... again.'Only Bob Hartman could tell the story of Jesus with so many pants, bottoms and nostrils and get away with it. The gospel stories from the point of three disciples who have a distinctly childlike attitude to bodily functions, religious jargon and the mystery of faith: Huge fun.' Lucy Moore, Messy Church 'My daughter was laughing from the word "Pants" in chapter one - biblical brilliance from Bob once again! Compelling & hilarious!' Tom Elliott 'Bob Hartman has the knack of finding humour in any situation. His invitation to hang out with Jesus will capture the imagination of many children. As they laugh at the antics of Pip, Tommo and Bart they will also discover the love and teaching of Jesus. Mary Hawes, National Children & Youth Adviser 'Laugh out loud, feel good, family fun. I love it.' Steve Legg 'Only a Bible story book by Bob Harman could have chapter titles like "Pants", "Leopards", and "Hankie"! The illustrations are brilliant, the application so very practical and the storytelling just what you'd expect from somebody who has held generations of children spellbound. A child you care for will love "Hanging out with Jesus Again." Rob Parsons OBE, Founder and Chairman, Care for the Family 'Bob's writing is just fabulous. The stories leap off the page - modern, accessible, and above all FUN!. These tales of friends getting things wrong, puzzling it all out, is a great reminder that the disciples were really rather like us. Bob's skill at storytelling is first class. Oh, and if you didn't know - these stories go back a long way! I bet you just didn't know how funny they could be. A fab book for your bookshelf, your eyes and your heart. Bob's done it again!' Paul Kerensa
Amid decades of war and political strife in Myanmar one family fights back with their weapon of choice - the Bible.Three generations of Emmerline's family have been living out their love for God by rescuing children who have been orphaned, abandoned or made destitute by their country's upheaval. Theirs is not merely a story of evading the enemy and surviving, but also one of seeking out the vulnerable and teaching them how to thrive.Daring to trust God against all the odds, this is the powerful story of one family's sacrifice to provide a home for orphans so that the children of Myanmar could hope for a better future.Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Vision Beyond Borders and the Daw Gyi Daw Nge Orphanage.Content Benefits:This powerful story of one family's sacrifice over many years to protect and show the love of Christ to many lost children in Myanmar will inspire you to do the good in front of you and see that actions of love can change lives for the better. - Tells the incredible story of three generations of Karen Christians living out their love for God.- Will inspire you to see what happens when one family chose to use the weapon of love to combat evil.- Understand what it was like being a Christian in a predominantly Buddhist Myanmar at a time of ethnic cleansing and military dictatorship.- Be inspired by these courageous Christians living for God in extreme circumstances.- Opens a window onto the lives of persecuted Christians.- Shows the effective legacy faithful missionaries have had over the years.- Will encourage you to take action where you are and do the good in front of you.- A perfect gift for any occasion to encourage friends, family or loved ones .- Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Vision Beyond Borders and the Daw Gyi Daw Nge Orphanage.- Photos - An 8 page insert features many of the people whose stories are told.- Binding - Paperback- Pages - 152- Publisher - Authentic Media
A practical look at how we can renew wellbeing in our own lives and our local communities.After Ruth Rice unexpectedly found herself grappling with her own mental health, she began to look for ways to renew her own wellbeing. As she introduced simple habits woven around prayer and stillness into her life, God began to give her a heart to help others too. The Renew Wellbeing charity was born, assisting churches to open accessible, safe spaces on the high street for those who have mental ill health. Ruth shares why the renew centre/ cafe model is so different, looking at the three important principles of being present, being prayerful, and being in partnership. Full of helpful resources, readers will learn how to connect, keep learning, get active, take notice and give in order to maintain their own wellbeing.Ruth inspires, encourages and enables the church to step out and provide Renew spaces. This timely and insightful book is packed full of practical resources to help local communities journey alongside each other to renew wellbeing.'This book is much like its author . . . practical, inspiring, humorous and hugely relatable. Ruth Rice is not only a great writer, but also a great theologian, a great leader and a great person. Through long and hard work, she has renewed her own wellbeing, moving from a position of languishing, to a place of flourishing. For that I am in awe of her courage, skill and tenacity. 'Slow Down, Show Up and Pray is both inspiring and practical and of course hugely accessible as well. I unreservedly commend it to anyone who wants to help the Church become an even greater expression of Christ among us - a safe, nurturing and welcoming place for all to encounter the grace of God in tangible ways.' Daniel Whitehead, CEO, Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries 'Sometimes your own pain, your own unexpected journey to a different (and better) place and the purposes of God entwine together to create something beautiful and worth sharing. This is Ruth's experience as God has birthed Renew Wellbeing [the organization she leads]. This book resonates in my soul, inspires me once again as a church leader on our own journey to connect people with the welcoming love of God and offers huge amounts of practical wisdom that will equip us to travel well.' Revd Lisa Holmes, Lead Minister of Skipton Baptist Church, Member of Spring Harvest Planning Group and the Evangelical Alliance Council 'Ruth has walked her talk, so this book is full of hard-earned wisdom. Not only is it essential reading as we all consider the issues around spiritual and emotional wellbeing, it is also incredibly practical. You will find yourself encouraged but also equipped to think about the wellbeing of yourself and others in new, insightful ways. Highly recommended reading.' Cathy Madavan, speaker, broadcaster and author
The inspiring story of how one small Christian hospital in the Cameroon has impacted its patients and local community. What is a Christian hospital doing in a remote Muslim area of Cameroon? Kerry Stillman shares her own experiences of working as a physiotherapist in a sub-Saharan village hospital. A vivid impression of daily life is painted as the team deal with the threat of terrorism, the attitudes of local people towards Western medicine, their patients' health issues, and the challenge of sensitively sharing the gospel in a different culture. Passionate, intriguing and uplifting, this is a colourful interweaving of cultures, beliefs and the power of prayer alongside modern medicine. Content Benefits: This inspiring story of how one small Christian hospital in the Cameroon has impacted its patients and local community will enable you to see how God is at work in the world today and encourage you to step out in faith where you are. Amazing stories of God intervening in miraculous ways in peoples' lives. Provides a window into the lives of those who have been transformed physically through the medical care received and spiritually through hearing the Gospel and meeting Jesus for the first time. Will help you see that God is involved in the world today. Takes you on a journey to a remote part of Africa to experience a different culture. Will challenge you to see that God can use you wherever you are for his purposes. A perfect gift for any occasion to inspire friends, family or loved ones. Ideal reading for anyone thinking about doing missionary work overseas
Many Christians reject the consensus of contemporary science about the age of the universe, the implications of genetics, and so on. This book presents interviews with 15 eminent scientists who discuss the compatibility of their Christian faith and their mainstream scientific commitments.
Joy Farrington shares her journey to discover God's heart and true intentions for sexual purity.
A book to encourage young people to look carefully at what is going on at the heart of themselves - their core inner being - to examine their hearts before God and to allow him to speak, and to change and heal them.
The insightful, sometimes painful and often hilarious antics and musings of Helen Sloane, as she struggles to find love, battles with grief and juggles life as a social worker and member of New Wave Christian Fellowship at Frenton-on-Sea.
The dramatic story of the history of the Bible and its effects on those who encountered it.
Dragging preaching, teaching and communication into the 21st century. This book is for everyone who has to stand up and talk to others - and those who have to sit and listen.
A moving and funny contemporary retelling of the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar.
So you think that becoming a Christian is going to transform you from Average Joe to Superhero? You think you are going to change the world, but you can't even change your habits. You want to be a prayer warrior, but you just keep falling asleep. You want to go deeper, but hey - you've heard it all before. You are disappointed and dissatisfied w...
Many people today do not believe in such a thing as the truth, but their truth. For those who are still seeking the truth, many take the pathway of reason through various philosophical endeavours. But what if that wasn't the pathway to the truth, what if there was another way to the truth that we could discover?
This hilarious touch-and-feel book is a light-hearted introduction to God's creation.
'Overflow' finds a clear biblical example of a resource church (local churches which exist to influence their region by growing and planting on a regular basis) described in Acts at Antioch, and provides suggestions of lessons we can learn from that church today.
An accessible and helpful guide for anyone who is trying to discern what their vocation might be.Ideal for those who are seriously thinking about becoming a vicar or minister, 'God Calls Everyone' is also suitable for anyone who is just starting to explore their vocational journey. It is also helpful for anyone thinking about what they can contribute to the work of the Kingdom in a non-ordained capacity.The uniqueness of this book is that it centres around an overview of the whole Bible story. The reader is then invited to take part in God's story, and what he is doing, rather than asking what they can do for God. Questions at the end of each chapter allow the reader to reflect, think through the characteristics / attributes needed for serving God, and ultimately help them discover their part in God's story.This is an accessible book for everyone, written in a quirky and engaging way that is a joyous celebration of God calling us all to be part of his story.
Here are pictures which tell the story of the life of Jesus. Colour each one to make this picture book your own. Content Benefits: Much loved stories from the life of Jesus are retold for children in this charming colouring book. The life of Jesus is retold for children alongside colouring-in pictures to keep little fingers busy Engaging illustrations to colour in Includes simple retellings of Bible stories Helps children to learn while having fun Perfect gift idea Ideal resource for anyone working in a church/ Sunday School setting Suitable for Sunday School prizes Suitable for ages 4-7 Binding - Paperback Pages - 24 Publisher - Authentic Media
An honest look at the messiness of life when you are forced to live the life you didn't imagine. Reeling from the disappointment of a failed business venture, Lizzie Lowrie's life takes a nightmarish turn as she suffers miscarriage after miscarriage. Written from the messy middle of life, where there are no neat or cliched answers, Lizzie honestly shares her pain and the fight to find God in her suffering. Providing a safe space to remind people that they're not alone, it's okay to grieve and their story matters, this is for anyone who has lost their dream and is struggling to understand their purpose when life looks nothing like they hoped it would. Content Benefits: Covering many universal truths such as unanswered prayer, grief, disappointment, vulnerability and faith in crisis this book is for anyone who has lost their dream and is struggling to understand that their story still has meaning and purpose even when life looks nothing like they hoped it would. A story about pregnancy loss and childlessness that doesn't end with a baby It's told from the messy middle, allowing space for the tension between faith and loss to remain rather than trying to neaten it up with solutions and reasons Explores the pain of multiple miscarriages and infertility An honest look about the struggle to find God in suffering Real and honest look at disappointment, challenges, emotional pain and grief as well as finding the hope of a changed perspective that enables you to live with your own story Lizzie's story provides a safe space to remind people that they're not alone, it's okay to grieve and their story matters Looks at the idea that a woman's true identity is not defined by motherhood but by being a child of God Helpful for anyone experiencing miscarriage or baby loss Suitable for anyone wanting to comfort and understand their loved one's pain of miscarriage Helpful for anyone who longs to be a mother but is not, for whatever reason Ideal for anyone struggling with the loss of their dreams and trying to find their purpose in life again
The incredible true story of one man's imprisonment for the gospel; his brokenness, God's faithfulness and his eventual freedom.
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