My Big Story Bible takes the adventure of reading a children's Bible to a new level. As you'd expect from Tom Wright, the narrative bursts with lively storytelling and a deep love for the original scriptures, while the vibrant illustrations on every page will delight young readers and help them to imaginatively understand the key events of the Bible.
Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies In Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright and Michael F. Bird join forces to address the pressing question: How can Christians engage with the turbulent politics of our times while remaining true to the teaching and example of Jesus?
Be inspired to spread compassion, generosity, and hope as you read these daily devotions and Scriptures. Acts of kindness spark feelings of gratitude. And gratitude goes a long way in improving our quality of life--physically, mentally, and emotionally. Spread a little kindness today and watch everything around you brighten with joy!
The book of Proverbs is unapologetic in the way it sees the world. It presents a God who has created the universe, a God who is all-knowing, wise, loving — who communicates. Each proverb is a nugget of wisdom.
From the preface by C. H. Spurgeon: 'I commenced these daily portions when I was wading in the surf of controversy. I know the roll of the billows, and the rush of the winds. Never were the promises of Jehovah so precious to me as at this hour.'
The Cross. It's at the heart of the Christian faith, integral to a life of joy, and woven throughout Max Lucado's books. Take time to browse over the inspirational teaxt and images in this beautiful book.
Historian and Iona Community member Rosemary Power tells the story of the small Hebridean island of Iona and its remarkable spiritual influence over fifteen centuries.
Humans are relational, emotional beings--and nothing reveals this more beautifully than the book of Psalms. As the psalmists pour out their hearts to God, they uncover the multifaceted character of the Lord almighty and reveal his grace-filled plans
In a series of fifty beautifully crafted reflections, with characteristic wit, Mark Oakley traverses the landscape of the Christian year, with its oases of celebration, its desert stretches of emptiness, its days of abundance and seasons of lament, and its affirmation of the ordinary and the everyday.
Here are 40 simple but penetrating reflections on the task of walking daily in the light of Christ. They are accompanied by a range of beautiful illustrations. Darkness cannot remain in the presence of light. Yet it is not as simple as the flicking on of a switch. It requires action on our part.
In a series of over 100 Bible reflections - and some poems - the theme of this hope is explored in different ways, from the yearning of the Psalmist to walking the gentle journey of the Good Shepherd's leading.
Just as the boats on the cover are guided safely into harbour by the lighthouse, this book offers advice and solace from turbulent times to its reader.
Evocative and full in scope, The Bible Story Retold in Twelve Chapters is a flowing retelling of the Bible's great stories. In twelve chapters, Andrea Skevington brings together all the Bible's treasured tales to reveal the overarching story of God and his people.
Author and compiler, Mark Stibbe, is passionate about awakening people to the reality of the Father’s incredible love. These carefully selected Bible verses from the Old and New Testaments will gently guide you to experience the depth of God’s love i
With 40 small meditations designed to lift your spirits, and each one with an accompanying prayer, God Moments For Dark Days will help you on the days where there seems to be no God Moments. Each meditation gives you the space to address the difficulties in life, the parts where life seems to difficult, and shows them in the context of the Almighty.
God wants to take us on a pilgrimage to a place where hopelessness is replaced by hope, and death is traded for life. In this 365 day devotional, we read how words spoken from respect and wisdom, darkness is exchanged for God's light, depression is substituted for action and service, and addiction is swapped for recovery.
Make A Difference is filled with 365 days of encouragement, Scripture, prayers, and difference-maker challenges to help you walk with Jesus and see the opportunities you have to bring his Good News to a world in desperate need.
A lot can happen in a year. There may be highlights, lowlights or massive life changes. Sometimes things are incredibly exciting and sometimes they're really scary. Hope Rising 365: Thoughts and reflections for the whole year is full of inspiring devotions, especially for girls/women.