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?
Love, Loss and Loneliness is a grounded, moving look at grief, how people deal with it (or don't), and where help can be found. Both inclusive and insightful, it reminds all of us that falling in love will sooner or later mean becoming acquainted with grief. Love, Loss and Loneliness is full of self-deprecating humour and extremely moving testimonies.
A Theology of Healing for the 21st Century. Most books on the topic of spiritual healing focus on practical aspects of services and liturgies and on testimonies of miraculous cures. The author attempts to unpack the theological implications of what he has seen and done.
Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church.
A biblical framework for understanding mental illness and helping the mentally ill. It Synthesises the relevant biblical material with our scientific understanding of mental illness.
Suicide claims a million lives a year. Each one leaves behind survivors-shattered, grieving, angry, guilty and often despairing. Whether you have lost a loved one to suicide or provide pastoral care to survivors, this book will be an essential companion on your journey.
Believers who have come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ as a result of God's sovereign, elective grace have the assurance of the Bible's promise that, once they die, their immortal soul is at once translated to heaven to be forever with their Lord and Saviour.
Talking Points is a series of short books designed to help Christians think and talk about today's big issues, and relate to others with compassion, conviction and wisdom.
This book seeks to help families teach the Bible’s view clearly and consistently throughout a child’s life. It contains two major sections. Part one focuses on what is most critical during three major foundations, or stages, in a child's life. Part two is a toolbox of resources to help you better understand and articulate various topics surrounding gender.
For most people, parenting a longed-for child is an awesome privilege and joy. However that doesn’t mean there aren’t daily challenges. With honesty, vulnerability and humour, Annie Willmot writes about her journey to figure out how to do faith as a
In Be Comforted Philip Eley provides a realistic approach for those supporting or living with mental health issues without shying away from difficult bible verses.
The Bible tells us that God is 'the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name' (Ephesians 3:15). If earthly families gain their nature from God's parenthood, what might our experience of family tell us about the nature of God? That is the question on which this book focuses.
Parenting Children for a Life of Faith by Rachel Turner, writes an essential reading for all parents and others who work with children that gives guidance to the spiritual nurture of children in a God-centred home. Rachel offers practical ideas with reference to God’s word to help children grow in their faith.
The author unpacks 40 daily readings in four sections after a brief introduction sharing her own experience of loss and how she came to terms with what happened, with God's help.
Practical Guidelines for pastoral care Writing for both group leaders and members, Wendy Billington offers valuable insights coupled with down-to-earth advice, drawing on her pastoral work in the community and in the local church, as well as on her personal experiences of loss and cancer.