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?
Bringing together words of warmth across a range of subjects and situations, these timeless prayer collections can be used for both personal and group prayer and provide a wealth of resources.
Sensitive and practical reflections on funeral practice At the heart of this book is the importance of balancing the Christian gospel with the hopes and wishes of a grieving family, even if these wishes do not entirely fit with the minister's personal theology.
The book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven't encountered before.
With the insight born out of his own deep experience of both therapeutic and spiritual practice, the author explores what it means to be a pastoral companion. He examines the areas of personal choice and responsibility, regrets and disappointments, appropriate boundary setting and supervision.
Loneliness will affect 40 per cent of the population at some time in their lives. It is said that loneliness is a modern epidemic that needs treatment, but loneliness is a complex issue. Paul Cox considers some of these complexities and examines the distinction between loneliness and solitude.
Looks at depression and anxiety and discovers where God is in it all and includes a variety of user-friendly resources, as well as some creative ideas for drawing closer to God and recording the reader's journey through depression or anxiety.
David’s prayers are refreshingly honest, real and life-giving. This book helps to give you a framework to cry out your joy, pain, doubt and unknowing to God.’
The Puzzle Of Pastoral care is for anyone who is responsible for, interested in or practising pastoral care: lay or ordained; in full time or part time ministry; paid or voluntary. Anyone being trained in pastoral care or responsible for training others. The issues raised are relevant to churches of all denominations.
Saying Goodbye is a resource book for anyone who is planning a funeral. You may be a family member or a friend of someone who has died. You may be planning your own funeral. You may arrange and conduct funerals professionally. Here you will find an abundance of words and ideas for celebrating a life in ways that are personal and honest.
A Pastoral Theology This profound and helpful study explores the reasons for this, the pastoral needs and opportunities, and makes use of the latest thinking on suicide to advocate key changes to practice. It includes a wealth of invaluable resources.
Tend My Flock is a companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society.
This is a book for anyone who is about to get married, thinking of giving up on their marriage or wanting to make their marriage even better. Michael and Hilary Perrott have poured all their wisdom and experience into a book that will help men and women to build, or rebuild, a sure foundation for their marriage.
Cut the power of addiction at the roots, never to rise again People become addicted – to alcohol, sex, drugs, gambling – often because they are seeking to escape from terrible inner pain.