Böcker av SPCK

Uncover John Seeker Bible Studies take you through six key episodes in John's biography of Jesus, looking at the vital encounters they present. They help you piece together what John says about Jesus' life and purpose and along the way address a range of questions our friends commonly have about life and Christianity. The Uncover John Seeker Bible Studies are ideal for reading with your Welsh-speaking friends in a one-to-one or small group setting.

Gospel of Luke with interactive elements for freshers

To pray is to know God."If God really cared he would answer my prayer." "I hesitate to ask him anything." "I can't understand why he continues to ignore my deepest needs." Bingham Hunter recognizes that most believers have these thoughts from time to time. He encourages us to look at prayer from the standpoint of who God is.The true aim of prayer is intimacy with God. We pray effectively when we make him the desire of our hearts, Hunter answers our questoins about prayer by directing us to the nature and attributes of God and to our own lives. God responds not to our prayers but to who we are--what we think, feel, will and do. Prayer is communication from the whole person to the Wholeness that is the living God.

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answer. It's far better to "waste" time with him, to just enjoy being with him. After all, that's how any friendship grows.But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. Even "wasting time" with God means making a commitment and setting priorities--whether it's something we enjoy or not.Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value.

An attractive colouring book for adults based on verses from the Psalms

This timeless tract uses Scripture to summarize the key points of salvation, while presenting a compelling picture of the gospel message.

With a focus on Matthew 11:28-30, this tract encourages sinners to find their true rest in Jesus Christ.

Music and text for the Bridegroom matins of Great and Holy Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, settings for the "proper" hymns of Matins, Vespers and the Divine Liturgy of Holy Thursday. The text contains Stikhera in the standard "obikhod" chant and other "proper" hymns in a variety of settings.

A guide to the concepts and language used by contemporary theologians, designed for students for whom English is a foreign language. There is an outline and introduction to each topic covered, followed by a reading section, exercises, self-tests and discussion questions.

Attempts to bring together the different themes of self emptying and participation, which postmodern theologians have brought back into the conversation about God. This work relates these themes to the Christian tradition. It suggests a style of being and seeing for the contemporary Christian.

Jesus' "Summary of the Law", "The Lord's Prayer", "The Apostles' Creed" and "The Beatitudes" have been recommended as the basic necessary material for those exploring their Christian discipleship in courses such as Alpha or Emmaus, and Baptism and Confirmation preparation. These passages are the foundation for all Christian teaching.

For every Sunday in the three-year Sunday Lectionary cycle, this book offers little reflections and stimuli to prayer for either one, two or three of the readings set. These can be used by people preparing sermons or intercessions, by individuals preparing for communion or added to the notice sheet each week.

Laurie Green presents an overview of the history of urban ministry and notes what radical change has occurred in recent years. He then reflects on past and present urban development and ministry, in the light of the Gospels.

A collection of prayers providing words of intercession, confession and praise for a wide variety of family occasions. There are prayers ranging from meal-time graces and a blessing for a new house, to pleas for safety for car drivers and thanks for holidays abroad.

A treatment of thinking about the "mystical way" in spirituality. Drawing on academic research, it looks for a balanced view of the spiritual life which is open to everyone, not just a contemplative elite or those who have had particularly extraordinary experiences or visions of God.

A selection of work by Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th-century mystic. Though best known for the accounts of her visionary experiences, she also wrote theological works, poetry, music, a play and a book of natural history. The introduction places her work in its social and historical context.

This updated edition of Coggan's approach to preaching covers such subjects as dialogue and silence, as well as the biblical background. It is dedicated to preachers and "those in the pew who co-operate with them", in the hope of a renewed understanding about this vital part of Christian life.

This volume is a reflection on the different stages of life, from the innocence of the new-born child to the passion and wisdom of later years. The author draws on the life and teachings of Jesus, ending each chapter with a meditation exercise.

Aims to offer a whole-life, relational solution to the problems of our debt-driven society, helping Christians to shape their lives according to biblical principles.

An Almighty Passion celebrates the God who walks with us in our communities, forever reaching out with his all-embracing love.

Bringing together over 1200 prayers, both classic and contemporary, this title offers a practical resource for Christians of various denominations.

Covers the background and context of the Orthodox faith and churches, the traditional beliefs, the liturgy and prayer, and the awareness of ecological issues.

The problem of evil is a black hole for many of us. It is difficult - even impossible - to pray to a God of love in the presence of so much pain. And the Church is not always helpful. Using insights from evolutionary theory, socio-biology and theology, this book offers Christian spirituality which, centred in creative love, becomes a way of life.