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The inspirational and challenging true story of one woman's faith in God that could not be broken by imprisonment and torture. Helen Berhane was held captive for over two years in appalling conditions in her native Eritrea. Her crime? Sharing her faith in Jesus, and refusing, even though horrendously tortured, to deny him. Helen's heart-rending account of true faith in the face of evil reminds all of us who live in the free world not to take our religious freedoms for granted: 'If I could sing in prison, imagine what you can do for God's glory with your freedom.' Be inspired, by one woman's courageous faith, to pray for persecuted Christians and be encouraged to live out your Christian life with more boldness. Content Benefits: Helen's remarkable story will challenge you embrace your religious freedom by living more boldly in faith and will open your eyes to the suffering of persecuted Christians around the world today. A compelling story of faith in adversity A modern day true story of persecution in Africa Inspiring testimony of following Jesus no matter what the cost A gripping Christian biography Inspirational gift idea for women Suitable for anyone who loves to hear of God at work in the world Ideal for anyone who has a heart to pray for persecuted Christians around the world

From the bestselling author of Kisses from Katie, learn how to leave behind your anxious thoughts and embrace a steady confidence that you are never beyond the reach of God's loving hand.

An inspirational guide to the key moments in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves.

In the face of suffering, hard places or death, Goff Hope encourages us to hope in the gospel and the goodness of God.

An honest and inspiring personal account of one woman's journey through breast cancer and how faith in Jesus sustained her throughout.

A fabulous Bible story activity book with over 200 stickers!

The inspiring biography of Val Jeal who stepped out in faith and changed the lives of many female sex workers in Bristol.After leading a very conventional life, a middle-aged Val told God she was available to be used by him. Moving to an inner-city church, God opened her eyes and heart to what was happening in Bristol, and so began a remarkable rollercoaster ride of love, compassion, burnout, determination, honesty, victories and defeats.Founding the charity One25, Val worked with the female sex workers of Bristol, offering a listening ear, acceptance, support and a safe place to stay that has changed many lives.Val's incredible story shows that it is never too late for God to work in your life and will encourage you to have the faith to step out and do what God has called you to do.Content Benefits:This inspiring biography encourages you not to be pigeon holed by your life so far - God can break into your life and do great things through you too!Demonstrates how God takes ordinary people and does extraordinary things through themReveals how God loves those that society ignoresShows sex workers not as fallen women but women of dignity and strengthHelps you understand issues around sex working, addiction and homelessnessIncludes a photo insertPerfect for anyone who loves to hear stories of God at workSuitable for readers who love testimonies and faith-inspiring storiesIdeal for anyone interested in social actionAn inspirational gift idea for any occasion

Meet twelve incredible women from Nepal whose lives have been transformed by God. Nepali women are among the most dispossessed and downtrodden in the world. Thanks to traditional customs and religious rituals, many face ordeals unimaginable to those living in the developed world. Anna Townsend invites you to meet twelve women and discover their astounding stories. Among them is Kopisha, whose infant daughter died due to the neglect of her own family; Suki, the mother of a human trafficking survivor; and Maria, forced to marry her rapist. Poignant, shocking, but ultimately inspirational, you will be encouraged to see how God is at work in these women, changing their lives and giving them a more hopeful future. Content Benefits: These poignant stories will open your eyes to the plight of women in Nepal, but also encourage you to see that God is moving around the world and that his church is growing. Includes 12 personal stories of Nepali women, interviewed by Anna Offers an understanding of the cultural context of these stories Includes anecdotes of Anna's own experience of living in Kathmandu Will help you see what life is like for women living in Nepal Has the power to change hearts and minds towards the injustices still facing women in the world today Vividly evokes the sights and sounds of modern-day Kathmandu An insight into how God is still at work in the world Perfect for anyone who loves to hear stories of God at work Suitable for readers who love testimonies and faith-inspiring stories An inspirational gift idea for any occasion

A series of biblical reflections on what we can learn today from the life of David.The Bible devotes more verses to David than anyone else except Jesus. God called David a man after his own heart, yet he made monumental mistakes. So why was this flawed king so esteemed and what can we learn?Touching on universal themes such as being overlooked, family tensions, conflict and temptation, Percey draws out biblical truths that gently challenge us to look at our lives and draw closer to Jesus.David's life gives hope to all of us who make mistakes and whose hearts are easily moved that we too can learn to be after God's own heart. Content Benefits: You will see through David's life that it is not the mistakes we make that define us, but the way we deal with them. Understand the life of David Applicable life lessons for today Goes much deeper than just the familiar stories of Goliath and Bathsheba Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, perfect for individuals or study groups Encourages an authentic spirituality that acknowledges the good and bad experiences of life Chatty, informal and accessible style Foreword written by Stephen Cherry, author of Barefoot Disciple Suitable for anyone seeking to live as Jesus's disciples

Come with Arcos as he searches for the mysterious Misaro'Deio in this fantasy adventure set in the land of Aratae'Tor.'"Some of you have hearts that are wondering if the Cartographer really cares." A shiver ran down Arc's spine ... How could this man be reading his thoughts?'Arcos is a young artist who travels to the mountainous land of Aratae'Tor for the annual festival to honour the Cartographer who mapped out the world. But after an earthquake left his mother unable to walk, he secretly questions whether the Cartographer really loves him and his family.Arcos is encouraged to look for the Misaro'Deio, the Cartographer's Servant, who the old prophecies say is coming soon and will turn people's hearts back to the Cartographer. He then meets Ishua who seems to know everything about him.Could this be the Misaro'Deio? Will he change Arcos's mind about the Cartographer? And will his life ever be the same again? Content Benefits: Young readers will be intrigued to know more about God after reading these gospel stories retold within a fantasy adventure context. A retelling of events found in John 7 as a fantasy adventure Includes black and white line drawings throughout Shows kids that God loves and accepts them A glossary of terms and how they relate to Bible characters is provided Includes an explanation of the gospel story and where to find it in the Bible Ideal for kids who love reading fantasy adventure books Perfect for anyone who loves the Chronicles of Narnia Ideal for Sunday School prizes or gifts Suitable for children aged 8-13

A powerful call for women to reclaim their body image and recognise their true value.Society has one slim definition of a woman's beauty, to which most of us just don't measure up. Falling short of this standard causes pain, jealousy and self-loathing. How can we be honest about our struggles with beauty, and how do we break free from them?Through sharing her own personal struggles with identity and critiquing society's views through the lens of the Bible, Chine shows that there truly is a path to freedom.Christian women can be the confident, Christ-reflecting women they were created to be. Content Benefits: Am I Beautiful? fights back against the beauty myth and calls on women to reclaim their body image and recognise their true value, so that they can be the culture-making, injustice-fighting, Christ-reflecting women they were created to be. Full of powerful, vulnerable and honest stories Packed with biblical truth to combat society's harmful and insidious lies Contains practical exercises and questions Encourages women to see their true identity in God Helpful for anyone struggling with issues around self-worth, identity or low self esteem Suitable for women of all ages and walks of life

Full of anecdotes and biblical teaching, The Christing will help you understand the power of God and learn how to share it with others.Do you want to fall more in love with Jesus?The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus. The awesome power of this 'Christing' is to get the life-giving, oppression-busting, freedom-bringing life of Jesus into the whole world, starting right where we live.Take a gallop through the scriptures with Paul White and discover the different images used to describe the Holy Spirit. In a fresh and conversational style, peppered with personal stories and the author's own illustrations, you will see how the same dynamic power of God seen throughout the Bible is still available to us today.Be encouraged to live in a deep, passionate relationship with Jesus. Get ready to release the 'Christing'! Content Benefits: The Christing will help you understand the Bible in a deeper way, fall more in love with Jesus and encourage you to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. Will help you understand the richness of Bible imagery and stories Looks at familiar Bible stories with fresh eyes and a new perspective Encourages us to see how God works with us to fulfil his mission Reveals who the Holy Spirit is in accessible and non-jargon language Weaves together Biblical teaching, personal stories and life application Highlights the relevance of the Bible to our lives today Ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with God Perfect for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the Bible Includes line drawings throughout

A thirty day devotional look at 'Ruth's diary' with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way.What must it have been like to be Ruth, transformed from a widow in a foreign land to become the great-grandmother of King David?Emily Owen explores these questions through Ruth's 'diary', sharing in her trials, her excitements, her challenges, fears and joys. Each chapter begins with a 'diary extract' from Ruth's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage you to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, and helpful for personal growth.Join Ruth on a devotional journey to see the biblical story from a fresh perspective. Content Benefits: This thirty day devotional look at 'Ruth's diary' with thought provoking points, prayers and questions will help you explore this much-loved story in a new way. Looks at the Biblical story of Ruth with fresh eyes and a new perspective Allows readers to immerse themselves in the Bible through the eyes of a biblical character A diary style entry from Ruth introduces the theme for each biblical meditation Encourages us to see how God works even through the hard times Weaves together Biblical teaching, reflections and prayers A daily reading resource over one month Perfect for quiet times Ideal for anyone who wants a fresh approach to devotional reading Perfect for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the Bible

Biblical wisdom and practical help to learn how to pray effectively even in tough times.Many of us want to pray but are unsure how to go about it.Buried deep in the Bible, the Minor Prophets contain pearls of wisdom that form the raw material of prayer. These prophets understood the power of prayer, so what made them turn to God and how did they ask him for help?By looking at each minor prophet in turn, Debbie Duncan explores their background and looks at how their example can help us to pray effectively today. They may be minor prophets, but they teach us major truths about prayer. Content Benefits: Debbie Duncan looks at the minor prophets and draws out lessons from their lives that will enable you to learn to pray with confidence, even when times are really hard. Will help people who struggle with prayer to find confidence to pray to God in any situation Includes commentary on each minor prophet, combining biblical content with applicable life lessons Looks at issues such as justice, mercy, and hope in uncertain times Unpacks often overlooked books of the Bible Highlights the relevance of the Old Testament to our lives today Ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life Perfect for anyone who wants to gain practical life lessons from Biblical texts

Soul's Scribe helps you to make sense of your life story and gives you the confidence to effectively share your testimony with others.Each of us has a soul story to tell - the unique story of how we experience God throughout our lives.Kate Nicholas expertly takes you on a journey through the various stages of your life, helping you to see your soul's story as an adventure full of meaning and purpose, connecting your tale with the great sweeping arc of God's eternal narrative.As you identify the main themes of your life that connect past and present, you will be able to understand your life as a coherent whole. At the end of this reflective and practical process, you will have the tools to step out and tell your own story with confidence.Point others to Jesus as you are empowered to share the good things God has done for you. Content Benefits: Soul's Scribe helps you to make sense of your life story and gives you the confidence to effectively share your testimony with others. Encourages you to look back over your life and see where God has been at work, guiding your paths, and working out his plans Each chapter provides food thought about God's narrative, how it relates to you and how you experience God in the world at different stages of your life Helps you identify the main themes of your life that connect past and present to help you to understand your life as a coherent whole Provides you with the tools to step out and tell your own story with confidence Enables you to see your own life as an adventure, full of purpose and meaning Draws on scripture and developmental psychology Implements methods used by professional communicators Ideal for anyone who wants to see the bigger picture of their journey with God Perfect for anyone who wants to tell their story more effectively to others

When Oceans Roar tells the remarkable stories of people who heard the still small voice of God, and saw God do amazing things when they took God at his word and surrendered themselves to him. The stories told in this book represent roads that few people would have chosen. Yet having said 'yes' to God, and taken the first step, each one was strengthened, empowered and equipped for the journey ahead. It includes the story of a couple who prayed over their child who had no heart beat for three days in the sure knowledge that God would meet them at their point of need, and of a Bangladeshi freedom fighter taken before a firing squad only to learn that God had a plan for his life. This is a book that will challenge you to find your true identity, and having done so to step out of complacency and take risks in the sure knowledge that God will never leave you or forsake you as you surrender yourself to him. Be inspired to listen out for the still small voice of God above the ocean's roar.

An inspirational account of interventions of God in the world of medicine.In Nine Minutes Past Midnight we hear how Dr Crocker, called out to a medical emergency, came to be convinced that God was working alongside him. This led him to speak with many doctors from all branches of medicine and write about their stories. It is an inspirational account of how the personal God interacts and intervenes today in the world of medicine and medical people.

After experiencing the transforming power of hearing God's voice in her own life, Rev Dr Tania Harris set out to unlock the questions Christians have debated for centuries: How does God speak? How do you know it's God? and What difference does it make to the church?

Geoff Walvin shares how his search for spiritual enlightenment on the hippy trail led to a life-changing encounter with God.A young man on the hippy trail finds more than he expected as he encounters God on his journey to find spiritual truth.Geoff Walvin's life becomes filled with purpose as his new-found love for God leads him into difficult and dangerous places. Join Geoff on his travels and witness wonderful miracles and God's amazing provision as people living in Nepal and India are touched by the gospel and turn to Christ.Beautifully written, uplifting and awe-inspiring, this is a story of what can happen when one person gives their life fully to Jesus Christ in total obedience and surrender. Content Benefits: This uplifting testimony of faith shows how Jesus can transform the world through one person's actions and obedience and will challenge you to live closer to God. Charts one man's search for true spirituality Vividly evokes the hippy trail of the 1960s Includes adventures in Afghanistan, Amsterdam, India and Nepal Records planting a church next door to the Temple of the Living Goddess in Kathmandu Shows how a life was completely transformed by Jesus An insight into how God is still at work in the world Includes many instances of miracles and God's provision Ideal for anyone who is searching for a spirituality that satisfies their soul Perfect for anyone who loves to hear stories of God at work Suitable for readers who love testimonies and faith-inspiring stories An inspirational gift idea for any occasion

Leon Morris's story needs to be told. In this unique and long-awaited workNeil Bach shows Leon Morris as a prodigious and original thinker fromthe wrong side of the world who restored the credibility of evangelicalscholarship and the centrality of the cross. Many of us have been nurturedby his enormously helpful books on the cross, but few know about theobstacles that had to be overcome. The author gives us a life of LeonMorris which is true to the man, unflinching in its evaluation of his work andinspiring in its conclusions. The book claims what evangelicals have widelyacknowledged: Leon Morris was, and remains, Australia's most influentialinternational scholar and pastor.

A moving story of one woman's search for God, truth and fulfilment which has led to a transformed life and an extraordinary healing.Kate Nicholas's vibrant autobiography allows us to follow her on her travels in search of faith and truth - from Aberystwyth to London, through Asia to Australia, from the US to Africa - and watch her discover a loving, healing God.Growing up with a strong sense of spirituality, Kate searched long and hard throughout the world to make sense of that spiritual longing. After catching glimpses of the divine in many cultures along the way, Kate finally found God and her life was transformed for ever.Kate has had some personal battles to face, including the loss of both her parents, the loss of a baby, and debilitating ME. She has battled breast cancer, from which she has been miraculously healed.Sea Changed encourages readers to recognise the unseen hand that shifts our perspective, alters our trajectory and lifts us up even in our darkest moments.

The relationship between the so-called 'theological' (Eph 1 3) and 'paraenetic' (Eph 4 6) sections of Ephesians has been a matter of extensive scholarly discussion. Central to this debate is the question whether the ethical material found in Ephesians 4 6 is an integral part of the theological statements in Ephesians 1 3, or whether it is merely an appendage with its own self-contained theology.This study undertakes a fresh investigation into the relationship between the 'theological' and 'paraenetic' sections of Ephesians. It demonstrates the intrinsic integration of both parts of the letter by examining the soteriological pattern of Ephesians, and how salvation entails the moral and social transformation of believers; this, in turn, renders meaningless the category-distinction between 'theology' and 'ethics'.

Through biblical teaching and real-life stories, Debbie Duncan and Cathy Le Feuvre show how actively choosing to be kind can radically change people - and perhaps the world.Acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place. If someone is kind to you it can boost your confidence or increase your happiness.But kindness cannot be faked. It is much deeper than just 'being nice'. To have real impact, kindness needs to become a lifestyle choice. We need to actively choose to be kind every day if we want our lives to mirror the qualities of Jesus.Interweaving biblical and scientific insights with real life stories and pointers for practical life application, Debbie and Cathy explore what kindness really is and how it has the power to transform us and others. Content Benefits: Both thought-provoking and practical, The Gift of Kindness encourages us to actively develop a spirit of kindness in our own lives that has the power to bless both ourselves and others. Explores what kindness is and why it matters Includes teaching on what the Bible and science say about kindness Shares inspiring real-life stories of acts of kindness Each chapter includes a prayer and practical pointers to action Challenges the reader to actively choose to be kind Shows how acts of kindness can radically change our lives and those around us Explores the dynamic nature of kindness modelled by Jesus Issues a challenge to carry on the kind acts that were seen in the pandemic Shows how we can make a difference in the world Suitable for anyone looking to grow in their faith Ideal for anyone who longs to live in a kinder society Perfect for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community

A refreshingly honest look at marriage that reminds us that God is there through all the ups and downs and provides practical ways to build up and renew relationships.Marriage is a beautiful expression of love. Yet it can also sometimes cause us pain. We need God's help and grace to navigate this most precious of relationships well.Interwoven with biblical teaching and practical application, Claire and Steve Musters honestly share their own story of rebuilding a marriage after loneliness, betrayal and separation as well as telling the stories of other couples who have faced specific challenges such as infertility, physical and mental ill health.Whether you want to lay good foundations in your marriage, or feel you are struggling and need help, Grace-Filled Marriage will encourage you that God has a new portion of grace and mercy for you each day. Content Benefits: This refreshingly honest look at marriage will remind you that God is with you through all the ups and downs of married life and will provide you with practical ways to build up and renew your relationship. An honest look at the fact that marriage is hard and a happy ever after ending needs commitment and give and take on both sides The authors share some of the lessons they have learnt from personal experience of working through an affair and separation in their own marriage Biblical teaching on marriage, forgiveness and grace Practical questions for couples to ponder, reflect and action are included so readers can move forward in their relationship Includes contributions from Patrick and Diane Regan, Sheridan and Merryn Voysey, Liz Holden, Wendy Virgo, Emma Scrivener and Penelope Swithinbank Explores how the picture of marriage is ultimately a picture of grace and redemption through Christ Suitable for anyone who wants to lay good foundations in their marriage Helpful for anyone who is struggling in their marriage for whatever reason Ideal to give to engaged couples, those on marriage preparation courses or marriage counselling courses, and newlyweds

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)

This study examines some key approaches to ecumenical social ethics in the past century as expressed in the thought of Walter Rauschenbusch Reinhold Niebhur and the World Council of Churches.The author argues that unless Christians are clear about the ways that theology and philosophy relate to one another and work themselves out in our practical commitments we will lose the ability to discuss social ethics as individuals and churches let alone reach effective arguments.