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Paperback. Etat : New. Encouragement. Perseverance. Stickability. How we need these in our daily lives if we are to grow as Christians and not become jaded and discouraged.So much for the theory, but how can this work out in practice? And when we feel like just giving up?With insightful teaching and application from Michael Baughen, David and Ian Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Nigel Lee, Ivor Poobalan, Andy Prime, Matt Sleeman, Rico Tice and others, this short volume digs into the Bible, offering timeless wisdom from the Psalms, Ephesians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter and Revelation. It draws from the inspirational life of pioneer missionary Amy Carmichael. It equips us for those times when we just need to keep on keeping on.A 30-day undated devotional tailored for real people in the real world today.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Encouragement. Perseverance. Stickability. How we need these in our daily lives if we are to grow as Christians and not become jaded and discouraged.So much for the theory, but how can this work out in practice? And when we feel like just giving up?With insightful teaching and application from Michael Baughen, David and Ian Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Nigel Lee, Ivor Poobalan, Andy Prime, Matt Sleeman, Rico Tice and others, this short volume digs into the Bible, offering timeless wisdom from the Psalms, Ephesians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter and Revelation. It draws from the inspirational life of pioneer missionary Amy Carmichael. It equips us for those times when we just need to keep on keeping on.A 30-day undated devotional tailored for real people in the real world today.…

Paperback. Etat : New. The 2018 Year Book from Keswick contains a selection of talks from this year's convention The contributors include Christopher AshRichard DannattLouise MorseChris ChiaAlasdair PaineRodgers AtwebenbeireJonty Allcock.

Paperback. Etat : New. Most of us get hope all wrong.We hope for better health, a generous pay rise or good grades for our children. Our wishful thinking may or may not have a good outcome, but when it does, it never leaves us satisfied.This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series shows us that Christian hope, by contrast, is guaranteed and eternal, dealing with certainties: Christ's death for us, his forgiveness of sin and our hope of heaven when we die.Covering passages from Matthew, 1 Peter, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians and Revelation, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's most beloved preachers - including Don Carson, Ray Ortlund and Jonathan Lamb - unpack the Bible's teaching on hope. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we can enjoy the pleasures of earth knowing that they point to the far greater delights we'll experience one day in God's presence.In a small, easily portable format, Hope is perfect for carrying around with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace.Whether you are looking to renew your own sense of hope and wonder at God's goodness, or want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about hope, this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help strengthen your faith in your walk with Christ.'The hope set before us' is far greater than we can ever imagine. This devotional shows the glorious contours of our inexhaustible hope, offering encouragement and reassurance, whatever our present circumstances may be.…

Paperback. Etat : New. The 2018 Year Book from Keswick contains a selection of talks from this year's convention The contributors include Christopher AshRichard DannattLouise MorseChris ChiaAlasdair PaineRodgers AtwebenbeireJonty Allcock.

Paperback. Etat : New. The Word of God is a powerful weapon; it has the power to challenge, strengthen and shape us. And yet, due to our increasingly short-term attention spans and noisy, fast-paced lives, many young people are struggling to find time to read it.The more BOOKS series seeks to address this problem. Aesthetically pleasing, quote-heavy, with short chapters that hold together like a series of blogposts on a theme, this series will afford readers the space (whether it be 5 minutes on the tube, or a quick evening devotional) to explore themes of the Bible in a life-applicable and accessible way.In culture today we are often told that it is 'good to be bad', with holiness being seen as negative (holier than thou!) or wildly unattainable. In more DISTINCT, Principle at the London School of Theology, Calvin Samuel, invites us to unpick and explore what it truly means to be holy in culture today.…

Paperback. Etat : New. What is shame and where does it come from? How can we break free and help others held in its vice-like grip? And what is the gospel when shame is the problem?Shame, humiliation and stigma are all around us. Online shaming reminds us of the power of shame, the crisis of self-worth, the weight of judgement and the need for freedom. At the same time, people are becoming less responsive to gospel messages about guilt, morality and sin. If we want to reach those around us and bring healing to their hurts, we need to speak their language: the language of shame. This book helps Christians to introduce 'shame thinking' into their own lives and the lives of those they disciple and evangelize. Above all, it shows how God's freedom can release anyone suffering from the debilitating grip of shame.Introduction: Reputation ruined - what shame looks like1 Identity, perception, judgement, and the horizontal nature of shame - case study from Genesis2 Shame examined - what exactly is shame and how does it relate to guilt? Helpful emotion but also profoundly destructive3 Who do you think you are? Shame in relation to identity: fig leaves and Instagram4 Shame and the cross - flipping the script; putting shame to shame. How Jesus dealt with shame5 'Disposing' of the shameful body - hiding, distancing, laughter, etc. Cultural perceptions6 A new life. The role of the church - a brand new social community for the shamed7 Putting our house in order before we help others: practical application8 Reaching out to the shamed: practical application.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Nehemiah was a leader who faced opposition and difficulty from every side - even from his own people. Yet he stood against the enemy and trusted God. Although we may never confront our enemies in war, we can learn from Nehemiah's courage and faith as we struggle with the world and its values. This LifeBuilder Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader's notes; and a Now or Later section in each study.…

Paperback. Etat : New. In the busyness and challenges of daily life, it's easy to put showing gratitude low on our priority list. Yet Scripture continually reveals how important gratitude is for God's people-in good times and bad.In this eight-session LifeBuilder Bible study guide, Dale and Sandy Larsen help us explore how giving thanks reminds us of what God has done, reorients us around God's grace, and helps us enjoy the gifts we have received instead of taking them for granted. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, Gratitude encourages us to grow in trust and joy as we hold tight to God's goodness in life's ups and downs.Gratitude features questions that can be used both individually or in small groups, and its ready-to-use Bible studies are perfect for the busy homegroup leader. It is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand Biblical teaching on gratitude better, and for those looking for guidance in expressing Christian gratitude and ways to give thanks.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Bold claims. Answers which many are searching for today.This is Jesus in his own words, using metaphors and pictures which are concrete, simple and profound.Meaning: what is the meaning of life? I am the bread of life.Enlightenment: where can I find light? I am the light of the world.Freedom: how can I be truly free? I am the door,Evil: isn't religion evil? I am the good shepherd.Destiny: is this life all there is? I am the resurrection.Reality: what is ultimate reality? I am the way.Value: how can I make my life count? I am the vine.Time: how can we escape being finite? 'I am.'Bold claims - and they are also true.The 'I am' sayings of Jesus are highly relevant. Jesus is uniquely qualified to meet our deepest needs and answer our biggest questions. Find out for yourself.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Conversion is an amazing miracle and being involved in it is an exciting privilege. But many of us find evangelism intimidating! How do we get to the point of discussing Jesus Christ with our friends? With strangers? How can we overcome our fears and insecurities about sharing the gospel? This study guide, centred on the example of Jesus and the early evangelists, will encourage us to communicate our faith creatively and clearly.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Love has been described in so many ways, but do we really understand what it means?This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series drills down to what love really is, and how it is ultimately defined in and by God - a God who loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son to rescue us from sin and reconcile us to himself.Covering passages from across the Old and New Testaments, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's best preachers - including Vaughan Roberts, David Coffey and Rico Tice - mine the riches of the Bible's wisdom on love. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we rest assured that God's love is everlasting, unconditional and breathtaking in its immensity.In a small, slim paperback format, Love: Food for the Journey is perfect for carrying around with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace.Uplifting and encouraging, this short devotional invites us to bask in God's love, appreciate afresh its depth and richness, and warm our hearts, equipping and empowering us to love and serve him better.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Who is in control?The sustained threat from rogue states, international terrorism, religious extremists, and moral confusion arising from liberal views of all kinds begs the question: what is happening to our world?Is no-one in control? This is a deep vulnerability that many people express. And not simply in global events. Our own personal world often seems out of control as we reel from suffering, family tragedies and unanswered prayers.The prophet Habakkuk knew that God was in control but, like us, his personal experience seemed to contradict this and he wrestled with the tension.This book is a dialogue between the prophet and God. Habakkuk confronts God with his confusion and, in doing so, he expresses the voice of the godly in Judah and he speaks for us. We join in the journey from 'why?' to worship.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Who are we when nobody's looking? Do we practise what we preach, or do we take the easy way out and follow the crowd?This 30-day devotional, part of the Food for the Journey series, reminds us of what true biblical holiness looks like, and how glorious it can be when fully understood and lived out.Exploring passages from throughout the Bible, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's most inspirational preachers - including Don Carson, Jonathan Lamb and John Stott - unpack the bible's teaching on holiness. In self-contained devotions perfect for a daily quiet time they look at God's holiness and show us how we can reflect it in every part of our livesIn a small, slim paperback format, Holiness: Food for the Journey is perfect for carrying around with you and reading while you're on the go to carve out some quiet time with God. Whether on your commute, over coffee, or during a lunch break, these devotions will help you make Bible reading part of every day. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace.If you are looking to understand what holiness means for our lives, trying to find more quiet time with God or just want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about God's holiness, this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help us in the pursuit of holy living and our divine calling.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Faithfulness is fuelled by a renewed imagination for God's world and our place in it.The Book of Revelation has often been treated as a futuristic prophecy - a road map of a bizarre future to be inflicted on the world by an angry God. Ian Paul invites you explore how the book's author draws on a style of writing familiar to Jesus and his first followers, and encourages God's people to stay faithful despite the world's pressures to compromise.This fascinating six-session guide with its blend of insightful mini-features, timely notes and skilful questions will help you approach this book with fresh eyes. You'll gain a richer understanding of God's world and a fresh confidence to reimagine your place in it.…

Paperback. Etat : New. How grateful are we? Can we live a grateful life in an age of rampant entitlement? To resist the lure of social media comparisons and see through those carefully curated posts and pictures?In the Grateful study guide, Elizabeth McQuoid takes us through the Scriptures and shows how gratitude is a heart attitude which every Christian needs to cultivate and the key to consistent daily discipleship and mission involvement.These seven Bible studies feature prayers, questions and leaders' notes as well as ideas for going further. Drawing on the theme for Keswick 2022 and acting as a companion volume to Peter Maiden's Radical Gratitude, Grateful shows that it is possible to be thankful for God's salvation, gifts and love no matter what our circumstances.Part of the Keswick Study Guide series, Grateful is ideal for using either individually or in small groups, including both stories and personal application to help you make the most of its studies in every day life. The leaders' notes also make it perfect for the busy homegroup leader. Practical and insightful, Grateful is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand Biblical teaching on gratitude better or wanting to know how we can being practice being grateful whatever might come our way.…

Paperback. Etat : New. More. Better. Quicker. Richer. Are the values of our consumer society invading the church? Are we looking for overnight success in following Jesus? For instant godliness? Discipline is not a popular word today, but the disciplined Christian life produces a depth that is life-enhancing, bringing joy and freedom. Christian Disciplines looks not only at the foundational disciplines of the Christian life - the 'quiet time', prayer, worship and Bible study - but other crucial disciplines such as evangelism, giving, social justice, managing time and gifts, mission.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Faithfulness is fuelled by a renewed imagination for God's world and our place in it.The Book of Revelation has often been treated as a futuristic prophecy - a road map of a bizarre future to be inflicted on the world by an angry God. Ian Paul invites you explore how the book's author draws on a style of writing familiar to Jesus and his first followers, and encourages God's people to stay faithful despite the world's pressures to compromise.This fascinating six-session guide with its blend of insightful mini-features, timely notes and skilful questions will help you approach this book with fresh eyes. You'll gain a richer understanding of God's world and a fresh confidence to reimagine your place in it.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Who are we when nobody's looking? Do we practise what we preach, or do we take the easy way out and follow the crowd?This 30-day devotional, part of the Food for the Journey series, reminds us of what true biblical holiness looks like, and how glorious it can be when fully understood and lived out.Exploring passages from throughout the Bible, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's most inspirational preachers - including Don Carson, Jonathan Lamb and John Stott - unpack the bible's teaching on holiness. In self-contained devotions perfect for a daily quiet time they look at God's holiness and show us how we can reflect it in every part of our livesIn a small, slim paperback format, Holiness: Food for the Journey is perfect for carrying around with you and reading while you're on the go to carve out some quiet time with God. Whether on your commute, over coffee, or during a lunch break, these devotions will help you make Bible reading part of every day. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace.If you are looking to understand what holiness means for our lives, trying to find more quiet time with God or just want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about God's holiness, this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help us in the pursuit of holy living and our divine calling.…

Paperback. Etat : New. How grateful are we? Can we live a grateful life in an age of rampant entitlement? To resist the lure of social media comparisons and see through those carefully curated posts and pictures?In the Grateful study guide, Elizabeth McQuoid takes us through the Scriptures and shows how gratitude is a heart attitude which every Christian needs to cultivate and the key to consistent daily discipleship and mission involvement.These seven Bible studies feature prayers, questions and leaders' notes as well as ideas for going further. Drawing on the theme for Keswick 2022 and acting as a companion volume to Peter Maiden's Radical Gratitude, Grateful shows that it is possible to be thankful for God's salvation, gifts and love no matter what our circumstances.Part of the Keswick Study Guide series, Grateful is ideal for using either individually or in small groups, including both stories and personal application to help you make the most of its studies in every day life. The leaders' notes also make it perfect for the busy homegroup leader. Practical and insightful, Grateful is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand Biblical teaching on gratitude better or wanting to know how we can being practice being grateful whatever might come our way.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Do angels have wings and fly? Do they protect us from accidents? Will we become angels? Stories featuring angels are becoming increasingly popular. Angels are a hot commodity! This study shows what the Bible says about God's angels and fallen angels. New Testament writers confirm their existence, and Jesus himself referred to angels as real beings involved in every realm of human activity. 8 studies for individuals or groups. Session 1 covers Isaiah 6; Session 2 Angels among us discusses Genesis 18,19; Session 3 Jesus and the angels visits Hebrews 1; Other sessions cover The battle against us; Angels and guidance; Guarded by angels; the last session is entitled Discerning the spirits and examines part of 1 John Chapter 14.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Love has been described in so many ways, but do we really understand what it means?This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series drills down to what love really is, and how it is ultimately defined in and by God - a God who loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son to rescue us from sin and reconcile us to himself.Covering passages from across the Old and New Testaments, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's best preachers - including Vaughan Roberts, David Coffey and Rico Tice - mine the riches of the Bible's wisdom on love. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we rest assured that God's love is everlasting, unconditional and breathtaking in its immensity.In a small, slim paperback format, Love: Food for the Journey is perfect for carrying around with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace.Uplifting and encouraging, this short devotional invites us to bask in God's love, appreciate afresh its depth and richness, and warm our hearts, equipping and empowering us to love and serve him better.…

Paperback. Etat : New. More. Better. Quicker. Richer. Are the values of our consumer society invading the church? Are we looking for overnight success in following Jesus? For instant godliness? Discipline is not a popular word today, but the disciplined Christian life produces a depth that is life-enhancing, bringing joy and freedom. Christian Disciplines looks not only at the foundational disciplines of the Christian life - the 'quiet time', prayer, worship and Bible study - but other crucial disciplines such as evangelism, giving, social justice, managing time and gifts, mission.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Why do we worship? Do we do it simply because it's part of a church service, or does it spring from a heart of genuine praise?The Bible gives us a clear picture of what worship is - and isn't - about. Learn how to worship with your whole life and go to the heart of the matter - the character of the God who loves you.A book of eight studies from the Old and New Testaments for individuals or groups designed to help to open the gift of worship and enjoy God the way we were made to.…

Paperback. Etat : New. An edited collection of teachings from Vineyard's National 20s-30s conference, The Cause to Live For. This book offers readers a chance to delve and dwell deeper in the incredible teaching offered at CTLF over the years, inspiring and equipping a young generation in the counter-cultural ministry of the kingdom today.…

Paperback. Etat : New. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra "Now or Later" section in each study.

Paperback. Etat : New. Everyone loves a good story, but the parables of Jesus are a special kind of story. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard. The familiar suddenly takes an unexpected twist, and we find our secret thoughts exposed in the healing light of Jesus. In this guide, John White helps us explore twelve of the greatest stories ever told. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Do you struggle to know and to follow God's call for you in the world? Genesis tells us that even the giants of faith - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph - struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world and a nation into being also calls each of us to serve him. The top-selling LifeBuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. This revised edition features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.…

Paperback. Etat : New. What is the sabbath? A weekly day of rest and worship. People of all ages are discovering that the sabbath is a gift from God - a blessing that brings a renewed awareness of who God is and who we are as his beloved children. These studies will help you to learn more about what the sabbath is and how to practise it. Come and discover God's gift of rest.With more than 130 titles, the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series delivers sound biblical content and raises thought-provoking questions. It provides a unique Bible study experience for individuals and groups.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Wisdom literature is one of many kinds of writing we find in the Bible and all play different roles in shaping our minds, our hearts, our imaginations, and our actions. Know-how, as Proverbs teaches us so clearly, is for all of life: for daily decisions and long-term plans, for relationships in family and community, as well as in work and in trade.In this six-session guide, Antony Billington's astute questions, pertinent applications and mini-features will help you discover Proverbs' many riches for your own challenges and contexts - Monday through Sunday. They'll encourage growth in wisdom that is rooted in relationship with God, shaped by his ordering of the world, and that ends its ultimate expression in Christ.Session 1: A Lord to Honour (Proverbs 1:1-7)Session 2: A Path to Take (Proverbs 2:1-22)Session 3: A Choice to Make (Proverbs 9:1-18)Session 4: A Life to Pursue (Proverbs 15: 16-33)Session 5: A Way to Speak (Proverbs 10,11,25 and 26)Session 6: A Model to Follow (Proverbs 31: 10-31). …