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Welcome to your Christmas magazine!

Your friendly, independent online bookshop Dear friends, Welcome to your Christmas magazine in which we look ahead to the birth of our saviour.

We celebrate with old friends and new, with something for all the family, with a huge variety of gifts, music and more.

In these uncertain times we have done our best to ensure that every item is in stock in our warehouse – and if not yet published, that it will be by the date indicated. Our customer services team is ready to help you either over the phone or by email.

Trusting in our God for a peaceful and healthy Advent season and whishing you and your loved ones every blessing!

David Wavre, Editor PS Keep a look out for these icons in the magazine A great gift idea

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Inside this magazine: 4-7 Advent & Christmas 8-10 Biography 11-12 Bibles & Study 13 Lent Preview 14 Devotionals 15 Daily Bible Reading Notes 16-17 Prayer & Spirituality 18-19 Theology 20 General Interest 21 Diaries & Lectionaries 22-27 Christian Life 28 Christmas Decorations |

Jigsaw Puzzles 29 Advent Calendars 30 Advent/Christmas Candles 31 Christmas Cards 32 Christmas Music 33 Film & Music 34-35 Children's Christmas Stories 36-37 Children's 38 Fiction 39 Order Form

What Good is God?

Revd Dr Roger Abbott and Professor Robert White FRS In a world where natural disasters are increasingly impacting our lives, this insightful book brings together a variety of voices to discuss how we can respond practically and faithfully to such tragedies. Consciously making room for the perspectives of survivors, responders, and academics, it provides a multi-layered and compassionate examination of a difficult and often underexplored subject. As we try to make sense of a seemingly chaotic world that features earthquakes, tsunamis and pandemics, readers will find this unique conversation a truly inspiring resource for thought, prayer and action.

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Pb | 208 pgs | MONARCH

REF 3700 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

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Cliff Richard & Aled Jones

Cliff Richard

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The Dreamer: An Autobiography

'Before Cliff Richard and the Shadows, there was nothing worth listening to in British music.' John Lennon Cliff Richard tells his story, in his own words, in his highly anticipated new autobiography. Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho's legendary 2i's Cafe, and now he's approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250m and counting. The original British teen idol, his incredible story takes us into the studio of TV's first pop show Oh Boy!, through 40 years of Top of the Pops, and playing live up and down the country and across the world, with a constant backdrop of screaming fans. Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing, and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye, and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever.

He's seen era-defining pop stars come and go, and he's still making new music, with a new project to be released this year. As a teenage Elvis-fan in Cheshunt, this may have seemed a distant dream. Here's his story of how he made it all happen.

Hb | 416 pgs | EBURY

REF 3697 RRP £20.00 Aslan £12.00

Aled Jones

Everyday Blessings

Daily life is so busy that it's hard to see the wood for the trees. Take a few minutes each day to ponder a nugget of wisdom chosen especially for you by singer and presenter Aled Jones. Aled's faith in God has sustained him all his life - it is a God that speaks and exists through all things, times and places. Drawing on spritual wisdom across the ages, from ancient times to the modern day, as well as across diverse cultures, Aled has compiled a daily reader that will help ground and inspire you each day of the year. Compiled by the singer Aled Jones, this book is a compilation of blessings to read throughout the year.

Each page is illustrated with a quote to bring you joy and peace every day.

Hb | 384 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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REF 3698 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

Blessings

For 2020, and his 40th album, one of our most loved singers Aled Jones presents Blessings. An idea first incubated a few years ago, the album speaks to the senses we have all felt, as well as faith, spirituality, and most importantly creating a holistic album for all. Blessings touches on a range of faiths and beliefs through a range of uplifting hymns, texts and scriptures set to music. Aled has also enlisted artists of a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds to collaborate, including singer/ songwriter and humanitarian Sami Yusuf, award-winning actress and author Dame Judi Dench, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle, 94-year-old D-Day veteran Harry Billinge MBE, boy chorists Libera and biggest-selling Catholic artists The Priests. At the heart of the album is Aled’s firm belief that peace, love and kindness are at the core of all faiths - these are the values that bind us together and come to us in times of need.

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14 track CD | BMG RIGHTS

REF 3699 Aslan £12.99

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Advent At Home in Advent: A Domestic Journey from Advent to Epiphany

Gordon Giles Following on from the success of At Home in Lent, Gordon Giles takes a journey through Advent to Christmas and beyond in the company of familiar seasonal and domestic objects and experiences. Focusing on the everyday stuff we typically associate with this time of year, including some things not so festive, he reflects on their spiritual significance, meaning and message in today's world. Beginning with chapters on journeying and travel, the book moves though major Advent themes of expectation, waiting, mortality and hope, to the joy of incarnation and salvation.

Pb | 192 pgs | BRF

REF 3422 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

Unexpected Jesus: Cover to Cover Advent Study Guide

During Advent season, we often sing, 'Come thou long-expected Jesus...'. We put up the same decorations, sing the same carols, lay out the same creche; we imagine what it was like to welcome Jesus into the world on that silent night. So peaceful. So lovely. But what if everything was not as it seems? What if Jesus actually challenged everyone's expectations of what a Messiah would be like, how he should arrive, what he would do? What if he was born in a house with a family, in a noisy bustling town and not a quiet stable? What if he was more interested in those who were outside the religious and social establishment than those who were in it? What if looking closely at the scriptures overturns our expectations of Advent and Christmas in a way that changes us forever?

Pb | 112 pgs | CWR

REF 3423 RRP £6.99

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Rejoice!: Advent in all the Scriptures

Chris Wright and John Stott 25 Bible meditations based on Scripture verses and teaching nuggets from John Stott, with commentary and prayers from Chris Wright. Accessible and bite-sized, fresh and exciting, each meditation deepens our appreciation of the timeless spiritual truths of Advent and Christmas.

Pb | 128 pgs | IVP

REF 2903 RRP £7.99

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Into the Heart of Advent: Twenty-five Conversations with Jesus

Penelope Wilcock Imagine meeting up with Jesus for a coffee and some heart-to-heart conversation.

What would you say to him? What might he say to you? Penelope Wilcock invites you to listen in on twenty-five conversations she's had with Jesus about the Christian journey and the meaning of Advent. They delve into many areas: children and families, gifts and graces, angels, homes, homelessness and hospitality - and more besides. Get ready to be surprised and challenged, as you hear Jesus' own take on the original Christmas and what it means for our world twenty centuries later.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

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Journeying Through Advent with New Daylight

Five weeks of Advent material for church groups and individuals, offering themed reflections by well-loved contributors from the New Daylight archive alongside specially written questions for group discussion.

Week 1: The Advent antiphons - David Winter Week 2: 2 and 3 John - Steve Aisthorpe Week 3: Light in the darkness - Amy Boucher Pye Week 4: Word incarnate: John 1:1-18 - Andy John Week 5: Psalms of hope - Margaret Cundiff Includes an introduction by New Daylight editor Sally Welch.

Pb | 96 pgs | BRF

REF 3434 RRP £2.99

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Advent Together: The Advent Family Devotional

Steve and Bekah Legg Journey through Advent together as a family with daily readings, prayers, thoughts and activities for all ages. As the parents of a blended family of five children, Steve and Bekah Legg bring a fun, engaging and accessible approach to reading and understanding the Bible so that everyone can join in and understand.

'A great resource to bring the family together to talk about the things that matter.'

Rob Parsons Pb | 96 pgs | CWR

REF 3441 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

Frequencies of God: Walking through Advent with R. S. Thomas

Carys Walsh With the season of Advent, the coming of Christ is imminent, and following the contours of the season leads us through a rich time of preparation for God-with-us in the Incarnation.

R. S. Thomas, a poet of waiting and anticipation, can be a profound guide for this season.

His spiritual and poetic trajectory of discovering the presence of God - divine ‘frequencies’ - even in apparent absence, can help lead us into an Advent landscape of surrender, openhearted discovery, epiphany and encounter. This collection of 28 reflections on Thomas’ poetry travels through the season, and follows one of the traditional patterns of themes explored in each Sunday of Advent: a Carmelite pattern of waiting, accepting, journeying and birthing.

Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 3444 RRP £12.99

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Wake Up to Advent!

John Sentamu 'It is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.' St Paul's words of encouragement to the Christians in Rome are the springboard for the Archbishop of York's Advent book for 2019. Basing his reflections on the readings and prayers in the Book of Common Prayer, Archbishop Sentamu offers fresh spiritual food for the Advent journey - pressed down, shaken together and running over.

Pb | 146 pgs | SPCK

REF 2897 RRP £9.99

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Visit our website for our full range of Advent Books, Candles, Calendars and more!

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Advent & Christmas The Christmas We Didn't Expect: Daily Devotions for Advent

David Mathis Reflections for Advent that help us to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns and this has been particularly so in 2020. But the most unexpected and significant event in the history of the world actually happened over 2000 years ago when God himself became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. These Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to lift our eyes to wonder of the incarnation and worship the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Be amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus’ unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous and loving Saviour.

Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 3532 RRP £7.99

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The Art of Advent: A Painting a Day From Advent to Epiphany

Jane Williams This beautiful book describes and interprets a series of paintings for each day of Advent.

Artists often address subjects our culture seeks to avoid, and Jane Williams' brilliant and perceptive reflections will help you to read these paintings with a more discerning eye, and discover deeper levels of meaning than may at first appear.

Pb | 176 pgs | SPCK

REF 2352 RRP £9.99

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Barefoot Ways: Praying Through Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

Stephen Cherry Especially helpful for people with a heavy workload - whether lay or ordained, Barefoot Ways offers the reader a poetic, prayerful meditation for every day of December and January. It connects with the spiritual themes of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany and takes the reader from the first days of a new Christian year to the feast of Candlemas on February 2nd.

Pb | 132 pgs | SPCK

REF 9893 RRP £9.99

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Image of the Invisible: Daily Bible readings from Advent to Epiphany

Amy Scott Robinson When you hear the name 'God', does an image come into your head? Do you think of him as a shining light, or with a human shape, or as an anchor in the storm, a rock, a fortress?

As we look towards celebrating the incarnation at Christmas, we consider how God chose to express himself, in a moment in history, as a tiny baby. But what other images describe God in the Bible, and what can we learn about his character through them? How does an invisible God reveal himself to us in Scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, a poet and storyteller, answers this question with imagination and a close reading of the text.

Pb | 160 pgs | BRF

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Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles

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Nick Page Why is Christmas the way it is? How did we get from the birth of Jesus to everyone pushing their credit card and their belts to their maximum extent? Starting with the events surrounding Jesus' birth, this book takes us through centuries of commemoration, celebration and over-consumption. Along the way we'll find out why we eat turkey, how an obscure Turkish saint turned into a man flying a sleigh, and why that tree in your house should really contain an apple and a snake. Combining in-depth historical research, cheerfully irreverent humour and cutting-edge guesswork, Nick Page explores what this festival really means, and how we can get back to something real and true beneath all that wrapping.

Hb | 256 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3727 RRP £9.99

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A Shaking Reality: Daily Reflections for Advent

Peter B. Price Inspired by Father Alfred Delp, who wrote a meditation titled The Shaking Reality of Advent while imprisoned by the Nazis during WWII, Bishop Peter B. Price has written a series of reflections and prayers to be read on each day of Advent. Each reflection is written that we may be 'shaken and brought to a realization of our selves' in order to gain a new understanding of God's promise of redemption and release.

Pb | 160 pgs | DLT

REF 2396 RRP £9.99

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Walking Backwards to Christmas

Stephen Cottrell Though the Christmas story is well known, most of us have learnt it from school nativity plays and carols. On the whole, this familiar version is more concerned with light than darkness. The backwards approach taken here allows the movement to be in the opposite direction, enabling us to get under the skin of a complex narrative. We begin by seeing through the eyes of Anna, the prophetess; followed by Rachel, who weeps for her children; King Herod; Casper, a wise man; David, a shepherd; Martha, the (so-named) innkeeper's wife; Joseph; Elizabeth; Mary; Isaiah and, finally, Moses. Each imaginative reflection is prefaced by a Bible reading and followed by a prayer.

Pb | 128 pgs |SPCK

REF 4579 RRP £7.99

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The Birth of Christ: Celebrating the Nativity

A grand combination of Gospel Text, illustration and music to capture the great story of the birth of Christ. From the Annunciation to Simeon's Prophecy, The Birth of Christ features thirty-four paintings, drawings and etchings from Rembrandt's best known masterpieces in oils, to intimate pen and ink drawings and delicate sepia sketches. This display of beautiful, sensitive and worshipful art will inspire you to engage with the story like never before. The accompanying CD contains a variety of choral music, incorporating a wide variety of classic and contemporary favourites such as: Joy to the World, The Glory of the Lord, The First Noel and other equally evocative compositions.

Hb + CD | 96 pgs | EAGLE

REF 1757 RRP £8.99

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Biography A Beautiful Tapestry

Tracy Williamson with Marilyn Baker Full of amusing anecdotes, stories of lives changed through the Marilyn Baker Ministries music and conference ministry, amazing answers to prayer, and of course adventures with their guide and hearing dogs, this is a joyous celebration of how God has used two ladies to share his love to a broken world. Being blind, Marilyn's childhood was one of increasing isolation, yet with God's help she went on to use her gift as a musician and songwriter to gain recognition as a NEW Christian artist and start Marilyn Baker Ministries.

PRE-ORDER: Publishes Tracy also suffered a difficult childhood through deafness and low self-esteem. Yet from these most 13th November unlikely of origins, God brought these two remarkable ladies together in the most hilarious fashion and gave them a joint vision to work together to share his love with others.

Pb | 224 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

REF 3730 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Hallelujah Christmas Marilyn Baker Hallelujah Christmas is a heart-warming blend of Christmas songs with Marilyn's own creative arrangements, together with two brand new worship songs.

13 Track CD | CLASSIC FOX

REF 2991 Aslan £8.99

A Chronicle of Grief: Finding Life After Traumatic Loss

Mel Lawrenz 'Eva not breathing. Pray.' That text message was Mel Lawrenz's entry into the harsh reality of losing his thirty-year-old daughter. Things would never be the same. How could he and his family cope with this devastating loss? In this narrative of grief, Pastor Mel Lawrenz chronicles how his family struggled to survive the sudden death of their beloved daughter. In raw, vivid episodes, he describes the immediacy of the pain and the uncertainty of what comes next. In the agony of traumatic loss, Lawrenz apprehends the realities of love and life and offers insights on how to navigate our life priorities before or after tragedy hits. You are not alone. You too can find a way forward.

Pb | 168 pgs | IVP

REF 3542 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Entertaining Saints: Tales From St. George's Crypt

Roger Quick St George's Crypt is a charity for homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds. Published to mark its 90th year, Entertaining Saints tells the story of the Crypt through the lives of those to whom it gives safety, shelter, sustenance and community. It demonstrates the saving work of Christ in action, telling the story of a historic Christian institution, and is full of humanity in its truest form.

Pb | 160 pgs | DLT

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J. I. Packer: His Life and Thought

Alister McGrath Bestselling author and friend of Jim's, Alister McGrath, tells his story, and in the process opens up how Packer's faith nourished and sustained him - exploring questions of theology and spirituality as they arise along the way. Alternating narrative with reflection, Alister sets out Packer's ideas and presents them engagingly, and in doing so helps to explain why Packer and his writing continue to be so helpful and useful to all on the journey of faith. This beautiful tribute to a giant of the Christian faith is both a celebration of his life and the perfect introduction to his thought and writings for a new generation of readers.

Hb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3543 RRP £14.99

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A House Built on Love: The Enterprising Team Creating Homes for the Homeless

Ed Walker Hope into Action, a charity founded by Ed Walker, has a vision of the church at the forefront of the fight against homelessness. Since 2010 it has worked in partnership with churches to supply homes, support, friendship and love for the homeless and marginalised, earning the Guardian's Public Service Award in 2017 and an award from the Centre for Social Justice. Here, Ed tells his story of faith and struggle as he and his wife Rachel stepped out in faith, developed a new theology of sharing and saw both tragic and wonderful outcomes.

Visionary, inspiring and touching, Ed's experiences show how we can meet and grow in Christ as we interact with those in the shadows and those hidden in darkness.

Pb | 224 pgs | SPCK

REF 3391 RRP £9.99

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« Annabel's Christmas Pick

Home: The Quest to Belong

Jo Swinney Where is Home? Jo Swinney was born in the UK, but grew up in Portugal and France. She went to an English boarding school, did a gap year in southern Africa and in her twenties studied theology in Canada, where she met her American husband. Now back in the UK, she's had more reason than most to wonder what 'home' really means. Is home where you come from - where you live now - where the people you love are - or what? Interweaving a frank and poignant retelling of her own story with theological and psychological insights, Jo's original and authentic exploration of home in all its many and varied forms is a heartfelt call to find our home in the things that are truly of most value.

Pb | 256 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 1566 RRP £14.99

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Tibet: The Roof of the World

Paul Hattaway Tibet is vast – three times the land area of the United Kingdom or the US state of Texas, but with only a small fraction of the population. Most Tibetans claim to be Buddhists, but, for many, Buddhism is a veneer over older, darker beliefs. The spiritual realm is a daily reality in Tibet. There are only a tiny number of Tibetan Christians, but the ‘Roof of the World’ has a long and remarkable Christian history. Paul Hattaway recounts the stories of the many courageous, tenacious men and women who have attempted to exalt the name of Jesus Christ in Tibet, against overwhelming odds and in the face of powerful spiritual forces.

Pb | 352 pgs | SPCK

REF 3189 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

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Biography Though I Run Through the Valley: A Persecuted Family Rescues Over a Thousand Children in Myanmar

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Pamela Johnson Amid decades of war and political strife in Myanmar one family fights back with their weapon of choice - the Bible. At a time of ethnic cleansing and military dictatorship, being a Christian in a predominantly Buddhist Myanmar brought huge risks and danger. Yet despite persecution, one family chose to use the weapon of love to combat evil. Though I Run Through the Valley tells the incredible story of three generations of Karen Christians living out their love for God and each other by rescuing over 1,000 children who had been orphaned, abandoned or made destitute by their country's upheaval. Theirs is not a story of merely evading the enemy and surviving, but instead one of seeking out the vulnerable and teaching them how to thrive. This is the powerful story of one family's sacrifice over many years to protect and show the love of Christ to many lost children in Myanmar.

Pb | 152 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

As Many as the Stars

REF 3732 RRP £9.99

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Robert Glover, OBE As Many as the Stars tells the story of how one man moved with his wife and six young children from the UK to China to follow his calling. Robert Glover was a social worker in the East of England who went on to work with the Chinese government to radically transform policy on care welfare. When Care for Children was launched to work in Shanghai, China in 1998, there wasn’t a word in Mandarin for ‘foster care’. In conversations with the Chinese government Robert demonstrated that family-based fostering and adoption was a better alternative to the system of state-sponsored orphanages. Told with humour & simplicity, As Many as the Stars gives a deeper understanding of the importance of families and how to live with greater compassion, generosity and courage.

Hb | 224 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

Aslan £12.99

REF 3696 RRP £16.99

Heaven in Ordinary: A Poet's Corner Collection

Malcolm Guite Poet's Corner is Malcolm Guite's delectable column that appears on the back page of the Church Times each week. This second collection brings together more than seventy columns created from little glimpses and reflections from all corners of the country, the musings of a poet's mind, and the corners and alleyways of our literary heritage. Malcolm's lucid, perceptive and imaginative columns follow a similar pattern to the sonnets for which he is so renowned. They draw together everyday events and encounters, landscape, journeys, poetry, stories, memory and a sense of the sacred, fusing them to create richly satisfying portraits of the familiar that at the same time open a doorway into a new and enchanted world.

Hb | 192 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 3546 RRP £14.99

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Stories From the Streets: An Insight into the Work of Street Pastors

Dr Luke Randall and Sue Shaw Founded in 2003 to respond to critical social issues, more than 12,000 volunteers have now been trained to serve as Street Pastors. Whether offering a listening ear to a vulnerable clubber, mentoring a troubled teen or responding to a national emergency, Street Pastors are making a significant difference in communities across the UK and beyond. This book, with incredible and in some cases life-saving stories, celebrates their work, which has been credited with saving police and NHS time and money, reducing crime and improving neighbourhoods, and dispels the myth that the Church is not relevant today.

Pb | 228 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 3735 RRP £9.99 10

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PRE-ORDER: Publishes 20th November

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Bibles & Study NIV Bible Speaks Today

Listen to God speaking life by the Spirit for the world The most popular modern English translation with study notes drawn from the millionselling Bible Speaks Today commentaries, and questions for personal or group use.

The clear, helpful explanations will help draw you in to God's Word, and are ideal for devotional reading and as a study Bible. Be equipped to apply the Bible to your life.

Features include: · Full text of the New International Version (British text) · 2,300+ notes from the Bible Speaks Today series · Questions at the end of each note · Outlines that give a brief overview of each Bible book · Background and setting to provide the context to understand each book · Themes and relevance to apply the Bible to the contemporary world · Maps of key Bible events · Parallel passages cross-referenced to identical or similar passages The Bible Speaks Today series was edited by Alec Moyter (Old Testament), John Stott (New Testament) and Derek Tidball (Bible themes), with many contributors.

Hb | 1792 pgs | IVP

NIV Bible Speaks Today - Grey Clothbound REF 3377 RRP £34.99 Aslan £27.99 NIV Bible Speaks Today - Charcoal Leather with Slipcase REF 3378 RRP £50.00 Aslan £40.00

Lion Storyteller Bibles The Lion Storyteller Bible 25th Anniversary Edition

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Lion Storyteller Bible with this special edition. The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories and has been treasured by children of all ages.

It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published, Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer. This Bible integrates more than 70 Bible story retellings from the Old and New Testaments and also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. In 2008, newly commissioned illustrations throughout captured as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition in 1995. Ages 4-8.

Hb | 160 pgs | LION HUDSON

*Comes with a FREE 4 CD set!

REF 3143 RRP £19.99 Aslan £15.99

The Lion Storyteller Family Bible

Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage and make connections with their lives. Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for the whole family. With Bible references to encourage the next step to reading an actual Bible, as well as prayer prompts and making time to listen to God. An ideal resource to support parents and carers to share their faith with children. Ages 4-8.

Hb | 160 pgs | LION HUDSON

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Bibles & Study Why Trust the Bible?: Answers to Ten Tough Questions

Amy Orr-Ewing 'You don't honestly believe all that stuff in the Bible!' Challenged by her friends, and later as a student by theological teachers, Amy Orr-Ewing was determined to leave no stone unturned in her eagerness to prove that the Bible was unique and wholly reliable.

Her passion drove her to complete an in-depth study of the answers to ten of the most frequently raised objections she encountered, including, amongst others: - Isn't it all a matter of interpretation?

- Can we know anything about history?

- Are the original manuscripts reliable?

Sensitively yet convincingly, the author addresses the issues and the arguments, showing that we have every reason to trust the Bible today.

Pb | 176 pgs | IVP

«Andrew's Christmas Pick

REF 3550 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The New Testament for Everyone

Tom Wright Why another translation? Tom Wright believes it's something 'each generation ought to be doing. Jesus taught us to pray for our daily bread, we can never simply live on yesterday's bread, on the interpretations and translations of previous generations.' So he created the Bible for Everyone, supplemented from the translations in the popular For Everyone commentaries. A rounded, reliable version of the Bible that's accessible to scholars and general readers. Includes introductions to each biblical book, maps and a glossary. In easy chunks, it can be used as a novel, devotional or studied in sections. This is the New Testament excerpt.

Pb | 351 pgs | SPCK

REF 3322

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The Bible in One Year by Nicky Gumbel: A Commentary (6 CD set)

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 26th November

Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha and vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington, London, aids readers following the Bible in a one year programme to understand the Scriptures better. Drawing out a theme for each day from the designated Bible readings, Gumbel's exegetical writings on the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are packed with insight, wisdom and application. The accompanying reading notes will enhance the study of anyone reading the Bible in One Year each day.

91.15 hours | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3552 RRP £30.00 Aslan £25.00

Also available in Hardback:

REF 2840 RRP £25.00 Aslan £19.99

NIV Audio Bibles read by David Suchet: 80-hour recordings on six MP3 CDs

Please note: these MP3 CDs can play on any device with the MP3 symbol or CD players manufactured after 2007.

NIV Audio Bible in One Year

Daily readings from the Old & New Testaments, plus a Psalm or Proverb.

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NIV Audio Bible

The original stand-alone recording - the full NIV Bible verse-by-verse.

REF 4351 RRP £39.99 Aslan £21.99

Lent Preview Thy Will Be Done

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 26th November

Stephen Cherry At a time of change, uncertainty and widespread anxiety, we need to discover again the freshness of our most familiar spiritual resources. Stephen Cherry's Lent Book does exactly this by inviting the reader to immerse themselves in the most central, important and iconic of Christian prayers - the Lord's Prayer. Mining the tradition for wisdom and insight, and finding inspiration in the theologians of the past such as St. Paul, Gregory of Nyssa, John Calvin, but also more contemporary voices such as Evelyn Underhill, Simone Weil, and Michelle Obama, Thy Will Be Done presents the comforts and challenges of the prayer in 36 short chapters.

Pb | 224 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

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REF 3741 RRP £9.99

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A Cross in the Heart of God

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 30th November

Samuel Wells The Canterbury Press Lent book for 2021 focuses on the significance of the story at the very centre of Christianity: the crucifixion. Samuel Wells writes as a theologian and pastor to explore the cross in the purposes of God and how this act brings about salvation. Three sections, each with six short chapters, explore the cross in: - the Old Testament (Covenant, Test, Passover, Atonement, Servant, Sacrifice) - the Epistles (Forgiveness, Obedience, Foolishness, Example, Reconciliation, Boast) - the Gospels (Finished, Judged, Betrayed, Pierced, Forsaken, Mocked). Written with characteristic clarity and wearing its considerable learning lightly, A Cross in the Heart of God will give readers a comprehensive understanding of the story at the heart of scripture, the central event in history and a core tenet of the Christian faith. A study guide with questions and prayers makes this ideal for Lent groups as well as individual reading.

Pb | 144 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Come & See: Learning from the life of Peter

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PRE-ORDER: Publishes 20th November

Stephen Cottrell When we look at the life of Peter - fisherman, disciple, leader of the church - we find somebody who responded wholeheartedly to the call to 'come and see'. Come and meet Jesus, come and follow him, come and find your life being transformed. This book focuses on Peter, not because he is the best-known of Jesus' friends, nor the most loyal, but because he shows us what being a disciple of Jesus is actually like. Like us, he takes a step of faith and then flounders, and needs the saving touch of God to continue becoming the person he was created to be. Come and See provides a pattern of Bible reading, reflection and prayer.

Twenty-eight readings, arranged in four sections, offer short passages from the story of Peter, plus comment and questions for personal response or group discussion.

Pb | 160 pgs | BRF

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Opening Our lives: Devotional Readings for Lent

Trystan Owain Hughes Lent is not about giving up or taking up, but a radical opening up: the opening up of our lives to God's transformative kingdom. That is the challenge Trystan Owain Hughes sets in Opening Our Lives. Through practical daily devotions he calls on us to open our eyes to God's presence, our ears to His call, our hearts to His love, our ways to His Will, our actions to His compassion and our pain to His peace.

Pb | 208 pgs | BRF

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PRE-ORDER: Publishes 20th November

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Devotionals Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life

Lisa Bevere How can you live as a confident woman of faith? Strong, a 90-day devotional by Lisa Bevere, will inspire you to grow deeper in your relationship with God, strengthen your time studying His Word, and experience the joy of living in harmony with God, others, and yourself. Lisa Bevere will help you find your strength, not from trying harder or doing more but through a deep and devoted relationship with God and from knowing and following Him. Each of the 90 devotions featured includes Scripture, reflections and teaching from Lisa, a prayer and an anthem of strength.

Hb | 224 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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Digging for Diamonds: A 40-Day Devotional

Cathy Madavan In her bestselling book Digging for Diamonds, Cathy Madavan encouraged us to discover more of the life-transforming treasures of our identity, strength, character and purpose that God has already placed within us - right where we are. Now in this new 40-day devotional, Cathy enables us to dig deeper into these key truths, inviting us to spend more time in the scriptures and gain a deeper understanding of our unique God-given raw material and how God wants to transform us to live a valuable, purposeful life. Each of the devotionals includes a Bible reading, a reflective thought, questions to help us dig deeper into the topic and a prayer.

Pb | 96 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

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Every Step an Arrival: A 90-Day Devotional for Exploring God's Word

Eugene H. Peterson Take ninety days and walk through the pages of the Bible with the definitive voice today in Christian spirituality. Eugene Peterson provides brief commentary and challenging thoughts to stir the biblical imagination and encourage even the weary believer. Each devotional sheds light on one of two main themes: your life and God's nature, and is followed by a pause of sorts - sometimes a question, sometimes a reflection. Readers can use the words there to form their own prayer for the day - certainly not as an ending point, but rather as a beginning for the arrivals that await them.

Pb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Do It Afraid: Embracing Courage in the Face of Fear

Joyce Meyer Fear is the devil's favourite tool in the toolbox of schemes he uses to destroy God's good plan for you. He uses it to hold you back and prevent progress in your relationships, career and more. In Do It Afraid, Joyce Meyer explains that fear is everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn't have to rule you any longer.

Pb | 288 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Prayer & Spirituality The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God

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Anne Graham Lotz The beloved Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham shares a rich treasury of her personal prayers to guide you into deeper, more intimate daily conversations with God. Why is it that as soon as we bow our heads to pray, we start thinking of other things we need to do? How do we make time to pray in the middle of our busy lives? And how do we know what to say and how to say it? Like many of us, Anne Graham Lotz has struggled with prayer. Over the years, she discovered that writing out her prayers draws her into deeper, more intimate conversations with God. The Light of His Presence offers forty of these tender, honest prayers for real-life situations as an invitation to deepen your own prayer life through worship, confession, thanksgiving and intercession.

Hb | 224 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

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Twelve Great Spiritual Writers

Liz Hoare Liz Hoare's list of twelve great spiritual writers includes famous and lesser known women whose writings have touched her heart, illuminated her mind, and sharpened her spiritual vision. Liz believes they can do the same for you - which is why she has written this book.

Each of these great writers - novelists, poets, preachers, philosophers and theologians contributes something special to our understanding of the spiritual life today. With key extracts from each writer's best-loved books, and with suggestions for personal reflection or group discussion, here is an exceptionally rich resource that you will want to return to time and time again, wherever you may be on your journey.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

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The Wisdom of St Benedict: Monastic Spirituality and the Life of the Church

Luigi Gioia Luigi Gioia is one of the most insightful commentators on monastic and priestly life today. In The Wisdom of St Benedict he shines the light of monastic spirituality on many aspects of the contemporary Church, including: Vocation, Christian action, Mission, Leadership and Reform, Prayer and Simplicity, Trials and Suffering, The Experience of God, Listening, and The Practice of Theology. Practical, wise and informed both by lived experience and a truly impressive breadth and depth of knowledge, he concludes with a refreshing vision of a renewed spirituality for today’s Church.

Pb | 232 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Prayer: Where to Start & How to Keep Going Stephen Cottrell It’s the simplest thing in the world, yet it can seem so difficult. It’s as natural as breathing, yet it’s hard to find the right words. Just how do you learn to pray? This practical, illustrated guide considers ten basic questions about prayer and offers simple help for making prayer a part of everyday life.

Pb | 88 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE PUBLISHING

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Franciscan Footprints: Following Christ in the Ways of Francis and Clare

Helen Julian CSF There are many ways of following Christ - each footprint is unique. One of these, the Franciscan spiritual journey, has been tried and tested over the centuries, and the experiences of St Francis and St Clare and all those who have been inspired by their lives still resonate with us. Helen Julian CSF explores the distinctive features of their spirituality and shows how these practices can be applied to, and become part of, our daily lives.

Through stories of care for creation, social justice, mission, preaching, contemplative spirituality and simple living, discover your own pathway today.

Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill

Robyn Wrigley-Carr Given the renewed interest in Evelyn Underhill with the publication of Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book (SPCK, January 2018), the time seems right to offer a fresh perspective on the writer's spiritual formation. Having undertaken original research, Robyn Wrigley-Carr first explores the spiritual nurture that Evelyn Underhill received from Baron Friedrich von Hugel ('to whom I owe my spiritual life'). Second, she reveals the spiritual nurture that Underhill gave to people herself, utilising both published and unpublished materials.

Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

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Between the Bells

Paul Hutchinson & Padraig O Tuama Corrymeela, a Christian community committed to reconciliation, is bounded by bells. Twice a day a bell sounds out. It's a call to attention, to pause, to reflect on God, self, neighbour, stranger. Between the Bells recounts the varied experiences of those whose lives have been changed by a visit to Corrymeela, and the ripple effect of those changes. Narrated by the former Centre Director, it's full of wild, beautiful and funny stories that linger in the heart.

Each chapter shows an aspect of the reconciliation journey and captures the encounters that range from the epic to the everyday. It considers: What needs reconciling today? What positive things has religion got to offer Northern Ireland? How can we better understand conflict and build positive relations, improve communication and nurture individuals and communities?

Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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A Skilfully Woven Knot: Anglican Identity and Spirituality

Michael Mayne The noted preacher and spiritual writer Michael Mayne wrote extensively about Anglicanism's distinctive theology and ethos, and how it could help the church speak to contemporary society. This collection of his unpublished writings and lectures offers a distillation of his wisdom and pastoral understanding that remains extraordinarily relevant. Mayne calls the church back to its deepest spiritual identity and purpose, exploring: moderation, tolerance, daily prayer, unity in Christ, diversity in practice, and learning from controversies.

Pb | 192 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Theology Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Second Edition

Wayne Grudem Wayne Grudem believes that 'theology is meant to be lived and prayed and sung' - but before this can happen, it must be understood. The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time, while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.

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Hb | 1616 pgs | IVP

REF 3808 RRP £49.99 Aslan £39.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 19th November

Reflect with Sheridan

Sheridan Voysey Author and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey draws on both personal experience and Christian faith to explore the greater meaning to be found in the world around us. Reflecting on the themes of Joy, Wonder, Meaning, Belonging, Compassion, Callings, Seasons, Change, and Hope, this uplifting, thoughtful, and affirming book will inspire readers of all ages and life stages.

Hb | 224 pgs | LION

REF 3568 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

The Reading Life

C.S. Lewis The Reading Life provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books.

Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis’ reflections on science fiction, why children’s literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one. C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers thanks to not only his intellectual insights on Christianity but also his wonderful creative works and deep reflections on the literature that impacted his life. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, letters, as well as his classic works, The Reading Life is a collection of Lewis’ writings that provides both guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books.

Pb | 192 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS

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Love's Mysteries: The Body, Grief, Precariousness and God

Rachel Mann Love's Mysteries reflects powerfully on our fundamental limitations as creatures of flesh and bone, and what our experiences of grief, loss and fragility tell us about God and his astonishing choice to inhabit human flesh. Rachel Mann explores what happens when our bodies are under pressure, living under conditions of trauma, violence, pain or distress, suggesting that the precariousness of life might be where we most authentically encounter God. Her argument combines theological reflection with stories of communal and personal loss, from large-scale events such as terrorist attacks and the coronavirus pandemic to personal accounts of accompanying a dying person. Throughout, she explores how the universal experience of fragility and grief can help us understand our own lives and our relationships with God and with others.

Pb | 144 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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A Theory of Everything (That Matters)

Alister McGrath With the confirmation of Einstein's theories at the beginning of the twentieth century, our understanding of the universe became much more complex. What does this mean for religious belief, and specifically Christianity? Does it mean, as so many people assume, the death of God? Alister McGrath explores these questions, giving an overview of Einstein's thought and scientific theories, including his nuanced thinking on the difference between the scientific enterprise and beliefs outside its realm. This groundbreaking book is for anyone intrigued by Einstein, who wants to know what his theories mean for religion, and who is interested in the conversation between science and religion more broadly.

Pb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3567 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49

You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power

Max Lucado When life feels depleted, does God care? I'm facing an onslaught of challenges, will God help? When life grows dark and stormy, does God notice? The answer in the life-giving miracles in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes. In You Are Never Alone, Max will help you: Realise that Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms; Dwell in the grace of the cross, the miracle of the empty tomb, and the assurance of restoration power; Believe that God is your ever-present source of help; Recognise that you are never without hope or strength because you are never, ever, alone. Today, take courage that you are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know.

Pb | 240 pgs | ZONDERVAN

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God With Us: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection - Then and Now

Rowan Williams A fresh look at the foundation story of the Christian faith by one of the world's greatest living theologians. Packed with striking theological insight and spiritual encouragement.

Designed for use by individuals or groups, with questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter. An ideal gift for anyone near the start of their spiritual journey or wanting to deepen their appreciation of the heart of the gospel.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

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The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation

Richard Rohr The word Trinity is not found in the New Testament - it wasn't until the third century that early Christian father Tertullian coined it - but the idea of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit was present in Jesus' life and teachings and from the very beginning of the Christian experience. In the pages of this book, internationally recognised teacher Richard Rohr circles around this most paradoxical idea as he explores the nature of God - circling around being an apt metaphor for this mystery we're trying to apprehend.

Pb | 224 pgs | SPCK

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General Interest

NEW Tomorrow Will be a Good Day: My Autobiography

Captain Tom Moore In April, Captain Tom Moore walked laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. Discover the courage and generosity that saw Captain Tom decide that something had to be done.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.

Hb | 128 pgs | EBURY PRESS

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My Garden World

Monty Don My Garden World is Monty Don's personal journey through the natural year, month by month, season by season, observed from the world around him.

Hb | 416 pgs | TWO ROADS

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Secrets of a Devon Wood: My Nature Journal

Great Family Days In

Jo Brown Secrets of a Devon Wood is a treat for the senses, a hymn to the intricate beauty of the natural world and a quiet call to arms for all of us to acknowledge and preserve it.

Hb | 112 pgs | SHORT BOOKS

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Hb | 400 pgs | MICHAEL JOSEPH

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NEW The Book of Hopes

Katherine Rundell In difficult times, what children really need is hope. And in that spirit, bestselling author Katherine Rundell emailed some of the children's writers and artists whose work she loved most.

Hb | 400 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

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Claire Balkind Wet weekend? Home for half-term? Great Family Days In has got you covered with 75 tried and tested activities that make the most of spending quality time together.

Pb | 224 pgs | BLUEBIRD

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NEW Simple Comforts

Mary Berry In this brand new tie-in to a new BBC Two Series, Mary Berry shares over 120 of her ultimate food recipes, all made simply and guaranteed to get smiles around your kitchen table.

Hb | 304 pgs | BBC

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Christmas Feasts and Treats

Donna Hay Donna Hay makes Christmas cooking and entertaining so easy, with this collection of over 200 easy, delicious, reliable and totally fabulous Christmas recipes to make and enjoy.

Pb | 240 pgs | HARPER COLLINS

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Diaries & Lectionaries Common Worship Lectionary: Advent 2020 - Advent 2021

CW & BCP Lectionary 2021

A streamlined, clear presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals are covered, as well as weekday services.

Bible references for the liturgical year. Including principal, second and third service readings for Sundays and festivals, plus morning and evening readings.

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Reflections for Daily Prayer: Advent 2020 Advent 2021

The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2021

Provides one page per weekday alongside a double page spread for Sundays.

Bible reading notes based on the CW Lectionary. Each day, Monday to Saturday, popular Anglican writers offer insightful, inspiring reflections on one of the day's readings for Morning Prayer.

512 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Church Pocket Book & Diary 2021

Week-to-view (Sunday is a double-size space), with titles of Sundays and festivals corresponding to the CW & BCP calendar and Lectionary.

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The Dave Walker Guide to the Church

The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2021

Dave's bestselling calendars are full of all-too-recognisable scenes and people from local church life.

Roger Spiller 150 sermons with hymn suggestions. Each Sunday has two sermons based on Principal and Second Service lectionaries, plus sermons for special occasions, services, festivals and saints' days.

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Pb | 348 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Christian Life The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

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Timothy Keller Most people are familiar with the book of Jonah: a rebellious prophet defies God and is swallowed by a whale. Less familiar to most people is the second half of this Biblical story - what happens after Jonah is released from the belly of the fish. Yet it is in this second half of the story that one of the most powerful and important lessons of the Bible is hidden. The famous story shows how, if we would understand the mercy of God, it will always take us in directions we would rather not go, toward people we would rather not care about, and ultimately into the deepest counsels of God. The Prodigal Prophet shows us God's love among people, and how Christians must listen to God's call even when it takes them to uncomfortable places.

Pb | 272 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Does Religion Do More Harm Than Good?

Rupert Shortt Are the world’s major spiritual traditions sources of greater discord than harmony? Or are conflicts widely blamed on faith differences fundamentally social and political? In this succinct but richly reflective book, Rupert Shortt offers even-handed guidance on one of the most disputed questions of our time. Among much else he sheds light on the contrast between good and bad religion, and on why the distinction is of urgent relevance in an era increasingly described as post-secular.

Pb | 104 pgs | SPCK

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Every Tribe

Sharon Prentis The Bible tells us Jesus is for every tribe, language, people and nation - so why are all the saints in our stained-glass windows white? An oppressive bias has taken hold of the storytelling of the Church. Many are surprised to discover that St. Augustine was from present day Algeria, and even that most British of saints, George, was an immigrant with a Turkish father and a Palestinian mother. Every Tribe celebrates the true diversity of the saints, inspiring the church to become what it is meant to be: the rainbow people of God serving the diverse needs of a diverse world.

Pb | 176 pgs | SPCK

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Is Your God Too Small?

David C. Potter Job struggled, as we do, with huge questions - his own and the world's. He and his friends looked for an answer in the past, but discovered that the answer lay elsewhere - in God Himself, and in the divine presence in his life. In an accessible way, David Potter opens up fresh insight into the book of Job, with a different perspective on our sufferings and perhaps on God. Pb | 160 pgs | BRF

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We Are Satellites: How to Put God at the Centre of Your Life

Martin Saunders You are not the centre of the universe. When we're so focused on our own lives and concerns, it's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around us. This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life - with God at the centre - exploring whether this in fact is a much more fulfilling way to live. Offering a new vision of the Christian faith for today's generation, this lively, engaging look at discipleship is full of warmth and practical advice, making it the perfect introduction for young people looking to follow Jesus.

Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

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Hoping For Happiness: Turning Life's Most Elusive Feeling Into Lasting Reality

Barnabas Piper As Christians, we fall into the trap of basing our hopes on earthly things, even when we know they only make us happy for a short time. But how are we to experience happiness in this life? How do we avoid expecting too much of earthly things and being disappointed? Recovering cynic Barnabas Piper helps us to throw off both the unrealistic expectations that end in disappointment and the guilty sense that Christians are not meant to have fun. He shows how having a clear view of the reality of the fall and the promise of redemption frees us to live a life that’s grounded, hopeful and happy.

Pb | 144 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Impossible Commands: How to Obey God When it Seems That You Can't

Jonty Allcock Numerous voices tell us constantly that there is no such thing as impossible. You can do whatever you want to do and you can be whatever you want to be. And this extends to obeying God's commands. Many of our problems in living for Jesus stem from the root problem that we think we can do it. We think that we have the power within us.

We are told we can do it. We know we are supposed to be able to do it. If we aren't able to do it there is something wrong with us. So we all pretend we are doing it when deep down we know we aren't. That is the madness of our lives. It is the slavery of the impossible. This book shows us that embracing the impossibility of our own obedience leads not to despair, but to true freedom as we look to the God who can do all things.

Pb | 192 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Love is the Way: Holding onto Hope in Troubling Times

Bishop Michael Curry When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018, two billion people watched around the world - as Bishop Michael Curry preached his revolutionary sermon on the power of love. In this book, Bishop Curry shares his deep faith that characterised that cultural moment: the way of love. It is the underappreciated, all-but-forgotten understanding of agape, the love that uplifts, liberates and changes the world. Though some might believe the world has to be the same, this way has the power to change things for the better. In his warm and accessible style Bishop Curry holds out the hope of love in troubling times.

Hb | 272 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Christian Life Treasure That Lasts

Michael Youssef We are surrounded by the temptation to glorify ourselves. We post carefully curated selfies on Instagram, chase money and pleasure, and live the 'image is everything' lifestyle. Even the church has bought into worldly values of wealth and status. God put us on this earth not to seek our own glory but to shine the light of His glory on a dying world. Through the life of Moses, pastor and author Michael Youssef shows us how to store up treasure that lasts by living for God's glory. Experience the rich life God intended for you. If you're not sure you've truly surrendered your whole life to God, let Treasure That Lasts be the flame that lights the way to reliance on him.

Pb | 240 pgs | BAKER

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The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense of Life

Andrew Ollerton Join Andrew Ollerton as he explores the storyline of Scripture, connecting six major biblical events with six definitive human needs: for meaning, freedom, peace, community, love and for an ultimate home. In short, digestible chapters, Andrew reveals how the Bible story makes sense of our human story. Underpinned by a depth of scholarship, the book is non-technical in style, making it accessible for the widest possible readership - including Christians and seekers interested in the Bible. The book will also provide a model for Bible communicators and church leaders wishing to engage more deeply with the relevance of the Bible in our cultural moment. Contains discussion questions for small groups.

Pb | 352 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3751 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

The End of the Christian Life

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J. Todd Billings In The End of the Christian Life, Todd Billings urges Christians to embrace our mortality in our daily life and faith. This is the journey of genuine discipleship, Billings says, following the crucified and resurrected Lord in a world of distraction and false hopes.

Drawing on his experience as a professor and father living with incurable cancer, Billings offers a personal yet deeply theological account of the gospel's expansive hope for small, mortal creatures. This book challenges us to walk a strange but wondrous path: in the midst of joy and lament, to receive mortal limits as a gift, an opportunity to give ourselves over to the Lord of life.

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Pb | 240 pgs | BRAZOS PRESS

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The Only Comfort in Life and Death

Jonathan Lamb, Giacomo Carlo di Gaetano and Pablo Martinez In early 2020, a highly contagious virus made its way around the world. Authors from three of the worst–affected countries in Europe have united in this book to reflect on the only comfort we have in life and death – Jesus Christ. Each taking a different aspect of what this hope looks like, they answer the question, 'What can we believe and hope for in times like this?'.

Pb | 96 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Apprentice to Jesus: 40 Days of Walking in the Way

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Cris Rogers Discipleship is central to a life of faith - and the Bible model of discipleship is more like apprenticeship than simply learning. This book is designed to help you not simply learn about what Jesus knew, but become more like Jesus by doing what he did. At the heart of this resource is a self-assessment process, called the 'Disciple-Making Tool', which helps you discern your 'shape' as a disciple: whether your strengths lie particularly in your hands, in contributing, creating and leading; in your heart, in loving, appreciating and belonging; or in your head, in knowing, thinking and understanding. Though many disciples can be overdeveloped in one area and underdeveloped in another, Jesus invites us to grow in all three areas in developing towards Christian maturity. These daily readings will help you journey step by step in your spiritual formation for the sake of reaching the world.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 3816 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 19th November

Love Mercy: The Twelve Steps of Forgiveness

Samuel Wells Love Mercy is a thoughtful and realistic exploration of forgiveness and making peace from bestselling author and broadcaster Samuel Wells. Utterly realistic about the nature and effects of the hurt we inflict both as individuals and societies, and the conditions and work needed to bring healing, it sees forgiveness as a twelve-step process, beginning with resolve and culminating in the newness of resurrection. With deep pastoral wisdom and insight it reflects on the issues and challenges that touch us all and offers a way of living to bring us into reconciliation with ourselves, with others, with creation and with God. Hb | 112 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 3694 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

A Cross in the Heart of God see page 13

Everything is Spiritual

Rob Bell In Everything is Spiritual, the author Rob Bell explores how ideas about creation, love and connection shaped him and how they shape every one of us. Bell observes that more than anything, people want to understand their purpose here on earth. And when you embrace who you are and where you come from, including your wounds, your pains and your regrets, you will discover that lurking there in the mess of life is an invitation to expand. Written in a lyrical, almost stream of consciousness style this wide-ranging book shares stories from Bell's life to illuminate lessons about the world around you to help you find purpose, meaning and connection.

Pb | 320 pgs | HODDER AND STOUGHTON

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Specks and Planks: Stories of Hope, Humility and Humanity

Jeff Lucas Written in the same style as It’s a Dog’s Life and The Cactus Stabbers, Jeff provides us with more tales from his life and travels as a pastor. This collection of stories is designed to challenge, inspire, express vulnerability, help us show more kindness and be less swift to judge. There’s the story of Nurse Gemma whose laughter proved the best medicine for one patient; there’s the lady at the airport who brings a little bit of sunshine; and there’s the author who feels like he’s a little bit like an antique clock in need of regular adjustments. Stories to help us remember that when life is a puzzle, hope and help are a prayer away.

Pb | 160 pgs | CWR

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Christian Life God and the Pandemic

Tom Wright What are we supposed to think about the coronavirus crisis? Some say it's all predicted in the book of Revelation. Others say it's a call to repent. Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: It's the fault of the Chinese, the government, the World Health Organisation...

Tom Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he invites you to consider a different way of seeing and responding - a way that draws on the teachings and examples of scripture, and above all on the way of living, thinking and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

Pb | 88 pgs | SPCK

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Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy

Cindy Bunch When we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame. Selfcriticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness. Editor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration. Be kind to yourself. And discover new opportunities to embrace joy.

Pb | 160 pgs | IVP

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The Bible Doesn't Tell Me So

Helen Paynter This book is addressed directly to women experiencing domestic abuse, and to those who seek to support them, including pastoral leaders, friends and support organisations. It debunks the myths - perpetuated by some abusers and, unwittingly, by many churches - which prevent women from getting out of harm's way. It helps them realise that the Bible does not belong to their abuser but is a text of liberation. Written with careful attention to pastoral issues, it closely examines and clearly explains the relevant scriptural texts.

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Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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Timothy Keller There are few events as significant and lifealtering as birth, marriage and death. These are the moments in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand these events and their religious and spiritual significance in the course of our lives.

Hb | 128 - 144 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

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Broken Signposts

Tom Wright Justice, Love, Spirituality, Beauty, Freedom, Truth and Power. These are ideals that we all strive for, yet so often we find ourselves falling short. Why is that? In this deeply insightful meditation, Tom Wright looks to the Gospel of John for answers. With his characteristic wisdom, he shows how John can help us to see not only why we strive for these ideals, or 'signposts', but also why we so often experience them as broken. He also shows how Christianity provides us with the vision and resources for engaging with the questions posed by each signpost, pointing to a clear and compelling explanation of the world, and of our role and responsibility within it.

Hb | 216 pgs | SPCK

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Journey to Contentment: Pilgrimage Principles for Everyday Life

Sally Welch Using the biblical idea of pilgrimage, Sally Welch walks alongside us as leader and guide, but also fellow traveller, to explore how we can understand this biblical principle and make it our own. This book is divided into sections of a journey, beginning with the preparations necessary before setting out, exploring the obstacles which might be put in our path and sharing ways in which the journey can be made easier and more productive.

At the end of each reflection there is a suggestion for an activity or prayer to enable the reader to apply the learning to their own life.

Pb | 176 pgs | BRF

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Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child's Heart to the Beauty of Learning

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Sally Clarkson As a parent, you want to send your children into the world with healthy minds and vibrant faith. You want to develop a strong foundation for them. But in our fast-paced, outcomebased, technologically driven society, it's easy to lose sight of the innocence, potential, and uniqueness of each child. Childlike wonder can become lost in the fog of formulas that view children through the distorting lens of social expectations. Awaking Wonder helps parents unearth the hidden potential of their child's imagination, learning capacity, and ability to engage authentically with the world. Bestselling author Sally Clarkson will help you reach your child's heart of wonder through the principles that guided her in raising four children, all of whom made it into adulthood with a vibrant faith intact and are now flourishing in creative, high-performing professions.

Pb | 208 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

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L is for Lifestyle: Christian Living That Doesn't Cost The Earth

Ruth Valerio How can we live more responsibly? In this A-Z, Ruth Valerio highlights the main threats to people and our planet, God's beloved creation. She shows us how, by making small but significant changes to our lifestyle, we can learn the secret of a life that is both fair and simple. With warmth and honesty, the author shares her personal journey as well as disturbing findings and deep concerns. It is her passion that we would all play our part in caring for the amazing earth that our God has so wisely and generously created.

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Christmas Decorations | Jigsaw Puzzles Swedish Angel Chimes

German Angel Chimes Watch as the heat from the little candles rotates the carousel of angels which, in turn, chimes the tiny bells!

This classic 25cm tall ornament includes 4 candles.

Original Swedish Angel Chimes. Light the four candles (included) and watch as their heat rotates the angels which, in turn, chime the tiny bells!

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Jigsaw Puzzles Main Street Village (1,000 Pieces)

Winter Lights (500 Pieces)

Put together the puzzle to reveal a fun night time image of a vibrant city all lit up for Christmas.

20 x 20 cm

Piece together to reveal the scene of villagers shopping and getting ready for their holiday celebrations!

20.4 x 20.3 cm

Puzzle | GALISON

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The Chocolate Shop (1,000 Pieces)

Illustrated by Barbara Behr Beautiful festive images to complete your Christmas celebrations. Made with 100% recycled board.

68 x 49cm Puzzle | ALISON GARDINER

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Michael Storrings New York Public Library (1,000 Pieces)

A fun and festive holiday scene of 5th Avenue and the iconic New York Public library.

21.84 x 29.34 cm Puzzle | GALISON MUDPUPPY

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Advent Calendars Children's Advent Calendars

A selection of Advent Calendars from Alison Gardiner Designs.

Christmas Miracle (350 x 245mm) REF 3690 Aslan £4.99

Jesus is Born (420 x 297mm) REF 3691 Aslan £5.99

The Christmas Promise

Alison Mitchell This attractive Advent Calendar for children 5-11 years old comes with a booklet containing 25 devotions for December to help families explore the Bible together in the run up to Christmas.

4 pg | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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Nativity (350 x 245mm) REF 3692 Aslan £4.99

The Littlest Watchman

Alison Mitchell This pack contains an Advent Calendar and Devotional Booklet to help children and families explore the Bible together this Christmas. Each window in the Advent Calendar opens to reveal a rich, full-colour illustration of the events of the first Christmas.

32pg | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 1782 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99

My Advent Calendar Christmas Book

This beautifully illustrated little hardback that tells the story of Christmas also doubles up as an Advent Calendar.

Hb | 32pg | LION

REF 2997 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99

The Dave Walker Advent Calendar

For every day of Advent, Dave takes a wry look at what we endure at this time of year, including understanding the etiquette of Christmas cards, what party wear tells you about the wearer, how to survive a visit to the shops and, most crucially of all, a guide to finding the end of the sticky tape. Among all the humour is the occasional searching question about the way we celebrate Christmas.

28pg | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Advent/Christmas Candles

Advent Candles

Our bestselling traditional Advent candles. Freestanding or designed to fit most candle holders, these are always Christmas favourites.

See our full range online!

Candle Holders

Pine Scent Dinner Candles x4 (25cm) REF 2536 Aslan £3.99

These candle holders offer a decorative touch for presenting your Advent candles or Christmas dinner table piece. They're designed to fit most standard dinner candles and Advent candles.

Advent Numbered Candle (30cm) Gold on Red REF 3842 Aslan £3.49 Gold on White REF 3848 Aslan £3.49

Angel Candle Holder - REF 2555 Tree Candle Holder - REF 2556 Aslan £3.99 each

Shearer Scented Candles

Shearer are one of the UK's most popular candlemakers. These festive fragrances combine rich Arabian oils with precious woods and spices, resulting in tantalising candles for your home.

Frankincense and Myrrh - Candle Tin Orange Pomander - Candle Tin Cranberry & Ginger - Candle Tin Cinnamon Spice - Candle Tin

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Shearer Scented Tea Lights Frankincense and Myrrh - Tea Lights Orange Pomander - Tea Lights Cranberry & Ginger - Tea Lights Cinnamon Spice - Tea Lights

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Alison Gardiner - Holly & Ivy

Alison is a designer known for her Christmas and heritage collections bringing patterns and classic images together in beautiful homeware and stationery sets. Her bestselling Holly & Ivy pattern makes for a wonderful festive addition to your home.

Holly & Ivy Napkins

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20 pack of 3-ply napkins (33 x 33cm each, unfolded)

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Complete the set with this festive advent candle (29.5cm tall) (*Holder not included)

Christmas Cards Christmas Cards (packs of 5)

Inside reads: With all Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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Christmas Journey Tearfund Cards (pack of 20) In aid of Tearfund. These packs of 20 small Christmas cards offer a choice of 4 festive images (5 of each card design), a Bible verse and Christmas message inside.

105 x 105mm

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Christmas Journey Nativity Scenes Bright Christmas Scenes

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Tearfund Charity Christmas Cards (packs of 10) In aid of Tearfund. Each offers a festive image, a Bible verse and Christmas message inside.

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Journey Rejoice (190 x 85mm) Hallelujah Cards (190 x 85mm) Nativity 3D Cards (170 x 120mm)

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Christmas Music

Christmas With the Salvation Army This carefully compiled score of songs is a fine seasonal selection.

Carols, hymns and Christian songs are all performed in the robust Salvation Army tradition, and all are a delight.

20 Track CD | HALLMARK

REF 3660 Aslan £2.99

The Great British Carol Collection

The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge From evergreen standards Silent Night and Away in a Manger to Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful.

28 Track Double CD | SONY

REF 4588 Aslan £6.99

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The Best Christmas Carols Album in the World...Ever!

Fifty of the best-loved carols, recorded at Coventry Cathedral and featuring both The Saint Michael's Singers and The Coventry Singers.

The Naxos Book of Carols

The Naxos Book of Carols is a collection of both the very old and very new. It is a selection of best-loved and new-found carols, drawing on centuries of tradition.

24 Track CD | NAXOS

50 Track Triple CD | KINGSWAY

REF 3644 Aslan £6.99

Carols from King's College Cambridge

Christmas with Elvis and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

REF 3635 Aslan £10.99

25 popular carols ideal for this festive season, including Once in Royal David's City, In The Bleak Midwinter and Silent Night.

25 Track CD | EMI CLASSICS

REF 3839 Aslan £5.99

A Christmas album of songs featuring classic Elvis vocal performances with a brand-new orchestral accompaniment.

17 Track CD | SONY

REF 3760 Aslan £7.99

Film & Music

Faith Like Potatoes

A Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and racially charged land reclaims and travels south with his family to start a better life in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

DVD | Running Time 111 mins | GLOBAL CREATIVE STUDIOS

The Nativity Story

The journey of a lifetime, a story for all time The Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of Jesus.

DVD | Running Time 101 mins | EiV

REF 3654 Aslan £8.99

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Chasing the Star

Three Magi Priests from different regions of the world journey through the unforgiving desert in hopes of finding proof of an age old prophecy. But kings of men and fallen angels will stop at nothing to destroy the Magi and the baby boy they hold dear.

DVD | Running Time 96 mins | KALEIDOSCOPE

REF 3763 Aslan £7.99

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Evensong

Chris Tomlin & Friends

Anthems, Hymns and Gloria for Brass Band

Gettys: 'This new album of songs was born out of the thoughts and conversations, the prayers and songs that fill our home particularly when the sun goes down.'

This album finds the acclaimed worship leader/songwriter, Chris Tomlin, collaborating with some high profile artists, including several in the country music community, bringing them into his musical world.

Keith & Kristyn Getty

13 Track CD | GETTY MUSIC

REF 3764 Aslan £10.99

13 Track CD | SPARROW

REF 3765 Aslan £9.99

John Rutter A unique release of John Rutter favourites. Many popular works are also represented, including This is the Day, composed for the wedding of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

15 Track CD | NAXOS

REF 3766 Aslan £7.99

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Children's Christmas Stories

Barbara Reaoch

Barbara Reaoch was Bible Study Fellowship's Director of the Children's Division for many years.

A Better Than Anything Christmas

A Jesus Christmas

These daily devotions in the Gospels give a thorough investigation of why Jesus came.

Each day there is a passage to read together, questions to think about, an explanation and a prayer.

Ages 4-11

Pb | 96 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

Ages 4-11

Get your family excited with this advent devotional offering a fresh way to prepare for Christmas. Each day's devotional looks at one of the serpent's lies from Genesis 3, and then shows how the glorious truth of Christmas beats it every time!

Pb | 80 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 3661 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99

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Follow the Star

Holly Lansley Follow the star to discover the story of the first Christmas. Join Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem and find out who else followed the star to reach baby Jesus. With bright illustrations and engaging text, this book is an exciting read for young ones! Ages 4-7 Pb | 32 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

REF 3662 Aslan £1.99

DVDs for children of all ages!

Colouring

The Lion Nativity Colouring Book

Joseph King of Dreams

An inspiring animated musical adventure that retells the story of Joseph and his God given gifts.

DVD | Running Time 72 mins | UNIVERSAL

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The Star

Bo, the donkey, and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told the first Christmas!

DVD | Running Time 83 mins | SONY

REF 3652 Aslan £9.99

Join the colouring craze and add a splash of colour to the story of Christmas with these beautiful and intricate black and white line drawings, just waiting for your creative input!

Pb | 32pg | LION

REF 1132 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49

The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Christmas Collection

Sally Lloyd-Jones From the creators of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible comes a glorious picture book that celebrates the miracle of Christmas and the Advent season. Featuring 10 buttons that activate 20-seconds of classic Christmas music or narration by award-winning British actor David Suchet, there is simply no other holiday book that includes such an interactive array of creative and heartfelt elements. Ages 4-8.

Hb | 24 pgs | ZONDERKIDZ

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REF 3773 RRP £18.99 Aslan £12.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 26th November

The Christmas Story

J. John The Christmas Story follows J. John's award-winning and best-selling children's book Knowing God. Helping adults share the true story of what happened at the very first Christmas with a new generation of children. J. John's book features clear content, beautiful illustrations and stand-out quality. Ages 3-5.

Pb | 32 pgs | PHILO TRUST

REF 2426 RRP £5.99 Aslan £5.49

The Extra Special Baby

Antonia Woodward A long time ago, a long way away, some very clever men discovered a very exciting promise! Read about the baby that was so extra special that life on earth would change forever, in this exquisitely illustrated Christmas picture book, full of warmth.

Ages 3-6.

Pb | 32 pgs | LION

REF 2358 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

Look, Here is Jesus!

Antonia Woodward One day the little sheep watches God's angel Gabriel visit a woman named Mary. The sheep only hears the angel tell Mary that something very wonderful will soon happen.

But what is it? Follow the curious sheep as it tries to find out more... Ages 3-5.

BOARDBOOK | 10 pgs | COPENHAGEN

REF 1917 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49 Two cut-out board books perfect for introducing Bible stories to little ones. The carry-me handle is ideal for taking the book with you wherever you go.

The Nativity

Turn the pages to read each part of the story as you travel to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph.

BOARDBOOK | 12 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

REF 3667 RRP £3.99 Aslan £3.49

Bible Stories

Some of the best loved Bible stories, from Noah's Ark to Jonah and the Whale.

BOARDBOOK | 12 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

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Children's Very Best Bible Stories Series

Tim Thornborough and Jennifer Davison

Two new books in the Very Best Bible Stories series aimed at 2-6 year olds Hb | 24 pgs each | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

Deborah and the Very Big Battle REF 3774 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49 NEW

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Moses and the Very Big Rescue REF 3775 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49

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Noah and the Very Big Boat - REF 3777 RRP £4.99 Daniel and the Very Hungry Lions - REF 3779 RRP £4.99 Jonah and the Very Big Fish - REF 3780 RRP £4.99 David and the Very Big Giant - REF 3782 RRP £4.99

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Read and Share Bible

It is big and bright with lots of page-turning learning about the Word of God. Read and Share Bible is unique in its format and solid in Bible teaching. Packed with 200 stories that are simple re-tellings, the gigantic message of God's love and care is sure to win the hearts of little ones and give them a strong Bible foundation to guide their lives. Ages 4-8.

Hb | 440 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 9869 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.49

My little Bible and Prayers

Amanda Enright A Bible and prayer book in one, brightly illustrated by Amanda Enright, helping young children connect with each Bible story and prayer. A simple and charming first introduction to the Bible, including stories from the Old and New Testaments, beginning with God's promise to Abraham through to the good news that Jesus is alive. A wide selection of simple prayers that are easy to learn and use every day.

Hb | 208 pgs | CANDLE BOOKS

REF 3308 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.49

Big Kids' First Bible

Sarah Parker Big Kid's First Bible highlights aspects of God's character, his love for us, and his plan of salvation. This new children's Bible retells 45 of the most well-known and cherished stories in the Bible. The text is easy to understand, and the illustrations are cute and warm. In a beautiful large format size with a padded hardback cover, this Bible will be loved by children and parents alike. Ages 3-5.

HB | 96 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

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Engage 365: Beginnings and Endings

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Alison Mitchell This one-year edition of Engage Bible reading notes takes older teens and young adults through the overarching storyline of the Bible, from beginning to end. Engage 365 explores the beginning of the world (Genesis 1-11), of God's chosen people (Genesis 12-50; Exodus 1-20), of God's song book (Psalms 1-23), of the church (Acts), and of life as a Christian (Colossians); plus the life and ministry of Jesus (Luke), and the end of everything (Revelation). A fun, engaging way for young people to dig deep into some key books of the Bible and learn how to handle, question and explore God's Word.

Pb | 400 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 3795 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Soul Fuel For Young Explorers

Bear Grylls Bear Grylls is an inspiration for youngsters who want to make the most of life's adventures. In his recent bestseller Soul Fuel Bear revealed for the first time the inspiration that helps him to stand strong and find peace each day. Now Soul Fuel for Young Explorers takes his message and inspires children and young people to find courage and confidence in this source too. Bear offers seventy reflections along with stories from his own life, brilliantly illustrated by Patrick Laurent, making it a vibrant and engaging devotional for young readers.

Hb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 3682 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

The Link-It-Up Bible

Highly visual and interactive, this is a Bob Hartman Bible like never before. Containing over 60 stories, this book highlights the links between stories and draws attention to the wider themes of the Bible. With arrows zipping across the page, pull-out text boxes asking the reader questions and illustration elements bringing each story to life, this book sees the whole Bible linked up and connected to show the bigger story at work and the God behind it all. Ages 4-9.

Hb | 256 pgs | SPCK

REF 3085 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Book of Wonders: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe

Ever wondered how your eye works? Or what caused the formation of the universe? Then Book of Wonders is for you! Produced in collaboration with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Book of Wonders is crammed full of facts, figures and fantastic pictures of the world around you from the greatest galaxies to the tiniest microbes.

Hb | 112 pgs | SCRIPTURE UNION

REF 3796 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

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Fiction The Stone Wall

Beverly Lewis Anna is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a tour guide in the area where her grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those long-ago days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer's, and much about that time is a mystery. Thankfully, Martin, a handsome Mennonite, takes the young Beachy Amish woman under his wing for her training, familiarising her with the many local highlights, including Peaceful Meadows Horse Retreat. The retreat's mission so inspires Anna that she returns to volunteer, and she quickly strikes up a friendship with Gabe Allgyer, the young Amish widower who manages it. Will Anna find true love and the truth about her grandmother's past in Lancaster County?

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Pb | 352 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

REF 3798 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

A Portrait of Loyalty

Roseanna M. White Zivon was one of Russia's top cryptographers until the October Revolution tore apart his world. Forced to flee to England, Zivon is driven by a growing anger and is determined to offer his services to the Brits. Lily Blackwell sees the world best through the lens of a camera and possesses unsurpassed skill when it comes to retouching and re-creating photographs. With her father's connections in propaganda, she's recruited to the intelligence division. After Captain Blackwell invites Zivon to dinner one evening, a friendship blooms. But both have secrets they're unwilling to share, and neither is entirely sure they can trust the other.

Pb | 384 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

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Forever By Your Side

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Tracie Peterson After years of schooling on the East Coast, Constance Browning returns to Oregon and the reservation where she grew up with her missionary parents. She is accompanied by Thomas Lowell, her best friend and colleague, and together they embark on a project to catalogue the native peoples of Oregon for the Bureau of American Ethnology. But Connie and Tom have another purpose - to prove her parents are not involved in a secret conspiracy to goad the oppressed tribes into a doomed war. Connie becomes reacquainted with Clint Singleton, the government agent on whom she had a crush as a girl. Now that she's back, Clint finally seems interested in her, but Connie is no longer sure of her feelings. As war looms ever closer, Connie and Tom search for whoever is truly behind the uprising.

Pb | 320 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

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The Shepherd's Wife

Angela Hunt Yeshua of Nazareth has two sisters: Damaris, married to a wealthy merchant's son, and Pheodora, married to a simple shepherd from Bethlehem. When Pheodora's husband is thrown into debtor's prison, she returns to Nazareth, where she pins her hopes on two she-goats who should give birth to spotless white kids that would be perfect for the upcoming Yom Kippur sacrifice. In the eighteen months between the kids' birth and the opportunity to sell them and redeem her husband from prison, Pheodora must call on her wits, her family, and her God in order to provide for her daughters and survive.

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Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids

Whee Winn Christmas time just got a whole lot merrier with Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids. Over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly jokes and riddles will make the whole family laugh out loud!

Pb | 128 pgs | ZONDERKIDZ Nick's Christmas Pick!

REF 3802 RRP £3.99 Aslan £3.49

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More Than Words

Hannah Dunnett Hannah presents her much-loved illustrations alongside each one's background story. Learn about her inspiration and journey of faith, as you find encouragement and reflect on the art's Scriptures through questions. A must-have for fans of Hannah's art!

Hb | 76 pgs | MONARCH

REF 1636 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99 *Any orders for this book will receive a FREE Hannah Dunnett A5 card of her artwork!

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Seeing God in Art

Richard Harries Some of the world's greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith.

Encompassing masterpieces by Rembrandt and Caravaggio as well as modern works by Chagall and Rouault, this book will move the reader to respond with heart as well as head.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 3091 RRP £14.99 Aslan £10.99

2021 Calendars

Our Days in His Hands Family Organiser

Peaceful Rest

A 5-column layout with an uplifting Bible verse for each month.

In a larger, bold text, this calendar includes a verse from a favourite traditional hymn.

16" x 12" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

16" x 8" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

REF 3805 Aslan £5.99

REF 3806 Aslan £2.99

All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

Encouraging monthly verses from God’s Word, with beautiful colour photography.

16" x 4" | GOSPEL CARDS, ETC

REF 3807 Aslan £2.99

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