iBelieve Magazine February 2013

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Snuggle up for Vale n DVDs Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to snuggle up with a tearjerker of a movie and we’ve got a couple of classics that will guarantee you get emotional this year! PS I Love You Death isn’t the topic of choice in your average chick flick, but then your average chick flick tends to be funny or sad – not both all at the same time! When Gerry dies leaving Holly all alone, what seems like the bitterest of endings turns out to be the beginning of an uplifting, if emotional, journey to wholeness. If drowning in a sea of emotion is your idea of a good time, then this film is for you! If it’s not your thing, then prepare to be converted – PS I Love You is just that good! The Notebook The Notebook is the mother of all rom-coms. What makes this movie so special is its depiction of a timeless love story that stays as strong through the trials of old age as it does the fervent passions of youth. The Notebook is an imaginative portrayal of true love that will touch your heart and inspire you. It’s got a great cast and the believability of the acting is superb. If you’ve never seen The Notebook then you’re missing out on a classic. Now’s the time to plug that gap and treat your loved one to an unforgettable experience. Books If you’ve ever wondered what it might really mean to truly act on some of the

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more challenging advice we find in Scripture then you’ll love our collection of books. Hopefully you’ll love your neighbour too, once you’ve read them! Why Did Jesus, Moses, The Buddha And Mohammed Cross The Road? Brian McLaren £12.99 Winning the award for the shortest possible book name, Brian McLaren’s mouthful of a title is an apt precursor to a book that might take you a little while to get your head around. The thoughtful and provocative – though gentle – style of this renowned thinker will prod your own mind into gear as he considers the problem of trying to love people across faith boundaries. As inspiring as it is insightful, this book might challenge some of your preconceptions, but there’s a good chance you’ll come out of it a bigger person.

The Great Omission Dallas Willard £9.99 Known for his depth of thought and incredibly practical approach to spirituality, Dallas Willard’s focus on making disciples has had a wide impact on the Church at large. In this series of shorter articles collected together and arranged thematically, he explains


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