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Books That Help You Live for Christ

Inspiration from the book of Hebrews on how to live by faith in Jesus and overcome exhaustion, opposition and discouragement.

Richard Coekin | $17.99

We don’t need to choose between intellect and passion. Adam Ramsey invites us to engage both our minds and our emotions in our walk with God as we gaze at him until our hearts sing. Adam Ramsey | $19.99

Renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines Paul’s prayers for the Ephesians to show ordinary believers how to pray bold, exciting prayers.

Alistair Begg | $17.99

Matt Fuller explores what it means to “be true to yourself” and what the Bible says about where true happiness can be found.

Matt Fuller | $17.99

J.D. Greear shows us how prayer can be transformed from a duty into a delight when we learn from Jesus to “just ask” and depend on our heavenly Father.

J.D. Greear | $19.99

Barnabas Piper points us to a definition of happiness that is better than the dreams we chase, freeing Christians to live a life that’s grounded, hopeful and genuinely happy.

Barnabas Piper | $19.99

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This practical and realistic book explores how you can reflect God’s welcoming heart and make generous hospitality part of everyday life, without becoming exhausted and overburdened.

Carolyn Lacey | $17.99

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A personal journey through the challenges of adulting. This funny, honest, hopeful book reveals the difference Jesus makes when you wonder, “Is this it?”

Rachel Jones | $19.99

Discover how Christianity continues to underpin the values we cherish in Western society today.

Glen Scrivener | $19.99

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Is Christianity Irrelevant?

Article extracted from the introduction of Glen Scrivener’s new book Goldfish don’t see water.

Goldfish see what’s in the water, they see what’s refracted through the water, but I assume (I haven’t done the proper investigations) that goldfish don’t see the water itself. And yet there it is. It’s their environment. Universal but invisible.

It shapes everything they do and everything they see. But they don’t see it.

Here’s the contention of my new book: if you’re a Westerner—whether you’ve stepped foot inside a church or not, whether you’ve clapped eyes on a Bible or not, whether you consider yourself an atheist, pagan or Jedi Knight—you are a goldfish, and Christianity is the water in which you swim.

Or, to say the same thing in a slightly different way, Christianity is the air we breathe. It is our atmosphere. It’s our environment, both unseen and all-pervasive. And in the tradition of a spiritual teacher, I’m going to ask you to focus on your breathing. This is a technique common to so many of the great religious traditions.

The spiritual teacher does not invite you to start breathing. You’ve got that life skill down pat—20,000 breaths a day; you’re a natural! But there’s something centring about noticing your breathing.

Are you doing it now? Suddenly you’re slowed down. You’re aware of your dependence. You’re inhabiting your body as a creature with needs and rhythms and physicality. You are mindful of your connection to the world around you and your place within it.

My new book is like that practice. But instead of oxygen, I’m talking about beliefs and intuitions. What I want you to do is notice your dependence on the

environment around you and your place within the world of ideas. Here’s a chance to slow down and pay attention to the profoundly Christian atmosphere you inhabit.

None of these values are self-evident, nor are they widespread among the civilisations of the world. So where did they come from, and how did they get to become “the air we breathe”?

“Christian?” you say. “I’m not sure my world is particularly Christian.”

But isn’t Christianity the enemy of our modern Western values?

Goldfish might not know the chemical composition of H20, but it’s still central to their lives. In the same way, I’m guessing that the following resonate with you:

Equality: We believe in the equal moral status of every member of the human family, no matter their rank, race, religion, gender or sexuality.

Compassion: We believe a society should be judged by the way it treats its weakest members.

Consent: We believe that the powerful have no right to force themselves on others.

Enlightenment: We believe in education for all and its power to transform a society.

Science: We believe in science: its ability to help us understand the world and improve our lives.

Freedom: We believe that persons are not property and that each of us should be in control of our own lives.

We might feel that Christianity is unequal, cruel, coercive, ignorant, anti-science, restrictive or backwards.

That is, in fact, a pretty common list of objections to the Christian faith, and, at points, the shoe fits. But I didn’t pick those seven objections at random. I simply reversed the seven core values at the heart of this book.

The reason why those seven accusations bite is because, deep down, we believe in the seven values. Our problems with Christianity (and we all have problems with it, especially Christians!) turn out to be Christian problems. Like air, Christianity is so pervasive that we cannot help depending on it, even as we protest against it.

Whether you are a Christian or not, journey with me from the ancient world to the modern and from the beginning of the Bible to the end of history. You’ll discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning.

In Jesus our lives, our beliefs, our practices and our world make sense.

Progress: We believe in moral improvement over time and that we should continue to reform society of its former evils.

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Books for Evangelism and Church Life

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Outlines seven reasons why Christianity is something worth considering—or considering again— showing how it is both more credible and more wonderful than we might have otherwise assumed.

Ben Shaw | $17.99

Examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of evil and suffering and the unique hope that is found in Christ.

Amy Orr-Ewing $17.99

An Oxford maths professor and Christian, John Lennox offers a fresh way of thinking about science and Christianity, revealing that we can and must look to both.

John Lennox | $17.99

Explores God’s design for the expression of human sexuality—what it says about him and what that means for us.

Ideal for giving away to people who may see this as a stumbling block for belief.

Sam Allberry | $17.99

Sharon Dirckx looks at the nature of the mind, soul and human consciousness to answer the question: “What am I?” More importantly, she addresses “Who am I?” and “Why am I?” Sharon Dirckx | $17.99

Historian John Dickson examines what can be trusted as reliable history in order to answer the question: “Is Jesus fact or fiction?”and explores what the answer means for us today.

John Dickson | $17.99

Seasoned evangelist Becky Pippert gives Christians confidence to share Jesus, like Jesus—relevantly, thoughtfully and effectively.

Rebecca Manley Pippert | $19.99

Be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely and winsomely with inspiration and practical help from C.S. Lewis.

Randy Newman $19.99

Learn how to spot the connections between your faith and the culture around you, so that you can talk about Jesus in a way that’s truly compelling.

Daniel Strange $19.99

“What can I do for my pastor?” Christopher Ash points out the mutual blessings that come from praying for our pastors as they serve us.

Christopher Ash $11.99

Rico Tice calls fellow pastors and others in positions of church leadership to pursue what matters most for a successful ministry: personal holiness and godly leadership.

Rico Tice | $17.99

Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it means to belong to God’s family.

Tony Merida | $17.99

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Trust God, Grow in Faith and Live Confidently When we consider God’s greatness, we usually tend to think about what God can do. However, this book explores 12 things that God can’t do. As you look at these aspects of God’s nature, you will be able to grow in faith, live with confidence and rest easy at night, trusting in the God who never sleeps.

Nick Tucker | $17.99

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“ Relevant and richly affective.”

Dan Strange Director, Crosslands Forum

How to cling to the gospel and offer it to those around us in a postChristian culture, where our views are not only seen as wrong but possibly dangerous.

Stephen McAlpine | $19.99

Renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg shows us that living by faith in Daniel’s God will enable us to live bravely, confidently and obediently in an increasingly secular society.

Alistair Begg | $17.99

Godly Christian women help us to be thoughtful about films, books and the media; set out biblical principles for approaching topics such as body image and racism; and encourage us to shape the world around us for Christ.

Trillia J. Newbell | $19.99

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Help to Have Faith and Trust God in Hard Times NEW

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These 20 biblical reflections examine the characteristics of God and show how these provide an anchor for the soul in hard times. Readers are encouraged to trust in God’s goodness and place their hope in his promises.

Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada.

Katie Faris Hardback | $26.99

Motherhood pushes us to our limits! Discover how God supplies what we need to cope with the daily sacrifices and challenges of motherhood, and how he uses them to make us more like Christ.

Liz Wann | $17.99

This short, sympathetic and warm book will help both Christian and non-Christian readers understand anxiety better, learn some useful coping techniques and show how the living God can liberate us from its grip.

Helen Thorne | $11.99

Devotional working through the book of Job that helps married couples to navigate the storms of life together.

Sarah Walton & Jeff Walton Hardback $26.99

30 biblical reflections that are realistic about the hurts of life, yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life.

Kristen Wetherell & Sarah Walton Hardback | $26.99

Answers common doubts that arise when life doesn’t go the way we had hoped and shows readers that Jesus is better than all our hopes and longings for this life.

Jennie Pollock $17.99

Blair Linne weaves her personal story of growing up without a father at home with reflections on what it means to know the joy, care, provision and security of our perfect heavenly Father.

Blair Linne | $19.99

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Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage 31-day devotional in the Gospel of Luke giving biblical comfort and practical support to men processing miscarriage. As readers draw alongside Jesus in the pages of Luke’s Gospel, they’ll find help to process their grief and to address questions they may be too afraid to ask.

There’s also lots of practical help on how to care both for themselves and for their family in the aftermath of miscarriage.

Eric Schumacher | $22.99

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“Finally—a book that deals with the grief experienced by fathers who have lost children to miscarriage.”

Russell Moore Director of Public Theology Project, Christianity Today

Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage, and encourages them to cling to the God they can fully depend on.

Abbey Wedgeworth | $26.99

A moving story of Matt Chandler’s battle with a potentially fatal brain tumour and how his church helped him to find joy in the sorrow. Designed to bolster your faith in times of trial.

Matt Chandler | $19.99

Uses the story of Joseph and his brothers to explore what repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation can look like, even in difficult circumstances.

Wendy Alsup | $19.99

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Celebrating Inspiring Christian Women NEW

This inspiring biography of the queen chronicles key moments in her life and highlights the Christian faith that has underpinned her remarkable 70-year reign. A great gift for children aged 4-8 to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee.

Alison Mitchell | Hardback | $16.99

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Inspiring biography of Fanny Crosby for 4-8 year olds. Fanny was blind from a young age but blessed with extraordinary musical ability and she wrote some of the world’s most famous hymns. Hardback format.

Laura Caputo-Wickham $16.99 | AVAILABLE JUNE

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Children 4-8 years old will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children’s biography of Betsey Stockton, who, despite being born enslaved, followed her dream of being a missionary.

Laura Caputo-Wickham Hardback | $16.99

Children 4-8 years old will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children’s biography of Corrie ten Boom, who saved hundreds of Jewish people during World War 2.

Laura Caputo-Wickham Hardback | $16.99

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Keep Kids Busy This colouring and activity book based on the New Testament Bible stories Seek and Find book.

Includes mazes, puzzles, drawing, colouring and more to keep young children amused.

Sarah Parker | $6.99

32 pages of art, puzzles, mazes and activities based around the Old Testament Bible stories Seek and Find book. Children will learn all about our amazing God. Sarah Parker | $6.99

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Find, count and sort over 450 hidden things and learn all about the life of Jesus in this large format board book. Ideal for 2-5s.

Sarah Parker Hardback | $21.99

450 hidden things to find, count and sort as well as biblically faithful illustrations and retellings of Old Testament stories. Ideal for 2-5s.

Sarah Parker Hardback | $21.99

This interactive book will help kids get to know the Bible in a fun and engaging way. Ideal for 4-7s.

Mike Nappa Hardback | $21.99

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The Tales That Tell The Truth Series GET THE SET AND SAVE 20%

Get the set of this bestselling hardback series for children aged 3-6 and save 20%.

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Bible storybook that inspires young children to be like Jesus and love others.

Trillia J. Newbell $19.99

Teach kids how to pray with this beautifully illustrated Bible storybook.

Laura Wifler $19.99

Shows young children how the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God. Carl Laferton $19.99

Teaches young children about Jesus’ return and why it’s so surprising.

Randall Goodgame $19.99

Helps young children discover how Daniel points to Jesus.

Alison Mitchell $19.99

Teaches young children about the instant power of Jesus’ words through the account of Jesus healing the official’s son.

Alison Mitchell $19.99

Based on the account of Jesus calming the storm that teaches children about who Jesus really is.

Alison Mitchell $19.99

Teaches young children how they can be part of God’s delightfully different family.

Trillia J. Newbell $19.99

Teaches young children that Jesus came to give his friends life after death.

Lauren Chandler $19.99

Teaches young children the gospel, helping them understand why Jesus died and rose again.

Carl Laferton $19.99

Teaches young children about Jesus’ ongoing power to save and how they can tell their friends about Jesus.

Bob Hartman $19.99

Bible storybook that points young children to Jesus, the friend who forgives.

Dan DeWitt $19.99

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New From Joni Eareckson Tada Excite children 3-6 with the truth about the future— that when Jesus comes back to this world, he will bring heaven with him! There will be a new creation and best of all, we’ll be with Jesus, forever! Free materials to host a forever party! Go to /foreverparty Joni Eareckson Tada | Hardback | $19.99 NEW 32 pages of colouring, puzzles, mazes and activities for children aged 4-8, based around The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party.

Joni Eareckson Tada $6.99

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“ How wonderful to have a book like this!”

Kristyn Getty Hymnwriter and Author

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Teach Kids About God’s Grace and Forgiveness NEW Also Available

$16.99 This beautifully illustrated rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace and forgiveness. Appropriate for children aged 3-6 and even beyond.

Melissa Kruger | Hardback | $16.99

Tell children your greatest aspiration—that they will love and follow Jesus.

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An engaging retelling for toddlers of Jesus teaching his followers how to pray, including the Lord’s Prayer.

Steph Williams | $6.99

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An engaging retelling of the parable of the wise and foolish builders for toddlers.

Steph Williams | $6.99

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Get the set of this popular series for children aged 2-5 and save 40%.

For Teens and Tweens ngage 365 is a one-year reading plan with Engage E Bible-reading notes, covering the overarching storyline of the Bible. Ideal for older teenagers.

Alison Mitchell | $24.99

The NIV Youth Bible includes an introduction covering what the Bible is, how to read it and the overarching storyline.

There is also a series of articles covering Christian living, doctrine, apologetics and real-life stories. Plus Bible studies, verses to colour and journalling spaces. Hardback | $49.00

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Who Am I and Why Do I Matter shows tween readers how to embrace and enjoy their identity as those loved by God and made in his image. It is the latest in the Big Question series by Chris Morphew that helps 9-13s explore and defend their faith. Other books in the series look at the historical reliability of the Bible, why God lets bad things happen and what happens when we die.

Chris Morphew | $14.99 each

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Expository guide to Nehemiah strengthening us to build for God. Can be read as a book; used as a devotional; and utilised in teaching and preaching.

Eric Mason | $22.99

Eight Bible studies which explore the book of Nehemiah, strengthening us to build for God. Eric Mason | $8.99

For Devotions, for Bible Studies, for Sermons Exodus For You | Tim Chester | $25.99

Romans 1–7 For You | Timothy Keller

Judges For You | Timothy Keller

Romans 8–16 For You | Timothy Keller

Ruth For You | Tony Merida | $21.99

1 Corinthians For You | Andrew Wilson

1 Samuel For You | Tim Chester

2 Corinthians For You | Gary Millar

2 Samuel For You | Tim Chester

Galatians For You | Timothy Keller

Nehemiah For You | Eric Mason

Ephesians For You | Richard Coekin

Psalms For You | Christopher Ash

Philippians For You | Steven Lawson

Proverbs For You | Kathleen Nielson

Colossians & Philemon For You | Mark Meynell

Isaiah For You | Tim Chester Daniel For You | David Helm Luke 1–12 For You | Mike McKinley

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1 & 2 Timothy For You | Phillip Jensen Titus For You | Tim Chester | $19.99 Hebrews For You | Michael J. Kruger

Luke 12–24 For You | Mike McKinley

James For You | Sam Allberry

John 1–12 For You | Josh Moody

1 Peter For You | Juan Sanchez

John 13–21 For You | Josh Moody

2 Peter & Jude For You | Miguel Núñez

Acts 1–12 For You | R. Albert Mohler

Revelation For You | Tim Chester | $21.99

Acts 13–28 For You | R. Albert Mohler

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Good Book Guides for Small-Group Bible studies NEW TESTAMENT

OLD TESTAMENT Exodus: 8 Studies Tim Chester

Mark 1–8: 10 Studies Tim Chester

Judges: 6 Studies Timothy Keller

Mark 9–16: 7 Studies Tim Chester

Ruth: 4 Studies Tim Chester

Luke 1–12: 8 Studies Mike McKinley

Ruth: 7 Studies Tony Merida

Luke 12–24: 8 Studies Mike McKinley

David: 6 Studies Nathan Buttery

Luke 22–24: 6 Studies Mike McKinley

1 Samuel: 6 Studies Tim Chester 2 Samuel: 6 Studies Tim Chester Nehemiah: 8 Studies Eric Mason 1 Kings 1–11: 8 Studies James Hughes Elijah: 5 Studies Liam Goligher

John 1–12: 8 Studies Josh Moody John 13–21: 8 Studies Josh Moody Acts 1–12: 8 Studies R. Albert Mohler Acts 13–28: 8 Studies R. Albert Mohler Romans 1–7: 7 Studies Timothy Keller

Esther: 7 Studies Jane McNabb

Romans 8–16 7 Studies Timothy Keller

Psalms: 7 Studies Christopher Ash & Alison Mitchell

1 Corinthians 1–9 7 Studies Mark Dever

Proverbs: 8 Studies Kathleen Nielson & Rachel Jones

1 Corinthians 10–16 8 Studies Mark Dever & Carl Laferton

Isaiah: 8 Studies Tim Chester Ezekiel: 6 Studies Tim Chester Daniel: 7 Studies David Helm Hosea: 8 Studies Dan Wells Jonah: 6 Studies Stephen Witmer

2 Corinthians: 7 Studies Gary Millar

Man of God Anthony Bewes & Sam Allberry

Galatians: 7 Studies Timothy Keller

Biblical Womanhood Sarah Collins

Ephesians: 10 Studies Thabiti Anyabwile

The Apostles’ Creed Tim Chester

Ephesians: 8 Studies Richard Coekin

Promises Kept Bible Overview Carl Laferton

Philippians: 7 Studies Steven J. Lawson Colossians: 6 Studies Mark Meynell 1 Thessalonians 7 Studies Mark Wallace 1& 2 Timothy 7 Studies Phillip Jensen Titus: 5 Studies Tim Chester Hebrews: 8 Studies Michael J. Kruger James: 6 Studies Sam Allberry 1 Peter: 6 Studies Juan R. Sanchez 2 Peter & Jude 6 Studies Miguel Núñez

1 Corinthians 8 Studies Andrew Wilson

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Contentment Anne Woodcock The Reformation Solas Jason Helopoulos Women of Faith Mary Davis Introducing Jesus Tim Chester Meeting Jesus Jenna Kavonic Heaven Andy Telfer Making Work Work Marcus Nodder The Holy Spirit Pete & Anne Woodcock Experiencing God Tim Chester Real Prayer Anne Woodcock

1 John: 7 Studies Nathan Buttery

Soul Songs Tim Chester

Revelation: 7 Studies Tim Chester

Mission Alan Purser The Lord’s Prayer Tim Chester

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Church Anne Woodcock

Zechariah: 6 Studies Tim Chester

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365 DAILY Enjoy a year of gospel-saturated daily devotions from renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg.

These concise devotions reflect on a few short verses each day and are full of clear exposition and thoughtful application in Alistair Begg’s trademark warm, faithful and engaging style.

Alistair Begg | Hardback | $34.99

DEVOTIONS

Get Into God’s Word + Buy both for $30

Gives a framework for biblical meditation so that God’s word can clear our minds and fill our hearts, making a real difference to the way we live.

Linda Allcock | $17.99

Tools and strategies to read and understand the Bible for yourself.

Perfect for new believers or anyone who wants to get into a habit of regular Bible reading.

Gary Millar | $17.99

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An inspiring and practical introduction to living the Christian life. Ideal for those who are new to faith, or only just starting to take it seriously.

Gary Millar | $17.99