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The titles below have been recommended by BibleLands. For more information about the work and ministry of BibleLands, please visit their website. Lent and Easter Resources
The famous words of the great apostle Paul have inspired Christians
of every generation to take to their hearts his teachings and follow
his example of deep, undying love for Jesus. Henry Wansborough has distilled a lifetime of his own learning into this series of 40 compact and compelling meditations. Drawing on each of Paul's major letters, they will lead you to a richer understanding of his life and legacy, and so become a closer, more faithful, more lively follower of Jesus.
Gordon Giles BRF's Lent book for 2009, Fasting and Feasting sees Gordon Giles guide us through daily Bible readings for the Easter season around the theme of eating and food. It examines the importance of the Eucharist and its roots in the Jewish Passover, as well as containing thorough group material and suggestions for an 'Agape' (fellowship) meal. Bible readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday David Winter Travel through Lent with Jesus and his disciples to Jerusalem, the cross and beyond. David Winter draws from all four Gospels and paints a vivid portrait of the Master and his twelve followers as they travel to Jerusalem. Along the way, be a part of their discussions: Who is the greatest? What is the Kingdom of Heaven like? With a Bible passage and comment from David Winter for each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, this devotional book introduces the characters of the disciples in a fresh way, presenting them as young men with real lives and concerns. There is also discussion material for groups.
In this revised edition of the bestselling 2006 Lent book, The Road to Emmaus, popular author Sister Helen Julian CSF offers insights into the lives of six figures in English spirituality, looking at their historical context and the themes unique to their writing. Described by the Church Times as 'an exercise in delight and sensitivity', it is an informative read that sheds light on such figures as The Venerable Bede and John and Charles Wesley.
A playful and prayerful journey through the six weeks of Lent, this book aims to introduce children to the Easter story by building up to it in a fun but thoughtful way. Drawing on children’s natural sense of playfulness in order to engage them with the issues, it offers simple yet effective visuals to bring biblical themes to life, and gives simple guidelines on how to explore those themes, day by day, week by week, at home or at church. Thoroughly field-tested across parishes in the Church of Wales and Blackburn diocese, the material contains themes, Bible focus, stories and ideas to promote discussion as well as to integrate the activities into Sunday worship for 5–7 year olds and all who work with them. Resources for Prayer and Spirituality
Into Your Hands by Kevin Scully explores what it means to say that God is at work in the world today and how we can act as 'God's hands' as we go about our daily lives. With questions for discussion or individual reflection, plus meditative exercises and prayers, Into Your Hands makes for ideal non-dated Lent reading. The foreword is written by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York.
Night can be a time of peace, of resting after the busyness and heat of the day. It can also be a time of great activity. It can be a time of darkness when we are used to the light. Bringing together insights from the Bible, poetry, music, personal experience and more, Night features contributors such as Celia Bowring, Brad Lincoln and Dr Gareth Tuckwell.
A collection of prayers old and new from a much-loved author, offering reflections for drawing close to God as well as prayers for connecting to hurting people and hard situations. Here you will find prayers by Joyce Huggett, Kenneth Bailey, Mother Teresa, Eddie Askew, St Ignatius of Loyola, Charles de Foucauld and Teresa of Avila among others. Resources for Bible Study
Pilgrim's Way is the perfect way for any Christian who feels daunted by the Bible to get to know it better. Written by David Winter, one of the UK's most popular Christian writers and broadcasters, Pilgrim's Way provides gentle yet thought-provoking devotional Biblical reflections for each day of the year. This is an ideal book to use for or to supplement daily Bible reading. David Winter is one of the writers for New Daylight, is the consulting editor for BRF's People's Bible Commentary and has written many books for BRF, including Journey to Jerusalem.
These 80 non-cryptic crosswords will test your knowledge of the Bible to the limit! Engrossing and absorbing, with a sprinkling of general knowledge questions to add to the fun, each crossword will challenge and entertain you. Should you get stuck, the solutions are provided at the back of the book. Have a go at a sample crossword! |
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Fasting and Feasting
The Road to Emmaus
Into Your Hands
