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Holding On and Letting Go is a richly textured volume by Chris Leonard presenting real-life stories which paint a picture of 'God with us' in a very real way through the ups and downs of life.Woven through with Bible reflections and prayers, Holding On and Letting Go offers both comfort and encouragement to those of us struggling to believe in God's intimate concern in - and glorious purposes for - our own seemingl 'ordinary' lives.Chris Leonard tutors on creative-writing courses. She is the author of many books, including Waiting: Reflections, Stories, Prayers, which is also published by SPCK.

There are moments in life when the everyday is touched by something more glorious than we usually encounter. The beauty of a summer dawn, the kindness of a stranger, the comfort of feeling held during a time of great personal difficulty - perhaps an experience like this has got us wondering. Perhaps it has got us thinking about God.Is God for Real? is the question many struggle with. So Chris Leonard spoke to people from all kinds of backgrounds and asked them to explain how their relationship with God works out in practice, during crises, but mainly in normal, everyday life.The stories she has gathered together - of real personal experience - will be an encouragement to us whether we have know God for many years, or are just feeling our way to a trusting relationship with him.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. Lay a great foundation for Church lifeIn times of great change the new church in Thessalonica faced dangers and challenges, but also opportunities. Share Paul's joy in discovering that the gospel really does work even in the most difficult circumstances. The same letters could be written to us in today's fast-changing times. Our churches, like that in Thessalonica, still need faith, hope, love and holiness at their core.Through these seven studies explore: The importance of encouragement and thanksgivingDeveloping and building on the right kind of leadershipThe centrality of prayer and the nature of salvationDealing with contention, persecution and misunderstandingsIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.