Patricia St John – författare

This beautifully illustrated edition of best–selling author Patricia St John’s beloved book on prayer will inspire children to speak to their Heavenly Father. Prayer is a vital part of child’s relationship with God. It is something they must be taught to do for themselves. It is a two–way communication. But it is crucial that they learn not only why prayer is important, but who is it that they pray to, how to pray and how their prayers might be answered.Using short everyday stories and examples from the Bible and the lives of well–known Christians Patrica St John walks the reader step–by–step through this simple but profound guide to prayer. This hardback full of gorgeous modern illustrations by Catherine Pape, and will be a great encouragement for 8–12 year olds who are taking their first steps in faith.

Patricia St. John was not a typical girl from her earliest days – her life was different to say the least! She was almost born in a storm in Biscay. Her Father decided to change his job – and so the whole family left for Switzerland.Patricia back in Britain as the bombs fell on London during the second world war. As a young nurse, in the middle of mayhem, her heart ached for an answer to the question ‘why?’.  She found satisfying answers in her Bible.You would think, after all that, she would have opted for a little bit of peace and quiet – but no! She left the security of post–war London on the back of her brother’s motorcycle and headed for the dusty deserts of the Northern Morocco. Whilst there, she wrote a series of stories on the main themes in the Apostles’ Creed. ‘Life Everlasting’ is a collection of these stories. It makes an excellent devotional book for young and old alike. Good stories and good teaching – that could sum both Patricia’s life and writing. Patricia’s upbringing was difficult. She found rest and peace through reading her Bible and thus began a love affair with the focus of that collection of books, Jesus Christ. What the church believes about Jesus is beautifully summed up in the Apostles creed. Patricia found that the creed was a great influence in her conversations with Muslims as a nurse in Northern Africa. Here is collection of true stories from her time there, illustrating that the creed is a key to a fulfilled life.

Beloved children’s author, Patricia St John tells a compelling story inspired by what we read of Onesimus in Paul’s New Testament letters. Set in the vibrant first–century Roman Empire, this richly detailed narrative follows the life of Onesimus, a young slave who dreams of gaining freedom and winning the love of Eirene, a rich merchant’s daughter.  His master, Philemon, followed Jesus Christ and his apostle Paul. A turning point in Onesimus’s life comes when, through Paul’s teachings,Onesimus learns about love, forgiveness, and a different kind of freedom that changes his life forever. “Twice Freed” is more than a novel; it’s an unforgettable journey of faith, friendship, freedom and discovering Jesus. A captivating story designed to help deepen an understanding of Jesus and the life he offers;this book is a fantastic addition to any young reader’s collection.

This book was written by Patricia St John especially for all young people who want to learn about God and get to know Him for themselves. Every chapter deals with a basic Christian belief and tackles some of the most searching questions the author was asked, including:Who is God and what is he like?Why is there so much suffering in the world?Wasn’t I born a Christian?Does Jesus care about me?Can I really know God?Through enjoyable real–life stories, prayers and thought–provoking questions, the reader will discover what Christians believe and what friendship with Jesus can mean in their lives.

The farm is on fire and there is very little that the farmer or his family can do. The children watch as the barn is engulfed in flames. Thankfully the fire engine arrives in time to save the house and slowly but surely the family tries to get back to normal. But when the farmer is going over the damage he can't find the little white hen anywhere. Where could she be? A search through the burnt buildings soon brings to light the scorched remains of the little white hen - but there is new life and new hope. The little white hen has died but she has given her life to save the lives of her brood of tiny yellow chickens.An ideal picture of what Jesus Christ has done for us by giving his life for us on the cross.

When an old miner is left with the job of bringing up the newborn Virginia he doesnt realise that it will change his life forever. As he cleans the dust and cobwebs away for the new arrival, we see that is also what the Holy Spirit does in our lives. He starts a work in our hearts and our lives are changed forever.