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A new, practical dip-in guide to the key elements of preaching. Packed with fresh ideas and all the essentials a preacher needs before stepping up to the lectern, this brilliant handbook contains confidence-boosting material for both the experienced preacher and the novice alike. Features an A-Z of preaching, 26 illustrations by John Paterson, tips on before, during and after preaching.A must-have companion for all worship leaders!Here is Richard's address to future preachers:"Dear Future Preacher,Since you are a merchant of truth, my best advice to you is to be true in all that you do.Be true to the Word of God. It is your friend, your source, your companion and yourmaster. Do not stand behind it, negelecting you duty as its interpreter. Do not standin front of it so that it is obscured from view. Stand beside it and point out its beauty,intricacy and depth to all who will hear.Be true to the people of God. Understand them, accept them, tolerate them and lovethem. You must interpret then at least as much as you do the scripture - and it will bea harder job, for they are ever changing! Unless you seek with all your heart to understandthem, you will be unable to build a bridge from scripture into their lives whichwill bear the weight of eternal truth.Be true to the Spirit of God. Allow him to ruffle you, to inflate your tired soul or deflateyour puffy ego. Listen to him in the quietnes of the study and heed him in thepulpit too. His way, even when unpredicatble, will always be best.Be true to yourself. God chose you to be a preacher, not some better or more glamorousversion of yourself. All the dents and bashes and quirks you have picked up alongthe way are precious, like the patina on a piece of beautiful old furniture - they add toyour value as a preacher.Preaching is a high privilege and a noble calling. Treat it with respect and you will havea ringside seat at the weekly theatre of miracles where God turns rocks into diamondsand introduces forever into today." - Richard Littledale

Have you ever wondered how many stars there are in the great big sky? I want to tell you about the littlest star. He wasn't as sparkly or as exciting as some of the other stars, but one night the littlest star was given the biggest, most important job of all... This enchanting Christmas tale about the star that shone down on the baby Jesus was originally written, illustrated, designed, printed and placed on sale within three weeks to raise money for the Shooting Star Chase children's hospices. This edition of Richard Littledale's delightful story has been reillustrated with beautiful artwork Dubravka Kolanovic, and makes a charming Christmas gift, evoking the wonder of the special night.

"Tell us the story about the boat, the great big boat."Join a family of mice as they gather around Albert, an elderly mouse, to hear the story of Noah and the animals that came to the Ark. A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

"Did I ever tell you the story of the slingshot?"As David sets off to take food to his brothers on the battlefield, a field mouse slips into his basket, too. Join them as they come face-to-face with the giant Goliath.An action-packed Bible story about David, the shepherd boy who becomes a nation's hero. Stunning illustrations bring to life the excitement and the adventure of David's day on the battle field, bravely facing Goliath.Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.

A heart-felt Bible story about Miriam watching over her baby brother, who would later become Moses, the leader of a nation. Her quick thinking when the Pharaoh's daughter pulls the basket he is in out of the River Nile saves his life. Maybe being a big sister to a baby isn't so bad!A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

A warm-hearted Old Testament Bible story about Joe, who will never forget the day that Elijah came to visit. The cupboards were empty and his mother only had a last bit of flour and a few drops of oil. Sharing their last loaves with Elijah was to change their lives.A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

A heart-felt Bible story about a young boy, who leaves his family farm, with half of his dad's coins jangling in his pocket.After spending all his coins, will he spend the rest of his life looking after pigs or return home to his dad? Will an angry young mouse decide to leave or can Albert's story persuade him to stay?A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children. Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years. Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

An action-packed Bible story about Ben, who will never forget the day when his simple packed lunch became a picnic for thousands of people.He joins the crowds listening to Jesus telling lovely stories and offers his lunch of five loaves and two fish to him. Then the miracle happened!A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children. Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years. Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

Offers straightforward and practical help for those who wish to spread the Christian message in an effective, relevant and engaging way. This book presents a step-by-step method to enable you to improve the various ways in which you go about communicating. It provides constructive advice that can be applied in various situations.

Stale Bread introduces preachers to a kind of preaching that can be enriching for preacher and listener alike. Richard Littledale gives you the tools to bring home the real impact of the great Christian stories that have lost their punch through telling and re-telling.

Raw, honest and personal thoughts to comfort you on the journey through grief.Grief can often feel like a gnawing homesickness for a place where you used to live, but can never return to. Richard Littledale has written a series of short, candid thoughts and reflections from his own experience of widowhood that will resonate and bring comfort andunderstanding to anyone experiencing bereavement. These thoughts are written as postcards from the land of grief, as they are used to convey a message from this foreign country of bereavement. Postcards are, by definition, a small snapshot of a feeling at anyone time, not long and drawn out essays, and these thoughts provide an accessible way to identifyfeelings and draw hope from a fellow traveller. Richard also includes practical resources and advice on the grieving process, and reflects on how his faith in God has sustained him. The book is deliberately designed to be able to dip in and out of as required at the point of need. It is also useful for those who want to give a helpful book to comfort a friend, or for anyone wanting to help understand how their bereaved loved one might beling.

A beautifully illustrated devotional book that looks at what we can learn about God from tending our gardens. Richard Littledale invites you to push open the garden gate and join him as he discovers the joy of gardening. A reluctant gardener, Richard took up 'project garden' to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too. Follow Richard's journey through 52 tales and uncover what gardening can teach us about patience, humility, hope, fruitfulness and the abiding goodness of God. Beautifully illustrated throughout, each tale includes a gardening story, a biblical reflection and a prayer. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or naturally green-fingered, this gentle and encouraging book reveals inspirational thoughts about life and God from the perspective of the gardener. Content Benefits: This beautifully illustrated gift book, containing 52 devotions, explores truths that we can learn about life, ourselves and God from tending our gardens. Each tale has a gardening story, a Bible verse and reflection and a chance to pause and prayEach gardening tale is written in a conversational and accessible voiceBeautiful line drawings appear throughout the book adding visual appealEncourages even reluctant gardeners to see the joy gardening can bringHelps gardeners see the link between the natural world and GodEnables keen gardeners to see God in their workExplores the link between gardens and faithEnables you to spend time listening to God in natureIdeal resource for quiet times or devotional timesEncourages those who are bereaved to take up gardening as 'ecotherapy' to help deal with griefIdeal inspirational gift for any green-fingered gardenerSuitable for those just starting out or seasoned gardenersHardback cover and internal illustrations make this a perfect gift for anyone who loves gardeningPerfect gift for birthdays, celebrations, and moreBinding - HardbackPages - 368Publisher - Authentic Media

Did you know that looking after a garden can help the bees, contribute to a healthy climate and provide a welcome for all sorts of wildlife?Richard Littledale helps children find out how in these 10 fun and accessible garden projects. As children work on each project they'll learn about our God who makes things grow. Each of the projects comes with a complete list of all the things you'll need, a full set of instructions, a small reflection, and a prayer ... peppered with lots of fun facts to discover along the way!Make It Grow! encourages families to pull on your wellies, try these gardening projects and see how you can make a difference to the big wide world around us!Make It Grow!:*Provides projects that adults and children will love working together on, helping them understand how to care for the earth and love our Creator God*Includes engaging line drawings throughout*Has themes of stewardship and caring for the planet*Enables kids to make practical changes to combat climate change*Encourages children to understand God's wonderful creationMake It Grow! is the ideal resource for Sunday Schools, churches or faith school settings, for children age 6 and over.

In Step with God will inspire you to put on your walking boots and join Richard Littledale on 101 devotional 'walks' through the Bible!From Noah to Elijah through to the Magi and the disciples, the Bible is full of stories of people who have made long or short walks that have had an impact on themselves and others.Richard Littledale unpacks these often overlooked 'walking' stories and encourages you to take your own physical walk as you ponder their deep truths and apply them to your day. In Step With God gives you 101 thought-provoking biblical reflections and prayers that will encourage you on your own spiritual and physical journey.In Step With God:*Will help you see familiar Bible stories in a new light*Will encourage you to physically walk and talk with God as a way to deepen your spiritual experience*Can help refresh your quiet times if you feel like you are in a rut*Is an ideal devotion guide if you feel closer to God in the outdoors*Is a perfect gift for any occasion

Have you ever thought about what it mightbe like to have been present at the feeding of the 5,000? How might you havefelt if you had seen the temple curtain torn in two? Richard Littledale takes 52 well-knownBible stories and imagines what might have happened next. Written from theperspectives of eyewitnesses, each story helps us see how interactions with Godchanged the people involved. In What Happened Next? each devotionincludes Bible verses, an immersive retelling of the story, a reflection, a prayerand an idea to action. Dive deeper into Scripture and exploreafresh the life-changing effect that meeting God has in both the Bible and ourlives today. What Happened Next? will help you:* Explore Biblestories from a fresh perspective* Pause and reflecton the personal and lasting impact of Bible events * Refresh yourquiet times* Use an imaginative approach to Bible reading* Deepen your faith

An accessible and thought-provoking devotional look at the nature of discipleship through the lens of pilgrimage. What do we learn about God whilst on the move which could not be learnt whilst stationary? From Abraham, Moses, Ruth to Jesus himself and the apostle Paul, the Bible is full of stories of people on the move and Journey looks at what we can learn from looking at the Christian life as one of pilgrimage. The chapters cover subjects such as provisions needed on the journey, communications and companions along the way, distractions from the path, the growth of 'new monasticism', and death as 'journey's end'. With questions for personal reflection included after each chapter this is much more than a book about pilgrimage, it encourages the reader to learn to journey through life in an attitude of pilgrimage -revealing that it is often in the very act of journeying that we find our deepest spiritual insights.