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A nine-foot giant, a dazzling dancer, big fish travel, getting a drink out of a rock, the right and wrong ways to carry a box the size of a coffee table, what we can learn from ants, why it might be better to live on your roof than inside your house – these are just a few of the stories that you can enjoy between the covers of this very wacky book.Learn about odd ways of travelling and odd ways of doing things. Discover what Jesus said about pearls and pigs, wolves pretending to be sheep and how to be a shining light. Get the heads up on some scaredy-cat spies and find out about a host of unusual dynamic double acts. Using colourful cartoons and his own fun style of storytelling, Andy Robb brings fifty more Bible stories to life. In every one, he leaves you with a cliff hanger and a question – but don’t worry, he tells you where to look in your Bible to find out how the stories end!So what are you waiting for? Get reading!

If you are new to the Christian faith, these Bible reading notes will help you to develop a daily habit of spending time with God.Inside you will find over fifty daily readings, written to help you engage with God's Word, spend time in prayer, and discover some foundational truths of the Bible and how to apply them to your daily life.Prepare to be encouraged, challenged and inspired!

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.

Prayer is powerful. It's life changing and world shaking. Admitting you need help from God is not weakness – it's the strongest thing you can do.Carl Beech walks you through some of the real-life, gut-wrenching, painstaking, all-out weird encounters with God in his own life, all across the world. God is doing big stuff now – He never stopped. But how do we make time in our busy modern lives to invite God to work?In Carl's own words, this book is the culmination of '26 years of ups and downs, triumphs of faith and soul searching after apparent disasters'. Punchy, incisive and written to spur men into a dynamic life of prayer, Man Prayer is full of real-life stories and practical tips from Carl Beech. Coupled with Carl's wisdom and down to earth style, it's a must read for guys of all ages.

Bonkers dreams, people speaking in languages they don't understand, pillars of fire and cloud leading people on an epic journey, human sat-navs, a bouncing baby, and a whole lot of 'Fruit of the Spirit' (whatever that means!) - the Bible is full of amazing stories about the Holy Spirit.Sometimes when we talk about God as three in one - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - it can be a bit mind-bobbling. Who is the Holy Spirit, after all? As we'll discover, He gets up to come incredible stuff throughout the Bible, and also in and through us today!With a cliff-hanger ending to each story and a Bible hint for finding out what happened next, jump into 50 of the zappiest stories in the Bible in an unforgettable way.Ready to zap your way through the Bible? Come on in!

In almost all walks of life, there seems to exist a 'rule of three'...... from aviation to mathematics; education to chemistry; the survival priorities of water, shelter and food. We expect so many other things in threes, too, from the three blind mice to big red buses. When it comes to understanding ourselves, we keep coming back to three things that define, complete and motivate the personality; three things that largely determine our words, reactions and our life's direction; these three things, designed by God to draw us into relationship with Him, to answer the big questions of life:Who am I?Do I matter?What's the point?These Three Things comes with free small group studies, sermon outlines and video teachings: www.cwr.org.uk/t3t

IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK

Honesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics that many find difficult, such as trusting God when life is painful, dealing with anxiety and depression, learning to look after ourselves, developing our character, and living with thankful hearts even in tough seasons. It examines our strength in letting go of our need to be in control, as well as looking at how we can stop comparing ourselves to others, and instead live authentically and honestly as we grow into the people God has created us to be.

This is not a fix-it quick kind of book. Instead of the book of your dreams, this is the book you want when your dreams seem out of reach. This brave, honest and funny devotional takes a refreshing new look at the inevitable twists and turns of life.For all of us at some point, life events can arrive accompanied by a sense of disappointment, heartache or grief. When Rachel and Tim's son was born with severe and complex brain damage, their hearts and dreams lay shattered. But this 40-window devotional explores how brokenness doesn't necessarily need fixing, and that growth, transformation and abundance can actually happen at the broken edges of life.Jesus shows us the heart and character of God. His life was hard and messy, and those at the time were baffled by such a humble demonstration of God. They got it wrong then - are we still getting it wrong now? Are we still searching for the Messiah-in-shining-armour?Maybe, God gives us the greatest view through life's broken windows.

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. A timeless reminder to 'get real' about ourselves and GodThe people of Israel were susceptible to distraction, self-centredness, forgetfulness and apathy. Despite the many times that God had stepped in and rescued them, they regularly took their eyes off God so God sent Joel to proclaim His message loud and clear: 'turn back to God or there will be consequences.' These seven insightful sessions remind us of how:Calamities and earthly disasters can refocus our attention on GodOur need to repent and return to God is one that is ongoingGod can transform situations that are entirely out of our handsIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

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.An exploration into what it means to live in the divine plan for human sexualityThe Song of Songs – a Hebraic way of saying 'best song of all' – is a collection of erotic love poems between a wife and her husband, and is an unapologetic celebration of intimacy within the context of Christian marriage. In his reading of the poem, John Houghton explains how, whether married or single, this book of the Bible gives us something truly awesome to celebrate and proclaim.These seven insightful sessions help us to consider: That sex and sexuality are a God-given part of His good creation, not a consequence of the FallThe place and outworking of love and intimacy within Christian marriage, and the strengthening of the relationship through thisBiblically, our true identity is defined by relationshipIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

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.A closer look at the lives of Old Testament patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joshua.The book of Genesis reveals a family history – a human history – with division, forgiveness, betrayal, and love. Generation after generation, God is at work in these otherwise ordinary people, and despite their many failings, we can see the character and hand of God in the lives of our spiritual forefathers.These seven insightful sessions help us to realise that: God has a purpose for each of our lives, and is constantly working out His redemptive plan for humanityThere are significant parallels between these ancient stories and the teachings of JesusDespite being highly revered, these figures shared the same human nature that we do, and we can learn from them todayIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

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. Finding God's wisdom in the midst of sufferingDeath, destruction, disease… the book of Job isn't the easiest read. A man who leads an upright life, suddenly plunged into the depths of despair, does not sit well with us. But there is more to the story than that, and precious wisdom can be found. By reflecting on the advice offered by Job's 'comforters', we are invited to address our own understanding of seemingly random suffering. Job's story ultimately points to the wisdom of God, which we can find in Jesus Christ, our hope.These seven insightful sessions help us to realise that:Our life circumstances are not an indication of God's judgment of us.Intellectual arguments are often unhelpful to those facing struggles; but friendship, compassion and an encounter with God are invaluable.The wisdom of God, personified in Jesus, is our source of strength and direction through any trials we face.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

Journey through family life together......taking a few minutes each day to encounter the God who created you, loves you and has plans for each of you!Bekah and Steve bring a fun, engaging and personal approach to reading the Bible as they take you and your family through 12 weeks of discovering more about what it means to follow God. Look forward to exploring some key Old Testament characters, the start of Jesus' ministry, the Sermon on the Mount, and the book of Galatians.Each day includes a short Bible passage, thoughts and questions to get you thinking and talking, some amazing facts and simple prayers. Weekends also include suggestions of fun activities to do together as a family, to help you grow closer to God and each other as you spend time talking about the things that really matter.

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. A call to grow in your love and service of GodIn the first part of the book of Joshua, the Israelites saw God do great things in defeating the enemy and claiming the Promised Land. The people had been wholly reliant on God to provide and intercede for them - but now that they had everything they had hoped for, who would they serve?Today, when everyday life is going well for us, perhaps our service to God has a tendency to drift into the background. But in the latter half of the book of Joshua, we are reminded that there is a God who has called us to serve Him - to work with Him, to get to know Him and to grow in love for Him.These seven insightful sessions explore how:Our actions are shaped by our faithOur unity as God's people is vital if we are to serve Him effectivelyServing God is something that encompasses every area of our livesIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

Explore 12 key elements of pastoral carePastoral care is about caring for others and loving people in need, so that they may find, deepen and develop their faith in Jesus.Drawing on New Testament teaching and the example of Jesus, this resource will help anyone with a heart for pastoral care to discover what it means to care for people within a safe and supportive structure. It will also help you to: Understand what pastoral care meansDevelop wise caring practices and set healthy boundariesConsider how to care for yourself while caring for othersExplore how you can expand care beyond your churchQuestions are included to help you reflect further on how you can strengthen your approach to care.

This Lent, refresh your relationship with God by exploring the way Jesus Himself prayed to His Father. Focusing on six of the prayers of Jesus leading up to the central events of our faith, encounter the Saviour in a new way and reach new depths of intimacy with God in prayer.Through six sessions, experience more of God’s presence as you pray and reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross. Each session includes:Warm up suggestionsSetting the sceneBible readingsSession focus sectionsDiscussing startersPrayer exercises

Journey through Advent together as a family with daily readings, prayers, thoughts and activities for all ages. As the parents of a blended family of five children, Steve and Bekah Legg bring a fun, engaging and accessible approach to reading and understanding the Bible so that everyone can join in and understand. 'A great resource to bring the family together to talk about the things that matter.' Rob Parsons

This church series from Dave Smith brilliantly highlights the overview of the Bible when it comes to wellbeing, looking at:Perfect Wellbeing (the first human beings made in the image of God); Lost Wellbeing (humanity turning their backs on God);Promised Wellbeing (new covenants between God and His people);Restored Wellbeing (Jesus' birth, death and resurrection); Increasing Wellbeing (the Holy Spirit's invitation); Complete Wellbeing (on Jesus' return). This resource includes a book offering 50 daily readings with opportunities to reflect and respond, along with free online resources that provide group videos, discussions and sermon outlines, making it ideal for you, your small group or your whole church.

Welcome to Topz! - an exciting, day-by-day look at the Bible with the Topz Gang! It's fun, colourful - and will help you get to know God and His Word!In this issue...A day with Danny:A difficult day for Danny shows us how we can involve God in the ups and downs of our lives.Dangerman!:How Paul the Apostle, God’s Dangerman, had the courage to tell the world about Jesus even though it often put him in danger.Doctor Dave:God helps Dave to overcome his disappointment at being let down and come to the rescue of the person who has disappointed him.Read the signs:How Jesus used the miracles He performed as ‘signs’ that He was the Son of God.Bible Beasties!:A trip through the Bible to see what beasties we can find – and why they are there.Sarah in a panic:How God will always help and forgive us for wrong things we do when we are truly sorry.The Giant-Slayer:How God often uses small things or people to do great things for Him.PLUS special features and puzzles.Please note that this issue does not contain an entry for 29 February.

YP's is for young people, everywhere! Read a bit of the Bible every day, explore lots of stuff about you and God - cracking puzzles and playing quizzes along the way!In this issue...First things firstWhat’s at the top of your ‘to do’ list today? On what or on who do you spend most of your energy, love and time? The Bible reminds us of one very important thing: put God first, and He will take care of everything else. Let’s find out more!Jonah's journeyHe travelled around the northern kingdom of Israel, warning the Jews to turn back to God. Not the easiest job! Let’s follow the eventful journey of Jonah – a prophet with a tricky message to deliver –and see what we can learn about life, God and ourselves along the way…God's WordScripture. The Book. God’s Word. Whatever you want to call the Bible, it is one amazing gift from God! But how can a book that was written thousands of years ago be relevant right now, today? What’s it all about and how are we meant to read and use it? Let’s find out!Unroll the scrollEpaphras, leader of the church in the Greek city of Colosse has made his way to Rome in Italy. He heads for the prison where Paul and several Christians are chained in the cells. Sometime later, he leaves the prison holding a scroll. But what’s on it and why is it so important?Please note that this issue does not have an entry for 29 February.

YP's is for young people, everywhere! Read a bit of the Bible every day, explore lots of stuff about you and God - cracking puzzles and playing quizzes along the way!In this issue...What is the meaning of this?! >>Sanctification… redemption… justification… advocate… righteousness… just what the Dickens are we on about here?! The $YP’s$ guide to Christianese is here to help you translate some of the Bible lingo so that we’re all on the same page.Jesus, our hero >>So… just what exactly is it that Jesus has done for us? What did His sacrifice mean, and why was it necessary? And just what exactly is a high priest?! The book of Hebrews is kind of like a highlight reel of Jesus’ greatest achievements, with plenty of director’s commentary, and we’ll be taking a good look.Deliberately different >>You might not think it, but being a Christian is actually a pretty rebellious way to live! Jesus calls us to live counter-culturally – to swim against the tide, if you like – and He gave us some pretty awesome tips for doing so...

Many of us struggle with anxiety, which takes various forms, including phobias, panic attacks and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Relief can be found, however, through learning to manage symptoms and, ultimately, through placing our reliance on God.Issues covered include:Who is at risk (a consideration of different personality types)How anxiety affects usHow we can measure levels of anxietySkills and strategies to overcome anxietyWith real-life case studies, biblical examples and personal insights, this book offers help to all those suffering from anxiety - and gives practical guidelines for those wanting to help others.

Shame is an emotion that may affect us all at some stage, and many mental health issues that people struggle with often have shame as an underlying cause. Whether seeking understanding for ourselves or to help others, this book provides help to identify where feelings of shame have come from, so that we might find freedom in God’s grace and move towards a more positive future.Key insights in this book include:A biblical understanding of shame, and how it differs from guiltHow shame affects our thinking, behaviour and relationshipsHelpful guidance on how to work through shame and find freedomDrawing on professional and personal experience and real-life examples, this book offers practical and spiritual help in addressing shame and finding healing for the wounds of the past.

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.An exploration of what it means to live in the light of our salvationJohn was the disciple that 'Jesus loved', and as such, we wan privileged to have walked and talked with Him. In these three letters, John encourages his readers with the invitation to a similar dynamic relationship with Jesus. This guide explores John's illuminating use of contrasts - such as light and darkness, God and Satan, love and hate - as well as his warning about false teaching. His words are just as important for us today.These seven insightful sessions help us to consider: How our identity as children of God can anchor us in times of troubleThat Jesus is our hope and we can see things through God's eternal perspectiveHow we can be alert to false teaching and know biblical truth.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

This one year collection contains six classic, specially selected themes from Every Day with Jesus to encourage you in your Christian walk. Inside are 366 daily readings and prayers, along with suggestions for further study and discussion.Christian Conversion – building a case for the importance of conversion, outlining what stops us being converted and exploring what true Christian conversion is. Authentic Apprenticeship – unpacks a number of key themes concerning following Jesus, focusing on the character traits that we can develop. Fitter Healthier Stronger – it is through discipline we are able to assent to God's purposes for our lives. Building a more effective prayer life – a broad range of questions looking at what prayer is, why we don't pray, objections to prayer, what does it mean to surrender to God, some practical steps to an effective prayer life. Being Real in the Psalms - Selwyn looks at the so-called ‘uncomfortable psalms’, those which express deep hurt and anguish. Guidance and the will of God – how we can be people who know and obey God’s will for ourselves.

This one year collection contains six classic, specially selected themes from Every Day with Jesus to encourage you in your Christian walk. Inside are 365 daily readings and prayers, along with suggestions for further study and discussion.The Character of God – read about God’s immense power, His longing for us to relate to Him, His love, His holiness, His complete faithfulness, His intolerance of sin, His kindness to the undeserving and His infinite knowledge and wisdom. Eat, Pray, Share – Selwyn invites us to meditate on the Easter story, with a special focus on the service of Holy Communion. Recall or discover for the first time the deep significance of gathering as Christians to commemorate Jesus’ sacrifice for us.  God’s New Society – Following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, God established on earth a new society. Over these two months we revisit the Early Church in the book of Acts, and re-apply some timeless principles for a thriving spiritual community.  The Armour of God – Selwyn Hughes guides us into a deep, practical understanding of the spiritual protection that God provides—His divine armour—so that we may withstand the enemy’s assaults and remain steadfast in our faith.   Perfect Balance - these devotions will help us examine areas of imbalance in our character—where determination may slide into stubbornness, or enthusiasm into fanaticism.  Sharing Your Faith – Selwyn encourages us to see evangelism as a natural overflow of our relationship with Christ, and they equip us with the biblical perspective and spiritual confidence we need to speak of Jesus with courage, compassion, and clarity.

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.GREAT PRAYERS OF THE BIBLE: Applying them to our lives today.This simple, yet fascinating study of some of the most inspiring prayers found in God's Word will help you to understand more about the Holy Spirit, how to approach God daily, what He wants from your relationship with Him and how prayer works. Over the weeks you will gain a deeper insight into The Lord's Prayer, Abraham's prayer, Jesus' prayer, Solomon's prayer and the Apostles' prayer.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

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. Philemon: From slavery to freedomA runaway slave, an imprisoned apostle, and a newly-converted slave owner: three of the main characters of this little-known letter of the Bible, written by Paul to his Christian friend, Philemon, over a seemingly insignificant domestic occurrence. Christopher Brearley shows us how the book of Philemon, with its message of love and reconciliation, still holds valuable lessons for us today. Through following the heart-warming story of the probably reconciliation between slave and master (now brothers in Christ), we learn the biblical answer to slavery, how to tackle social injustice and the way in which God can transform ordinary people like ourselves.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

Floating hands writing on walls, a voice coming from a fire-resistant bush, people being brought back to life ... loads of really weird things happened in Bible times! In this book you'll find fifty of the weirdest! Although the bible is full of really exciting stuff, it can sometimes be difficult to know how to start reading it. Andy Robb has done some of the hard work for you by selecting and retelling in a 'zappy style' (his words!) some of the best-known parts. Among the collection are the stories of the crossing of the Red Sea, Jesus healing the paralysed man, manna in the desert, the dreams of Joseph and Peter walking on water. Each story has a cliffhanger ending - and one or two Bible verses to look up to find out what happened next. And with colourful cartoons to boot, you really won't get bored!What are you waiting for? Dive in!