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{"id":15872055214460,"title":"To Hell's Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope","handle":"to-hells-mouth-and-back-pilgrimage-suffering-and-hope-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - After a gruelling 140-mile pilgrimage walking across the rugged terrain of North Wales, Trystan Owain Hughes finds himself facing another, very different pilgrimage as he recovers from a serious injury sustained on the walk. In To Hell’s Mouth and Back he explores his experience of suffering, considering how God can redeem and transform pain and disability, and examines how common experiences of pilgrimage are echoed in the challenges of our life journeys. Along the way, the reader is led to consider the journeys we all face, as we search for God’s presence and hope in our joys and pains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrystan is director of ministry development in the Church in Wales, based in Cardiff. He is particularly interested in making theology and spirituality relevant and he has written, among other books, Real God in the Real World and Living the Prayer for BRF. Trystan has also been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4, is an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University and is canon theologian at Llandaff Cathedral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-01-29T11:52:00+00:00","created_at":"2026-01-29T11:51:59+00:00","vendor":"Trystan Owain Hughes","type":"eBook","tags":["Celtic Christianity","Devotional","Discipleship","For individuals","Glassboxx","Lent","Pastoral care","Spirituality"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":56295273103740,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394278","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":78966031876476,"product_id":15872055214460,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-01-29T11:48:30+00:00","updated_at":"2026-01-29T11:48:35+00:00","alt":null,"width":1303,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315","variant_ids":[56295273103740]},"available":true,"name":"To Hell's Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394278","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":67046585041276,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":67046585041276,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tohell_smouthebookcover.png?v=1769687315","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - After a gruelling 140-mile pilgrimage walking across the rugged terrain of North Wales, Trystan Owain Hughes finds himself facing another, very different pilgrimage as he recovers from a serious injury sustained on the walk. In To Hell’s Mouth and Back he explores his experience of suffering, considering how God can redeem and transform pain and disability, and examines how common experiences of pilgrimage are echoed in the challenges of our life journeys. Along the way, the reader is led to consider the journeys we all face, as we search for God’s presence and hope in our joys and pains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrystan is director of ministry development in the Church in Wales, based in Cardiff. He is particularly interested in making theology and spirituality relevant and he has written, among other books, Real God in the Real World and Living the Prayer for BRF. Trystan has also been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4, is an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University and is canon theologian at Llandaff Cathedral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":15792307470716,"title":"The Upper Room: Where the world meets to pray January - April 2026","handle":"the-upper-room-where-the-world-meets-to-pray-january-april-2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach day’s reading contains a Bible passage to read, a reflection on the passage and a prayer, followed by a 'Thought for the day' and a suggested 'Prayer focus' for the day. There is also a set of small group questions provided each week to fuel discussions within house groups, with a prayer partner or just with friends in church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-12-17T14:13:53+00:00","created_at":"2025-12-17T14:13:52+00:00","vendor":"Editor: Daniele Och","type":"eBook","tags":["2026","Bible reading notes","bible reading notes eBooks","Biblical engagement","BRN ebook","Devotional","Discipleship","For individuals"],"price":525,"price_min":525,"price_max":525,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":56129197998460,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394872","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Upper Room: Where the world meets to pray January - April 2026 - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":525,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394872","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/470.png?v=1768566371"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/470.png?v=1768566371","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":66960407495036,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/470.png?v=1768566371"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/470.png?v=1768566371","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach day’s reading contains a Bible passage to read, a reflection on the passage and a prayer, followed by a 'Thought for the day' and a suggested 'Prayer focus' for the day. There is also a set of small group questions provided each week to fuel discussions within house groups, with a prayer partner or just with friends in church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":15996697641340,"title":"Stepping Up: A devotional for stepfamilies","handle":"stepping-up-a-devotional-for-stepfamilies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No one dreams of being a stepparent – and that is where the adventure begins. Through practical guidance and biblical pointers, stepmum and bio-mum Esther Kuku leads you towards peace and fulfilment in your day-to-day family life. Packed with wisdom and encouragement, as well as a good dose of reality, this devotional will strengthen and empower you to embrace the beautiful gift of family that God has entrusted to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsther Kuku is mother to two and stepmum to two beautiful children. Currently director of communications for a leading health charity, she worked as a national and regional broadcast journalist and is a former producer and presenter for Premier Gospel Radio. She enjoys being part of the worship ministry in her local church and writing for Keep The Faith magazine, the leading gospel magazine for the black community.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-05-22T14:39:48+01:00","created_at":"2026-05-22T14:19:01+01:00","vendor":"Esther Kuku","type":"eBook","tags":["2026","Children and family ministry","Devotional","For individuals","Glassboxx","New Titles"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":56800643744124,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394254","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Stepping Up: A devotional for stepfamilies","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394254","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ebookcoverssteppingup.png?v=1779456176"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ebookcoverssteppingup.png?v=1779456176","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":68417331495292,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ebookcoverssteppingup.png?v=1779456176"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ebookcoverssteppingup.png?v=1779456176","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No one dreams of being a stepparent – and that is where the adventure begins. Through practical guidance and biblical pointers, stepmum and bio-mum Esther Kuku leads you towards peace and fulfilment in your day-to-day family life. Packed with wisdom and encouragement, as well as a good dose of reality, this devotional will strengthen and empower you to embrace the beautiful gift of family that God has entrusted to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsther Kuku is mother to two and stepmum to two beautiful children. Currently director of communications for a leading health charity, she worked as a national and regional broadcast journalist and is a former producer and presenter for Premier Gospel Radio. She enjoys being part of the worship ministry in her local church and writing for Keep The Faith magazine, the leading gospel magazine for the black community.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":15891514524028,"title":"Attentive to God: Being aware of God’s presence in daily life","handle":"attentive-to-god-being-aware-of-god-s-presence-in-daily-life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook only \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eMindfulness is not new, and God’s people down the centuries have always been encouraged to practise ‘the sacrament of the present moment’ – that is, to notice God in the events of everyday life and become attentive to that presence. Tony Horsfall explores six Bible stories that describe individuals encountering God, showing how we can learn how to notice the presence of the divine for ourselves. He also unpacks key spiritual practices that anyone can follow, and introduces insights from influential writers on the awareness of God in the ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Horsfall\u003c\/strong\u003e is an established author and well-known as a retreat leader in the UK and internationally. With a background in mission, he regularly speaks at events and conferences. He has written a number of other books for BRF Ministries, including Deep Calls to Deep, Working from a Place of Rest and Rhythms of Grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘For anyone who desires to go deeper with God and live closer to him, this book will be a great blessing. It is biblical, practical and really helpful. It can be used individually or in a group and I warmly commend it.’ \u003cem\u003eBishop Ken Clarke, former Church of Ireland bishop of Kilmore, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eElphin and Ardagh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘This is a warmly written, profoundly insightful and richly practical book. Tony’s words have left me with a real hunger to be watchful for all the ways that God reaches out to me in my days; it’s stirred up in me a greater longing to be responsive to God’s touch so that I can know him more intimately, love him more deeply.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eMags Duggan, retreat leader, spiritual director and author of God among the Ruins (BRF Ministries, 2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Like a loving mentor, Tony uses the stories of six Bible characters to remind us of how to tune in to God most effectively. He adds some great practical exercises and useful questions for group discussion. Written with Tony’s usual warmth, the book draws on the reality of his own experience. I heartily recommend it.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eJack Telfer, retreat leader, coach and mission member care provider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘There is something here for everyone – from the newest believer to the seasoned disciple. Drawing on the examples of God-followers in the scriptures, Tony encourages us to learn to be attentive to God’s presence, listen to his voice, understand what he is saying and wait for the fulfilment of his promises. Use this book on a personal retreat or use it in a group setting with others – and be encouraged.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003ePauline Wilson, biblical counsellor and retreat facilitator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘This book is perfect for those seeking to grow in attentiveness to God. Tony shares humbly from his own experience as well as that of others in his unique, accessible writing style. He grounds the practice in scripture and draws on voices throughout history. His reflective questions will inspire personal growth and reflection, making it an ideal book for both beginners and those wanting to deepen their faith journey.’ \u003cem\u003eRuth Turner, member care coordinator, Latin Link, Peru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Thrower, Anna Chaplaincy pioneer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt was a beautiful older lady called Grace who very kindly once gave me a copy of Brother Lawrence's book The Practice of the Presence of God (Revell, 1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI turned to the notes at the end of Tony Horsfall's new book for BRF Attentive to God and, sure enough, there was mention of this spiritual classic based on the insights of a lay brother who lived in the seventeenth century and worked in a monastery kitchen. Hardly a place\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econducive to contemplation you might think? But if he could cultivate his relationship with God in the midst of the everyday hustle and bustle... there's hope for each of us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany of the other sources Tony Horsfall draws on in this accessible guide takes the reader down all sorts of new routes to becoming more aware of the ways God communicates with us and we can return the favour.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTony Horsfall is a seasoned author and retreat leader, who has written a number of other books for BRF Ministries; including Deep Calls to Deep, Working from a Place of Rest and Rhythms of Grace. This is someone who clearly practises what he preaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe has structured the book in six parts; each relates to different figures in the Bible like Jacob, Moses, Jeremiah, Samuel, Mary and Cleopas. We learn from their examples - good and not so good- of some of the 'reasons for inattentiveness', how we may be 'missing the moment', what constitutes 'the gift of seeing' and the value of adopting 'the posture of listening.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe concluding sections of the book flesh out the significance of responding by 'obedience',\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'surrender' and of 'believing what God says.' If this is beginning to sound a little scary, don't be dismayed. All through the biblical sweep of history people very like us have put energy into avoiding God. What Horsfall has captured is the pointlessness of such evasion in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEven seeming dead ends can be important stages in our own journey towards God. He quotes the advice of Barbara Brown Taylor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e'The practice of paying attention really does take time... Reverence requires a certain pace. It requires a willingness to take detours, even side trips, which are not part of the original plan.' \u003cem\u003eBarbara Brown Taylor- An Altar in the world: Finding the sacred beneath our feet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe must be careful not to miss the moment of God's nearness, he adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is likely many readers will enjoy studying these topics via group discussions. There are helpful pointers on how to do that in the final pages. 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Tony Horsfall explores six Bible stories that describe individuals encountering God, showing how we can learn how to notice the presence of the divine for ourselves. He also unpacks key spiritual practices that anyone can follow, and introduces insights from influential writers on the awareness of God in the ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Horsfall\u003c\/strong\u003e is an established author and well-known as a retreat leader in the UK and internationally. With a background in mission, he regularly speaks at events and conferences. He has written a number of other books for BRF Ministries, including Deep Calls to Deep, Working from a Place of Rest and Rhythms of Grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘For anyone who desires to go deeper with God and live closer to him, this book will be a great blessing. It is biblical, practical and really helpful. It can be used individually or in a group and I warmly commend it.’ \u003cem\u003eBishop Ken Clarke, former Church of Ireland bishop of Kilmore, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eElphin and Ardagh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘This is a warmly written, profoundly insightful and richly practical book. Tony’s words have left me with a real hunger to be watchful for all the ways that God reaches out to me in my days; it’s stirred up in me a greater longing to be responsive to God’s touch so that I can know him more intimately, love him more deeply.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eMags Duggan, retreat leader, spiritual director and author of God among the Ruins (BRF Ministries, 2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Like a loving mentor, Tony uses the stories of six Bible characters to remind us of how to tune in to God most effectively. He adds some great practical exercises and useful questions for group discussion. Written with Tony’s usual warmth, the book draws on the reality of his own experience. I heartily recommend it.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eJack Telfer, retreat leader, coach and mission member care provider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘There is something here for everyone – from the newest believer to the seasoned disciple. Drawing on the examples of God-followers in the scriptures, Tony encourages us to learn to be attentive to God’s presence, listen to his voice, understand what he is saying and wait for the fulfilment of his promises. Use this book on a personal retreat or use it in a group setting with others – and be encouraged.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003ePauline Wilson, biblical counsellor and retreat facilitator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘This book is perfect for those seeking to grow in attentiveness to God. Tony shares humbly from his own experience as well as that of others in his unique, accessible writing style. He grounds the practice in scripture and draws on voices throughout history. His reflective questions will inspire personal growth and reflection, making it an ideal book for both beginners and those wanting to deepen their faith journey.’ \u003cem\u003eRuth Turner, member care coordinator, Latin Link, Peru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Thrower, Anna Chaplaincy pioneer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt was a beautiful older lady called Grace who very kindly once gave me a copy of Brother Lawrence's book The Practice of the Presence of God (Revell, 1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI turned to the notes at the end of Tony Horsfall's new book for BRF Attentive to God and, sure enough, there was mention of this spiritual classic based on the insights of a lay brother who lived in the seventeenth century and worked in a monastery kitchen. Hardly a place\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econducive to contemplation you might think? But if he could cultivate his relationship with God in the midst of the everyday hustle and bustle... there's hope for each of us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany of the other sources Tony Horsfall draws on in this accessible guide takes the reader down all sorts of new routes to becoming more aware of the ways God communicates with us and we can return the favour.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTony Horsfall is a seasoned author and retreat leader, who has written a number of other books for BRF Ministries; including Deep Calls to Deep, Working from a Place of Rest and Rhythms of Grace. This is someone who clearly practises what he preaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe has structured the book in six parts; each relates to different figures in the Bible like Jacob, Moses, Jeremiah, Samuel, Mary and Cleopas. We learn from their examples - good and not so good- of some of the 'reasons for inattentiveness', how we may be 'missing the moment', what constitutes 'the gift of seeing' and the value of adopting 'the posture of listening.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe concluding sections of the book flesh out the significance of responding by 'obedience',\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'surrender' and of 'believing what God says.' If this is beginning to sound a little scary, don't be dismayed. All through the biblical sweep of history people very like us have put energy into avoiding God. What Horsfall has captured is the pointlessness of such evasion in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEven seeming dead ends can be important stages in our own journey towards God. He quotes the advice of Barbara Brown Taylor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e'The practice of paying attention really does take time... Reverence requires a certain pace. It requires a willingness to take detours, even side trips, which are not part of the original plan.' \u003cem\u003eBarbara Brown Taylor- An Altar in the world: Finding the sacred beneath our feet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe must be careful not to miss the moment of God's nearness, he adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is likely many readers will enjoy studying these topics via group discussions. There are helpful pointers on how to do that in the final pages. It would make a good Lent Study book with plenty of suggested questions for each part so leaders may prompt conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnyone who comes to this book, as the author suggests, perhaps by offering a preparatory prayer to God focusing on - 'What do you want him to do for you as you read? will, surely, not be disappointed. Horsfall is a gentle teacher who knows from his own personal, down-to-earth, experience how:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e'God is everywhere, in all places, and there is no spot where we cannot draw near to him, and hear him speaking in our heart: with a little love, just a very little, we shall not find it hard.'\u003cem\u003e Brother Lawrence- The Practice of the Presence of God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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