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{"id":14698637623676,"title":"The BRF Book of 365 Bible Reflections: with contributions from BRF authors, supporters and well-wishers","handle":"the-brf-book-of-365-bible-reflections-with-contributions-from-brf-authors-supporters-and-well-wishers-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Bible is at the heart of BRF’s work, and this special anniversary collection is a celebration of the Bible for BRF’s centenary year. Bringing together a fantastically wide-ranging writing team of authors, supporters and well-wishers from all areas of BRF’s work, this resource is designed to help us go deeper into the story of the Bible and reflect on how we can share it in our everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluding sections which lead us through the Bible narrative as well as thematic and seasonal sections, it is the perfect daily companion to resource your spiritual journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContributors include: Ian Adams, John Bell, Inderjit Bhogal, Amy Boucher Pye, Stephen Cottrell, Steven Croft, Mark Greene, Isabelle Hamley, Bob Hartman, Bev Jullien, Krish Kandiah, Paul Kerensa, Ann Lewin, Bex Lewis, Chine McDonald, Lucy Moore, Rob Parsons, John Pritchard, Jennifer Rees Larcombe, Pam Rhodes, Margaret Silf, Jo Swinney, Stephen Timms, Graham Tomlin and Justin Welby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry (digital version May 2022). Reviewed by David Sellick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe year 2022 celebrates the centenary of BRF’s famous notes encouraging Bible reading and supporting faith. The 365 reflections are grouped into five sections; Seeing God in the Bible, Journeying through the Bible, Journeying through the Christian year, Together through the generations, and How should we live? Only the ‘Christian Year’ section is chronologically tied; the other sections can be dipped into individually; this is facilitated by a page ‘Index of Bible references’ at the end of the book; Readers could use this to take them to a page where the Bible passage that had stimulated the writer’s ‘reflection’ is printed matches the passage that is part of a reading set for the day on which the Reader is due to preach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editors selected single ‘reflections’ from the invited writers – many of great eminence – so ‘the result is a glorious range of different perspectives on God’s word’. The Bible extracts are from every book in the Bible, and come from 17 different Bible translations. Some reflections are personal, some are moving, many are challenging and thought provoking; the compilation can be used as a resource or simply read as an illustration of how just a couple of Bible verses can stimulate such a wide range profound insights into faith and practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by David Sellick \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Canon John Twisleton, December 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hundred years ago in January 2022 Revd Leslie Mannering of St Matthew’s Brixton circulated his first monthly leaflet of bible readings with commentaries ‘for the purpose of deepening the life of Prayer, Bible-reading and Holy Communion in each one of us’. So began what became the world-wide movement we know as BRF, the Bible Reading Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centenary is being launched with publication of 365 bible reflections written by different contributors, including myself, geared to energise searching of scripture and submission of lives to the Word of God. As Sally Welch writes, ‘we are not a people of a book… we are children of God… we follow a person, not a page; the Word, not words’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genius of BRF is its steering away from both biblical literalism and renegotiation of scripture to fit in with contemporary thinking. \u003cem\u003eThe BRF book of 365 Bible Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of windows to be opened daily providing ‘light to our paths’ (Psalm 119:105).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of readings and contributors are structured around celebrating the transformative power of scripture and ‘BRF’s long history of coming alongside people at all stages of faith, encouraging Bible reading and everyday faith since 1922’. A third of the commentaries are constituted from daily readings journeying through Old and New Testament without Apocrypha. Another third journeys through the Christian year from Advent to Pentecost. Shorter sections include praying the Psalms, the Bible and old age and a final section linked to the marks of mission adopted by the Anglican Communion: tell, teach, tend, transform and treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme of ‘Sharing the Story’ runs through the collection of one page reflections which end appropriately with the invitation in Romans to listen more deeply to the longings of creation and deepen environmental stewardship. The book is well geared for flexible use as, for examples, deciding to use it in a season like Lent or to follow a three month tour through Old and New Testament or spend a fortnight on what the Bible has to say to older people. Each day has different scripture and contributor and that makes for ongoing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no word of God without power. In this book BRF provides a variety of insight from hundreds of co-authors into the transforming power of the good news of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Canon Dr John Twisleton \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was George Eliot who coined the phrase: ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, when it comes to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe BRF Book of 365 Bible Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe cover is the starting point to a beautiful collection of daily readings to celebrate an organisation which has been sharing the story since 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRF reaches in to many different places in our communities and churches. From Messy Church and Parenting for Faith through to Holy Habits and Anna Chaplaincy. And still, one hundred years on, at the core of its overall ministry, alongside many other books, remains the provision of daily readings and reflections. And this book is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGathering together contributions from BRF authors, supporters and well-wishers, we are taken through the Bible and the Christian year, enabled to consider five aspects of how we can live and to cross generational barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is no ordinary set of daily readings. And that is its genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor it is only in Advent where the readings are dated. Lent is split in to weeks but aside from that, those seasonal times are there for you as a reader to make your own way of encountering God through scripture. The rest of the book is completely undated: and that for me, although the editors describe it as ‘controversial’, is where that genius lies. For so many of us feel guilty when we ‘fall behind’ with our daily readings. Many of us may feel that in particular periods we want to move on to a different topic or set of passages but somehow feel tied to following the timetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is one other aspect which is equally brilliant. Some of the contributors are well-known. Others, like your reviewer, less well. Some are living. Some are living in glory. And they are all listed. But there’s no index. So, it’s not possible to simply look up one’s favourites writers and read only them. And why is that genius? Because it enables us to give intentional attention to God and not to people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is those two factors, alongside an indexed list of Bible passages, which for me give this book the structure that enables us to encounter God in new ways every day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its meaningful and thoughtful reflections, this book enables the reader to encounter the riches of the Bible in the complete freedom that God both allows and wants for us. It provides a wealth of biblical insights combined with practical reflections and suggestions for living out our faith in modern times. May it be a rich blessing to you as you encounter God’s love through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-28T12:56:58+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-28T12:55:47+00:00","vendor":"Karen Laister and Olivia Warburton","type":"eBook","tags":["Centenary Collection","Devotional","For individuals","Glassboxx","oct-21","Prayer"],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"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":53602802925948,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800391734","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The BRF Book of 365 Bible Reflections: with contributions from BRF authors, supporters and well-wishers - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":1499,"weight":770,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800391734","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/170.png?v=1730134963","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/171.png?v=1730134936"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/170.png?v=1730134963","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":62923502879100,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/170.png?v=1730134963"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/170.png?v=1730134963","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":62923499602300,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/171.png?v=1730134936"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/171.png?v=1730134936","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\u003c\/span\u003eThe Bible is at the heart of BRF’s work, and this special anniversary collection is a celebration of the Bible for BRF’s centenary year. Bringing together a fantastically wide-ranging writing team of authors, supporters and well-wishers from all areas of BRF’s work, this resource is designed to help us go deeper into the story of the Bible and reflect on how we can share it in our everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluding sections which lead us through the Bible narrative as well as thematic and seasonal sections, it is the perfect daily companion to resource your spiritual journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContributors include: Ian Adams, John Bell, Inderjit Bhogal, Amy Boucher Pye, Stephen Cottrell, Steven Croft, Mark Greene, Isabelle Hamley, Bob Hartman, Bev Jullien, Krish Kandiah, Paul Kerensa, Ann Lewin, Bex Lewis, Chine McDonald, Lucy Moore, Rob Parsons, John Pritchard, Jennifer Rees Larcombe, Pam Rhodes, Margaret Silf, Jo Swinney, Stephen Timms, Graham Tomlin and Justin Welby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry (digital version May 2022). Reviewed by David Sellick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe year 2022 celebrates the centenary of BRF’s famous notes encouraging Bible reading and supporting faith. The 365 reflections are grouped into five sections; Seeing God in the Bible, Journeying through the Bible, Journeying through the Christian year, Together through the generations, and How should we live? Only the ‘Christian Year’ section is chronologically tied; the other sections can be dipped into individually; this is facilitated by a page ‘Index of Bible references’ at the end of the book; Readers could use this to take them to a page where the Bible passage that had stimulated the writer’s ‘reflection’ is printed matches the passage that is part of a reading set for the day on which the Reader is due to preach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editors selected single ‘reflections’ from the invited writers – many of great eminence – so ‘the result is a glorious range of different perspectives on God’s word’. The Bible extracts are from every book in the Bible, and come from 17 different Bible translations. Some reflections are personal, some are moving, many are challenging and thought provoking; the compilation can be used as a resource or simply read as an illustration of how just a couple of Bible verses can stimulate such a wide range profound insights into faith and practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by David Sellick \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Canon John Twisleton, December 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hundred years ago in January 2022 Revd Leslie Mannering of St Matthew’s Brixton circulated his first monthly leaflet of bible readings with commentaries ‘for the purpose of deepening the life of Prayer, Bible-reading and Holy Communion in each one of us’. So began what became the world-wide movement we know as BRF, the Bible Reading Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centenary is being launched with publication of 365 bible reflections written by different contributors, including myself, geared to energise searching of scripture and submission of lives to the Word of God. As Sally Welch writes, ‘we are not a people of a book… we are children of God… we follow a person, not a page; the Word, not words’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genius of BRF is its steering away from both biblical literalism and renegotiation of scripture to fit in with contemporary thinking. \u003cem\u003eThe BRF book of 365 Bible Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of windows to be opened daily providing ‘light to our paths’ (Psalm 119:105).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of readings and contributors are structured around celebrating the transformative power of scripture and ‘BRF’s long history of coming alongside people at all stages of faith, encouraging Bible reading and everyday faith since 1922’. A third of the commentaries are constituted from daily readings journeying through Old and New Testament without Apocrypha. Another third journeys through the Christian year from Advent to Pentecost. Shorter sections include praying the Psalms, the Bible and old age and a final section linked to the marks of mission adopted by the Anglican Communion: tell, teach, tend, transform and treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme of ‘Sharing the Story’ runs through the collection of one page reflections which end appropriately with the invitation in Romans to listen more deeply to the longings of creation and deepen environmental stewardship. The book is well geared for flexible use as, for examples, deciding to use it in a season like Lent or to follow a three month tour through Old and New Testament or spend a fortnight on what the Bible has to say to older people. Each day has different scripture and contributor and that makes for ongoing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no word of God without power. In this book BRF provides a variety of insight from hundreds of co-authors into the transforming power of the good news of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Canon Dr John Twisleton \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was George Eliot who coined the phrase: ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, when it comes to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe BRF Book of 365 Bible Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe cover is the starting point to a beautiful collection of daily readings to celebrate an organisation which has been sharing the story since 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRF reaches in to many different places in our communities and churches. From Messy Church and Parenting for Faith through to Holy Habits and Anna Chaplaincy. And still, one hundred years on, at the core of its overall ministry, alongside many other books, remains the provision of daily readings and reflections. And this book is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGathering together contributions from BRF authors, supporters and well-wishers, we are taken through the Bible and the Christian year, enabled to consider five aspects of how we can live and to cross generational barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is no ordinary set of daily readings. And that is its genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor it is only in Advent where the readings are dated. Lent is split in to weeks but aside from that, those seasonal times are there for you as a reader to make your own way of encountering God through scripture. The rest of the book is completely undated: and that for me, although the editors describe it as ‘controversial’, is where that genius lies. For so many of us feel guilty when we ‘fall behind’ with our daily readings. Many of us may feel that in particular periods we want to move on to a different topic or set of passages but somehow feel tied to following the timetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is one other aspect which is equally brilliant. Some of the contributors are well-known. Others, like your reviewer, less well. Some are living. Some are living in glory. And they are all listed. But there’s no index. So, it’s not possible to simply look up one’s favourites writers and read only them. And why is that genius? Because it enables us to give intentional attention to God and not to people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is those two factors, alongside an indexed list of Bible passages, which for me give this book the structure that enables us to encounter God in new ways every day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its meaningful and thoughtful reflections, this book enables the reader to encounter the riches of the Bible in the complete freedom that God both allows and wants for us. It provides a wealth of biblical insights combined with practical reflections and suggestions for living out our faith in modern times. May it be a rich blessing to you as you encounter God’s love through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14698663248252,"title":"Finding God in a Culture of Fear: Discovering hope in God’s kingdom","handle":"finding-god-in-a-culture-of-fear-discovering-hope-in-god-s-kingdom-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow can we live a little more hopefully each day? Fear, terrorism, corruption, fake news… it can be easy to become discouraged by the culture around us. Now more than ever, society needs hope in order to survive and flourish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes us beyond comfort zones and easy answers, and towards a deeper understanding and practice of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers reflections, stories and practical ways for individuals and groups to find hope in their lives through discovering more about God in their midst.Focusing on God’s intervention in biblical history, God’s presence in contemporary contexts and God’s promised hope for the future, Joanne Cox-Darling encourages us to live more confidently, noticing more of the Spirit in our daily lives, and with more compassion and – ultimately – hope in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/JoCox-Darling1_480x480.jpg?v=1676497258\" width=\"209\" height=\"261\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoanne Cox-Darling is a Methodist minister, mother, and want-to-be baker, currently living and working in the suburbs of London. She holds a doctorate from Durham University, and co-edited ‘The Call and the Commission’ (MK, Authentic, 2008). She has written for BRF Guidelines. She is passionate about contemporary culture, mission, and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of the books that offer hope this starts from a position of realism in that life is not easy, taking the reader on a journey of hope that stems from a Jesus who has been there himself, who knows and understands our hopes and fears, and gives us the courage to believe in what is possible through Christ. I know the book will be a blessing to many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDes Scott, Deputy Chief Executive, Church Army \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader, Winter 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commonly-used mantra throughout this book is, ‘The worst thing is never the last thing’, which reminded me of the phrase quoted by Evelyn Greenslade (played by Judi Dench) in the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: ‘Everything will be all right in the end. And if it’s not all right, then trust me, it’s not yet the end’. Book and film focus on hope as the key to combat the unknown, fear, and despair. In the book, God’s love and the presence of the Holy Spirit underpin this hope. The film scores highly on the ‘feel good factor’, the book somewhat less so. The ‘fear’ in the book predominantly focuses on the corporate and global, rather than the individual which I found slightly disappointing. It also presents a literary ‘smorgasbord’ of styles although it is still very readable. Its strengths include its (mostly) appropriate use of characters and events from the Old and New Testaments and making them relevant to today; and the ‘questions for reflection’ at the end of each chapter. Read it as a guide to further exploration of fear and trust in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Richard Appleton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview by Dr Philip Barlow, May 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book clearly written from the heart and the inclusion of personal anecdotes makes it easier to identify with and understand. Stories from the Bible are made relevant to today’s challenges and problems and focus the mind on the main theme of the book which is hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hope theme runs through the whole book but, as the author explains, hope is not a passive process but one that requires a pro-active approach. It is not sufficient to sit back and hope for the future, hope wants and needs action to make better things to come. Hope does not just rely on the current order but having a vision can change the future for the better. Martin Luther King’s speech of “having a dream” is referred to and sets an approach for us all to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopelessness often makes us long for the “rose coloured” past but hope drives us forward and gives us a meaningful purpose. Adopting a proactive approach with a belief that the world can become a better place lessens our fear of the future. The author explains how hope can and does allow us to be more confident in recognising the potential for our own lives and the world around us. God’s presence in the ever changing world, even if at times this is hard to see, provides the hope we need to live and prosper in a world prevailing in a culture of fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead this book as an antidote to the often over whelming and pessimistic world we live in or as a study book (and a series of reflection questions are provided) to think about in a group meeting that hopes for a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eReviewed by Dr Philip Barlow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-28T13:10:10+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-28T13:09:00+00:00","vendor":"Joanne Cox-Darling","type":"eBook","tags":["Bereavement","Devotional","Glassboxx","May-19"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"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":53602820194684,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857466471","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Finding God in a Culture of Fear: Discovering hope in God’s kingdom - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":899,"weight":186,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857466471","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/174.png?v=1730134967","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/175.png?v=1730134915"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/174.png?v=1730134967","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":62923503370620,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/174.png?v=1730134967"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/174.png?v=1730134967","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":62923497243004,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/175.png?v=1730134915"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/175.png?v=1730134915","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\u003c\/span\u003eHow can we live a little more hopefully each day? Fear, terrorism, corruption, fake news… it can be easy to become discouraged by the culture around us. Now more than ever, society needs hope in order to survive and flourish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes us beyond comfort zones and easy answers, and towards a deeper understanding and practice of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers reflections, stories and practical ways for individuals and groups to find hope in their lives through discovering more about God in their midst.Focusing on God’s intervention in biblical history, God’s presence in contemporary contexts and God’s promised hope for the future, Joanne Cox-Darling encourages us to live more confidently, noticing more of the Spirit in our daily lives, and with more compassion and – ultimately – hope in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/JoCox-Darling1_480x480.jpg?v=1676497258\" width=\"209\" height=\"261\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoanne Cox-Darling is a Methodist minister, mother, and want-to-be baker, currently living and working in the suburbs of London. She holds a doctorate from Durham University, and co-edited ‘The Call and the Commission’ (MK, Authentic, 2008). She has written for BRF Guidelines. She is passionate about contemporary culture, mission, and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of the books that offer hope this starts from a position of realism in that life is not easy, taking the reader on a journey of hope that stems from a Jesus who has been there himself, who knows and understands our hopes and fears, and gives us the courage to believe in what is possible through Christ. I know the book will be a blessing to many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDes Scott, Deputy Chief Executive, Church Army \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader, Winter 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commonly-used mantra throughout this book is, ‘The worst thing is never the last thing’, which reminded me of the phrase quoted by Evelyn Greenslade (played by Judi Dench) in the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: ‘Everything will be all right in the end. And if it’s not all right, then trust me, it’s not yet the end’. Book and film focus on hope as the key to combat the unknown, fear, and despair. In the book, God’s love and the presence of the Holy Spirit underpin this hope. The film scores highly on the ‘feel good factor’, the book somewhat less so. The ‘fear’ in the book predominantly focuses on the corporate and global, rather than the individual which I found slightly disappointing. It also presents a literary ‘smorgasbord’ of styles although it is still very readable. Its strengths include its (mostly) appropriate use of characters and events from the Old and New Testaments and making them relevant to today; and the ‘questions for reflection’ at the end of each chapter. Read it as a guide to further exploration of fear and trust in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Richard Appleton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview by Dr Philip Barlow, May 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book clearly written from the heart and the inclusion of personal anecdotes makes it easier to identify with and understand. Stories from the Bible are made relevant to today’s challenges and problems and focus the mind on the main theme of the book which is hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hope theme runs through the whole book but, as the author explains, hope is not a passive process but one that requires a pro-active approach. It is not sufficient to sit back and hope for the future, hope wants and needs action to make better things to come. Hope does not just rely on the current order but having a vision can change the future for the better. Martin Luther King’s speech of “having a dream” is referred to and sets an approach for us all to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopelessness often makes us long for the “rose coloured” past but hope drives us forward and gives us a meaningful purpose. Adopting a proactive approach with a belief that the world can become a better place lessens our fear of the future. The author explains how hope can and does allow us to be more confident in recognising the potential for our own lives and the world around us. God’s presence in the ever changing world, even if at times this is hard to see, provides the hope we need to live and prosper in a world prevailing in a culture of fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead this book as an antidote to the often over whelming and pessimistic world we live in or as a study book (and a series of reflection questions are provided) to think about in a group meeting that hopes for a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eReviewed by Dr Philip Barlow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14698915463548,"title":"Jesus said, 'I am': Finding life in the everyday","handle":"jesus-said-i-am-finding-life-in-the-everyday-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrawing on the imagery of the Hebrew scriptures, Jesus identifies himself as the 'I am' of Israel's narrative. Through sensitive retelling, thoughtful discussion and creative exercises, Andrea Skevington shows the transforming power of Jesus' words. Each chapter focuses on a different 'I am' saying and offers ideas for reflection and response, including suggestions for further study, prayer and meditation, creative response, 'life and service' practical outreach, music suggestions and further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said, 'I am' integrates faith and imagination, story and study, helping reader towards a well-grounded and more profound faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Skevington lives in Suffolk with her family. She writes for both adults and children, winning the Christian Book of the Year award (Speaking Volumes) for her retelling, The Lion Classic Bible (Lion Hudson, 2011). She also preaches and leads Bible studies and children's groups, creative writing workshops and retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read Andrea's lockdown blog and read some of her lockdown poems click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/blogs\/collections\/writer-poet-and-blogger-andrea-skevington-reflects-on-jesus-i-am-sayings-in-light-of-lockdown\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry digital edition 2. Review by Rosemary Walters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled ‘Finding Life in the Everyday’\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003enearly all the chapters in this book are built on specific ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus. Its great strength is the combination in each chapter of contextual and theological analysis, reflections for study and contemplation and a variety of creative ideas. This makes it valuable in a variety of settings: retreats, study days, weekly courses based on each chapter, as well as Fresh Expressions and Messy Church. The theological background in each chapter is concise yet informative and the study questions are challenging. The emphasis in the creative response sections invites reflection and action based on personal experience and the prayer resources could equally well be used in formal and informal liturgical settings. The scope of reference is wide, poets, philosophers and a variety of theological material, helpful for those preaching as well as group and individual contexts. Andrea Skevington says in her introduction that writing this book has changed the way she sees following Jesus. Her vision for the book, that it will take the reader deeper into the adventure of discovering who Jesus is, and who they are as individuals comes alive from the very start when she begins exploring the implications of the phrase ‘I am’. The connections between Old Testament history and concepts of God and the teachings of Jesus moves naturally in each chapter to links with contemporary experience and opportunity for action. This book is a valuable resource for ministry and personal reflection. It lives up to its subtitle of ‘Finding Life in the Everyday’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Rosemary Walters \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoman Alive: WA Book Club April 2019. Review by Amy Boucher-Pye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis month I'm reading ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love having a book that I really want to share with you. Some months I flail around, starting a novel and discarding it before moving on to a life story or an exploration of Christian discipleship. But sometimes a wonderful book comes along that I can highlight unreservedly, such as Andrea Skevington's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJesus said, 'I am'.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn it she delves into the 'I am' sayings of Jesus according to John's Gospel. In the Greek Jesus says\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eego eimi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e24 times, seven of which have become the 'I am' sayings. Andrea explores these (from 'I am the bread of life' to 'I am the good shepherd' to 'I am the true vine') and also the interesting story of the woman at the well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love how she splits her chapters into halves. First she digs into the particular story, unpacking the context of what Jesus experienced. The second half moves to reflection and response, including searching questions for individual pondering or group discussion. She also suggests various creative responses, such as writing, photography,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003electio divina,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand other exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give you a flavour, let's look at the story of the woman at the well (John 4). Andrea sets the story in its context - that of conflict, not only between the Jews and the Samaritans, but also between Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus stops at the well that Jacob gave to Joseph, which reminds the reader of the long history of God's people. Here Jesus acts as a peacemaker in the midst of conflict. He speaks to one ostracised by society - a woman who has had many husbands. We might judge this woman, but as Andrea observes, in that day, men easily acquired divorces and early death was common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus humbly asks the woman for a drink. He recognises her as made in the image of God as he cuts through her layers of shame and hiding. Seeing her for who she is, he sets her free. She in turn leaves behind the water jug and goes forth joyfully to share the good news with those who were shaming her. Perhaps that jug, Andrea observes, symbolises the old life left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter exploring the story (with more depth than I've conveyed here), Andrea leads us into some questions, including, 'Are there people you would be reluctant to talk to and drink with? If so, why?' I particularly like her creative response of choosing a striking phrase from the Bible story; hers is 'the well is deep'. We sit with that phrase, playing with it through poetry or prose, writing a story or jotting down some thoughts about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a book to deepen your faith and love for Jesus, give this one a try. You'll be enriched and encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Amy Boucher-Pye, Editor WA Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e_______________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReform, April 2019. Review by Catherine Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hebrew scriptures record God’s revelation of the name of the Godhead to Moses as: ‘I am who I am.’ Jesus was the long-awaited Jewish Messiah, but not the type of Messiah expected by his contemporaries. He was not a rich and powerful prince or a trained priest in the temple of Jerusalem. His ministry was not to lead an army to attack and overthrow Rome, but to lay down his life for the world. Yet, he could only accomplish this if the legal and religious authorities did not realise who he was and what he had come to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo those who had ears to hear and eyes to see, Andrea Skevington argues, Jesus reveals himself as the Son of Man and Son of God in a most original and startling way in his famous ‘I am’ sayings: ‘I am the bread of life.’ ‘I am the light of the world.’ ‘I am the good shepherd.’ ‘I am the gate for the sheep.’ ‘I am the resurrection and the life.’ ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’ ‘I am the true vine.’ As Skevington says, ‘I am’ is such a common construction in every language; it is how we define ourselves, but it is also a very deep mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this book explores one of the stories in which Jesus says, ‘I am…’ It looks at its context and characters and shows the transforming power of Jesus’ words for his listeners. Skevington goes beyond the classic seven ‘I am’ statements, also including Jesus’ words to the woman at the well and what he said when he was confronted by soldiers in the garden of Gethsemane: ‘I am he for whom you are looking.’ Each time, Skevington includes a prayer and meditation and gives suggestions for further study and some creative responses in service and practical outreach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book could be used by individuals for their own personal faith development or used as a study guide for group discussions. It would make an excellent Lent course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatherine Ball is Minister of the Free Church, St Ives and Fenstanton United Reformed Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e ______________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview on https:\/\/monasteriesoftheheart.org\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique look at the things Jesus says about himself. It has a few pages of retelling and discussion of each passage, followed by a huge quantity of suggestions for responses -questions to invite thinking, prayer and meditation and creative ideas, with drawing, writing and making, getting out and about in creation and suggestions for activism, service and worship. It is such a rich resource that in one small book there is enough to return to again and again. A real delight of practical theology. Andrea has a blog where you can explore sections from her work as a gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times Round up May 2019. Review by Pieter J Lalleman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor and amateur-theologian Skevington presents nine chapters of material on the ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel. She deals with Jesus as the bread of life (chapter 3), the light of the world (4), the good shepherd and the gate (together in 5), the resurrection and the life (6), the way, the truth and the life (7), and the true vine (8). The short ninth and final chapter is about Jesus’ saying ‘I am he’ in John 18:5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 discusses the revelation of God’s name ‘I Am’ (Yahweh) to Moses in Exodus 3 and chapter 2 is about Jesus and the women at the well, to whom he says that he is the Messiah, using the same words ‘I am’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of each chapter contains the full text of the Scripture passage and a study of it, the second part offers numerous suggestions for ‘reflection and response’: questions, references to similar passages with questions about them, prayers, suggestions for activities, suggestions for further reading, and much more. For example, after ‘I am the bread of life’ we are invited to bake bread, to reflect on avoiding waste and to consider fasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkevington’s explanations of Scripture are attractive and generally to the point, although occasionally driven by association rather than by strict interpretation. She fills some Greek words with more meaning than they have in themselves. The suggested responses are naturally more diverse and the ideas for further study touch on the entire Christian life. This means that in the end this positive book reaches far and wide. It will surely help attentive readers in their life of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about the author and her books can be found on her website. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andreaskevington.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/andreaskevington.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr Pieter J. 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Through sensitive retelling, thoughtful discussion and creative exercises, Andrea Skevington shows the transforming power of Jesus' words. Each chapter focuses on a different 'I am' saying and offers ideas for reflection and response, including suggestions for further study, prayer and meditation, creative response, 'life and service' practical outreach, music suggestions and further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said, 'I am' integrates faith and imagination, story and study, helping reader towards a well-grounded and more profound faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Skevington lives in Suffolk with her family. She writes for both adults and children, winning the Christian Book of the Year award (Speaking Volumes) for her retelling, The Lion Classic Bible (Lion Hudson, 2011). She also preaches and leads Bible studies and children's groups, creative writing workshops and retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read Andrea's lockdown blog and read some of her lockdown poems click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/blogs\/collections\/writer-poet-and-blogger-andrea-skevington-reflects-on-jesus-i-am-sayings-in-light-of-lockdown\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry digital edition 2. Review by Rosemary Walters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled ‘Finding Life in the Everyday’\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003enearly all the chapters in this book are built on specific ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus. Its great strength is the combination in each chapter of contextual and theological analysis, reflections for study and contemplation and a variety of creative ideas. This makes it valuable in a variety of settings: retreats, study days, weekly courses based on each chapter, as well as Fresh Expressions and Messy Church. The theological background in each chapter is concise yet informative and the study questions are challenging. The emphasis in the creative response sections invites reflection and action based on personal experience and the prayer resources could equally well be used in formal and informal liturgical settings. The scope of reference is wide, poets, philosophers and a variety of theological material, helpful for those preaching as well as group and individual contexts. Andrea Skevington says in her introduction that writing this book has changed the way she sees following Jesus. Her vision for the book, that it will take the reader deeper into the adventure of discovering who Jesus is, and who they are as individuals comes alive from the very start when she begins exploring the implications of the phrase ‘I am’. The connections between Old Testament history and concepts of God and the teachings of Jesus moves naturally in each chapter to links with contemporary experience and opportunity for action. This book is a valuable resource for ministry and personal reflection. It lives up to its subtitle of ‘Finding Life in the Everyday’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Rosemary Walters \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoman Alive: WA Book Club April 2019. Review by Amy Boucher-Pye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis month I'm reading ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love having a book that I really want to share with you. Some months I flail around, starting a novel and discarding it before moving on to a life story or an exploration of Christian discipleship. But sometimes a wonderful book comes along that I can highlight unreservedly, such as Andrea Skevington's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJesus said, 'I am'.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn it she delves into the 'I am' sayings of Jesus according to John's Gospel. In the Greek Jesus says\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eego eimi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e24 times, seven of which have become the 'I am' sayings. Andrea explores these (from 'I am the bread of life' to 'I am the good shepherd' to 'I am the true vine') and also the interesting story of the woman at the well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love how she splits her chapters into halves. First she digs into the particular story, unpacking the context of what Jesus experienced. The second half moves to reflection and response, including searching questions for individual pondering or group discussion. She also suggests various creative responses, such as writing, photography,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003electio divina,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand other exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give you a flavour, let's look at the story of the woman at the well (John 4). Andrea sets the story in its context - that of conflict, not only between the Jews and the Samaritans, but also between Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus stops at the well that Jacob gave to Joseph, which reminds the reader of the long history of God's people. Here Jesus acts as a peacemaker in the midst of conflict. He speaks to one ostracised by society - a woman who has had many husbands. We might judge this woman, but as Andrea observes, in that day, men easily acquired divorces and early death was common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus humbly asks the woman for a drink. He recognises her as made in the image of God as he cuts through her layers of shame and hiding. Seeing her for who she is, he sets her free. She in turn leaves behind the water jug and goes forth joyfully to share the good news with those who were shaming her. Perhaps that jug, Andrea observes, symbolises the old life left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter exploring the story (with more depth than I've conveyed here), Andrea leads us into some questions, including, 'Are there people you would be reluctant to talk to and drink with? If so, why?' I particularly like her creative response of choosing a striking phrase from the Bible story; hers is 'the well is deep'. We sit with that phrase, playing with it through poetry or prose, writing a story or jotting down some thoughts about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a book to deepen your faith and love for Jesus, give this one a try. You'll be enriched and encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Amy Boucher-Pye, Editor WA Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e_______________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReform, April 2019. Review by Catherine Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hebrew scriptures record God’s revelation of the name of the Godhead to Moses as: ‘I am who I am.’ Jesus was the long-awaited Jewish Messiah, but not the type of Messiah expected by his contemporaries. He was not a rich and powerful prince or a trained priest in the temple of Jerusalem. His ministry was not to lead an army to attack and overthrow Rome, but to lay down his life for the world. Yet, he could only accomplish this if the legal and religious authorities did not realise who he was and what he had come to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo those who had ears to hear and eyes to see, Andrea Skevington argues, Jesus reveals himself as the Son of Man and Son of God in a most original and startling way in his famous ‘I am’ sayings: ‘I am the bread of life.’ ‘I am the light of the world.’ ‘I am the good shepherd.’ ‘I am the gate for the sheep.’ ‘I am the resurrection and the life.’ ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’ ‘I am the true vine.’ As Skevington says, ‘I am’ is such a common construction in every language; it is how we define ourselves, but it is also a very deep mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this book explores one of the stories in which Jesus says, ‘I am…’ It looks at its context and characters and shows the transforming power of Jesus’ words for his listeners. Skevington goes beyond the classic seven ‘I am’ statements, also including Jesus’ words to the woman at the well and what he said when he was confronted by soldiers in the garden of Gethsemane: ‘I am he for whom you are looking.’ Each time, Skevington includes a prayer and meditation and gives suggestions for further study and some creative responses in service and practical outreach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book could be used by individuals for their own personal faith development or used as a study guide for group discussions. It would make an excellent Lent course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatherine Ball is Minister of the Free Church, St Ives and Fenstanton United Reformed Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e ______________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview on https:\/\/monasteriesoftheheart.org\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique look at the things Jesus says about himself. It has a few pages of retelling and discussion of each passage, followed by a huge quantity of suggestions for responses -questions to invite thinking, prayer and meditation and creative ideas, with drawing, writing and making, getting out and about in creation and suggestions for activism, service and worship. It is such a rich resource that in one small book there is enough to return to again and again. A real delight of practical theology. Andrea has a blog where you can explore sections from her work as a gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times Round up May 2019. Review by Pieter J Lalleman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor and amateur-theologian Skevington presents nine chapters of material on the ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel. She deals with Jesus as the bread of life (chapter 3), the light of the world (4), the good shepherd and the gate (together in 5), the resurrection and the life (6), the way, the truth and the life (7), and the true vine (8). The short ninth and final chapter is about Jesus’ saying ‘I am he’ in John 18:5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 discusses the revelation of God’s name ‘I Am’ (Yahweh) to Moses in Exodus 3 and chapter 2 is about Jesus and the women at the well, to whom he says that he is the Messiah, using the same words ‘I am’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of each chapter contains the full text of the Scripture passage and a study of it, the second part offers numerous suggestions for ‘reflection and response’: questions, references to similar passages with questions about them, prayers, suggestions for activities, suggestions for further reading, and much more. For example, after ‘I am the bread of life’ we are invited to bake bread, to reflect on avoiding waste and to consider fasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkevington’s explanations of Scripture are attractive and generally to the point, although occasionally driven by association rather than by strict interpretation. She fills some Greek words with more meaning than they have in themselves. The suggested responses are naturally more diverse and the ideas for further study touch on the entire Christian life. This means that in the end this positive book reaches far and wide. It will surely help attentive readers in their life of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about the author and her books can be found on her website. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andreaskevington.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/andreaskevington.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr Pieter J. Lalleman teaches Bible at Spurgeon's College\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14698948329852,"title":"The BRF Book of 100 Prayers: Resourcing your spiritual journey","handle":"the-brf-book-of-100-prayers-resourcing-your-spiritual-journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAn illustrated collection of prayers by Martyn Payne. Prayer is at the heart of BRFʼs work, and this special illustrated anniversary collection is a celebration of prayer for BRFʼs centenary year. It can be used in a range of different settings, from individual devotions to corporate worship. Including sections on prayers of preparation, seasonal prayers, and themed prayers for special times and hard times, it is the perfect daily companion to resource your spiritual journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Approaching God\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart 2: Prayers for the journey\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart 3: Seasons of the Christian year\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart 4: Together through the generations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart 5: How should we live?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8IEyVK5wrZI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly part of BRFʼs Messy Church team, Martyn Payne is BRFʼs prayer advocate and a gifted storyteller whose previous books The Big Story (2011) and Creative Ways to Tell a Bible Story (2012) demonstrate the variety of approaches he uses to bring the Bible alive for children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Summer 2023. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of us who regularly write prayers, this book has immediate appeal. A celebration of BRF’s centenary year, the slim, attractively bound volume is a joy to hold. Most prayers were written and shared online during the pandemic, and it is very special to reflect on words of encouragement from those difficult times. The book also covers a wider timespan, containing prayers and excerpts written at the beginning of the BRF ministry. It is wonderful to look back and see how prayer has truly shaped a ministry and made it bloom. The book has five categories: Approaching God; Prayers for the Journey; Seasons of the Christian Year; Together through the generations; How should we live? Each short daily prayer is accompanied by a thought, many of which are quotations from a wide variety of spiritual leaders, past and present. It encourages us to take the space to pray, meditate and wonder on our own, and then be prepared to be catapulted into the heady joy of sharing. A book to keep and, maybe, buy an extra copy as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry Way Autumn 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a small hardback book with a ribbon book mark. It would easily fit into a small back or not take up much space in a rucksack. This book has been published to commemorate the centenary of the Bible Reading Foundation to ‘Resource Your Spiritual Journey’. In the foreword, it reminds us that the world was fighting a pandemic in 1918, just as we were fighting our own pandemic in 2020 and tells us that nearly all of the prayers written in this book were done so during the lockdown of Covid-19. The prayers are divided into five sections which can be used in either a church setting or by individuals. What I liked best about this book is that not only do you have the prayers, but there are also little quotes or thoughts and occasionally a bible verse, written on each page. These little messages helped me to think more deeply about what had been written in the prayers and definitely guided me on my journey. This book would make a lovely gift for a friend or loved one, whether they are just starting out on their spiritual journey or are well travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethodist Recorder 26.08.22. Review by Judith Lampard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIn order to celebrate its centenary, BRF has published this treasury of prayers. Appropriately, The BRF Book of 100 Prayers: Resourcing your Spiritual Journey by Martin Payne begins with its Centenary Prayer thanking God for the growth of the work, from its local beginnings to its worldwide reach today. The Rev Leslie Mannering’s challenging words to his congregation in Brixton, south London, 100 years ago are remembered: ‘How can St Matthew’s become a spiritual force?… Only if our congregation as a solid whole realises that prayer and intercession is their supreme work as Christians.’ This is still BRFs’ vision today. Currently BRF has four areas of ministry: Anna Chaplaincy, offering spiritual care in older life; Living Faith; Messy Church and Parenting for Faith. Many readers will be aware of the regular prayer resources the charity produces. This book is a most welcome addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMartyn Payne reminds readers that at the end of the First World War, the so-called Spanish flu killed around 50 million people. 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{"id":14699116560764,"title":"Comfortable Words: a call to restoration: Reflections on Isaiah 40–55","handle":"comfortable-words-a-call-to-restoration-reflections-on-isaiah-40-56","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‘Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God…’ Through nine reflections, Steven Croft examines what these ‘comfortable words’ have to say to us. Each reflection begins from a passage of scripture taken from Isaiah 40—55: the song of an unnamed prophet who sings at the end of the exile to call God’s people home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prophet sings of love and forgiveness, of new hope and strength in God, to rekindle courage in the hearts of God’s people. The prophet sings of a new kind of leadership, based on humility and gentleness. The prophet sings to tell us not to be afraid even in the face of death. These are comfortable words the whole world needs to hear afresh in this season.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft is the Bishop of Oxford. He has a passion for mission and evangelism and for finding creative ways of sharing the gospel, and is the co-author of the Emmaus and Pilgrim courses, both of which seek to help people engage with the Christian faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Howard Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith direct regard for our locked-down world and our emergence from it, this book, based on Isaiah 40-55, is right up-to-date. Croft has written nine compelling reflections on some of Isaiah’s warmest and most yearning prophetic messages. Beginning with ‘Comfort, comfort my people’, Croft follows the prophet through the words written some 2,500 years ago as God’s message to a subdued and exiled people whose identity had been stripped away, but whom God was calling to return and rebuild. The people then needed strength renewed, fears faced, hearts refreshed, and vision expanded. Croft brings light to these prophecies as they applied to the people of the exile, and, because the prophecies point to Jesus, to us – people of the Covid lockdown. The author’s style is inspirational and heart-warming. As I read it, I felt a sense of identity with Isaiah’s original readers, and that I wanted to respond for today. It is a fine read for any disciple, and will be a valuable resource to anyone preaching from these chapters of Isaiah. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Howard Rowe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Donato Tallo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Benedictine Oblate, Lectio Divina plays an important part in my life, and I recently chose to read these Isaiah 40-55 reflections, written by the Bishop of Oxford during the first lockdown of 2020. The original podcasts were published by BRF in the spring of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book of the prophet Isaiah is not one of the easiest to digest but Bishop Steven's short and meaningful reflections on key sections between chapters 40-55 are excellent. He relates these passages directly to the Covid-19 situation as it was during the first lockdown but also writes with a forward-looking perspective for the world, for the church and for individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a few weeks to read this book enabled the text of the prophet himself and the reflections and thoughts offered by the Bishop of Oxford to really sink in. While reading the Holy Bible is important it is even more important to ponder on scripture and listen to what the text is really saying, and the Bishop has helped to bring important sections of the book of Isaiah to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove, forgiveness, comfort and not being fearful are all key themes in Isaiah 40-55; chapter 40 famously opens with the word ‘comfort’. Comfortable words are needed now more than ever and, as the bishop points out, many of the problems faced by the world and indeed the church before the pandemic have been exacerbated. The humility of servant leadership is another theme in Isaiah, and if the church is to be the face of Christ on earth and support a society recovering from the impact of Covid-19, humility, courage and God-focused approaches will all be necessary and are all concepts explored effectively in these reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening words of Isaiah 43 of Isaiah remind us that God is always with us: a comfort that is very much needed in these difficult times. This delightful book gives the reader much to think about and many suggestions for how to turn reflections into actions to help support individuals and communities as they recover from the pandemic. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of the book of Isaiah, but I recommend it particularly to people in leadership positions across all denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely timely publication. Originally written and delivered as a series of podcasts for the Diocese of Oxford in Autumn 2020, Bishop Steven Croft offers nine reflections on the songs of the unnamed prophet who we know as Isaiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith references as diverse at Emeli Sandé and John Denver, Dad’s Army and Pilgrim’s Progress, Steven Croft explores Isaiah 40-55 and the message of comfort the songs of the prophet bring for each of us and our world at this time of pandemic. ‘These songs are such a good place to begin to recentre our calling and to find strength and hope again,’ he writes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Comfort, O comfort my people.’ And what comfort we need today. As the comforter, the Holy Spirit brings both the strength for living and the ability not to be afraid. We are God’s servants, chosen ones and friends, Bishop Steven writes. We live as servants ‘grounded in a call of God’: and the author calls upon the church to raise up servant leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath, such a painful feature of Covid times, is tackled head on – we are to face the reality and the prospect of dying and prepare for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word comfort means ‘with strength’ and Steven Croft reminds us that in these times of both difficulty and emergence, we are invited to return to the Lord and go out with joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘With all my heart,’ Bishop Steven writes, ‘I want to say to you: have the courage in this time to go deeper into God and deeper into your faith and draw on the great reservoirs of courage God gives to people in these seasons.’ Amen to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-28T17:12:51+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-28T17:12:51+00:00","vendor":"Steven Croft","type":"eBook","tags":["Biblical engagement","Devotional","Glassboxx"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"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":53603061825916,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800391086","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":71603600916860,"product_id":14699116560764,"position":1,"created_at":"2024-10-28T17:02:48+00:00","updated_at":"2024-10-28T17:02:50+00:00","alt":null,"width":1303,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970","variant_ids":[53603061825916]},"available":true,"name":"Comfortable Words: a call to restoration: Reflections on Isaiah 40–55 - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":799,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800391086","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":62923503894908,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":62923503894908,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/160.png?v=1730134970","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\u003c\/span\u003e‘Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God…’ Through nine reflections, Steven Croft examines what these ‘comfortable words’ have to say to us. Each reflection begins from a passage of scripture taken from Isaiah 40—55: the song of an unnamed prophet who sings at the end of the exile to call God’s people home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prophet sings of love and forgiveness, of new hope and strength in God, to rekindle courage in the hearts of God’s people. The prophet sings of a new kind of leadership, based on humility and gentleness. The prophet sings to tell us not to be afraid even in the face of death. These are comfortable words the whole world needs to hear afresh in this season.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft is the Bishop of Oxford. He has a passion for mission and evangelism and for finding creative ways of sharing the gospel, and is the co-author of the Emmaus and Pilgrim courses, both of which seek to help people engage with the Christian faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Howard Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith direct regard for our locked-down world and our emergence from it, this book, based on Isaiah 40-55, is right up-to-date. Croft has written nine compelling reflections on some of Isaiah’s warmest and most yearning prophetic messages. Beginning with ‘Comfort, comfort my people’, Croft follows the prophet through the words written some 2,500 years ago as God’s message to a subdued and exiled people whose identity had been stripped away, but whom God was calling to return and rebuild. The people then needed strength renewed, fears faced, hearts refreshed, and vision expanded. Croft brings light to these prophecies as they applied to the people of the exile, and, because the prophecies point to Jesus, to us – people of the Covid lockdown. The author’s style is inspirational and heart-warming. As I read it, I felt a sense of identity with Isaiah’s original readers, and that I wanted to respond for today. It is a fine read for any disciple, and will be a valuable resource to anyone preaching from these chapters of Isaiah. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Howard Rowe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Donato Tallo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Benedictine Oblate, Lectio Divina plays an important part in my life, and I recently chose to read these Isaiah 40-55 reflections, written by the Bishop of Oxford during the first lockdown of 2020. The original podcasts were published by BRF in the spring of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book of the prophet Isaiah is not one of the easiest to digest but Bishop Steven's short and meaningful reflections on key sections between chapters 40-55 are excellent. He relates these passages directly to the Covid-19 situation as it was during the first lockdown but also writes with a forward-looking perspective for the world, for the church and for individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a few weeks to read this book enabled the text of the prophet himself and the reflections and thoughts offered by the Bishop of Oxford to really sink in. While reading the Holy Bible is important it is even more important to ponder on scripture and listen to what the text is really saying, and the Bishop has helped to bring important sections of the book of Isaiah to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove, forgiveness, comfort and not being fearful are all key themes in Isaiah 40-55; chapter 40 famously opens with the word ‘comfort’. Comfortable words are needed now more than ever and, as the bishop points out, many of the problems faced by the world and indeed the church before the pandemic have been exacerbated. The humility of servant leadership is another theme in Isaiah, and if the church is to be the face of Christ on earth and support a society recovering from the impact of Covid-19, humility, courage and God-focused approaches will all be necessary and are all concepts explored effectively in these reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening words of Isaiah 43 of Isaiah remind us that God is always with us: a comfort that is very much needed in these difficult times. This delightful book gives the reader much to think about and many suggestions for how to turn reflections into actions to help support individuals and communities as they recover from the pandemic. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of the book of Isaiah, but I recommend it particularly to people in leadership positions across all denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely timely publication. Originally written and delivered as a series of podcasts for the Diocese of Oxford in Autumn 2020, Bishop Steven Croft offers nine reflections on the songs of the unnamed prophet who we know as Isaiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith references as diverse at Emeli Sandé and John Denver, Dad’s Army and Pilgrim’s Progress, Steven Croft explores Isaiah 40-55 and the message of comfort the songs of the prophet bring for each of us and our world at this time of pandemic. ‘These songs are such a good place to begin to recentre our calling and to find strength and hope again,’ he writes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Comfort, O comfort my people.’ And what comfort we need today. As the comforter, the Holy Spirit brings both the strength for living and the ability not to be afraid. We are God’s servants, chosen ones and friends, Bishop Steven writes. We live as servants ‘grounded in a call of God’: and the author calls upon the church to raise up servant leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath, such a painful feature of Covid times, is tackled head on – we are to face the reality and the prospect of dying and prepare for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word comfort means ‘with strength’ and Steven Croft reminds us that in these times of both difficulty and emergence, we are invited to return to the Lord and go out with joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘With all my heart,’ Bishop Steven writes, ‘I want to say to you: have the courage in this time to go deeper into God and deeper into your faith and draw on the great reservoirs of courage God gives to people in these seasons.’ Amen to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14776994824572,"title":"Day by Day with God January - April 2025: Rooting women's lives in the Bible","handle":"day-by-day-with-god-january-april-2025-rooting-womens-lives-in-the-bible-1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay by Day with God is a collection of Bible reading notes specifically written for women by women. The entries for each day contain a suggested Bible reading, with the key verse written out in full, a helpful comment that engages heart and mind and a short reflection or prayer. 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The entries for each day contain a suggested Bible reading, with the key verse written out in full, a helpful comment that engages heart and mind and a short reflection or prayer. 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A freelance editor, Jackie was previously editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoman Alive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the magazine for today's Christian woman, and also edited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWomen of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (BRF), a collection of Bible studies written by a team of writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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For the last 32 years, she has been a Navigator rep and has just stepped down from leading the Navigators publications team. She lives in Warwickshire, is married and has four grown-up children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘This is a compelling read; a book to be read slowly and reflectively – although I sometimes struggled to do that as I found myself eager to read the next chapter! The stories Eva recounts from her own life and from the lives of others are often heartbreakingly sad – but her focus isn’t on the heartbreak but on the hope and encouragement which she has gleaned from a life soaked in the truth of Scripture. I found familiar passages from Isaiah’s prophecy coming alive in fresh and transformative ways as Eva unwrapped their relevance for our lives. The opportunity for more focused reflection at the end of each chapter also helps ground what we’ve read within the reality of our own circumstances. I’m already looking forward to reading this book again – even more slowly, more reflectively.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMags Duggan, author, retreat leader and speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eThis Crown of Comfort\u003c\/em\u003e conveys seven powerful messages from Isaiah about God’s tender heart towards Jerusalem. The author skillfully intertwines her many personal stories with the messages to illuminate God’s unfailing love to his people. 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Whether we are hurting ourselves or seeking to share comfort with those around, there is plenty here to touch our hearts – as God touched Jerusalem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-29T11:50:18+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-29T11:48:36+00:00","vendor":"Eva Leaf","type":"eBook","tags":["Biblical engagement","Devotional","For individuals","For Women","Glassboxx","Pastoral care","Women"],"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":53603962651004,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800392090","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"This Crown of Comfort: God’s seven calls to women in distress - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":185,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800392090","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/238.png?v=1730980392","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/239.png?v=1730980389"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/238.png?v=1730980392","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":63001503302012,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/238.png?v=1730980392"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/238.png?v=1730980392","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":63001502351740,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/239.png?v=1730980389"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/239.png?v=1730980389","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\u003c\/span\u003eGod loves women. He deeply cares for those of us who are broken and hurt. And just as he helped his beloved Jerusalem find healing in her brokenness, he does the same for us. For he cried out seven double imperatives to her in the book of Isaiah, seven steps to restore her to wholeness, and he cries out the same to us. But he doesn’t begin by scolding us; instead, he comforts. His first double imperative is, ‘Comfort, comfort,’ despite what has happened in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn This Crown of Comfort, Eva Leaf shares stories from her own life and from the lives of other women of how God met them in their brokenness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cwM5gQbkiI4?si=HQcCMOpHpSxVQVNR\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UkXt_VjH0a0?si=LG9XcXiaufbUQSZd\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEva Leaf became a Christian at the age of 14 and attended a Canadian Bible College in her twenties. For the last 32 years, she has been a Navigator rep and has just stepped down from leading the Navigators publications team. She lives in Warwickshire, is married and has four grown-up children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘This is a compelling read; a book to be read slowly and reflectively – although I sometimes struggled to do that as I found myself eager to read the next chapter! The stories Eva recounts from her own life and from the lives of others are often heartbreakingly sad – but her focus isn’t on the heartbreak but on the hope and encouragement which she has gleaned from a life soaked in the truth of Scripture. I found familiar passages from Isaiah’s prophecy coming alive in fresh and transformative ways as Eva unwrapped their relevance for our lives. The opportunity for more focused reflection at the end of each chapter also helps ground what we’ve read within the reality of our own circumstances. I’m already looking forward to reading this book again – even more slowly, more reflectively.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMags Duggan, author, retreat leader and speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eThis Crown of Comfort\u003c\/em\u003e conveys seven powerful messages from Isaiah about God’s tender heart towards Jerusalem. The author skillfully intertwines her many personal stories with the messages to illuminate God’s unfailing love to his people. This book is an easy read yet rich with insights, comfort and encouragement – a must for anyone who seeks healing and desires to experience God afresh.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnissa Chung, UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eThis Crown of Comfort\u003c\/em\u003e is the wondrous feast that God prepares for us in the presence of our enemies, a feast that David speaks of in Psalm 23. How full the table is – a rich and delicious harvest that Eva Leaf has gathered from the book of Isaiah. No matter how broken we are or how hurt, God knows, and he calls us to come to him and receive and savour his love and care so that we can share that love and care with other women. A wonderful book for women to read and study together.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLee Merrill Byrd, author, publisher and editor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Both reflective and instructive, Eva takes us on a deeply personal journey that comforts and reassures. No matter how broken or hurt we are, we are given in this excellent book the tools or ‘the calls of God’ to build a bridge to healing and wholeness. This book reminds us of God’s deep love for us in our time of greatest need and provides a spiritual balm for every situation.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDawn Braithwaite, solicitor and consultant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Who would you go to in a difficult situation or time of distress? Well, I would most certainly consider Eva Leaf. A trusted friend, a confidant with life experience and biblical insight, she provides readers with great insight to the very God of comfort that we all so need – men and women. While written to women, this is a treasure trove coming from the seven calls of God found in Isaiah. Thank you, Eva, for being courageous enough to live this… and then to so very thoughtfully share!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Pape, literary agent, Pape Commons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Eva takes you on a valuable journey to see life’s inexplicable and sometimes relentless pains, from God’s viewpoint. Her journey is set in the landscape of God’s beautiful promises for comfort, for restoration and ultimately for transformation. These scriptures are illuminated sensitively by life stories. Each chapter provides the option for a personal reflection, encounter and healing. There is much to linger over and explore along the way, in order to gain new vistas and perspectives, that bring both life and hope.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiona Oommen, business general manager and leadership coach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Crown of Comfort readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I began reading this book at a pace, as the stories and insights are riveting, but I knew I wanted to go through it again at a slower pace, processing what God was saying to me. I began journalling using the questions at the end of each chapter. My friend said she was having the same experience, so we agreed to go through the questions together. I have just sent a copy to another friend who is feeling lost but has recently experienced God’s comfort. We're going to read and discuss it together too!’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘I am so thankful to have experienced God’s comfort as I read the words of truth and wisdom on each page of this book. I have been able to relearn truth of how God views me and who He says I am. The book is written in such a way that it helped me to process and reflect and I was then able to move forward on the journey of being able to forgive with God’s help whilst receiving comfort only God can give. It is a book that has massively shaped and transformed the past few months of my life as I grieve many hurts. It has really helped me to experience God as a God who comforts whilst walking through pain. I will be sure to pass on this book to those I come alongside who also need that gentle reminder of a God who is with them in life’s hurt and pain.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransforming Ministry January 2024. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is written about women and primarily (but not exclusively) for women. It takes us chapter by chapter through the seven double imperatives (e.g., ‘comfort, comfort my people’) that God issues to a broken Jerusalem in the book of Isaiah. There is a progression through these calls: Comfort; Awake, rise up; Awake, get dressed; Depart; Build up; Pass through; Build up. Each chapter contains reflections on the Bible verses, alongside illustrations from the author’s personal experience and that of many others. We are blessed by being allowed to share in such powerful experiences and insights; and there is much practical advice about moving on. This is a book that addresses deep distress and needs and promises even deeper solutions and hope. In the reflections at the end of each chapter it becomes ‘close and personal’. We are encouraged to look deeply into our troubles and ourselves, to write our thoughts and reflect through the day. Whether we are hurting ourselves or seeking to share comfort with those around, there is plenty here to touch our hearts – as God touched Jerusalem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14779331805564,"title":"Whole Life, Whole Bible: 50 readings on living in the light of Scripture","handle":"whole-life-whole-bible-50-readings-on-living-in-the-light-of-scripture-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhere we spend most of our time - at home, at work, in the neighbourhood - matters to God and to his mission in and for the world. Far from restricting our faith to the 'personal' sphere, disengaged from everyday living, Scripture encourages us to take the Lord of life into the whole of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Life Whole Bible is written from the conviction that God's word illuminates every part of existence, enabling us to see differently and live differently - from Monday to Sunday, in public as well as in private. A walk through the unfolding story of the Bible in 50 readings and reflections shows how our lives are bound up with, and shaped by, God's plan to restore a broken universe. That big story forms our minds, fuels our imaginations and fashions our daily life and we live in God's world, in the light of God's word, wherever we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides wonderful insights into the overarching story of the Bible and helps us consider how to live on the foundation of God's word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Mark Meynell, Senior Associate Minister, All Souls, Langham Place, London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacks a powerful theological punch and will stretch and inspire your faith. A must for every whole-life disciple and disciplemaker!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rachel Gardner, Director, Romance Academy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople can get lost in the Bible's structure - here are some exciting clues for joined-up Bible reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Greg Haslam, Pastor, Westminster Chapel, London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntony Billington, Margaret Killingray and Helen Parry work at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, which seeks to equip Christians and churches for the whole-life discipleship in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon School of Theology Insight Magazine Vol 2 Issue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you create a good meal from the whole Bible in 50 readings? You take 7 parts of Genesis, 5 of Matthew, stir in sections from another 14 OT and 14 NT books and serve up with useful comments. Then you add the garnish of well thought out questions, which get the reader to apply the chosen passage to everyday life. While this tasty selection whets the palate of the individual reader, I think the book has even greater appeal for small group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this question from reading 39 on the Day of Pentecost - 'If Acts 2 suggests that there is a prophethood of all believers then how should this encourage and challenge us?' There is a much richer and more satisfying meal when sharing collective wisdom about the way prophecy might work in church and society than simply trying to digest alone. Some of the tougher parts of the Bible have been put to one side as a little indigestible. A question arising from the call of Jeremiah in reading 20 asks to what extent are Christians called to challenge political rulers when God's laws are flouted? But reading 11 from Exodus is rather impressionistic in its comments on the law, so answering the question may need more detailed help from another source. Real enjoyment and enrichment is to be had from using this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favourite teasing question among many comes from reading 42 on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. 'Since the fruit of the Spirit appear to some to be more feminine than masculine virtues, where are courage, decisiveness, strength and discipline?' Now there's a brilliant small group discussion starter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Mark Beaumont - Senior Lecturer in Islam and Mission, London School of Theology, and a council member of Arab World Ministries UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ele Bible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Evangelicals Now - August 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of 50 short readings going through the unfolding story of the Bible with the aim of helping the reader to live in the light of God's word from Monday to Sunday, bringing biblical truths to bear on every aspect of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are questions at the end of each reading, typically two or three pages long, to help us consider what that might look like in practice in our lives and culture. Written with great warmth and clarity and without getting bogged down in too much detail, many helpful insights are packed into each short reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors' enthusiasm and passion for God's word clearly comes across, as does their conviction that when we see the sweep of Scripture through the gospel of Jesus it will have a huge impact on our whole lives. This is a great book for helping new Christians know how to read the Bible, get a handle on the big picture and see how it all fits together. It is also great for those who have been Christians much longer and who want to think seriously about how to live in the light of God's word. This is an excellent book which I have found hugely encouraging and inspiring. Since reading it, I have given several copies away as presents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Andrea Trevenna, Associate for Women's Ministry at St. Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, Kent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Christianity Magazine - July 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, according to its foreword, is different. A risky assertion, but I tried to be open-minded. The 50 readings, which began life as a series of emails sent by the LICC, work through the Bible story from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well-written, aimed at established Christians, and examines how we can play our part in God's unfolding drama and allow him to work in all parts of our lives. For me its real strength lies in the questions for reflection: How do we keep our Christian identity in the workplace? Why do we struggle to deal with disappointment in church life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure how different it is. But as a thought-provoking read that challenges ordinary Christians to live extraordinary lives, it's very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom The Good Bookstall - May 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI liked that this is such a little hand sized gem. The slimline size is needed, particularly in an era where people are reading from their phones and on their Kindles on the tube. I could just slip it into my handbag and read it easily when on a packed underground, but don't let the size fool you into thinking that this thought-provoking, almost self-help book is easy, or quick to browse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started reading, it struck me that this book was written by somebody who really seemed to know their subject - and indeed, the author, Anthony Billington, is in fact Head of Theology for the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. I loved that the writing was so theological, and so very sound. In fact, what really struck me was the sheer competence with which the author explored the Bible, from Genesis through to Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of every chapter, there are carefully phrased questions under the heading 'for further reflection and action', which help take the reader through the relevant chapter. These questions also help the reader to relate the Biblical reading to the world around them, and they struck me as being potentially extremely valuable for Bible studies and church groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis serious little book encourages the reader on their Christian walk with various uplifting Bible verses; and on this point I will add that the book is aimed to pack serious punches. While perhaps \u003cem\u003eWhole Life, Whole Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is not for somebody looking specifically for a light-and-fluffy concoction, I think that any Christian will surely be more richly satisfied by taking a leaf out of this author's wise words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Alice Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Dr Bex Lewis, St John's College, University of Durham \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurvey after survey in recent years - carried out with people in churches, leaders and non-leaders, as well as non-church people - has confirmed that there is an increasing lack of biblical literacy in the church, not only in society more generally. The surveys reveal that the vast majority of people in churches feel positive about the Bible and consider it to be a revelation from God, but fewer and fewer, it seems (even church leaders), are reading it for themselves. And when we do manage to read it, the surveys suggest, we're not always sure what to do with it. (pp25-26)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe London Institute of Christianity (LICC), set up by John Stott, seeks to encourage all Christians to be whole-life, whole-Bible disciples, breaking down the sacred-secular divide. This book, emerging from LICC's weekly 'Word for the Week' emails, which have reached up to 10,000 people a week since 2001, encourages \u003cstrong\u003eus to look at the whole Bible to get the bigger picture, the overarching narrative,\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than cherrypicking. We need the Bible to touch and transform our whole lives, affecting the world in which we live. Many seek quick answers to difficult issues, such as suffering, gender, etc. But those questions are better addressed, and more securely answered, when we have a larger framework in place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving attended the transformative LICC Toolbox course, and having taken three years to read the Bible cover to cover, it's helpful to have a quicker overview. I was reading this section on a plane to Berlin as the map showed that we were flying over Bremen. Many history lessons means that bombing has shaped my thinking about that as a destination. As the plane came in to land over Berlin, I got an overview of the places that I was going to visit up close shortly, and this helped created my 'mental map of the destination', before I became absorbed in 'living' there.\u003cstrong\u003e This book is designed to offer a mental map to the whole story of the Bible. \u003c\/strong\u003eHow do we then ensure that we are partakers, and not spectators?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for those who are already engaged in Bible reading, rather than those who have never picked up a Bible before, and encourages readers to continue afterwards to read other texts, hold up the author's interpretation up to challenge, and recognises that each individual will read something different into 'the story'. Reading alone is 'vital' but as they say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading with others helps to prevent privatized readings of the Bible and corrects some of the biases that we may bring to certain passages or topics. (p19)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who is a bit of a butterfly brain, the book works for me, and it's designed to be read by all personality types - whether you like to study the maps before you jump in, or like to jump in at the deep end - the book works. It's not about a tick box exercise, but about \u003cstrong\u003eallowing the Word of God to 'reorder your existence'\u003c\/strong\u003e, so take your time reading the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Media Studies Lecturer I'm always encouraging my students to understand that newspapers, films, etc. give us a lens through which we see the world, rather than objective fact. The Bible can give us a different worldview - through which we see God, the world and ourselves more clearly. \u003cstrong\u003eAs the Bible gets inside us, our thinking is transformed, and we begin to see things the way God sees them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Often we are encouraged to think that we must always read huge sections (I really struggled with the pressure to read the Bible in a year), but this book offers a series or short (and some longer) readings with which we can engage at our own pace: like a toffee that can be swallowed whole, or chewed over in a leisurely fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is written by three well-respected theologians with long term engagement with the LICC: Antony Billington, Margaret Killingray and Helen Parry, with a guest post by Mark Coffey, who I knew in my Manchester days.\u003cstrong\u003e It outlines the shape of the Bible in six words: Creation, Corruption, Covenant, Christ, Church, Consummation.\u003c\/strong\u003e They encourage us to consider \u003cem\u003ewhere\u003c\/em\u003e you read the Bible, that reading it in public spaces 'normalises' the Bible - allowing you to make connections with how it works in the everyday, not just with us, but with the people around us. They don't specifically mention digital spaces, but I like to think that those are included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI read the book fairly fast, but would like to go back through, as suggested, and read a piece a week. The exercises offered in the text are a mix of further Bible readings, and practical thinking\/applications. 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Far from restricting our faith to the 'personal' sphere, disengaged from everyday living, Scripture encourages us to take the Lord of life into the whole of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Life Whole Bible is written from the conviction that God's word illuminates every part of existence, enabling us to see differently and live differently - from Monday to Sunday, in public as well as in private. A walk through the unfolding story of the Bible in 50 readings and reflections shows how our lives are bound up with, and shaped by, God's plan to restore a broken universe. That big story forms our minds, fuels our imaginations and fashions our daily life and we live in God's world, in the light of God's word, wherever we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides wonderful insights into the overarching story of the Bible and helps us consider how to live on the foundation of God's word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Mark Meynell, Senior Associate Minister, All Souls, Langham Place, London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacks a powerful theological punch and will stretch and inspire your faith. A must for every whole-life disciple and disciplemaker!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rachel Gardner, Director, Romance Academy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople can get lost in the Bible's structure - here are some exciting clues for joined-up Bible reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Greg Haslam, Pastor, Westminster Chapel, London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntony Billington, Margaret Killingray and Helen Parry work at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, which seeks to equip Christians and churches for the whole-life discipleship in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon School of Theology Insight Magazine Vol 2 Issue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you create a good meal from the whole Bible in 50 readings? You take 7 parts of Genesis, 5 of Matthew, stir in sections from another 14 OT and 14 NT books and serve up with useful comments. Then you add the garnish of well thought out questions, which get the reader to apply the chosen passage to everyday life. While this tasty selection whets the palate of the individual reader, I think the book has even greater appeal for small group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this question from reading 39 on the Day of Pentecost - 'If Acts 2 suggests that there is a prophethood of all believers then how should this encourage and challenge us?' There is a much richer and more satisfying meal when sharing collective wisdom about the way prophecy might work in church and society than simply trying to digest alone. Some of the tougher parts of the Bible have been put to one side as a little indigestible. A question arising from the call of Jeremiah in reading 20 asks to what extent are Christians called to challenge political rulers when God's laws are flouted? But reading 11 from Exodus is rather impressionistic in its comments on the law, so answering the question may need more detailed help from another source. Real enjoyment and enrichment is to be had from using this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favourite teasing question among many comes from reading 42 on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. 'Since the fruit of the Spirit appear to some to be more feminine than masculine virtues, where are courage, decisiveness, strength and discipline?' Now there's a brilliant small group discussion starter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Mark Beaumont - Senior Lecturer in Islam and Mission, London School of Theology, and a council member of Arab World Ministries UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ele Bible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Evangelicals Now - August 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of 50 short readings going through the unfolding story of the Bible with the aim of helping the reader to live in the light of God's word from Monday to Sunday, bringing biblical truths to bear on every aspect of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are questions at the end of each reading, typically two or three pages long, to help us consider what that might look like in practice in our lives and culture. Written with great warmth and clarity and without getting bogged down in too much detail, many helpful insights are packed into each short reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors' enthusiasm and passion for God's word clearly comes across, as does their conviction that when we see the sweep of Scripture through the gospel of Jesus it will have a huge impact on our whole lives. This is a great book for helping new Christians know how to read the Bible, get a handle on the big picture and see how it all fits together. It is also great for those who have been Christians much longer and who want to think seriously about how to live in the light of God's word. This is an excellent book which I have found hugely encouraging and inspiring. Since reading it, I have given several copies away as presents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Andrea Trevenna, Associate for Women's Ministry at St. Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, Kent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Christianity Magazine - July 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, according to its foreword, is different. A risky assertion, but I tried to be open-minded. The 50 readings, which began life as a series of emails sent by the LICC, work through the Bible story from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well-written, aimed at established Christians, and examines how we can play our part in God's unfolding drama and allow him to work in all parts of our lives. For me its real strength lies in the questions for reflection: How do we keep our Christian identity in the workplace? Why do we struggle to deal with disappointment in church life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure how different it is. But as a thought-provoking read that challenges ordinary Christians to live extraordinary lives, it's very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom The Good Bookstall - May 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI liked that this is such a little hand sized gem. The slimline size is needed, particularly in an era where people are reading from their phones and on their Kindles on the tube. I could just slip it into my handbag and read it easily when on a packed underground, but don't let the size fool you into thinking that this thought-provoking, almost self-help book is easy, or quick to browse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started reading, it struck me that this book was written by somebody who really seemed to know their subject - and indeed, the author, Anthony Billington, is in fact Head of Theology for the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. I loved that the writing was so theological, and so very sound. In fact, what really struck me was the sheer competence with which the author explored the Bible, from Genesis through to Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of every chapter, there are carefully phrased questions under the heading 'for further reflection and action', which help take the reader through the relevant chapter. These questions also help the reader to relate the Biblical reading to the world around them, and they struck me as being potentially extremely valuable for Bible studies and church groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis serious little book encourages the reader on their Christian walk with various uplifting Bible verses; and on this point I will add that the book is aimed to pack serious punches. While perhaps \u003cem\u003eWhole Life, Whole Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is not for somebody looking specifically for a light-and-fluffy concoction, I think that any Christian will surely be more richly satisfied by taking a leaf out of this author's wise words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Alice Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Dr Bex Lewis, St John's College, University of Durham \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurvey after survey in recent years - carried out with people in churches, leaders and non-leaders, as well as non-church people - has confirmed that there is an increasing lack of biblical literacy in the church, not only in society more generally. The surveys reveal that the vast majority of people in churches feel positive about the Bible and consider it to be a revelation from God, but fewer and fewer, it seems (even church leaders), are reading it for themselves. And when we do manage to read it, the surveys suggest, we're not always sure what to do with it. (pp25-26)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe London Institute of Christianity (LICC), set up by John Stott, seeks to encourage all Christians to be whole-life, whole-Bible disciples, breaking down the sacred-secular divide. This book, emerging from LICC's weekly 'Word for the Week' emails, which have reached up to 10,000 people a week since 2001, encourages \u003cstrong\u003eus to look at the whole Bible to get the bigger picture, the overarching narrative,\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than cherrypicking. We need the Bible to touch and transform our whole lives, affecting the world in which we live. Many seek quick answers to difficult issues, such as suffering, gender, etc. But those questions are better addressed, and more securely answered, when we have a larger framework in place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving attended the transformative LICC Toolbox course, and having taken three years to read the Bible cover to cover, it's helpful to have a quicker overview. I was reading this section on a plane to Berlin as the map showed that we were flying over Bremen. Many history lessons means that bombing has shaped my thinking about that as a destination. As the plane came in to land over Berlin, I got an overview of the places that I was going to visit up close shortly, and this helped created my 'mental map of the destination', before I became absorbed in 'living' there.\u003cstrong\u003e This book is designed to offer a mental map to the whole story of the Bible. \u003c\/strong\u003eHow do we then ensure that we are partakers, and not spectators?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for those who are already engaged in Bible reading, rather than those who have never picked up a Bible before, and encourages readers to continue afterwards to read other texts, hold up the author's interpretation up to challenge, and recognises that each individual will read something different into 'the story'. Reading alone is 'vital' but as they say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading with others helps to prevent privatized readings of the Bible and corrects some of the biases that we may bring to certain passages or topics. (p19)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who is a bit of a butterfly brain, the book works for me, and it's designed to be read by all personality types - whether you like to study the maps before you jump in, or like to jump in at the deep end - the book works. It's not about a tick box exercise, but about \u003cstrong\u003eallowing the Word of God to 'reorder your existence'\u003c\/strong\u003e, so take your time reading the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Media Studies Lecturer I'm always encouraging my students to understand that newspapers, films, etc. give us a lens through which we see the world, rather than objective fact. The Bible can give us a different worldview - through which we see God, the world and ourselves more clearly. \u003cstrong\u003eAs the Bible gets inside us, our thinking is transformed, and we begin to see things the way God sees them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Often we are encouraged to think that we must always read huge sections (I really struggled with the pressure to read the Bible in a year), but this book offers a series or short (and some longer) readings with which we can engage at our own pace: like a toffee that can be swallowed whole, or chewed over in a leisurely fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is written by three well-respected theologians with long term engagement with the LICC: Antony Billington, Margaret Killingray and Helen Parry, with a guest post by Mark Coffey, who I knew in my Manchester days.\u003cstrong\u003e It outlines the shape of the Bible in six words: Creation, Corruption, Covenant, Christ, Church, Consummation.\u003c\/strong\u003e They encourage us to consider \u003cem\u003ewhere\u003c\/em\u003e you read the Bible, that reading it in public spaces 'normalises' the Bible - allowing you to make connections with how it works in the everyday, not just with us, but with the people around us. They don't specifically mention digital spaces, but I like to think that those are included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI read the book fairly fast, but would like to go back through, as suggested, and read a piece a week. The exercises offered in the text are a mix of further Bible readings, and practical thinking\/applications. As you'd expect, the thoughts and reflections engage us in the everyday (western) world in which we live. \u003cstrong\u003eTry it - it could transform your life!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14779532935548,"title":"Journey to Contentment: Pilgrimage principles for everyday life","handle":"journey-to-contentment-pilgrimage-principles-for-everyday-life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUsing the metaphor of pilgrimage, Sally Welch walks alongside us as leader and guide, but also fellow traveller, to explore how we can understand this biblical principle and make it our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is divided into sections of a journey, beginning with the preparations necessary before setting out, exploring the obstacles which might be put in our path and sharing ways in which the journey can be made easier and more productive. At the end of each reflection there is a suggestion for an activity or prayer to enable the reader to apply the learning to their own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch is the editor of BRF's \u003cem\u003eNew Daylight\u003c\/em\u003e Bible reading notes. She is Vicar of Charlbury with Shorthampton and diocesan spirituality adviser in the Diocese of Oxford. A writer and lecturer on spirituality, she is particularly interested in pilgrimage and labyrinth and has made many pilgrimages both in England and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, digital edition 2. Review by Roger Thornington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wanted to go on a step-free pilgrimage? Then this is the book for you! Sally Welch takes us through 52 steps, all from the comfort of your favourite armchair, on a journey to explore how we might reach an inner contentment on our Christian journey through life. Her metaphor is taken from the life of John Bunyan’s pilgrim – ‘Christian’. Eight sections – ‘Before we begin’, ’Stepping out in faith’, ‘Finding the rhythm of the way’, ‘The dangers of discontent’, ’The path of contentment : living lightly’, ‘… keeping focussed’, ‘… facing affliction’, and finally ‘Finding contentment’ – contain the 52 steps. Each step is quite short – some Bible verses, maybe an anecdote, a spiritual application and finally an exercise – a practical task or an inner reflection and a focus for prayer. Even if there are no hills, bad weather or difficulties in finding our way, these aspects are presented as inner challenges – are we content to accept an easy path through life or are we serious in pursuit of our Christian discipleship? This challenging book will be my constant companion on my inner pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Roger Thornington \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Julian Meetings Magazine, April 2021. Review by Helen Lems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch edits and contributes to the Bible Reading Fellowship’s \u003cem\u003eNew Daylight \u003c\/em\u003eBible reading notes. This book is a rich and useful resource to help deepen your spiritual life. The central theme of contentment, particularly its biblical understanding, is approached using the metaphor of a pilgrimage journey. The author is your companion and guide along the way, rather than an expert with all the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe groups 52 reflections into eight sections, with headings such as 'Stepping out in faith' and 'The dangers of discontent’. She suggests reading one each week. They have much to offer both to those just starting out and those who are further along the way on the journey of spiritual exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach reflection relates to the section theme and precedes a short Bible passage. Then there are some suggestions for further personal reflection. Keeping a journal could be a useful aide to record these, so that they could be revisited later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is one to keep revisiting, not only at different times of the year but at different stages of life. It would be a useful resource for a retreat or quiet day or to use at home. It could be used at the same season e.g. Advent or Lent, over several years rather than weekly over a year. Both would work equally well. It is tempting to look at headings and skip some sections and focus on others, but if you can resist this then the spiritual rewards could be deeper. I look forward to exploring it further at a more leisurely pace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Helen Lems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 13.11.20. Review by Leigh Hatts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘THE realisation creeps on us gradually that we are in this for the long haul, that life has changed and we may never return to how it was,’ Sally Welch writes in \u003cem\u003eJourney to Contentment\u003c\/em\u003e. This is one of the many moments when the book has both resonance and answers for living during the ongoing pandemic, and especially for those suddenly like Martha, with endless caring or domestic duties. Although written before the virus hit us, it manages to be a prescient book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch, a parish priest, is best known as a Bible Reading Fellowship editor [\u003cem\u003eNew Daylight\u003c\/em\u003e Bible reading notes] and pilgrimage leader. She is also the keeper of Oxford diocese’s giant travelling labyrinth, which is often thrown down at big events to encourage contemplation. But this book is initially for solo indoor reading along the road on which the author says that she, too, is seeking contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 52 short ‘sections’, it can be a two-month journey or a year-long exploration. Each section starts with a scripture quotation, including psalms, from the NRSV, followed by a reflection. The conclusion is always a suggested activity or exercise, which, the writer admits, some will skip, although planting seeds for our prayer space must appeal to many. The themes, such as ,Finding the rhythm of the way’, climax in various paths of contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo meditate on St Paul’s suggestion that we ‘run with perseverance’, there are surprising motivational quotations from Jesse Owens, Marilyn Monroe, and Oprah Winfrey. Towards the end, we are encouraged, like the pilgrim, to talk to fellow travellers and so find mutual support and companionship to do God’s work better. The reward, it is suggested, can be happiness and living longer. The book turns out to be an enjoyable and easy-to-read course for living in the new normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Leigh Hatts, author of ‘Walking The Pilgrims’ Way’ (Cicerone, 2017).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Salvationist 25.7.20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview by Major Noreen Batt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading this guide brought a helpful dimension to the prospect of going on a journey to contentment right in the midst of the rawness of life. As Sally Welch observes: ‘Contentment is not a secret, but it is a mystery… it is learned, and the lessons can be hard work.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are guided to prepare for the journey, to step out in faith, find the rhythm of how to walk well, encounter challenges on the way and discover the mystery of contentment as we go. Written in 52 short chapters, it feels like a pocketbook that you could take on a pilgrimage – thoughts to mull over at the beginning or end of the day, guidance to ponder over a cup of coffee and insights to wonder about in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scriptures given for each step are carefully placed stepping stones that you don’t always expect, but that adds interest. In each chapter there is a suggested exercise that offers a variety of responses, from spiritual disciplines to artwork, from creative to practical responses, from gardening to decluttering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book you could use by yourself for daily devotions or – if you wanted to dwell on the insights for longer and exercise them in your life – as a weekly guide. Alternatively, you could use it as a pilgrimage guide with a small group of fellow pilgrims and enjoy companionship along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we gradually emerge from lockdown, Sally’s reflection on Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones particularly resonates: ‘Deprived of the structure that sustained his life, he must find a new way of thinking and believing. With the old supports destroyed, hope must be sought – and found – in a new place.’ This book offers a gentle, thoughtful companion on the pilgrim way. You just might want to pop it in your rucksack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch is a well-established figure in the ministry and mission of BRF and her latest book reflects her skill as a writer, vocation as a priest and capacity as a spirituality advisor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the metaphor of pilgrimage, she takes us on a journey from preparation to destination. Like any pilgrimage (literal or metaphorical) such journeys involve stepping out in faith, finding rhythms, carrying a load, overcoming difficulties and keeping focused on where God is leading us towards. Like any pilgrimage this is a book not to be rushed, nor to dawdle through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore setting out on a journey it is important to check one’s route and what that comprises of. The same is true of this book. The book is divided into 52 sections – but the reader should avoid thinking that means reading one per week. Indeed, Sally Welch encourages the reader to take one per day but, such is the depth of content and the nature of the exercise included in each section that, this reviewer would suggest, more time is needed to fully get the most out of the pilgrimage. Slightly confusingly, these 52 sections are divided in to 8 larger parts, also called sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that aside, there is plenty in these pages to get to grips with. It is both challenging and reassuring to know that many people thrive and struggle in the Christian life of pilgrimage and our journey towards contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-30T09:37:11+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-30T09:35:56+00:00","vendor":"Sally Welch","type":"eBook","tags":["Devotional","For individuals","Glassboxx","May-20","Spirituality"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"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":53604759306620,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857465931","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Journey to Contentment: Pilgrimage principles for everyday life - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":899,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857465931","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/277.png?v=1730980247","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/278.png?v=1730980332"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/277.png?v=1730980247","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":63001469321596,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/277.png?v=1730980247"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/277.png?v=1730980247","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":63001488916860,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/278.png?v=1730980332"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/278.png?v=1730980332","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\u003c\/span\u003eUsing the metaphor of pilgrimage, Sally Welch walks alongside us as leader and guide, but also fellow traveller, to explore how we can understand this biblical principle and make it our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is divided into sections of a journey, beginning with the preparations necessary before setting out, exploring the obstacles which might be put in our path and sharing ways in which the journey can be made easier and more productive. At the end of each reflection there is a suggestion for an activity or prayer to enable the reader to apply the learning to their own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch is the editor of BRF's \u003cem\u003eNew Daylight\u003c\/em\u003e Bible reading notes. She is Vicar of Charlbury with Shorthampton and diocesan spirituality adviser in the Diocese of Oxford. A writer and lecturer on spirituality, she is particularly interested in pilgrimage and labyrinth and has made many pilgrimages both in England and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, digital edition 2. Review by Roger Thornington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wanted to go on a step-free pilgrimage? Then this is the book for you! Sally Welch takes us through 52 steps, all from the comfort of your favourite armchair, on a journey to explore how we might reach an inner contentment on our Christian journey through life. Her metaphor is taken from the life of John Bunyan’s pilgrim – ‘Christian’. Eight sections – ‘Before we begin’, ’Stepping out in faith’, ‘Finding the rhythm of the way’, ‘The dangers of discontent’, ’The path of contentment : living lightly’, ‘… keeping focussed’, ‘… facing affliction’, and finally ‘Finding contentment’ – contain the 52 steps. Each step is quite short – some Bible verses, maybe an anecdote, a spiritual application and finally an exercise – a practical task or an inner reflection and a focus for prayer. Even if there are no hills, bad weather or difficulties in finding our way, these aspects are presented as inner challenges – are we content to accept an easy path through life or are we serious in pursuit of our Christian discipleship? This challenging book will be my constant companion on my inner pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Roger Thornington \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Julian Meetings Magazine, April 2021. Review by Helen Lems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch edits and contributes to the Bible Reading Fellowship’s \u003cem\u003eNew Daylight \u003c\/em\u003eBible reading notes. This book is a rich and useful resource to help deepen your spiritual life. The central theme of contentment, particularly its biblical understanding, is approached using the metaphor of a pilgrimage journey. The author is your companion and guide along the way, rather than an expert with all the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe groups 52 reflections into eight sections, with headings such as 'Stepping out in faith' and 'The dangers of discontent’. She suggests reading one each week. They have much to offer both to those just starting out and those who are further along the way on the journey of spiritual exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach reflection relates to the section theme and precedes a short Bible passage. Then there are some suggestions for further personal reflection. Keeping a journal could be a useful aide to record these, so that they could be revisited later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is one to keep revisiting, not only at different times of the year but at different stages of life. It would be a useful resource for a retreat or quiet day or to use at home. It could be used at the same season e.g. Advent or Lent, over several years rather than weekly over a year. Both would work equally well. It is tempting to look at headings and skip some sections and focus on others, but if you can resist this then the spiritual rewards could be deeper. I look forward to exploring it further at a more leisurely pace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Helen Lems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 13.11.20. Review by Leigh Hatts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘THE realisation creeps on us gradually that we are in this for the long haul, that life has changed and we may never return to how it was,’ Sally Welch writes in \u003cem\u003eJourney to Contentment\u003c\/em\u003e. This is one of the many moments when the book has both resonance and answers for living during the ongoing pandemic, and especially for those suddenly like Martha, with endless caring or domestic duties. Although written before the virus hit us, it manages to be a prescient book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch, a parish priest, is best known as a Bible Reading Fellowship editor [\u003cem\u003eNew Daylight\u003c\/em\u003e Bible reading notes] and pilgrimage leader. She is also the keeper of Oxford diocese’s giant travelling labyrinth, which is often thrown down at big events to encourage contemplation. But this book is initially for solo indoor reading along the road on which the author says that she, too, is seeking contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 52 short ‘sections’, it can be a two-month journey or a year-long exploration. Each section starts with a scripture quotation, including psalms, from the NRSV, followed by a reflection. The conclusion is always a suggested activity or exercise, which, the writer admits, some will skip, although planting seeds for our prayer space must appeal to many. The themes, such as ,Finding the rhythm of the way’, climax in various paths of contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo meditate on St Paul’s suggestion that we ‘run with perseverance’, there are surprising motivational quotations from Jesse Owens, Marilyn Monroe, and Oprah Winfrey. Towards the end, we are encouraged, like the pilgrim, to talk to fellow travellers and so find mutual support and companionship to do God’s work better. The reward, it is suggested, can be happiness and living longer. The book turns out to be an enjoyable and easy-to-read course for living in the new normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Leigh Hatts, author of ‘Walking The Pilgrims’ Way’ (Cicerone, 2017).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Salvationist 25.7.20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview by Major Noreen Batt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading this guide brought a helpful dimension to the prospect of going on a journey to contentment right in the midst of the rawness of life. As Sally Welch observes: ‘Contentment is not a secret, but it is a mystery… it is learned, and the lessons can be hard work.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are guided to prepare for the journey, to step out in faith, find the rhythm of how to walk well, encounter challenges on the way and discover the mystery of contentment as we go. Written in 52 short chapters, it feels like a pocketbook that you could take on a pilgrimage – thoughts to mull over at the beginning or end of the day, guidance to ponder over a cup of coffee and insights to wonder about in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scriptures given for each step are carefully placed stepping stones that you don’t always expect, but that adds interest. In each chapter there is a suggested exercise that offers a variety of responses, from spiritual disciplines to artwork, from creative to practical responses, from gardening to decluttering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book you could use by yourself for daily devotions or – if you wanted to dwell on the insights for longer and exercise them in your life – as a weekly guide. Alternatively, you could use it as a pilgrimage guide with a small group of fellow pilgrims and enjoy companionship along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we gradually emerge from lockdown, Sally’s reflection on Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones particularly resonates: ‘Deprived of the structure that sustained his life, he must find a new way of thinking and believing. With the old supports destroyed, hope must be sought – and found – in a new place.’ This book offers a gentle, thoughtful companion on the pilgrim way. You just might want to pop it in your rucksack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch is a well-established figure in the ministry and mission of BRF and her latest book reflects her skill as a writer, vocation as a priest and capacity as a spirituality advisor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the metaphor of pilgrimage, she takes us on a journey from preparation to destination. Like any pilgrimage (literal or metaphorical) such journeys involve stepping out in faith, finding rhythms, carrying a load, overcoming difficulties and keeping focused on where God is leading us towards. Like any pilgrimage this is a book not to be rushed, nor to dawdle through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore setting out on a journey it is important to check one’s route and what that comprises of. The same is true of this book. The book is divided into 52 sections – but the reader should avoid thinking that means reading one per week. Indeed, Sally Welch encourages the reader to take one per day but, such is the depth of content and the nature of the exercise included in each section that, this reviewer would suggest, more time is needed to fully get the most out of the pilgrimage. Slightly confusingly, these 52 sections are divided in to 8 larger parts, also called sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that aside, there is plenty in these pages to get to grips with. It is both challenging and reassuring to know that many people thrive and struggle in the Christian life of pilgrimage and our journey towards contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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She has written \u003cem\u003eAgainst the Odds\u003c\/em\u003e (BRF, 2014), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/believe-in-miracles-a-spiritual-journey-of-positive-change\"\u003eBelieve in Miracles\u003c\/a\u003e (BRF, 2016) and \u003cem\u003eEvery Moment Counts\u003c\/em\u003e (DLT, 2011) and has collaborated with the Archbishop of York on Faith Stories and Hope Stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider World: The Bookcase. Autumn 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to DoSomething.org, 40% of adults suffer from anxiety. This book of 24 undated reflections, which draw on a range of relevant Bible passages, offers genuine hope and encouragement in anxious times. The reflections on chosen scripture are both practical and prayerful; grounded in human experience and encouraging focused prayer even in those times when God can seem silent to us. \u003cem\u003eAnxious Times\u003c\/em\u003e acknowledges that trust and hope doesn't always come easy, but when we embrace God's goodness we gain the strength to face our fears with courage and confidence. Archbishop John Sentamu writes: 'This book is to be savoured, not rushed. As an antidote to anxiety, it will repay a measured reading, just one short chapter a day.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader online, May 2019. 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{"id":14779752022396,"title":"At Home and Out and About","handle":"at-home-and-out-and-about-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAcross a year’s worth of weekly reflections, Gordon Giles focuses on objects, scenes, activities and places, drawing out spiritual insights to help us reflect on what we have learned as we venture out again after months of restriction, absence and anxiety. From Easter, through the changing seasons to the following Easter, we are led to consider: What is it like spiritually to stop wearing masks? What does a beach say to us after coronavirus? How has Zoom affected us during lockdown and how do we now relate to technology as a medium of fellowship? Where is Christ amid our restrictions and our releases?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Readers of Lent and Advent books who have enjoyed the previous two in this series\u003cbr\u003e• Anyone who wants to reflect on the world in which they live in the light of recent events\u003cbr\u003e• Those who enjoy and are concerned for the natural world\u003cbr\u003e• Church groups reading together or privately\u003cbr\u003e• Churches looking for material related to the seasons of the year or the church calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/GordonGiles1_480x480.jpg?v=1676494801\" width=\"131\" height=\"233\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGordon Giles is Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral. He is the author of several books and the editor of BRF’s New Daylight Bible reading notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry September 2023. Review by Betty Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provided two surprises. The first was to discover that the pandemic had affected 52 areas of our lives, from masks to Zoom, from furlough to haircuts; and secondly that these meditations were to last for a whole year, from Easter to Easter. I decided to choose a special moment in the week – maybe a Sunday afternoon – to delve into the next topic. You may think that the pandemic is best allowed to rest, but Giles steers us sensitively through, encouraging us ‘to reflect on what has changed and to engage with what has not’. We are to go out and about with a God who never changes and whose love is ever constant. Each meditation is biblically inspired and supported by scientific and statistical knowledge. All conclude with a prayer. Although I would recommend individual reading, there are questions for group discussion. We have so much to learn from our Covid experiences. 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From Easter, through the changing seasons to the following Easter, we are led to consider: What is it like spiritually to stop wearing masks? What does a beach say to us after coronavirus? How has Zoom affected us during lockdown and how do we now relate to technology as a medium of fellowship? Where is Christ amid our restrictions and our releases?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Readers of Lent and Advent books who have enjoyed the previous two in this series\u003cbr\u003e• Anyone who wants to reflect on the world in which they live in the light of recent events\u003cbr\u003e• Those who enjoy and are concerned for the natural world\u003cbr\u003e• Church groups reading together or privately\u003cbr\u003e• Churches looking for material related to the seasons of the year or the church calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/GordonGiles1_480x480.jpg?v=1676494801\" width=\"131\" height=\"233\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGordon Giles is Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral. He is the author of several books and the editor of BRF’s New Daylight Bible reading notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry September 2023. Review by Betty Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provided two surprises. The first was to discover that the pandemic had affected 52 areas of our lives, from masks to Zoom, from furlough to haircuts; and secondly that these meditations were to last for a whole year, from Easter to Easter. I decided to choose a special moment in the week – maybe a Sunday afternoon – to delve into the next topic. You may think that the pandemic is best allowed to rest, but Giles steers us sensitively through, encouraging us ‘to reflect on what has changed and to engage with what has not’. We are to go out and about with a God who never changes and whose love is ever constant. Each meditation is biblically inspired and supported by scientific and statistical knowledge. All conclude with a prayer. Although I would recommend individual reading, there are questions for group discussion. We have so much to learn from our Covid experiences. This book motivates us to view those years in a fresh light as we journey onward in ‘faith, hope and love.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Betty Taylor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e"}
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{"id":14779827519868,"title":"The Everyday God: Encountering the Divine in the works of mercy","handle":"the-everyday-god-encountering-the-divine-in-the-works-of-mercy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‘The everyday God is a God who is for everyone…who appears in everyday events and ordinary people. He calls us to move out of our comfort zones and into his liminal space on the margins of our society, to see the face of Christ in a stranger…’ \u003cbr\u003eJonathan Arnold, a seasoned community engagement expert, delves deep into the heart of the biblical mandate to love one’s neighbour. Through a tapestry of real-life stories, he unveils the power of practical faith, illustrating how it can ignite transformation among the homeless, refugees, the poor and vulnerable, imprisoned and marginalised, as well as those living with dementia, disability and disease. \u003cbr\u003eIn these pages, you’ll witness how acts of social and environmental justice, intertwined with mercy, have the potential to reshape lives, offering a vivid portrait of the profound impact of embracing the everyday God. As he reflects upon Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:34–40, Arnold challenges us to discover God’s presence in the most unexpected places and join in with where he is acting, whether inside or outside our churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRevd Dr Jonathan Arnold\u003c\/strong\u003e is Executive Director of the Social Justice Network in the Diocese of Canterbury, a charity that helps people at times of crisis, including migration, debt, hunger, homelessness, modern slavery and exploitation, the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and rural justice. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent, an Associate of Sidney De Hahn Centre for Arts and Health, Christ Church Canterbury University. Jonathan was formerly Dean of Divinity and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, where he was tutor in ecclesiastical history and chair of examiners for the theology faculty. Other books include Music and Faith: Conversations in a Post-Secular Age (2019); Sacred Music in Secular Society (2014); The Great Humanists (2011) and Dean John Colet of St. Paul's (2007). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, winter 2024. Review by Laura Hillman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis book is a treasure chest of ideas and inspiration based on the experiences of the author – director of the Social Justice Network for the Diocese of Canterbury. He is also a musician who takes Augustine’s words ‘God is music’ as the thread connecting the rich variety of themes and real-life stories to the gospel narrative. Chapters are based on the traditional seven works of mercy: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, housing the homeless, welcoming strangers, visiting the sick and the imprisoned; burying the dead. There is an additional chapter on caring for creation. All include material for individual reflection as well as group discussion with suggestions for further reading and resources. There are first-hand accounts of changed lives from prisoners, asylum seekers and others on the margins of society. The honesty of those whose lives have been transformed is an inspiration and a challenge. This is a book to dip into: it will not fail to interest both on a personal level as an aid to meditation and as a catalyst for change in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Laura Hillman \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Donato Tallo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJonathan Arnold has produced a thought provoking, practical and meditational book on the Everyday God who is alive and active, quite often in the most unexpected of places, and always both inside and outside of church buildings. The book reminds the reader that everyone is created in the image of God and that caring for all living beings and the environment as a whole is something that must be central to the life of a Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a book that can be read by an individual at a pace to suit one's own needs or indeed would be a brilliant book for a church home group or equivalent gathering.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach chapter presents the reader with challenges to think about, includes thoughts, reflections and teachings from a wide range of individuals and links in scripture to the particular work of mercy being explored. The book is accessible and the fact each chapter finishes with a reflection, prayer and spiritual exercise allows the reader to use it in a manner to aid their spiritual life and development both in terms of prayer and considering practical actions that could be taken forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe work Jonathan is engaged in the\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiocese of Canterbury is brought to life in an accessible and interesting format\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethough the pages of this book and provides the reader with a significant insight into how the work Jonathan and his colleagues are engaged which makes a significant difference to the lives of so many people each and every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe live in a challenging world where so often it is easy to over look those in need, this book reminds the reader that we should not consider helping those in need as an option but consider it as a duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJonathan highlights to the reader that at different times in life different people can be vulnerable, that all of us can be scared or troubled in someway and that the Bible reminds us that loving our neighbour is something we should all do despite its challenges. 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As he reflects upon Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:34–40, Arnold challenges us to discover God’s presence in the most unexpected places and join in with where he is acting, whether inside or outside our churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRevd Dr Jonathan Arnold\u003c\/strong\u003e is Executive Director of the Social Justice Network in the Diocese of Canterbury, a charity that helps people at times of crisis, including migration, debt, hunger, homelessness, modern slavery and exploitation, the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and rural justice. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent, an Associate of Sidney De Hahn Centre for Arts and Health, Christ Church Canterbury University. Jonathan was formerly Dean of Divinity and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, where he was tutor in ecclesiastical history and chair of examiners for the theology faculty. Other books include Music and Faith: Conversations in a Post-Secular Age (2019); Sacred Music in Secular Society (2014); The Great Humanists (2011) and Dean John Colet of St. Paul's (2007). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, winter 2024. Review by Laura Hillman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis book is a treasure chest of ideas and inspiration based on the experiences of the author – director of the Social Justice Network for the Diocese of Canterbury. He is also a musician who takes Augustine’s words ‘God is music’ as the thread connecting the rich variety of themes and real-life stories to the gospel narrative. Chapters are based on the traditional seven works of mercy: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, housing the homeless, welcoming strangers, visiting the sick and the imprisoned; burying the dead. There is an additional chapter on caring for creation. All include material for individual reflection as well as group discussion with suggestions for further reading and resources. There are first-hand accounts of changed lives from prisoners, asylum seekers and others on the margins of society. The honesty of those whose lives have been transformed is an inspiration and a challenge. This is a book to dip into: it will not fail to interest both on a personal level as an aid to meditation and as a catalyst for change in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Laura Hillman \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Donato Tallo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJonathan Arnold has produced a thought provoking, practical and meditational book on the Everyday God who is alive and active, quite often in the most unexpected of places, and always both inside and outside of church buildings. The book reminds the reader that everyone is created in the image of God and that caring for all living beings and the environment as a whole is something that must be central to the life of a Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a book that can be read by an individual at a pace to suit one's own needs or indeed would be a brilliant book for a church home group or equivalent gathering.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach chapter presents the reader with challenges to think about, includes thoughts, reflections and teachings from a wide range of individuals and links in scripture to the particular work of mercy being explored. The book is accessible and the fact each chapter finishes with a reflection, prayer and spiritual exercise allows the reader to use it in a manner to aid their spiritual life and development both in terms of prayer and considering practical actions that could be taken forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe work Jonathan is engaged in the\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiocese of Canterbury is brought to life in an accessible and interesting format\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethough the pages of this book and provides the reader with a significant insight into how the work Jonathan and his colleagues are engaged which makes a significant difference to the lives of so many people each and every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe live in a challenging world where so often it is easy to over look those in need, this book reminds the reader that we should not consider helping those in need as an option but consider it as a duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJonathan highlights to the reader that at different times in life different people can be vulnerable, that all of us can be scared or troubled in someway and that the Bible reminds us that loving our neighbour is something we should all do despite its challenges. 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{"id":14779837677948,"title":"Embracing Humanity: A journey towards becoming flesh","handle":"embracing-humanity-a-journey-towards-becoming-flesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIsabelle Hamley explores what it meant for God to become flesh and how this enables us to understand what it means to be human. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeing humanity in a new light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod became flesh at Christmas. But how does God, who created all things, live within the limitations of humanity – limitations that humanity itself often resents and tries to transcend? And what does it truly mean to be human?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs contemporary society grapples with questions of identity, justice and medical ethics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmbracing Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e deftly explores how different aspects of being human are both inhabited and transformed in the incarnation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough the lens of Advent and Christmas, Isabelle Hamley guides us through daily reflections and prayers, encouraging us to meditate on being human in the light of God's choice to reach out to us in Jesus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIsabelle Hamley is a theologian, writer and broadcaster currently working as principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge. She was previously the theological adviser to the House of Bishops in the Church of England and chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury. She has also worked as a probation officer, lecturer, parish priest and university chaplain.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Times 25.10.24. Review by Mike Starkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThere is a nice touch on the cover of this Advent book from the Principal of the theological college Ridley Hall, Cambridge. In a starry Christmas sky above a snowy landscape, what first appears to be a moon turns out to be a human fingerprint. The fingerprint motif is continued in each of the daily Advent readings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley wryly reflects in her introduction that she is writing a book on God made flesh in an era when humans seem more eager than ever to escape the flesh. Virtual reality and a growing range of options for bodily modification allow us to change our given flesh. They even hold out the hope of casting off its limitations altogether.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley offers a Bible reading, reflection, questions for discussion, and a prayer for each day in Advent. At the end of the book are suggestions for group study. A core theme is the vigorous earthiness of the biblical hope. The Good News is for the whole person; the vision of eternity is bodily resurrection; in Hebrew thought, you don’t “have” a body: you are a body. Matter matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eOther themes explored include contemporary loneliness and relationality; human fragility in an anxious culture; human limitations and localities; lament and hope; the Covid pandemic and the fear of death; violence and oppression; home and global migration. The author asks the reader to reflect on what it means for faith and spirituality not to somehow hover above the solidity of the world, but to be firmly rooted in places and bodies. God brings salvation not by removing us from our humanity, but by entering it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley’s real gift in this book is an intelligent pulling together of classic Advent biblical themes with contemporary cultural themes and references touching on human embodiment. It is a wonderful little book, in more senses than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Revd Mike Starkey is a London-based writer, and former Head of Church Growth for the diocese of Manchester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether Magazine September 2024. Advent round up by Daryl Wearring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow does God, who created all things come down to earth to live within the limitations of the humanity he created? In this new BRF Ministries Advent book for 2024 Isabelle Hamley guides through daily reflections and prayers, encouraging us to meditate on being human in the light of God’s choice to reach out to us in Jesu – God with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-30T11:41:04+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-30T11:40:17+00:00","vendor":"Isabelle Hamley","type":"eBook","tags":["2024","Advent","Devotional","Discipleship","For individuals","Glassboxx"],"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":53604932813180,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800392274","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":71653019812220,"product_id":14779837677948,"position":1,"created_at":"2024-11-07T11:52:34+00:00","updated_at":"2024-11-07T11:52:36+00:00","alt":null,"width":1303,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356","variant_ids":[53604932813180]},"available":true,"name":"Embracing Humanity: A journey towards becoming flesh - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":180,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800392274","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":63001494225276,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/342.png?v=1730980355"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":63001494225276,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/341.png?v=1730980356","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":63001493799292,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/342.png?v=1730980355"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/342.png?v=1730980355","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIsabelle Hamley explores what it meant for God to become flesh and how this enables us to understand what it means to be human. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeing humanity in a new light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod became flesh at Christmas. But how does God, who created all things, live within the limitations of humanity – limitations that humanity itself often resents and tries to transcend? And what does it truly mean to be human?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs contemporary society grapples with questions of identity, justice and medical ethics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmbracing Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e deftly explores how different aspects of being human are both inhabited and transformed in the incarnation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough the lens of Advent and Christmas, Isabelle Hamley guides us through daily reflections and prayers, encouraging us to meditate on being human in the light of God's choice to reach out to us in Jesus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIsabelle Hamley is a theologian, writer and broadcaster currently working as principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge. She was previously the theological adviser to the House of Bishops in the Church of England and chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury. She has also worked as a probation officer, lecturer, parish priest and university chaplain.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Times 25.10.24. Review by Mike Starkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThere is a nice touch on the cover of this Advent book from the Principal of the theological college Ridley Hall, Cambridge. In a starry Christmas sky above a snowy landscape, what first appears to be a moon turns out to be a human fingerprint. The fingerprint motif is continued in each of the daily Advent readings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley wryly reflects in her introduction that she is writing a book on God made flesh in an era when humans seem more eager than ever to escape the flesh. Virtual reality and a growing range of options for bodily modification allow us to change our given flesh. They even hold out the hope of casting off its limitations altogether.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley offers a Bible reading, reflection, questions for discussion, and a prayer for each day in Advent. At the end of the book are suggestions for group study. A core theme is the vigorous earthiness of the biblical hope. The Good News is for the whole person; the vision of eternity is bodily resurrection; in Hebrew thought, you don’t “have” a body: you are a body. Matter matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eOther themes explored include contemporary loneliness and relationality; human fragility in an anxious culture; human limitations and localities; lament and hope; the Covid pandemic and the fear of death; violence and oppression; home and global migration. The author asks the reader to reflect on what it means for faith and spirituality not to somehow hover above the solidity of the world, but to be firmly rooted in places and bodies. God brings salvation not by removing us from our humanity, but by entering it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHamley’s real gift in this book is an intelligent pulling together of classic Advent biblical themes with contemporary cultural themes and references touching on human embodiment. It is a wonderful little book, in more senses than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Revd Mike Starkey is a London-based writer, and former Head of Church Growth for the diocese of Manchester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether Magazine September 2024. Advent round up by Daryl Wearring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow does God, who created all things come down to earth to live within the limitations of the humanity he created? In this new BRF Ministries Advent book for 2024 Isabelle Hamley guides through daily reflections and prayers, encouraging us to meditate on being human in the light of God’s choice to reach out to us in Jesu – God with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Gordon Giles’ timely reflections help turn these unexpected times into renewed expectation of the living God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRt Revd James Langstaff, Lord Bishop of Rochester and Bishop to HM Prisons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/transformingministrymagazine.co.uk\/at-home-in-advent\/\"\u003eonline\u003c\/a\u003e November 2020. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book invites us to take Advent and the Christmas seasons seriously. By using a number of meditations based on commonplace articles like traffic lights, burglar alarms and even Christmas jumpers, Gordon Giles unlocks the meanings of the story that shapes the time of year. 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Beginning with chapters on journeying and travel, the book moves through major Advent themes of expectation, waiting, mortality and hope to the joy of incarnation and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/GordonGiles1_480x480.jpg?v=1676494801\" width=\"117\" height=\"208\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGordon Giles is Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral. He is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eComings and Goings\u003c\/em\u003e (2015) and \u003cem\u003eAt Home in Lent\u003c\/em\u003e (2018).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvent 2020 may turn out to be a journey of watching and waiting in unexpected ways. Gordon Giles’ timely reflections help turn these unexpected times into renewed expectation of the living God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRt Revd James Langstaff, Lord Bishop of Rochester and Bishop to HM Prisons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/transformingministrymagazine.co.uk\/at-home-in-advent\/\"\u003eonline\u003c\/a\u003e November 2020. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book invites us to take Advent and the Christmas seasons seriously. By using a number of meditations based on commonplace articles like traffic lights, burglar alarms and even Christmas jumpers, Gordon Giles unlocks the meanings of the story that shapes the time of year. This is a well-written book, which includes prayers and practical actions for the reader to undertake during the month it is based around. These are challenging and helpful. He provides questions that can be used by home or other study groups. The book has a definite context, having been written during the tight lockdown of early2020, which makes it even more relevant. We have all become far more acquainted with our own houses, the commonplace, and a book that seeks to see the spiritual significance of this is therefore most valuable. The author tackles issues of expectation, waiting, mortality and hope as well as celebrating the joy of the incarnation and the salvation that Jesus brought. This is a first class read and a valuable aid for the Advent and Christmas seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Cavan Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraise for At Home in Lent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'It is a great idea and an easy read.' The Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Well written and thought provoking, this really is a book for personal devotion which will enable us to make an unusual, though worthwhile, journey.' The Methodist Recorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'An amiable, slightly talkative companion.' Church Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Twenty-eight readings, arranged in four sections, offer short passages from the story of Peter, plus comment and questions for personal response or group discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore his appointment as the 98th Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell was the Bishop of Chelmsford. He is a member of the House of Lords and served as a member of the Select Committee for Communication. He is a well-known writer and speaker on evangelism, spirituality and catechesis, and is one of the authors of the Pilgrim course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Sue Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchbishop Stephen has subtitled his book, ‘Learning from the Life of Peter’. He takes us through the life and calling of Peter in four sections which can be studied weekly or monthly, for use with a study group or as individuals. Drawing on scripture, we are helped to understand firstly Peter’s call, then how his character has been shaped, especially on the way of the cross, and finally in enduring hope. Each section ends with some searching questions. This book reveals Peter’s character in great detail, with all his weaknesses, fears and strengths, as Jesus supports him in his personal growth journey of faith. And this journey could be yours or mine as we explore our own shortcomings and strengths; but with prayer and study we learn to become the person God loves and the person God desires us to be. We are guided on a journey of growing closer to God by Peter as he eventually realises his potential and his true gifts. We can do this too either as new Christians or long-time believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Sue Piper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Matters. Paul Beasley-Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 2003 as The Rock, this edition of 'Come and See: Learning from the Life of Peter' by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell is 'for new Christians who want to grow in their faith, and for more experienced Christians who want to reset the compass of their discipleship'. It has a fivefold aim: to help people “grow as followers of Jesus, develop a love for the Bible, understand more about the Bible, establish a regular pattern for Bible reading, and allow the word of God to shape their lives”. Each of the 28 sections comprises a Scripture passage – at times somewhat loosely linked to the life of Peter – followed by a comment and questions for personal reflection or for group discussion. This is a most helpful guide by a great communicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Good Bookstall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReading, reflection and prayer are helpfully visited in this revision of a former 2003 publication that is an effective first reader to the life of a struggling, true, first-follower of Jesus. This compact guide to Lenten weeks is an able accompaniment to life and learning from the life of Peter. There is a compelling reality to this discipleship journey in the breadth and searching in the New Testament sweep of scriptures offered here. These twenty-eight readings are accompanied by pithy, provoking and helpful resources for reflection. 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Through Bible readings, reflections and stories from A Rocha’s global conservation efforts, discover how the cross transforms not just our own individual connection with Jesus, but also our relationships with each other and our world. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in paperback format, click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/ebooks\/products\/the-whole-easter-story-why-the-cross-is-good-news-for-all-creation-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJoin the A Rocha lent book club for 2025 with author Jo Swinney and Jo Herbert from A Rocha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are warmly invited to be part of a six week Lent group exploring what the Bible has to say about the whole story of the cross, based on \"The Whole Easter Story\" by Jo Swinney (BRF's Lent Book for 2025). Join others from around the world for honest conversation, prayer and encouragement to go deeper in your life with God in the lead up to Easter. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/arochainternational\/1480132\" title=\"A Rocha Lent Book Club\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row avoid-break\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\" id=\"productCardContributors\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"col-sm-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003eJo Swinney is a UK-based author, speaker and editor, with an MA in theology from Regent College, Vancouver. She is the Director of Communications for A Rocha International.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\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‘Jo’s insights, stories and drawings illuminate the connections between God, people and the rest of creation, bringing them all together to demonstrate why looking after the planet is such a key part of the Christian life.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Ruth Bancewicz, church engagement director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Jo Swinney’s delightful, engaging and provocative Lenten devotional is aptly named. So often we tell a truncated Easter story, but this series of reflections opens us out to the depth, breadth and grandeur of God’s love for his whole creation, including us people. Narrated with honesty, warmth and the insightful perspective of a storyteller, The Whole Easter Story helps us see afresh the immense power and wisdom of the cross for the salvation of the whole world. Thoroughly recommended!’ \u003cem\u003eProfessor Paul S. Williams, chief executive, Bible Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Do something different this Lent! This is your chance to look at the relationships between God, people and the environment in an entirely new way. Join Jo Swinney of A Rocha as she takes us on a special journey through Lent, accompanied by birds, bugs, mammals, reptiles and, yes, people!’ \u003cem\u003eMartin Hodson, principal tutor of Christian Rural and Environmental Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk181277662\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e‘Digging into scripture from the starting point of God’s ongoing work of creation and not human sin – this is the Lenten journey the church needs to take for the sake of the world. Honest, accessible, deeply informed by practices of both faith and conservation, this is a book that really could reshape how contemporary Christians see the world and find their place in it.’ \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003eDr Ellen Davis, professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003e‘The Whole Easter Story is both intensely personal and mind-bendingly cosmic, as well as being a really good read!’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003eThe Revd Dr Dave Bookless, head of theology, A Rocha International\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘The Whole Easter Story is a series of thoughtful reflections on the story of God’s salvation through Israel and, ultimately, in Christ. Yet, at the same time, Jo Swinney delightfully weaves in her musings on the familiar rhythms of our ordinary lives and her pondering on the beauty which we all behold in creation. I warmly commend these Easter reflections to all!’ \u003cem\u003eDr Lai Pak-Wah, principal, Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘It is easy to feel small or powerless in tackling big questions of the environment. That is why this companion to Lent is essential reading for churches: it guides us in thinking through these problems, not only as individuals, but ultimately as communities that care and as people who have a joined-up way of telling the whole Easter story with a heart for the creation God loves. Beautifully timed, this book needs to be read, listened to, discussed, prayed with, carried in a pocket and acted on.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr Ivan Khovacs, Canterbury Christ Church University and St James’s Church Piccadilly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a truly enjoyable devotional book, providing an excellent guide as we journey through our relationship with God, others and God’s wider creation, as well as God’s own relationship with his creation. It draws deeply from scripture, with insights that will have you wanting to re-read familiar Bible stories. Refreshingly honest, laugh out loud, attentive to all of God’s creation – your heart and soul will be fed.’ \u003cem\u003eJo Herbert-James, head of engagement, A Rocha UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Church Times 07.02.25. Lent book roundup by Peter McGeary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAuthor Jo Swinney is director of communications for A Rocha International. Her work with A Rocha provides the inspiration for this volume. The ‘Lenten journey’ here is not based on the Church’s lectionary but on a broader (quasi sacramental?) view of the relationship between God, humanity, and creation, which is focused in the Easter story. The work of A Rocha is basically to invite Christian communities around the world to engage with creation, to try to improve the ways in which humanity treats the environment, and to do so in practical and achievable ways. (My last parish had an example of their work: a piece of wasteland under a rather nasty flyover which was transformed into a little nature reserve.) Again, we have here 40 short chapters ending with short reflections. The theme determines the scriptures used, not the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row avoid-break\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\" id=\"productCardSubjectsAndAudience\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","published_at":"2025-01-14T12:38:30+00:00","created_at":"2025-01-14T12:36:59+00:00","vendor":"Jo Swinney","type":"eBook","tags":["Biblical engagement","Caring for creation","Devotional","Discipleship","Easter","Environmental issues","For individuals","Glassboxx","Lent"],"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":54875600421244,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800392700","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":72704226034044,"product_id":14961331306876,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-01-15T16:32:57+00:00","updated_at":"2025-01-15T16:33:02+00:00","alt":null,"width":1303,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782","variant_ids":[54875600421244]},"available":true,"name":"The Whole Easter Story: Why the cross is good news for all creation - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":220,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800392700","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":63720648802684,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/348_eb0ad652-8ba8-48b9-969b-1921a30fa156.png?v=1736958780"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":63720648802684,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/347_a073f3e7-2229-4bed-9391-272bb40c2388.png?v=1736958782","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":63720648835452,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/348_eb0ad652-8ba8-48b9-969b-1921a30fa156.png?v=1736958780"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/348_eb0ad652-8ba8-48b9-969b-1921a30fa156.png?v=1736958780","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 There is no doubt that each of us has a place in the Easter story, but what happened on the cross is not just a story of me and Jesus. It is far deeper and wider than that. In this Lenten journey, Jo Swinney explores the broader impact of the Easter story on God’s relationship with creation. Through Bible readings, reflections and stories from A Rocha’s global conservation efforts, discover how the cross transforms not just our own individual connection with Jesus, but also our relationships with each other and our world. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in paperback format, click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/ebooks\/products\/the-whole-easter-story-why-the-cross-is-good-news-for-all-creation-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJoin the A Rocha lent book club for 2025 with author Jo Swinney and Jo Herbert from A Rocha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are warmly invited to be part of a six week Lent group exploring what the Bible has to say about the whole story of the cross, based on \"The Whole Easter Story\" by Jo Swinney (BRF's Lent Book for 2025). Join others from around the world for honest conversation, prayer and encouragement to go deeper in your life with God in the lead up to Easter. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/arochainternational\/1480132\" title=\"A Rocha Lent Book Club\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row avoid-break\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\" id=\"productCardContributors\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"col-sm-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003eJo Swinney is a UK-based author, speaker and editor, with an MA in theology from Regent College, Vancouver. She is the Director of Communications for A Rocha International.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\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‘Jo’s insights, stories and drawings illuminate the connections between God, people and the rest of creation, bringing them all together to demonstrate why looking after the planet is such a key part of the Christian life.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Ruth Bancewicz, church engagement director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Jo Swinney’s delightful, engaging and provocative Lenten devotional is aptly named. So often we tell a truncated Easter story, but this series of reflections opens us out to the depth, breadth and grandeur of God’s love for his whole creation, including us people. Narrated with honesty, warmth and the insightful perspective of a storyteller, The Whole Easter Story helps us see afresh the immense power and wisdom of the cross for the salvation of the whole world. Thoroughly recommended!’ \u003cem\u003eProfessor Paul S. Williams, chief executive, Bible Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Do something different this Lent! This is your chance to look at the relationships between God, people and the environment in an entirely new way. Join Jo Swinney of A Rocha as she takes us on a special journey through Lent, accompanied by birds, bugs, mammals, reptiles and, yes, people!’ \u003cem\u003eMartin Hodson, principal tutor of Christian Rural and Environmental Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk181277662\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e‘Digging into scripture from the starting point of God’s ongoing work of creation and not human sin – this is the Lenten journey the church needs to take for the sake of the world. Honest, accessible, deeply informed by practices of both faith and conservation, this is a book that really could reshape how contemporary Christians see the world and find their place in it.’ \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003eDr Ellen Davis, professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003e‘The Whole Easter Story is both intensely personal and mind-bendingly cosmic, as well as being a really good read!’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181277662;\"\u003eThe Revd Dr Dave Bookless, head of theology, A Rocha International\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘The Whole Easter Story is a series of thoughtful reflections on the story of God’s salvation through Israel and, ultimately, in Christ. Yet, at the same time, Jo Swinney delightfully weaves in her musings on the familiar rhythms of our ordinary lives and her pondering on the beauty which we all behold in creation. I warmly commend these Easter reflections to all!’ \u003cem\u003eDr Lai Pak-Wah, principal, Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘It is easy to feel small or powerless in tackling big questions of the environment. That is why this companion to Lent is essential reading for churches: it guides us in thinking through these problems, not only as individuals, but ultimately as communities that care and as people who have a joined-up way of telling the whole Easter story with a heart for the creation God loves. Beautifully timed, this book needs to be read, listened to, discussed, prayed with, carried in a pocket and acted on.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr Ivan Khovacs, Canterbury Christ Church University and St James’s Church Piccadilly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a truly enjoyable devotional book, providing an excellent guide as we journey through our relationship with God, others and God’s wider creation, as well as God’s own relationship with his creation. It draws deeply from scripture, with insights that will have you wanting to re-read familiar Bible stories. Refreshingly honest, laugh out loud, attentive to all of God’s creation – your heart and soul will be fed.’ \u003cem\u003eJo Herbert-James, head of engagement, A Rocha UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Church Times 07.02.25. Lent book roundup by Peter McGeary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAuthor Jo Swinney is director of communications for A Rocha International. Her work with A Rocha provides the inspiration for this volume. The ‘Lenten journey’ here is not based on the Church’s lectionary but on a broader (quasi sacramental?) view of the relationship between God, humanity, and creation, which is focused in the Easter story. The work of A Rocha is basically to invite Christian communities around the world to engage with creation, to try to improve the ways in which humanity treats the environment, and to do so in practical and achievable ways. (My last parish had an example of their work: a piece of wasteland under a rather nasty flyover which was transformed into a little nature reserve.) Again, we have here 40 short chapters ending with short reflections. The theme determines the scriptures used, not the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row avoid-break\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\" id=\"productCardSubjectsAndAudience\" data-v-5a160260=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e"}
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{"id":14990309949820,"title":"All Shall Be Well: Visions of salvation with Julian of Norwich","handle":"all-shall-be-well-visions-of-salvation-with-julian-of-norwich-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow can all be well in the world in which we live? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does ‘All shall be well’ mean when all is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e well? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough revelations ten to sixteen of her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevelations of Divine Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Julian of Norwich returns time and again to the idea that ‘all is well’. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003en her latest book Emma Pennington examines this popular mantra and explores what Julian really means by it, bringing depth and relevance to these words for the reader who lives in an age of pandemic, war and climate crisis which closely echoes Julian’s own. Through deep engagement with Julian’s visions of salvation Emma encourages the reader to reflect in prayer and devotion on their own personal relationship with God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma Pennington is the canon missioner for Canterbury Cathedral. Formerly vicar of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath in the Oxford Diocese and chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford, she has also been a prayer and spirituality adviser for the diocese and an area dean. She speaks widely about the spirituality of Julian of Norwich and is the author of At the Foot of the Cross with Julian of Norwich (BRF Ministries, 2020).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘In this accessible exploration, Emma Pennington situates Julian’s fears, hopes and convictions within a rich spiritual landscape, drawing deeply from the wells of Christian devotion and practice, and making incisive connections between contemporary experience and the wisdom Julian offers us from her anchorhold, giving body and substance to a message of strength and reassurance too often dismissed as trite or divorced from reality.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Richard Stanton, priest director of the Julian Shrine, Norwich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Like with the best of friends, Emma Pennington listens, cajoles, puzzles and rejoices with Mother Julian. We discover they both share in hope and yet both know about pain that will not go away. We learn that salvation in Christ is neither a sticking plaster nor an answer to a heavenly equation. Rather in Christ we find a revelation of one who truly salves both body and soul eternally. We learn this can genuinely sustain us in what too often or perhaps more often is a “troublous life”. This is a compelling invitation to move from the shallows to the depths.’\u003cem\u003e The Very Revd David Monteith, dean of Canterbury\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Reading this book is an extraordinary encounter with a beautiful questioning holiness. Deep scholarship made elegantly accessible brings Mother Julian alive. The intensity of the experience of a mystic meets the questions of everyday life. The mystery of “all will be well” is integrated with a passion. It is a book that will help you grow in your faith and would be perfect for an Advent or Lent series in a church. Canon Pennington has written a scholarly devotional text that nestles right alongside the work of Henri Nouwen. Truly, read this book: you will find yourself on holy ground.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Very Revd Ian S. Markham PhD, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary and the president of The General Theological Seminary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘This is a beautifully written book which is both refreshing and original. In it, Julian’s writings are interwoven with scripture and set within the devotional literature and landscape of the time, giving both rootedness and context. It is a book which is the fruit not only of careful study, but also of prayerful pondering and reflection. Emma has known CSMV over a number of years, and I’m delighted to commend All Shall Be Well both to those who are new to Julian of Norwich and those who wish to go deeper.’ S\u003cem\u003eister Elizabeth Jane CSMV, Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘A wonderful, carefully researched book, which combines an account of devotional practices current in medieval times with the relevance of Julian’s teaching for people of today. Proposed as a spiritual director, Emma Pennington’s Julian speaks straight to the heart as well as to the mind.’ \u003cem\u003eElizabeth Ruth Obbard ODC, Carmelite nun of Quidenham, and a writer and spiritual director\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Emma Pennington is a wise and insightful guide to the writings of Julian of Norwich. She invites us to make Julian our own spiritual companion as we seek to draw closer to God ourselves. 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I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003en her latest book Emma Pennington examines this popular mantra and explores what Julian really means by it, bringing depth and relevance to these words for the reader who lives in an age of pandemic, war and climate crisis which closely echoes Julian’s own. Through deep engagement with Julian’s visions of salvation Emma encourages the reader to reflect in prayer and devotion on their own personal relationship with God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma Pennington is the canon missioner for Canterbury Cathedral. Formerly vicar of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath in the Oxford Diocese and chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford, she has also been a prayer and spirituality adviser for the diocese and an area dean. She speaks widely about the spirituality of Julian of Norwich and is the author of At the Foot of the Cross with Julian of Norwich (BRF Ministries, 2020).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘In this accessible exploration, Emma Pennington situates Julian’s fears, hopes and convictions within a rich spiritual landscape, drawing deeply from the wells of Christian devotion and practice, and making incisive connections between contemporary experience and the wisdom Julian offers us from her anchorhold, giving body and substance to a message of strength and reassurance too often dismissed as trite or divorced from reality.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Richard Stanton, priest director of the Julian Shrine, Norwich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Like with the best of friends, Emma Pennington listens, cajoles, puzzles and rejoices with Mother Julian. We discover they both share in hope and yet both know about pain that will not go away. We learn that salvation in Christ is neither a sticking plaster nor an answer to a heavenly equation. Rather in Christ we find a revelation of one who truly salves both body and soul eternally. We learn this can genuinely sustain us in what too often or perhaps more often is a “troublous life”. This is a compelling invitation to move from the shallows to the depths.’\u003cem\u003e The Very Revd David Monteith, dean of Canterbury\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Reading this book is an extraordinary encounter with a beautiful questioning holiness. Deep scholarship made elegantly accessible brings Mother Julian alive. The intensity of the experience of a mystic meets the questions of everyday life. The mystery of “all will be well” is integrated with a passion. It is a book that will help you grow in your faith and would be perfect for an Advent or Lent series in a church. Canon Pennington has written a scholarly devotional text that nestles right alongside the work of Henri Nouwen. Truly, read this book: you will find yourself on holy ground.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Very Revd Ian S. Markham PhD, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary and the president of The General Theological Seminary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘This is a beautifully written book which is both refreshing and original. In it, Julian’s writings are interwoven with scripture and set within the devotional literature and landscape of the time, giving both rootedness and context. It is a book which is the fruit not only of careful study, but also of prayerful pondering and reflection. Emma has known CSMV over a number of years, and I’m delighted to commend All Shall Be Well both to those who are new to Julian of Norwich and those who wish to go deeper.’ S\u003cem\u003eister Elizabeth Jane CSMV, Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘A wonderful, carefully researched book, which combines an account of devotional practices current in medieval times with the relevance of Julian’s teaching for people of today. Proposed as a spiritual director, Emma Pennington’s Julian speaks straight to the heart as well as to the mind.’ \u003cem\u003eElizabeth Ruth Obbard ODC, Carmelite nun of Quidenham, and a writer and spiritual director\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Emma Pennington is a wise and insightful guide to the writings of Julian of Norwich. She invites us to make Julian our own spiritual companion as we seek to draw closer to God ourselves. Placing Julian in her wider context, she also enables us to see how her work was part of a broader tapestry of spiritual wisdom, which this book presents in fresh and illuminating ways. Not least, like Julian herself, Emma helps us face the challenges of faith lived out in a broken world, while also encouraging us to be a people of joyous hope and generous humanity.’ \u003cem\u003eAndrew Braddock, dean of Norwich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Having used Emma’s last book so successfully as the Friends of Julian Lent Book, we’re delighted to see this sequel completing, as it does, consideration of the revelations after Julian’s striking change of focus in the middle of her account.’ \u003cem\u003eHoward Green, secretary of the Friends of Julian of Norwich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Instead of dated daily readings, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuidelines\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides weekly units, broken into six sections, plus an introduction and a final section of points for thought and prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics and contributors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Corinthians – Helen Miller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumbers: discipleship in the desert – Helen Paynter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod and female imagery in the Old Testament – Johannes J. 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{"id":15142767034748,"title":"Be Still: 30 devotions for those who feel anything but","handle":"be-still-30-devotions-for-those-who-feel-anything-but","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStillness is an alien concept in today's busy world. Communication, entertainment, work and relationships seem accessible to us 24–7, and it can feel impossible to change the pace. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe Still\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Lucy Rycroft takes us on a journey of 30 Bible devotions, reflecting on the concept of being still. From Moses leading the Israelites through the Red Sea, to the raw emotions of the Psalms, to Jesus calming the storm, the focus of this book is how we, as Christians living in the crazed busyness of the 21st century, can absorb biblical truths to help us discover what being still looks like for us today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Rycroft\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehopefilledfamily.com\/\"\u003ethehopefilledfamily.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a part-time music teacher. She previously worked for BRF Ministries in the Parenting for Faith team. Lucy lives in York with her husband and four children. You can follow her on Instagram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehopefilledfamily\/\"\u003e@thehopefilledfamily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 3.75pt 12.7pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Down\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eearth,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewise\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emuch\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eparticularly\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elove\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeach\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereaders\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echance\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etry\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eways\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworks\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethem.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evaluable\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eresource\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erestless\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehearts and times.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: .75pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.6pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Lucy’s accessible and thoughtful devotional will help you to embrace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egift\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epeace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeven\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinues\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeels\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ebreakneck pace. Birthed out of a year of exploring stillness in the Bible, her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguide\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efilled\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eengaging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escripture\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuggestions\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eget still and know God. One to make time for.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003eAmy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoucher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePye,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eauthor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eHolding\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHope\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espiritual\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edirector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.55pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Despite\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintentions,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebody,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoul\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeludes\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eme. Relentless demands and problems can distract me from being present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eto God’s presence and promises. Perhaps you can relate, for similar or other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereasons.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eahead\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eus.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eput\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e 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reflections cover a helpful range of relevant scenarios where\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e“being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003estill”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eevade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLucy’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eclear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003erich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewriting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehonest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003evulnerable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esharing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etimes,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egentle\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehumour,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egift\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanyone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elonging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be still yet who feels anything but.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.55pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eAnne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eTissier,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003espeaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epreacher,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevotional\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewriter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eauthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eDwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 3.9pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.6pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘We\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elong\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esavour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresence\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaos\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elives,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan’t\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeven\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegin\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esee\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epossible.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eempa-\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethetic\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efellow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraveller\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrough\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaos\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewords\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edevotional\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a wise and welcome guide, helping chronically busy Christians find\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eplaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003etheir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edaily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003elives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epause\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ereconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eGod’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epeace,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ejoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehope.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egreat,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eencouraging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereminding\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eme\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea daily practice, even in seasons when it feels impossible. I’m grateful for\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLucy’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epractical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edown-to-earth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esuggestions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003econtinue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto use them long after I finish the book.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.5pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003eGeorgie\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTennant,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eauthor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWho\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eSees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\" style=\"page-break-before: always; mso-break-type: section-break;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 3.75pt 25.15pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘I\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elove\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeen\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewritten\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esomeone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat the text is totally relatable and honest, as she shares what she has\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elearned after a year of delving into what the Bible has to say about being\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003estill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eUnderstanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ethat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eresponsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ecan’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003elay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunpacks\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelieves\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estate\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esomething we can achieve whatever our circumstances. Lucy is a great writer,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand there is much within these pages to encourage as well as challenge.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eIf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevotional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ethat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003efit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003einto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eyour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emorning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eroutine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eease\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovide\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etruths\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edwell\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethroughout\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eday,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheartily\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecommend \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe Still\u003c\/i\u003e.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.55pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eauthor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003espeaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eeditor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; 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mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esuch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eencouragement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003etone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eperfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esupportive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etips\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eencouragements\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enever\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeel\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoverreached.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToo\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe put pressure on ourselves to strive for perfection in our faith. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe Still\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eencourages us to pause and helps us to recognise the value we already\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring to the here and now.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eImbert-Terry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epublishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esupport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevelopment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emanager,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSociety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 25.25pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘I\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewearing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etwo\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehats.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evicar\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eloved\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebrought\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeep truth in Lucy’s typical relatable and encouraging way; it read like a\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efriend\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egently\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eme\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eback\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eparent,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eloved\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003erealistic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ecould\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eactually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ebrief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003emoments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003epeace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ehad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003emyself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA moment of peace in the beautifully messy reality of family life.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eAndy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epriest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003echarge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eMichael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBelfrey,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eYork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 25.3pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Compassionate, realistic and Bible-centred – Lucy manages to encourage a habit of stillness without making “Be still” into just another goal to\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eachieve!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epermission\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eslowly,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiving\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyourself\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eembed\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejust\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efew\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“stillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas”\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereal\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefreshment\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto your busy life.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.3pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emanager,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSociety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry spring 2026. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ePerhaps now, more than at any point in recent history, we crave what seems to be most inaccessible in our world – stillness. Subtitled ’30 devotions for those who feel anything but’, the aim is to enable us to absorb biblical truths so we can experience this desired state in our busy lives. The introduction reminds us that stillness is a state of mind as much as a physical state. We can’t stop the world to achieve it, but we can carve it into our lives. We are given many practical tips and encouragements. Each chapter comprises a ‘bite-size stillness’ (a mantra to take into the day), introduction, Bible reading and commentary, prayer suggestions, stillness idea, and reflection. The number 30 may suggest a month’s duration. The author cautions against such a speedy reading and states that a section weekly, or even monthly, may prove much more beneficial, and allow us to go deeper into the stillness. This book is a treasure house of devotional material, and our hardest task will be choosing where to start exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Tony Horsfall, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/attentive-to-god\"\u003eAttentive to God\u003c\/a\u003e and many other titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSometimes a book is worth buying for just one sentence. Lucy Rycroft’s \u003ci\u003e‘be still’\u003c\/i\u003e is such a book, and here is the sentence, giving readers the background to her writing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e‘This is my journey of reluctantly laying down a compulsion to do everything, be everywhere and see everyone.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThat sums up my struggle, and I guess that of many others, as we seek to slow down and become more centred on God. Lucy writes with the wisdom of one who knows that struggle too but wants to allow God to renew her approach to managing her time, integrating activity and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHere Lucy offers us Bible passages to study, prayers to pray, ideas for developing stillness, and questions to help us reflect on how we are living our lives. Shaped into 30 chapters, the book could be used daily for a month, but I think there is too much material for that, and the change needed too great to rush through the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBetter to read slowly, and allow God to do a deeper work, if you want to improve your well-being and enrich your walk with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Tony Horsfall, retreat leader and author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Stillness is an alien concept in today’s busy world.’ So begins this book, brilliantly subtitled ’30 devotions for those who feel anything but’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthough numbered 30, these devotions do not need to be read as one every day – indeed, they are best used when spreading them out a bit. Taking time to reflect on the points and ideas the author offers rather than succumbing to some unnecessary rushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lot of the ground covered is familiar but the author brings out new points to consider. Within its pages, Lucy Rycroft explores different aspects of being busy and being still. She makes it clear that she is a very busy person and for this reviewer, including some other voices and experiences would have strengthened the book further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach devotion contains thoughts on a Bible passage and suggestions for prayer and reflection. The ‘stillness ideas’ which accompany the devotions are well worth putting in to practice. And even with those, the author recommends picking just two or three from the whole book to really embed in to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBusyness in the present can often exclude knowing God in the present. We live in a ‘this minute\/last minute’ society. On the one hand, there is an expectation for things to be done straight away. On the other, so much is attempted with little or no time left to complete it. We have cultivated a society of unnecessary rushing. Lucy Rycroft’s book is a welcome place in which to linger and stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/richardfrostauthor.com\/\"\u003esix \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eother books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Amanda Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI jumped at the chance when I was asked to review Lucy Rycroft’s latest devotional, 'Be Still: 30 Devotions for those who feel anything but.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI love the way it is written; it’s designed for busy people! It’s not something extra to do every day, but is designed to be read once a week, with reflections and prayer, but also a practice to try and introduce stillness in small ways over the following week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis quote really stood out to me: 'Being still has a combination of aspects to it. Sometimes it is physical stillness, but often it is a peace within our busyness, a tilting towards God’s face even as we feel like we’re drowning in stuff to do, a trusting of God even as we are overwhelmed by what’s ahead of us… Jesus is swapping our burdens for his, taking the stress and strain of our daily lives and replacing them with an eternal perspective, where we can keep the things of this life in proportion to what is waiting for us in heaven.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI think many of us can relate to this feeling; if you can it’s definitely worth a read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLucy’s book has challenged me to think about small ways that I can incorporate rest into the busiest of days, it has given me practical ideas and has challenged me to think about why I keep so busy, and whether I allow others to support me.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmanda Ford is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walkingwithgodthroughillness.wordpress.com\/\"\u003eblogger\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","published_at":"2025-03-27T17:21:24+00:00","created_at":"2025-03-27T17:21:24+00:00","vendor":"Lucy Rycroft","type":"Paperback","tags":["Devotional","For individuals","For Women","KCLC","Upcoming titles","Women"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"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":55062330376572,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800393974","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Be Still: 30 devotions for those who feel anything but","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":899,"weight":185,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800393974","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Be_Still.jpg?v=1743096143"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Be_Still.jpg?v=1743096143","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":64266873045372,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"width":1535,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Be_Still.jpg?v=1743096143"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Be_Still.jpg?v=1743096143","width":1535}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStillness is an alien concept in today's busy world. Communication, entertainment, work and relationships seem accessible to us 24–7, and it can feel impossible to change the pace. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe Still\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Lucy Rycroft takes us on a journey of 30 Bible devotions, reflecting on the concept of being still. From Moses leading the Israelites through the Red Sea, to the raw emotions of the Psalms, to Jesus calming the storm, the focus of this book is how we, as Christians living in the crazed busyness of the 21st century, can absorb biblical truths to help us discover what being still looks like for us today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Rycroft\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehopefilledfamily.com\/\"\u003ethehopefilledfamily.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a part-time music teacher. She previously worked for BRF Ministries in the Parenting for Faith team. Lucy lives in York with her husband and four children. You can follow her on Instagram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehopefilledfamily\/\"\u003e@thehopefilledfamily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 3.75pt 12.7pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Down\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eearth,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewise\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emuch\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eparticularly\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elove\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeach\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereaders\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echance\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etry\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eways\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworks\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethem.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evaluable\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eresource\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erestless\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehearts and times.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: .75pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.6pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Lucy’s accessible and thoughtful devotional will help you to embrace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egift\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epeace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeven\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinues\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeels\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ebreakneck pace. Birthed out of a year of exploring stillness in the Bible, her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguide\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efilled\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eengaging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escripture\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuggestions\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eget still and know God. One to make time for.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003eAmy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoucher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePye,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eauthor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eHolding\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHope\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espiritual\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edirector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.55pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Despite\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintentions,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebody,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoul\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeludes\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eme. Relentless demands and problems can distract me from being present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eto God’s presence and promises. Perhaps you can relate, for similar or other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereasons.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eahead\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eus.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eput\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e 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reflections cover a helpful range of relevant scenarios where\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e“being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003estill”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eevade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLucy’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eclear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003erich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewriting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehonest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003evulnerable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esharing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etimes,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egentle\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehumour,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egift\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanyone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elonging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be still yet who feels anything but.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.55pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eAnne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eTissier,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003espeaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epreacher,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevotional\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewriter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eauthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eDwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 3.9pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 12.6pt .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘We\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elong\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esavour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresence\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaos\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elives,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan’t\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeven\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegin\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esee\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epossible.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eempa-\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethetic\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efellow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraveller\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrough\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaos\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewords\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edevotional\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a wise and welcome guide, helping chronically busy Christians find\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eplaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003etheir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edaily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003elives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epause\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ereconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eGod’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epeace,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ejoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehope.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egreat,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eencouraging\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereminding\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eme\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea daily practice, even in seasons when it feels impossible. I’m grateful for\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLucy’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epractical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edown-to-earth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esuggestions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003econtinue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto use them long after I finish the book.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.5pt 0cm .0001pt 18.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003eGeorgie\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTennant,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eauthor\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWho\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eSees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\" style=\"page-break-before: always; mso-break-type: section-break;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 3.75pt 25.15pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘I\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elove\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ehas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeen\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewritten\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esomeone\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat the text is totally relatable and honest, as she shares what she has\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elearned after a year of delving into what the Bible has to say about being\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003estill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eUnderstanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ethat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eresponsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ecan’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003elay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.35pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunpacks\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhy\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelieves\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estate\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emind\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esomething we can achieve whatever our circumstances. Lucy is a great writer,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand there is much within these pages to encourage as well as challenge.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eIf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevotional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ethat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003efit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003einto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eyour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emorning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eroutine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eease\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovide\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etruths\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edwell\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethroughout\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eday,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheartily\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecommend \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe Still\u003c\/i\u003e.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.55pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eauthor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003espeaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eeditor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ehost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; 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mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; 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mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esuch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eencouragement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003etone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eperfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esupportive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003epractical\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etips\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eencouragements\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enever\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeel\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoverreached.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToo\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe put pressure on ourselves to strive for perfection in our faith. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe Still\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eencourages us to pause and helps us to recognise the value we already\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring to the here and now.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eImbert-Terry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epublishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003esupport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003edevelopment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emanager,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSociety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 25.25pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘I\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucy’s\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewearing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etwo\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehats.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evicar\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eloved\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eBe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.4pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStill\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebrought\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeep truth in Lucy’s typical relatable and encouraging way; it read like a\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efriend\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egently\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointing\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eme\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eback\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod.\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eparent,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eloved\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003erealistic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ecould\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eactually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ebrief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003emoments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003epeace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003ehad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003emyself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA moment of peace in the beautifully messy reality of family life.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eAndy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBaker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003epriest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003echarge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eMichael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003ele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .05pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBelfrey,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eYork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.25pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 25.3pt .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"\u003e‘Compassionate, realistic and Bible-centred – Lucy manages to encourage a habit of stillness without making “Be still” into just another goal to\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eachieve!\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eher\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epermission\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eread\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eslowly,\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiving\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.3pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyourself\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espace\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eembed\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejust\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efew\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“stillness\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas”\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereal\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -.45pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefreshment\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto your busy life.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 1.3pt 0cm .0001pt 5.7pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eLisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eCherrett,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eeditorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eproject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003emanager,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .15pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: .2pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;\"\u003eSociety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro SemiBold',sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry spring 2026. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ePerhaps now, more than at any point in recent history, we crave what seems to be most inaccessible in our world – stillness. Subtitled ’30 devotions for those who feel anything but’, the aim is to enable us to absorb biblical truths so we can experience this desired state in our busy lives. The introduction reminds us that stillness is a state of mind as much as a physical state. We can’t stop the world to achieve it, but we can carve it into our lives. We are given many practical tips and encouragements. Each chapter comprises a ‘bite-size stillness’ (a mantra to take into the day), introduction, Bible reading and commentary, prayer suggestions, stillness idea, and reflection. The number 30 may suggest a month’s duration. The author cautions against such a speedy reading and states that a section weekly, or even monthly, may prove much more beneficial, and allow us to go deeper into the stillness. This book is a treasure house of devotional material, and our hardest task will be choosing where to start exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Tony Horsfall, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/attentive-to-god\"\u003eAttentive to God\u003c\/a\u003e and many other titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSometimes a book is worth buying for just one sentence. Lucy Rycroft’s \u003ci\u003e‘be still’\u003c\/i\u003e is such a book, and here is the sentence, giving readers the background to her writing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e‘This is my journey of reluctantly laying down a compulsion to do everything, be everywhere and see everyone.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThat sums up my struggle, and I guess that of many others, as we seek to slow down and become more centred on God. Lucy writes with the wisdom of one who knows that struggle too but wants to allow God to renew her approach to managing her time, integrating activity and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHere Lucy offers us Bible passages to study, prayers to pray, ideas for developing stillness, and questions to help us reflect on how we are living our lives. Shaped into 30 chapters, the book could be used daily for a month, but I think there is too much material for that, and the change needed too great to rush through the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBetter to read slowly, and allow God to do a deeper work, if you want to improve your well-being and enrich your walk with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Tony Horsfall, retreat leader and author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘Stillness is an alien concept in today’s busy world.’ So begins this book, brilliantly subtitled ’30 devotions for those who feel anything but’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthough numbered 30, these devotions do not need to be read as one every day – indeed, they are best used when spreading them out a bit. Taking time to reflect on the points and ideas the author offers rather than succumbing to some unnecessary rushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lot of the ground covered is familiar but the author brings out new points to consider. Within its pages, Lucy Rycroft explores different aspects of being busy and being still. She makes it clear that she is a very busy person and for this reviewer, including some other voices and experiences would have strengthened the book further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach devotion contains thoughts on a Bible passage and suggestions for prayer and reflection. The ‘stillness ideas’ which accompany the devotions are well worth putting in to practice. And even with those, the author recommends picking just two or three from the whole book to really embed in to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBusyness in the present can often exclude knowing God in the present. We live in a ‘this minute\/last minute’ society. On the one hand, there is an expectation for things to be done straight away. On the other, so much is attempted with little or no time left to complete it. We have cultivated a society of unnecessary rushing. Lucy Rycroft’s book is a welcome place in which to linger and stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/richardfrostauthor.com\/\"\u003esix \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eother books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Amanda Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI jumped at the chance when I was asked to review Lucy Rycroft’s latest devotional, 'Be Still: 30 Devotions for those who feel anything but.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI love the way it is written; it’s designed for busy people! It’s not something extra to do every day, but is designed to be read once a week, with reflections and prayer, but also a practice to try and introduce stillness in small ways over the following week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis quote really stood out to me: 'Being still has a combination of aspects to it. Sometimes it is physical stillness, but often it is a peace within our busyness, a tilting towards God’s face even as we feel like we’re drowning in stuff to do, a trusting of God even as we are overwhelmed by what’s ahead of us… Jesus is swapping our burdens for his, taking the stress and strain of our daily lives and replacing them with an eternal perspective, where we can keep the things of this life in proportion to what is waiting for us in heaven.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI think many of us can relate to this feeling; if you can it’s definitely worth a read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLucy’s book has challenged me to think about small ways that I can incorporate rest into the busiest of days, it has given me practical ideas and has challenged me to think about why I keep so busy, and whether I allow others to support me.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmanda Ford is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walkingwithgodthroughillness.wordpress.com\/\"\u003eblogger\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e"}
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{"id":15142814843260,"title":"Divine Windows: Seeing God through the lens of science","handle":"divine-windows-seeing-god-through-the-lens-of-science","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eDive into Divine Windows – where science and faith meet. Looking through a fresh lens of wonder, play and order, scientist and minister David Gregory invites you to see something of God’s creative hand on the world around us revealed by the creativity of science. Through reflective commentary and an inspiring series of nature and science imagery like those seen in popular documentaries, the shaping of creation by a higher purpose is revealed in the vision of the universe unveiled by science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Gregory is Baptist Missioner for Science and Environment. He holds a PhD from the University of London in Atmospheric Physics and a degree in Physics and Astrophysics from Leicester University. David is a regular speaker with ‘God and the Big Bang’, exploring science and faith issues with both primary and secondary school students. He also speaks widely at churches, theological colleges and community groups. He is on the grant board of Scientists in Congregations, part of Equipping Christian Leaders in an Age of Science, which supports science and faith projects in local churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This book leads the reader through metaphor, wonder and play to a deeper appreciation of science and God. If you have wondered how science and religious faith can be held together, this book is for you.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Bethany Sollereder, lecturer in science and religion, The University of Edinburgh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a book of profound pictures – stunning images of the cosmos coupled with pictures of the wonder and playfulness of being both a scientist and a Christian. David Gregory explodes the myth that science and faith are boring! Rather he stimulates the imagination and engages curiosity to get to a picture of God that is compelling and liberating.’ \u003cem\u003eDavid Wilkinson, professor of theology and religion, Durham University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘David Gregory doesn’t just argue that science and faith can coexist – he shows us how science can become a sacred lens through which we glimpse the presence of God. As a filmmaker, I believe in the power of image, beauty and story to open hearts and reawaken the imagination. This book does exactly that. It invites the people to rediscover a deeper vision of Christ – not just as the Lord of Sunday mornings, but as the one in whom stars burn, tectonic plates shift and every breath holds divine mystery. This is not just a helpful book. It’s a needed one.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Andy Thomas, Baptist pioneer minister, producer and director, Fuelcast Films\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a wonderful book that truly opens divine windows. David Gregory moves effortlessly between science and faith with an easy style that gives the reader confidence to explore these vast topics together. David explores the way art and science interweave and stimulate our imagination to see new horizons. Prepare to be inspired!’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Margot R. Hodson, director of theology and education, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe John Ray Initiative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Here is an affirmation of the visual and of imagination, awe and wonder in both science and theology… We are given a deep groundwork as preparation for spiritual reflection on scientific images, before being let loose to explore some pictures from astronomy for ourselves, with enough scientific and theological content to fire the imagination. This is a beautiful book to give to thinking friends, family and colleagues, as well as a resource for the church.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Ruth M. Bancewicz, church engagement director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis book is delightfully full of the familiar and the unfamiliar. Incredible images and arresting turns of phrase are brought together to give fresh perspectives around the intermingling of science, theology and the arts. It is most worthy of your time, your attention… and your spirit. Take up its invitation to dwell in all the richness and beauty that being a creature alive in God’s creation involves today!’ \u003cem\u003eDr Gavin Merrifield, general secretary of Christians in Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Using his studies and experience of both science and theology David Gregory gives useful reflections to aid the praise and worship of our creator and the creator of the whole cosmos. David helpfully encourages us to use our imagination and powers of observation in discovering the infinite love of the creator, the creator’s genius and invention displayed through design and ever fresh novelty and originality, wisdom, order and playfulness of creation… I believe that this book will help many in their contemplation and worship.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr John Weaver, former principle of Cardiff Baptist College and vice president of The John Ray Initiative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘We have all got caught up in science versus religion as an idea we have to live with “and it has blinkered us.” What David Gregory through Divine Windows aims to do is to move into plain view the narrative imagination from which most of the scientific method actually emerges – and therefore create a space where this whole, stagnant debate can be reframed. David believes that this is an unexplored territory and through reframing we will be able to see the fingerprints of God and that will lead to human flourishing.’ \u003cem\u003eMichael Harvey, missional entrepreneur, director ‘God and the Big Bang’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This book is written in a very accessible and engaging style. But the reader should not be fooled – this is a book full of ingenuity and subtlety of thought, shedding fresh light on familiar debates and opening up telling visual imagery to offer the explorer paths into a deeper appreciation of the wonder of God’s cosmos. Warmly recommended!’ \u003cem\u003eProfessor Christopher Southgate, University of Exeter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, spring 2026. Review by Roger Thornington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIn this intriguing book, Gregory, a Baptist minister with a PhD in Physics, develops the concept that, just as traditional icons in Orthodox worship act as divine windows into the eternal, nature itself can provide us with our own icons as windows into the divine presence. The first five chapters describe how his own scientific career and Christian faith developed in parallel. The sixth chapter reveals his own eight ‘Divine Windows’: star, moon, earth, aurora, dust, life, other worlds and finally cosmos. Each is illustrated with images from NASA’s archives – divine windows from the scientific world – some with a supporting biblical text. Gregory suggests that the worship of our Creator should be nourished by embracing the wonder that can be discerned in our natural world and in our deeper scientific knowledge and understanding of our complex environment. This book will challenge those who see no God behind creation but will delight the rest of us as we celebrate these amazing signs of the unseen presence in our worship and in the care of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRoger Thornington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times online 26.11.25. Review by Rob Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany of us are familiar with David Gregory’s work in helping us to think about science and faith. The former Baptists Together President has once again skilfully combined his theological know-how with his scientific, and produced here an accessible and attractive book in which he both gives us some reasons to believe that Christianity and science need not be in opposition to one another, and also to understand that the findings of science can be a source of wonder which deepens our appreciation of God and his creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is an excellent little book. BRF, too, are to be congratulated on the design and quality of the publication, which features high quality photographs as a component. Gregory’s hope is to enable many of us to see both faith and science differently, and perhaps provide a fresh way of “inviting people to encounter God” [p. 14].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe books has two parts. In the first part Gregory sets out some of the theory which will undergird the later material. While this could get fairly technical, Gregory handles matters with a commendable lightness of touch. He explains how, in patterns first begun in the middle ages, people in the western world moved towards ways of looking at the world which tended to reduce the opportunity for us to discern God in and behind the natural world — or anywhere else, for that matter, apart from ‘within.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGregory suggests that science may in fact offer what Peter Berger’s famously described as “signals of transcendence” allowing us to see beyond the surface to the deeper meaning of the world around us, a meaning located in God and the divine purpose. While in the west, some writers have spoken of a sacramental quality in creation which have mitigated this problem, Gregory notes that Eastern traditions of Christianity have sometimes avoided it, most obviously through the use of icons: stylised works of art which may become windows through which we see God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGregory suggests that what is required is that we might approach scientific knowledge rather more like the way we approach art. If we are to ‘re-enchant’ the world, learn to see it as creation rather than just nature, then Gregory suggests we might have to learn to allow our imaginations to be stretched and perceptions of reality to be challenged. Works of art draw us in, make us respond. Art challenges how we see ourselves and the world around us, reshapes the narratives we tell and think we are part of, opens up new possibilities and discloses hidden truths. Art does things to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDave Gregory is suggesting that we might look at some of the images produced by scientific work in just such a way — and so, be “done to” in a similar way to our encounter with a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe second part of the book offers eight such encounters — eight images produced by scientific exploration which we might see as icons: images through which we catch something of the divine presence and purpose. The images are stunning, and reproduced to a high standard in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntriguingly, each of the images has been made artificial in some way in order to make them scientifically useful, as scientists use their imaginations to fuse images together or modify colours. So, for instance, we have a triptych of images of the sun taken in different wavelengths of UV light; and a fusing of two images of sunrise and sunset on Mars; and the enhancing of colours in the phytoplankton bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach of the images comes with Gregory’s commentary, which helps us to look a them with more comprehension. There is some fascinating scientific knowledge shared in these commentaries, as well as the theological or spiritual insights which lift the images from the realm of information to nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI would think most people who preach regularly would want to get this book if only to snaffle ideas from these ‘windows.’ In places an eco-imperative is gently given: how appreciating a particular aspect of the created order and our place in it ought to make us more aware also of our responsibility for God’s world. But for the most part it is to the elements of playfulness and wonder which Gregory directs us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe windows did their work on this reader. It was Rabbi Lionel Blue who I first heard advise that to teach a child to pray, one first has to teach them wonder. I wondered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf Dave Gregory has the appetite and the time, I suspect there is another volume waiting to be written. This book focuses on images of or from space, but there could be other focuses in biology or mathematics, for example. A more detailed theological discussion could also address some of the issues touched upon but not considered in any detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHowever this book is not primarily a theological argument so much as an exercise in learning to see the world as God’s, learning to see nature as creation. 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Looking through a fresh lens of wonder, play and order, scientist and minister David Gregory invites you to see something of God’s creative hand on the world around us revealed by the creativity of science. Through reflective commentary and an inspiring series of nature and science imagery like those seen in popular documentaries, the shaping of creation by a higher purpose is revealed in the vision of the universe unveiled by science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Gregory is Baptist Missioner for Science and Environment. He holds a PhD from the University of London in Atmospheric Physics and a degree in Physics and Astrophysics from Leicester University. David is a regular speaker with ‘God and the Big Bang’, exploring science and faith issues with both primary and secondary school students. He also speaks widely at churches, theological colleges and community groups. He is on the grant board of Scientists in Congregations, part of Equipping Christian Leaders in an Age of Science, which supports science and faith projects in local churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This book leads the reader through metaphor, wonder and play to a deeper appreciation of science and God. If you have wondered how science and religious faith can be held together, this book is for you.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Bethany Sollereder, lecturer in science and religion, The University of Edinburgh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a book of profound pictures – stunning images of the cosmos coupled with pictures of the wonder and playfulness of being both a scientist and a Christian. David Gregory explodes the myth that science and faith are boring! Rather he stimulates the imagination and engages curiosity to get to a picture of God that is compelling and liberating.’ \u003cem\u003eDavid Wilkinson, professor of theology and religion, Durham University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘David Gregory doesn’t just argue that science and faith can coexist – he shows us how science can become a sacred lens through which we glimpse the presence of God. As a filmmaker, I believe in the power of image, beauty and story to open hearts and reawaken the imagination. This book does exactly that. It invites the people to rediscover a deeper vision of Christ – not just as the Lord of Sunday mornings, but as the one in whom stars burn, tectonic plates shift and every breath holds divine mystery. This is not just a helpful book. It’s a needed one.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Andy Thomas, Baptist pioneer minister, producer and director, Fuelcast Films\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This is a wonderful book that truly opens divine windows. David Gregory moves effortlessly between science and faith with an easy style that gives the reader confidence to explore these vast topics together. David explores the way art and science interweave and stimulate our imagination to see new horizons. Prepare to be inspired!’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Margot R. Hodson, director of theology and education, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe John Ray Initiative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Here is an affirmation of the visual and of imagination, awe and wonder in both science and theology… We are given a deep groundwork as preparation for spiritual reflection on scientific images, before being let loose to explore some pictures from astronomy for ourselves, with enough scientific and theological content to fire the imagination. This is a beautiful book to give to thinking friends, family and colleagues, as well as a resource for the church.’ \u003cem\u003eDr Ruth M. Bancewicz, church engagement director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis book is delightfully full of the familiar and the unfamiliar. Incredible images and arresting turns of phrase are brought together to give fresh perspectives around the intermingling of science, theology and the arts. It is most worthy of your time, your attention… and your spirit. Take up its invitation to dwell in all the richness and beauty that being a creature alive in God’s creation involves today!’ \u003cem\u003eDr Gavin Merrifield, general secretary of Christians in Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘Using his studies and experience of both science and theology David Gregory gives useful reflections to aid the praise and worship of our creator and the creator of the whole cosmos. David helpfully encourages us to use our imagination and powers of observation in discovering the infinite love of the creator, the creator’s genius and invention displayed through design and ever fresh novelty and originality, wisdom, order and playfulness of creation… I believe that this book will help many in their contemplation and worship.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Revd Dr John Weaver, former principle of Cardiff Baptist College and vice president of The John Ray Initiative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘We have all got caught up in science versus religion as an idea we have to live with “and it has blinkered us.” What David Gregory through Divine Windows aims to do is to move into plain view the narrative imagination from which most of the scientific method actually emerges – and therefore create a space where this whole, stagnant debate can be reframed. David believes that this is an unexplored territory and through reframing we will be able to see the fingerprints of God and that will lead to human flourishing.’ \u003cem\u003eMichael Harvey, missional entrepreneur, director ‘God and the Big Bang’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e‘This book is written in a very accessible and engaging style. But the reader should not be fooled – this is a book full of ingenuity and subtlety of thought, shedding fresh light on familiar debates and opening up telling visual imagery to offer the explorer paths into a deeper appreciation of the wonder of God’s cosmos. Warmly recommended!’ \u003cem\u003eProfessor Christopher Southgate, University of Exeter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, spring 2026. Review by Roger Thornington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIn this intriguing book, Gregory, a Baptist minister with a PhD in Physics, develops the concept that, just as traditional icons in Orthodox worship act as divine windows into the eternal, nature itself can provide us with our own icons as windows into the divine presence. The first five chapters describe how his own scientific career and Christian faith developed in parallel. The sixth chapter reveals his own eight ‘Divine Windows’: star, moon, earth, aurora, dust, life, other worlds and finally cosmos. Each is illustrated with images from NASA’s archives – divine windows from the scientific world – some with a supporting biblical text. Gregory suggests that the worship of our Creator should be nourished by embracing the wonder that can be discerned in our natural world and in our deeper scientific knowledge and understanding of our complex environment. This book will challenge those who see no God behind creation but will delight the rest of us as we celebrate these amazing signs of the unseen presence in our worship and in the care of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRoger Thornington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times online 26.11.25. Review by Rob Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany of us are familiar with David Gregory’s work in helping us to think about science and faith. The former Baptists Together President has once again skilfully combined his theological know-how with his scientific, and produced here an accessible and attractive book in which he both gives us some reasons to believe that Christianity and science need not be in opposition to one another, and also to understand that the findings of science can be a source of wonder which deepens our appreciation of God and his creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is an excellent little book. BRF, too, are to be congratulated on the design and quality of the publication, which features high quality photographs as a component. Gregory’s hope is to enable many of us to see both faith and science differently, and perhaps provide a fresh way of “inviting people to encounter God” [p. 14].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe books has two parts. In the first part Gregory sets out some of the theory which will undergird the later material. While this could get fairly technical, Gregory handles matters with a commendable lightness of touch. He explains how, in patterns first begun in the middle ages, people in the western world moved towards ways of looking at the world which tended to reduce the opportunity for us to discern God in and behind the natural world — or anywhere else, for that matter, apart from ‘within.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGregory suggests that science may in fact offer what Peter Berger’s famously described as “signals of transcendence” allowing us to see beyond the surface to the deeper meaning of the world around us, a meaning located in God and the divine purpose. While in the west, some writers have spoken of a sacramental quality in creation which have mitigated this problem, Gregory notes that Eastern traditions of Christianity have sometimes avoided it, most obviously through the use of icons: stylised works of art which may become windows through which we see God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGregory suggests that what is required is that we might approach scientific knowledge rather more like the way we approach art. If we are to ‘re-enchant’ the world, learn to see it as creation rather than just nature, then Gregory suggests we might have to learn to allow our imaginations to be stretched and perceptions of reality to be challenged. Works of art draw us in, make us respond. Art challenges how we see ourselves and the world around us, reshapes the narratives we tell and think we are part of, opens up new possibilities and discloses hidden truths. Art does things to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDave Gregory is suggesting that we might look at some of the images produced by scientific work in just such a way — and so, be “done to” in a similar way to our encounter with a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe second part of the book offers eight such encounters — eight images produced by scientific exploration which we might see as icons: images through which we catch something of the divine presence and purpose. The images are stunning, and reproduced to a high standard in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntriguingly, each of the images has been made artificial in some way in order to make them scientifically useful, as scientists use their imaginations to fuse images together or modify colours. So, for instance, we have a triptych of images of the sun taken in different wavelengths of UV light; and a fusing of two images of sunrise and sunset on Mars; and the enhancing of colours in the phytoplankton bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach of the images comes with Gregory’s commentary, which helps us to look a them with more comprehension. There is some fascinating scientific knowledge shared in these commentaries, as well as the theological or spiritual insights which lift the images from the realm of information to nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI would think most people who preach regularly would want to get this book if only to snaffle ideas from these ‘windows.’ In places an eco-imperative is gently given: how appreciating a particular aspect of the created order and our place in it ought to make us more aware also of our responsibility for God’s world. But for the most part it is to the elements of playfulness and wonder which Gregory directs us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe windows did their work on this reader. It was Rabbi Lionel Blue who I first heard advise that to teach a child to pray, one first has to teach them wonder. I wondered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf Dave Gregory has the appetite and the time, I suspect there is another volume waiting to be written. This book focuses on images of or from space, but there could be other focuses in biology or mathematics, for example. A more detailed theological discussion could also address some of the issues touched upon but not considered in any detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHowever this book is not primarily a theological argument so much as an exercise in learning to see the world as God’s, learning to see nature as creation. Some theory lays a path to the windows, but what Dave Gregory wants to do is help us to look through the windows at creation with new joy and wonder. Job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Rob Ellis, Regent’s Park College, Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/728616\/Divine_Windows_by.aspx\"\u003ehttps:\/\/baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/728616\/Divine_Windows_by.aspx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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She is passionate about encouraging others to use creative prayer and reflection methods and speaks at conferences and leads workshops on the subject of prayer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamie Poole. Jamie is an artist and designer who makes and sells colourful artwork. He is particular inspired by the Northamptonshire poet John Clare and the Nene Valley, where he lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Whether you have a garden to look at, a flower box or a brick wall, this book is like a window looking out over God’s creation wherever you are. The book takes your senses to places near and far to encounter nature as God intended, for it to connect with us, whom he also created. Claire’s carefully curated devotions and Jamie’s ethereal scripture- encapsulating illustrations are a perfect pairing to complement a quiet time with the Lord.’ \u003cem\u003eGemma Hunt, CBeebies and Songs of Praise TV presenter and author of modern retellings of Bible stories See! Let’s Be A Good Friend! and See! Let’s Be ME!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘In this beautiful book, Claire offers a winsome invitation to us all to notice, to rediscover wonder, and to worship. Here is sumptuous food for the soul. As Annie Dillard says: “We are here to witness the creation… we are here to notice each thing so each thing gets noticed. Otherwise, creation would be playing to an empty house.” God is putting on a show. Let’s not miss it.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eJeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster\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\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Claire Daniel invites us to stroll through the seasons, paying attention to the presence of God in the created world. Her reflections and stories, gently rooted in scripture, offer encouragement and perspective for every season of life. The illustrations by Jamie Poole are a perfect companion – quiet, beautiful, and full of depth. Whether used as a family resource or a personal tool for reflection, this book offers a devotional rhythm that draws the reader into wonder, worship, and rest.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eLeah Boden, author of Modern Miss Mason and the ‘Tales of Boldness and Faith’ series\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‘What a joy it has been to read Reflected in Nature, a beautiful book in every way. With great skill and insight, Claire guides us through the different seasons of the year and helps us notice God in the uniqueness of each passing month. Her love for God, and the created world, bursts from every page. The illustrations are stunning, carefully linked to each chapter. The devotional thoughts are concise and helpful, each introduced by an appropriate scripture. The reflective questions are encouraging yet penetrating, and the prayers seal each chapter with the touch of God. Here is a book to be savoured and treasured, read slowly, and returned to year after year. And of course, bought for others to help them also delight in God.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eTony Horsfall, retreat leader and author of Attentive to God\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‘Reflected in Nature is a wonderful invitation to notice God’s presence in the everyday. 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Paired with Jamie Poole’s striking and unique illustrations, Reflected in Nature is a resource to return to in all seasons, offering space to pause, reflect, and realign.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eNaomi Aidoo, author of Finding Flourishing, YouVersion Partner and creator of the TIME Framework®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-05-07T12:33:02+01:00","created_at":"2025-03-28T12:28:46+00:00","vendor":"Claire Daniel","type":"Paperback","tags":["Caring for creation","Devotional","For individuals","For Women","KCLC","New Titles","Prayer","Upcoming titles"],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"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":55065418531196,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800393707","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Reflected in Nature: Finding God in the created world","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1499,"weight":290,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800393707","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ReflectedinNature.jpg?v=1746617382"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ReflectedinNature.jpg?v=1746617382","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":64644115562876,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.064,"height":1831,"width":1949,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ReflectedinNature.jpg?v=1746617382"},"aspect_ratio":1.064,"height":1831,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ReflectedinNature.jpg?v=1746617382","width":1949}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflections and illustrations inspired by encountering God in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eReflected by Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Claire Daniel offers forty Bible-themed reflections inspired by the natural world, alongside original artwork. A gentle companion to contemplation, helping you reflect on God every day, in every season of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaire Daniel is author of 80 Reflective Prayer Ideas, Prayer Journey into Parenthood and 80 Creative Prayer Ideas. She is passionate about encouraging others to use creative prayer and reflection methods and speaks at conferences and leads workshops on the subject of prayer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamie Poole. Jamie is an artist and designer who makes and sells colourful artwork. He is particular inspired by the Northamptonshire poet John Clare and the Nene Valley, where he lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Whether you have a garden to look at, a flower box or a brick wall, this book is like a window looking out over God’s creation wherever you are. The book takes your senses to places near and far to encounter nature as God intended, for it to connect with us, whom he also created. Claire’s carefully curated devotions and Jamie’s ethereal scripture- encapsulating illustrations are a perfect pairing to complement a quiet time with the Lord.’ \u003cem\u003eGemma Hunt, CBeebies and Songs of Praise TV presenter and author of modern retellings of Bible stories See! Let’s Be A Good Friend! and See! Let’s Be ME!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘In this beautiful book, Claire offers a winsome invitation to us all to notice, to rediscover wonder, and to worship. Here is sumptuous food for the soul. As Annie Dillard says: “We are here to witness the creation… we are here to notice each thing so each thing gets noticed. Otherwise, creation would be playing to an empty house.” God is putting on a show. Let’s not miss it.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eJeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster\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\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Claire Daniel invites us to stroll through the seasons, paying attention to the presence of God in the created world. Her reflections and stories, gently rooted in scripture, offer encouragement and perspective for every season of life. The illustrations by Jamie Poole are a perfect companion – quiet, beautiful, and full of depth. Whether used as a family resource or a personal tool for reflection, this book offers a devotional rhythm that draws the reader into wonder, worship, and rest.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eLeah Boden, author of Modern Miss Mason and the ‘Tales of Boldness and Faith’ series\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‘What a joy it has been to read Reflected in Nature, a beautiful book in every way. With great skill and insight, Claire guides us through the different seasons of the year and helps us notice God in the uniqueness of each passing month. Her love for God, and the created world, bursts from every page. The illustrations are stunning, carefully linked to each chapter. The devotional thoughts are concise and helpful, each introduced by an appropriate scripture. The reflective questions are encouraging yet penetrating, and the prayers seal each chapter with the touch of God. Here is a book to be savoured and treasured, read slowly, and returned to year after year. And of course, bought for others to help them also delight in God.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eTony Horsfall, retreat leader and author of Attentive to God\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‘Reflected in Nature is a wonderful invitation to notice God’s presence in the everyday. Claire’s reflections are thoughtful and grounded, gently drawing out spiritual truth from the world around us as well as the day-to-day circumstances we face. What especially struck me is the way in which I felt as though I was journeying through different seasons and places in Claire's own life, many of which felt relatable and comforting. Paired with Jamie Poole’s striking and unique illustrations, Reflected in Nature is a resource to return to in all seasons, offering space to pause, reflect, and realign.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;\"\u003eNaomi Aidoo, author of Finding Flourishing, YouVersion Partner and creator of the TIME Framework®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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