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"Professional carer" - it's almost a contradiction in terms.Let down by the 'system' Ann Benton, aided by a team of helpers, charts the journey of her father-in-law from unsatisfactory hospital care, through spectacularly absent 'care in the community', to being looked after at home. In eight easy-to-digest chapters she gives a Christian perspective on caring for your aged parent as well as giving practical tools to help those who find themselves in the same situation. Ann brings out the positive benefits of caring for those unable to look after themselves in her light-hearted, poignant and straightforward manner.

'Under that hoodie, behind that eye make-up, there frequently lurks a human being of immense charm, affection and wit.' Ann Benton admits that, when her children were teenagers, she enjoyed 'the very best of parenting years'. Yet, from her experience and that of others, she is all too well aware of the frustrations, pitfalls and difficulties that parenting teens can bring. The Bible book of Proverbs points to wisdom as the key to health, happiness and prosperity. The author points out that the job of parents is not first and foremost to make their teens successful, but to make them wise. With honesty and wit, Ann shows how Proverbs can speak directly into real life, however messy, today.

The Minister's Wife' will show you how to make perfect cupcakes, turn out well-groomed children every Sunday morning and rise to the lofty heights where criticism cannot reach. In short, you will quickly become the model minister's wife. Unfortunately not. However, what this book will do for you is help you to look honestly at the privileges and problems of the manse and the rectory. It will free you up to become the best you can be, unencumbered by nagging concerns about issues that don t really matter. You are first and foremost a minister's wife before God. What a privilege! This book looks also at the minister's wife's responsibility to her husband and children, as well as to her wider family. It looks at the often-overlooked perks of the job, as well as at thorny issues such as boundaries, forgiveness and forbearance. This book contains wisdom from eight women, distilled for a wider audience. It will be an honest friend to the minister s wife, whether experienced or starting out.

Ferdinand the engine has a lot to learn about being an engine and keeping to the rails – he has a lot to learn about just doing what he is told. But it’s a good job the Inventor knows exactly what Ferdinand is like and then there’s the wonderful engine Morning Star who will help Ferdinand when he is in trouble. Ann Benton’s delightful book portrays characters such as Ferdinand, Sunny Jim, Morning Star, and the inventor in a way that children can be taught profound truths in a simple way. Ferdinand’s story is a wonderful way to portray the problem we humans have with sin and the wonderful saviour we have in the Lord Jesus Christ. In order to be able to use the songs in this book as songs and not simply as poems for recitation you will need to use the downloads that we’ve made available for you on this webpage. These are listed in numerical order so you will easily be able to match the words on the page with the appropriate song. The music used is from an old English folk song just in case it sounds familiar. Enjoy! Please note that Anyone who buys this book is entitled to claim a CD directly from Ann Benton c/o Chertsey Street Baptist Church, Chertsey Street, Guildford GU1 4HL, provided they send £2 for p&p and a proof of purchase.

Only half of today's marriages stick - why is that? The social revolution has made marriage fairer and unacceptable behaviour more 'frowned upon' so shouldn't our marriages be healthier and more long lasting?Why is it that an institution that forms the basis of society is in crisis? And what can we do to improve things?Here are the 6 questions to ask yourselves if you are preparing for, or are already part of, a marriage.1. WHAT? - The nature of your marriage 2. WHO? - The partners in your marriage 3. WHY? - The reasons for your marriage 4. HOW? - The practicalities of your marriage 5. WHEN? - The timing of your marriage 6. WHERE? - The purpose of your marriageThis book won't make you feel guilty and suggest impossible solutions (we've all read THOSE sort of books before!). It'll make you realise what you can do and suggest a plan to implement it.Is your marriage important? - Show that it is! There are also 2 helpful appendices:1. Pre-marriage Studies 2. Why not? - Sexual temptation in the workplace