Kirjahaku

Study Guide for Small Groups: Short Christians contains twelve short stories that follow the lives of Christian characters through a particular moment in their faith journeys. Written to be engaging and thought-provoking.Fiction can gives a fresh starting point for reflecting on life. Groups have used these stories to spark thinking, reflecting and sharing ideas with others to find fresh points of connection in a relaxed, enjoyable and stimulating way.Each story is followed by ideas for discussion, encouragement to listen, points for prayer and space to write reflections. In addition at the end of the book are author notes, which reveal some intriguing insights into the characters.

A father seeks insurance against being disappointed by his son; a mother is tempted to steal a toy at a toddler's birthday party; a grandmother is stuck between two rollers in a soft play centre... Blank For Your Own Message is a collection of short stories about the minefield that is parenting in the 21st century. Written with warmth, humour and compassion, if you've spent any amount of time caring for children, you'll relate to the conflicts and craziness that the characters contained in this collection are dealing with.