Is science fact and religion just opinion? Is there the mind of a Creator behind the universe? Can a scientist pray? This book provides a clear, lively and frank set of answers to these fundamental issues.
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This text is packed with practical ideas for lively worship in class or whole-school assemblies. Backed up by classroom activities, readings and follow-up work across the curriculum, the assemblies are written in a lively style and offer a variety of resources for different situations.
A guide to setting aside "one day for God" - a day of silence and Scripture-reading, reflection and prayer, exercise and relaxation. The book also offers inspiration and practical suggestions to all who find their praying hard work.
First published in 1986, this collection of prayer and worship material by women can be used as a resource for personal prayer and informal group worship. This edition includes work by new writers as well as established figures such as Kathy Galloway, Kate Compston and Nicola Slee.
The vision of this volume is that all will learn to travel together as a healed and healing community. The purpose of the journey is a healed creation, not just a collection of new individuals, and Jesus Christ who is the Way calls us to follow Him on this journey to wholeness as his people.
He was an abbot, bound to his monastery by life vows. She was a novice nun, struggling to curb her independent spirit and come to terms with living in a convent. This is the true story of their love - a love which burst the bounds of the cloister.
A study of contemporary fundamentalism and revivalism, focusing, in particular, on the ministry and writings of the Californian church leader John Wimber.
An account of the life of Thomas Merton, whose autobiography about life as a monk ("The Seven Storey Mountain") became an instant bestseller. Furlong interviewed many of Merton's monastic colleagues and students to write this biography. This edition has been updated to include new information.
In this collection of poetry, Galloway uses the biblical image of the valley of dry bones to describe the task of presenting faith anew in every generation and to each person.
This title addresses contemporary psalm singing and is intended to help church musicians. It takes a look at the use of psalms in worship beginning with a historical survey, including the Gregorian chant. It also provides practical examples for the modern church.
In this sequel to "The Way of the Pilgrim", the narrator shares more of his story. He describes his travels among the holy places of Russia and his challenging encounters with holy people.
This updated edition of Coggan's approach to preaching covers such subjects as dialogue and silence, as well as the biblical background. It is dedicated to preachers and "those in the pew who co-operate with them", in the hope of a renewed understanding about this vital part of Christian life.
Drawing on a range of sources, the author proposes a revolution in our attitudes to worship and to life. The results show the phenomenon of the Christian church in a different perspective for our times.
Goes to the heart of Genesis and finds stories that are plain speaking, robust, vigorous and abrasive in character. They bring all the human emotions of astonishment, love, joy, relief, frustration, bitterness and anger before God, as though the narrator were talking to God as a friend.
Written by a clergyman's wife, this book explores the pressures and privileges of being married to the ministry. The author discusses what life is like for the clergy spouse and how friends, congregation members and family can understand and help where necessary.
Searching for God doesn't have to be a long and difficult trudge along a faceless stretch of road. This book is about how one can discover and recognize God in the ordinary and extraordinary experiences of life - in an enjoyable, refreshing, intelligent and imaginative way.
A treatment of thinking about the "mystical way" in spirituality. Drawing on academic research, Melvyn Matthews looks for a balanced view of the spiritual life which is open to everyone, not just a contemplative elite or those who have had particularly extraordinary experiences or visions of God. The study is based on the Bible, as well as on popular figures such as Thomas Merton and Teresa of Avila.
A guide to the latest theories and practices of working with young people, both inside and outside the Church. Pete Ward not only shares stories from his own years of personal experience, but also includes insights from many other experts in the field.
A lyrical meditation on the miracle of married love, searching in depth its spiritual foundations and contemplating the mysterious way in which marriage reveals something of the nature of Heaven.
A handbook for the Christian journey into the third millennium. Surveying the Church, scripture, spirituality, holiness and salvation, it presents a way to escape lethargy, despair and endless waiting around for revival to descend miraculously from on high.