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The story of King David, his childhood, his battle with the Philistines, his women, and the tragedy of his son Absalom, is full of excitement, but yet is only a part of his life. His relationship with the Lord God was the key thing, and he danced before the Lord. He was also the first King of Israel, and our story starts at the time when Jerusalem was conquered by Babylon, and its people taken away into captivity. They started to look back at the foundation myths of their history, and the story of David and Solomon, when the kingdom was at the height of its glory, seemed to be just the story to tell. So that is how the collection of stories of David came to be compiled into the books we can read today.

Bringing together over 1,200 prayers, both classic and contemporary, The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer is an inspiring and practical resource for Christians of all denominations. This prestigious collection encompasses a wide and varied range of Christian prayers, making it an essential handbook for all who want to deepen and enhance their prayer life, as well as for those involved in leading others in worship - whether in church, in school or in the home. The prayers are helpfully arranged under practical subject headings, and there is a comprehensive index of subjects, with cross references throughout.

Looking for a special card to give to your loved ones this Christmas? These cards are crafted with you in mind. Simple, special, personal and plainspoken – with their beautiful designs, these cards do all the talking. In packs of 10, sustainably sourced. Comes in 2 typographic designs, one featuring the word ‘Joy’ in large, red text with the other containing ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ over a black background.

WHAT IF THE BIBLE IS TRUE? What if there really is life after death? . . . God does punish sin? . . . Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven? . . . hell does exist? What will you say then? You can't blame God: He has already made it possible for you to be saved: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Timothy 1:15). You can't say you aren't a sinner: The Bible says: "Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned" (Romans 5:12). You can't say: "I am doing the best I can." God says, "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy" (Titus 3:5). You can't say there is plenty of time to settle this matter: God says, "Now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2). You can't say you haven't been warned: This little pamphlet containing God's Word is a warning. Search the Bible and see if what you're reading in this is true. You may say you do not believe all this, but that does not change facts. The choice of spending eternity in heaven or hell is yours alone. If you aren't concerned about your own soul and have no desire to be saved, pass this message on to someone else. He or she may thank you for the warning. Where will you spend eternity? Jesus says, "Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life" (John 5:24). "To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). Here are some things you can do to learn more about Jesus and how to spend eternity with him: - Read the Bible to learn more about God and his plan for your life. - Attend a Bible-teaching church where you can worship God and get to know other Christians. - Pray to God to share your joys and your problems, and that he would save you from your sins. - Receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and commit your life to living for him

What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer. O, what peace we often forfeit O, what needless pain we bear-- All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. JOSEPH SCRIVEN The man who wrote this nineteenth-century hymn was familiar with grief and loneliness. Scriven was engaged twice, and both times his bride-to-be died before the wedding. He fought depression all his life. It was after one bout with depression that he wrote the words to this song. He could write those words because he had discovered the reality of friendship with Jesus Christ. Jesus understands our feelings because he lived on earth as a man. Jesus knows what it is like to be lonely. He suffered the pain of rejection and cruelty, and he felt hunger and thirst. The Bible describes him as "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3). Yet Jesus did more than just sympathize with our troubles. The Bible says that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), and that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). But God transferred our sin to Jesus, his sinless Son, to make us right with God (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead on the third day. He experienced God's wrath in our place. Because of that, those who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are given the right to know God as their Father (Romans 8:15). And God has promised that he will never leave or forsake those who put their trust in him (Hebrews 13:5). God does not promise an easy life, but he gives those who trust in Jesus the privilege of taking everything to him in prayer and the confidence to know that he hears them and will answer (see: 1 John 5:15). What God requires is that you and I turn from our sins and receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). To believe in Christ means you acknowledge that there is nothing you can do to be good enough to meet God's holy standard. Christ alone made the perfect sacrifice to pay the price for your sin. He died for you, even though you are a sinner (Romans 5:8). God promises that all those who believe in Jesus and trust in his perfect sacrifice for their sin will have everlasting life (John 3:36). Have you received Jesus Christ as your Savior and friend? If not, you can right now. You can express your desire to do so in a prayer like this: Dear God, I admit that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment for my sins. I believe that Jesus died in my place and took the punishment I deserve. I want the new life and friendship promised in the Bible for those who believe in you. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me new life. Amen.

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The text of the New Testament, drawn from the New Testament for Everyone series, fully integrated to smooth joins between sections and provide a level of internal consistency, for example in how individual Greek terms are rendered. It also represents Tom Wright's view of the New Testament, something that has helped to shape his theology.

Teaches the reader how to read the Bible politically, and so gain an understanding of the social relevance of the Bible that is more disciplined, more informed, more imaginative and more politically fruitful. Second edition with substantial new introduction.

Outlines the author's pattern for living, which he links to a day-by-day Bible reading course on basic Christian beliefs.

In "A Science of God?" Austin Farrer insists upon the concrete, positive, affirmative elements in the Christian faith. Here, he counters the argument that scientific discoveries - for example, those associated with the theory of evolution - make belief in God impossible. "A Science of God?" showcases Farrer's well-deserved reputation for combining considerable scholarship with intellectual integrity. There have been few better advocates for universal, deep-rooted, mature Christianity.

The subject of atheism has been much in the news, following the highly publicized release of radically atheistic books by Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens. This volume, which contains the transcript of a lively dialogue between Alister McGrath and Daniel Dennett on the topic of the present status of atheism, highlights points of agreement and disagreement between the two. It also provides the reader with an interdisciplinary assessment by a team of philosophers and theologians, of atheism in comparison with Christian theism.

This book assumes that everyone has a basic religious impulse, but that in England the Church has 'lost the hearts' of the English people. This did not happen suddenly and this book will examine what happened, and how the natural human response to religion can be rekindled. Questions and issues to be covered include: why religion still appears to be a natural response within certain parts of Europe; how did the English Reformation affect the religious sensibilities of the population; the Methodist revival of the 18th Century Evangelical and Tractarian revivals of the 19th Century Secularisation; and, how does one re-awaken a sacred view of the world.

Just like a space shuttle struggles and strains to re-enter the earth's atmosphere, so those returning from living overseas can find themselves confused and in a state of panic at coming home. While people anticipate that going overseas will require major changes in their lifestyles and thinking, few anticipate the difficulties they will face upon return. Intended to aid the re-entry process, this encouraging, and insightful book deals with these important subjects: adapting to the passport culture identifying areas of potential struggle dealing with the emotional challenges finding a new job, a new place to live, learning the social mores returning is not coming home it is leaving home facilitating a smooth transition for those on the receiving end

A companion volume to "Churchwardens: A Survival Guide and The Parish Survival Guide" (which is written for clergy), "Serving the Parish" is directed specifically towards Parochial Church Council (PCC) members. It covers: the mission and ministry of the PCC; Who should stand for the PCC? How to become a member (and what will be expected of you); the officers of the PCC and their responsibilities; the PCC meeting; working with others (the minister, churchwardens, etc); specific responsibilities of the PCC; the drafting, ownership and implementation of policies, issues likely to face PCCs in the future; troubleshooting, and the end of a period in office.