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April 2005 Featured Titles
Book of the Month
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The New Believers: re-imaging
God. Rachael Kohn. 246pp HarperCollins, Aust.
$34.95
The search for the Divine extends far beyond the walls of the church and synagogue. Kohn ventures into the trends that are reshaping religion and spirituality; both in established religions and through new and evolving beliefs and practices.
"Dr Kohn offers to those who have the eyes to see a new pathway into a religious future that is real. It might be religion’s last chance." John Shelby Spong.
Other featured titles
Road and Stones: Words from worship.
NZ Methodist minister Ferguson wants to help people get caught up in worship, through meditations, prayers and fable. These meditations are relevant, creative and encourage participants to enter the biblical story in a refreshingly spirited way.
Also by Ferguson: Life at Depth $19.95
Paul for Everyone, Romans:
Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul put forth the basic doctrines of the faith, and the picture of God’s life for us. It is the classic setting-out of the Gospel. Suitable for group study, personal use, or daily devotions. Many other "For Everyone" titles available — please ask us for details.
A Treasury of Wisdom from the Bible.
Biblical texts, arranged according to mood, with themes including times of joy, discouragement, illness and thankfulness. With many colour reproductions of fine art, this is an ideal gift.
Seeds of the Word:
Cody explores the seed of the Gospel and the seedbed of Maoritanga, examining the differences and similarities between Maori spirituality and Christianity. Along the way he discovers the potential for a mutual enriching harmony between the two.
Mentoring for Marriage:
a resource manual for pastors, counsellors and couples.
This up-to-date manual by two of New Zealand’s best known counsellors teaches principles that apply to marriages the world over. A must have resource.
Children’s Grief: a guide for parents.
Heaney provides practical, helpful information and offers guidelines and strategies when dealing with sensitive situations in relation to children. We can’t protect children from traumas, but can help them to cope.
Also by Heaney for adults: Coming to Grief $29.95
Mission-shaped church: church planting and
fresh expressions of church in a changing context.
This detailed, practical and well-researched book:
- gives an overview of recent developments in church planting
- describes varied and exciting ‘fresh expressions’ of church
- offers practical help and advice
- looks candidly at where lessons can be learned
- proposes a framework and methodology for good, effective church planting, and
- includes recommendations to make possible the visions of a vibrant future Church.
Each chapter has a set of questions and challenges to help local parish churches engage with the issues.
Linnea Good CDs $29.95 each
Linnea Good is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music has been embraced by people in secular and faith communities.
Her catchy songs are of an all-inclusive God, a God beyond male and female, sometimes beyond adult imaginings and just within the reach of children.
CDs available are:
The Greatest of These: The Best of Good Vol
1 (1998)
Crazy Faith (1998)
Stickpeople (1993)
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Swimmin’ Like a Bird (2003)
Beautiful Bible Stories.
Eleven favourite Bible stories retold simply for children with stunning, vivid illustrations on every page. Bible quotations are from the NIV translation. Great value and an ideal gift.
God and Me: 365 daily devotions
This book, written for 3 to 8 year olds, helps children to find out all about God. Familiar situations encourage children to think about Christian values. A short Bible passage for the parent and child to read together supports the day’s message, and a prayer helps children to develop their relationship with God.
A Child’s First Story of Jesus. Lois Rock.
An appealing account of the life of Jesus: from the charming stories of the nativity to the much loved tales of Jesus the teacher, miracle worker and friend; and on to the dramatic events of the crucifixion and resurrection. Will make an attractive gift.
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