Book of the Month

Where God Happens: discovering Christ in one another. Rowan Williams. 174pp. Hbk. New Seeds, US. $39.95.

In this marvellous introduction to the first Christian monks, the Desert Fathers, Williams examines their ancient wisdom and interprets the relevance of their teaching for Christian spirituality today. He makes these radical figures come to life in a new way for everyone, and finds a new and deeper faith for the postmodern world. Says Williams, “the place where God happens is between each other,” and, “being is communion.”

Also available by Williams: Silence and Honey Cakes: the wisdom of the desert. $29.95.

Other featured titles

The Scriptures, the Cross and the Power of God. Tom Wright. 84pp. SPCK, UK. $19.95

In this collection of 9 meditations, Wright examines accounts of the events from Palm Sunday to Easter as they appear in Matthew and John’s gospels.  The translations of the texts are Wright’s own. By looking at these familiar passages from many unfamiliar angles, he helps  us to see them afresh. An ideal study book for Lent/Easter.

Raising the Dust: reflections for Lent. Craufurd Murray and Ken Booth eds. 72pp Theology House, NZ. $14.00.

Craufurd Murray had the idea. Ken Booth said he’d help and Raising the Dust was on the way. A wonderful evocation of reflective Christian responses set in Canterbury and NZ. There is a one page reflection for each day of Lent and a photo to ponder for each week. Suitable for group or individual study.

Quiet Spaces: The Feast. Margaret Silf, Mike Riddell and others. 64pp. BRF, UK. $14.95.

The 3rd in this popular series of journals exploring prayer and spirituality. 15 thoughtful articles, plus poems and meditations.

Other Quiet Spaces journals available: Creation and Creativity $9.95 • The Journey $14.95.

Worship Feast: 100 readings, prayers and guided meditations. 96pp. Abingdon, US. $29.95.

This generation of young people doesn’t know a time when information wasn’t coming at them from every direction. To meet their needs in worship is to offer postmodern worship; a multi-sensory, whole-person God experience.This resource includes guided meditations, prayers, rituals, and seasonal, thematic, and Scripture-based readings to be used to create meaningful worship, devotion, and prayer times for youth groups.

Order these other great Worship Feast resources:

·         100 Awesome Ideas of Postmodern Youth $29.95

·         15 Sketches for Youth Group, Worship and More $29.95

·         50 Complete Multisensory Services for Youth $29.95

Catching up with Jesus: a gospel story for our time. Diarmuid O’Murchu. 204pp. Crossroad, US. $46.00

The gospel of Jesus Christ is too often weighed down with outdated theology and metaphysics. For those ready to rediscover Jesus, O’Murchu offers spiritual insights that guide us through the tradition, then offers the gospel story for us today. In this sequel to Quantum Theology, imaginative conversations and poetry bring us into the life-giving, loving freeing experience of Jesus.

Also by O’Murchu: Quantum Theology $39.95; Reclaiming Spirituality $37.50; Our World in Transition $39.95

Holy Ground: liturgies and worship resources for an engaged spirituality. Neil Paynter & Helen Boothroyd. 396pp. Wild Goose, UK. $55.00.

All ground is holy ground: city streets, playgrounds, prisons, shopping malls… Iona community members present liturgies and worship resources on a wide range of subjects that reflect the world we live in.

Jesus and Politics: confronting the powers. Alan Storkey. 336pp Baker, US. $49.95.

“New voices are being heard challenging the view that politics and the church have nothing to do with each other. This challenge demands to be heard since it concerns Jesus himself and his announcement of God’s Kingdom.” NT Wright, Bishop of Durham.

Mark’s Jesus. John Proctor. 28pp Grove, UK. $12.95.

Mark’s gospel is like an honest and interesting friend, offering clarity, challenge and support. Yet it is no shallow acquaintance, no single-threaded yarn, but is put together with great depth and subtlety.

This helpful companion gives an overview of the gospel, explores Mark’s techniques and themes, and offers practical suggestions for preaching and resources for further study.

 An Angel in the Court: the life of Major Joyce Harmer. Anne Henderson. 290pp. HarperCollins, Aust. $36.00.

From humble beginnings in a small town Salvation Army family, Harmer has made a career as a court chaplain, giving comfort to some of Australia’s most notorious criminals and their victims. An inspiring story of a quiet achiever who has changed the lives of thousands of Australians.

Six World Faiths. W. Owen Cole ed. 346pp. Continuum, UK. $29.95.

The six contributors discuss the most important aspects of their religions: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam & Sikhism. This book promotes under­standing of others’ beliefs, practices and values in our multi-faith world.

How to use Symbol and Action in Worship. John Leach. 28pp. Grove, UK. $12.95.

Leach gives clear principles and a wealth of tried and tested practical ideas to enable us to worship with more than words and meet God in fresh and vivid ways.

Other recent Grove booklets include: Creative learning in the local church, Meg Orr • Preaching at weddings, Rod Symmons. Both $12.95.

The Cross Walk. Anna Johnstone. 80pp colour photos throughout. Johnstone^2, NZ. $24.95.

“If you are looking for a book to nurture your spirit, a book to give a friend who is searching, struggling or celebrating, a book to give someone new to the Christian faith, a book which will become someone’s treasure – you have found it.” John Hunt, author of We Well People.

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2006 - Year B Annuals

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Featured daily devotional titles include:

• Light for our Path 2006, IBRA, $24.95

• Upper Room Disciplines 2006, Upper Room, $21.95

There are gospel commentaries:

• Mark for Everyone – Tom Wright, Westminster John Knox, $31.95

• Mark of a non-Realist - Ian Cairns, NZ, Fraser Books, $39.95

and many more.