Book of the Month

Another Way to Love. Tim Costello & Rod Yule eds. 181pp Acorn/World Vision. $34.00

Tim Costello of World Vision Aust. and 12 other contributors explore the theology behind social reform and look at issues affecting the poor today – climate change, overseas aid, fair trade and child slavery – and ways we can act to make a difference.

“The real question is not whether religious faith should influence a society and its politics, but how? Another Way to Love helps to answer this question. It provides the biblical foundation for social engagement, as well as practical examples grounded in World Vision’s long experience opposing poverty and injustice around the world. This is a valuable book that brings together intelligent Christian thought and action.” Jim Wallis – author

Other featured titles

Longing for God: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion. Richard Foster, Gayle Beebe. 337pp. Hodder & Stoughton. $39.99.

This book explores seven primary paths of devotion to God, drawing on the writings of the great saints of the Church to provide a rich and practical history of Christian spirituality. It examines such themes as: The Spiritual Life as Journey, The Imitation of Christ, Action and Contemplation - all of which can draw us closer to the presence of God. 

Also by Foster:

·         Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals or Groups. HarperSanFrancisco. $39.99 (1 copy in stock)

·         Life With God Bible: NRSV + Deuterocanonical Hbk (previously published as Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible) Harperone. $87.00 (Allow 2 weeks)

·         Life With God Bible: NRSV Pbk (previously published as Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible) Harperone. $52.00 (Allow 2 weeks)

·         Life With God Pbk Hodder & Stoughton,  $34.99 (3 copies in stock)

·         Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home [Updated] Hodder & Stoughton. $29.99 (Allow 2-3 weeks)

·         Streams of Living Water: Celebrating Great Traditions (US) HarperCollins. $35.00 (Allow 2-3 weeks)

·         Year With God: Daily Readings, Meditations, and Spiritual Exercises Harperone $49.99 (Available Feb 2010)

God’s Enduring Presence: Strength For The Spiritual Journey. Joyce Rupp. 129pp. Twenty Third. $27.50.

Who among us hasn’t longed for a deeper experience of God, especially during times of suffering, doubt, pain and weariness? Rupp offers us the spiritual assurance that God is always with us, God’s presence is enduring, and God gives us strength for our own spiritual journey. These beautiful reflections are filled with hope and abiding faith in God’s presence and are intended to help readers discover that “deeper place” within themselves.

Also by Joyce Rupp:

·         Circle Of Life: The Heart's Journey Through The Seasons Ave Maria Press. $39.99 (2 copies in stock)

·         Dear Heart, Come Home: The Path Of Midlife Spirituality Crossroad. $31.00 (2 copies in stock)

·         Fresh Bread: And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment. Rev Ave Maria Press. $25.00 (1 copy in stock)

·         Inviting God In: Scriptural Reflections And Prayers Throughout The Year. Ave Maria Press. $27.00 (1 copy in stock)

·         Little Pieces of Light ... Darkness & Personal Growth Paulist Press. $18.50 (2 copies in stock)

·         Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self. Ave Maria Press. $49.99 (2 copies in stock)

·         Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems and Reflections for Every Season Ave Maria Press. $32.50 (2 copies in stock)

·         Prayer Orbis Books, NY $23.00 (2 copies in stock)

·         Prayers to Sophia (Companion to: Star In My Heart) Innisfree Press. $28.00 (1 copy in stock)

·         Praying Our Goodbyes  Eagle, UK $26.99 (1 copy in stock)

·         Star in My Heart: Experiencing Sophia, Inner Wisdom Ave Maria Press. $28.99 (1 copy in stock)

·         Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons From the Camino Orbis Books. $32.50 (1 copy in stock)

And by J Hutchison and Joyce Rupp

·         May I Walk You Home? Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill - 10th Anniversary ed. Ave Maria Press, US $31.99 (Available Oct 2009)

·         Now That You've Gone Home: Courage and Comfort for Times of Grief Ave Maria Press, US $31.99 (Available Oct 2009) 

Longings For The Eternal: Prayers For Spirit, Community And Sustainability. John Howell. Colour throughout. St Paul’s Union Church, Taupo. $15.00.

More superb New Zealand photos and prayers. Themes include: ecological concerns, grief, depression and profound thoughts on the place of prayer in everyday affairs.

Also by Howell: Sighs to Deep  for Words. (2008) $12.50.

Heart, Mind, and Strength: Theory and Practice for Congregational Leadership. Jeffrey Jones. 181pp. Alban. $39.99

“Jeffrey Jones has done us all an extraordinary service by preparing this impressive summary of the best research on both inspiring theories of leadership and congregational practices to utilise those superb ideas. This is a supremely beneficial book, grounded in years of experience.”
Marva Dawn, author.

Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership. Dan Hotchkiss. 249pp. Alban. $39.99.

Leaders must continually balance the conserving function of an institution with the expectation of disruptive, change-inducing creativity that comes when individuals peek past the temple veil and catch fresh visions of the Holy. Hotchkiss offers congregations a roadmap and tools for changing the way boards and clergy work together.

Also on this topic from Alban Institute:

·         Learning While Leading: Increasing Your Effectiveness in Ministry. Anita Farber-Robertson. 153pp (2000) $29.99 (1 copy in stock)

Lost in the Middle? Claiming an Inclusive Faith for Christians Who Are Both Liberal and Evangelical. Wesley Wildman, Stephen Chapin Garner. 212pp. Alban. $37.00.

There exists a deep and broad population of  Christians who feel the labels of liberal and evangelical both describe their faith and limit their expression of it. By working to reclaim the traditional, historical meanings of these terms, and showing how they complement rather than oppose each other, Wildman and Garner stake a claim for the moderate Christian voice in today’s polarised society.

Celtic Resource Book. 2nd edition. Martin Wallace. 197pp. Church House. $78.99

A practical, large format resource for clergy, worship & home group leaders. It provides a wealth of material for private meditation or public worship. Includes liturgies and prayers, stories of Celtic saints & Celtic art and craft.

Also by Wallace: Pocket Celtic Prayers. Church House (2004) $22.50 (Allow 1 week)

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels. Kenneth Bailey. 443pp. IVP. $49.99.

Bailey employs his trademark expertise as a master of Middle Eastern culture to lead us into a deeper understanding of the person and significance of Jesus within his own cultural context. With a sure but gentle hand, Bailey lifts away the obscuring layers of modern Western interpretation to reveal Jesus in the light of his actual historical and cultural setting.

An Unsettling God: The Heart of the Hebrew Bible. Walter Brueggemann. 212pp. Fortress. $51.00.

In the Hebrew Bible, ancient Israel gave witness to its encounter with a profound and uncontrollable reality experienced through relation-ship. God is described there, Brueggemann observes, as engaging four partners - Israel, the nations, creation, and the human being - in the divine purpose. Profound insights for the beginning student of the Hebrew Bible.

Also by Brueggemann:

·         Redescribing Reality: What We Do When We Read the Bible. SCM Canterbury. (2009) $59.99 Allow 4-6 weeks

·         Old Testament Theology: An Introduction. Abingdon Press (2008) $64.99 (3 copies in stock)

·         Great Prayers of the Old Testament Westminster John Knox (2008) $37.00 (2 copies in stock)

·         Prayers for a Privileged People Abingdon Press (2008) $44.99 (2 copies in stock)

·         The Word Militant: Preaching a Decentering Word Hbk Fortress (2007) $64.00 (1 copy in stock)

·         Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the New Revised Standard Version--years A, B, and C (CD-ROM).  Westminster John Knox (2007) $199.00 (Allow 6-8 weeks.)

·         Mandate to Difference: An Invitation to the Contemporary Church. Westminster John Knox (2007) $39.99 (Allow 4 weeks)

·         Theology of the Book of Jeremiah. Cambridge Univ Press (2006) $48.00 (Allow 6-8 weeks.)

Road Well Travelled: Exploring Traditional Christian Spirituality. David Winter. 116pp. Canterbury, $26.99

Winter explores afresh the ancient Christian patterns of discipleship, worship and prayer that many have found a source of blessing for centuries. Here, the classic spiritual disciplines offer practical help for our anxious, pressured lifestyles. They are a reminder of the countless ways in which God seeks and speaks to us.

Also by David Winter:

·         Bible Made Clear (2008) Lion Publishing. $24.99 (Allow 1 week)

·         Espresso Bible (2007) Lion Publishing. $12.99 (Allow 1 week)

·         Espresso Prayers: Perfect Shots for Any Time of Day (2009) Lion Publishing. $9.99 (Allow 1 week)

·         Journey to Jerusalem: Bible Readings From Ash Wednesday To Easter Sunday (2007) Bible Reading Fellowship $24.99 (Allow 1 week)

·         One-Stop Guide to Christianity (2009) Lion Publishing. $27.99 (2 copies in stock)

·         Pilgrim's Way: Journeying Through the Year with the Bible (2008) Bible Reading Fellowship $34.99 (Allow 1 week)

·         Seasons of the Son: A Journey through the Christian Year (2008) Canterbury. $26.99 (Allow 6-8 weeks)

Who Will Be Saved? William Willimon. 155pp. Abingdon. $37.99.

Rejecting the idea that God chooses some and not others, drawing on his Wesleyan heritage, and deepening his longstanding theological  conversation with Karl Barth, Willimon reflects as a pastor and a theologian on God’s intention that all will someday return into the loving embrace of the One who created them.

Also by Willimon: Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery:

·         Acts: Interpretation Bible Commentary. Westminster John Knox (1988) $49.99

·         Calling and Character: Virtues Of The Ordained Life Abingdon Press (2000) $42.99

·         Guide to Preaching and Leading Worship Westminster John Knox (2008)  $34.99

·         Pastor: A Reader for Ordained Ministry Abingdon Press (2002) $59.99

·         Pastor: The theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry Abingdon Press (2002) $59.99

The Storyteller: A Fun and Original Way to Bring 25 Bible Stories Alive for Children. Patrick Coghlan. 111pp large format. Kevin Mayhew. $46.99.

Written primarily for 6-11 year olds, these stories are in two forms. The first is to read aloud. The second is in skeleton format, with suggestions on the use of visual aids and other ways in which the listeners might be drawn into the story, allowing the storyteller to make the story their own and tailor it to their audience.

Here are some recent CDs. Please allow up to 6-8 weeks for delivery if initial stock has sold.

•  No Organist? No Problem! Top 50 Hymns in Lower Keys: (2 CD)  $49.99 Item Ref. 226492 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. UK (1  copy in stock)

•  No Singing at Funerals? No Problem! CD  $39.99 Item Ref. 226476 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. UK (4 copies in stock)

•  No Singing at Weddings? No Problem! CD  $39.99 Item Ref. 226484 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. UK (1  copy in stock)

• Power of the Cross: Stuart Townend, Hymnmakers CD St Michael's Singers $19.99 Item Ref. 229993 Kingsway Music, UK (4 copies in stock)
• One Voice Malcolm Gordon $24.99 Item Ref. 231424 Someone Up There Records, NZ (Allow 1 week)
• Taizé Chants CD: Celebrate and Contemplate (Rizza) St Thomas  Music Group $49.99 Item Ref. 227524 Authentic Media, UK (1  copy in stock)
• Taize Chants Vol 2: Reflections for Peace St Thomas  Music Group $39.99 Item Ref. 227540 Authentic Media, UK (1  copy in stock)
• Your Favourite Taize Collection St Thomas  Music Group $39.99 Item Ref. 227516 Authentic Media, UK (1  copy in stock)

1.     Come and See: Reflections on the Life of Jesus Among Us  Joy Cowley $25.00  Item ref.  209692 Pleroma Christian Supplies, NZ  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (6  copies in stock)

2.     Aotearoa Psalms: Prayers Of A New People  Joy Cowley $25.00  Item ref.  106598 Pleroma Christian Supplies, NZ  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (3  copies in stock)

3.     Preaching in the Small Membership Church  Lewis Parks $27.99  Item ref.  224964 Abingdon Press, US  Sermons & Preaching (Allow 6-8 weeks)

4.     Acorns & Archangels: Resources for Ordinary Time  Ruth Burgess $59.99  Item ref.  224810 Wild Goose Publications, UK  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (In stock)

5.     Prayers & Liturgies of Confession, Assurance (Just in Time)  Kenneth H. Carter $19.99  Item ref.  227163 Abingdon Press, US  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (1  copy in stock)

6.     Creative Ideas for Quiet Corners: 14 Visual Prayer Ideas For Quiet Moments With Children.  Lynn Chambers $24.99  Item ref.  221221 Bible Reading Fellowship, UK  Worship: Children & Youth (1  copy in stock)

7.     How to Worship with Data Projection: PowerPoint & Other Tools  Ian Tarrant $14.99  Item ref.  209450 Grove Book Ltd., UK  Worship: Physical setting (1  copy in stock)

8.     Preaching with Humanity: A Practical Guide for Today's Church  Geoffrey Stevenson $52.50  Item ref.  227700 Church House Publishing UK  Sermons & Preaching (Allow 6-8 weeks)

9.     Be Our Freedom Lord: Responsive Prayers And Readings  Terry C. Falla $59.99  Item ref.  126407 OpenBook Publishers, Aust.  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (4  copies in stock)

10.  Darkness Yielding: Liturgies Christmas, Holy Week Easter  Jim Cotter $45.00  Item ref.  208320 Canterbury Press/Cairns Pubs,  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (2  copies in stock)

11.  Let Us Pray: Intercessions Following The Revised Common Lectionary  Janet Nelson $44.99  Item ref.  135762 HarperCollinsReligious, Aust  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (1  copy in stock)

12.  Praying with Stuff: Ideas for Hands-on Prayers  Sally Dakin $16.00  Item ref.  222552 Grove Book Ltd., UK  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (1  copy in stock)

13.  Feasting on the Word Year B Vol 3: Pentecost & Season After  David L. Bartlett $109.99  Item ref.  223352 Westminster John Knox Press  Sermons & Preaching (Allow 6-8 weeks)

14.  Sermons on Several Occasions: Translated into Modern English  John Wesley $60.00  Item ref.  182728 Moorley's Print & Publishing,  Sermons & Preaching (7  copies in stock)

15.  Crafts for Creative Worship: Ideas for Enriching All-age Worship  Jan Brind $51.99  Item ref.  211976 Canterbury Press, UK  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (Allow 6-8 weeks)

16.  Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God's Creation  Sam Hamilton-Poore $47.00  Item ref.  223721 Upper Room Books, US  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (1  copy in stock)

17.  Lifting Women's Voices: Prayers To Change The World [UK]  Margaret Rose $56.99  Item ref.  225145 Canterbury Press, UK  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (Allow 6-8 weeks)

18.  Psalms Now. 3rd edition Hbk  Leslie F. Brandt $26.99  Item ref.  113886 Concordia Publishing Hse, US  Worship, Prayers & Liturgy (4  copies in stock)

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