The NRSVue includes a considerable number of changes to the deuterocanonical books to reflect the latest discoveries from the Dead Sea Scrolls and the best translations of these texts now available. Features: Prayers and devotions of the Catholic faith including doxology, act of contrition, and the divine praises Updated text which is accepted, approved and used across most denominations Text adapted from American English to British English for use in the UK and the Commonwealth And More

This edition contains a concordance with over 16,000 indexed entries under 1,900 headings. It also includes a table of weights and measures. Features: Concordance with 16,000 indexed entries under 1,900 headings Helpful table of weights and measures in the Bible Updated text which is accepted, approved and used across most denominations Text adapted from American English to British English for use in the UK and the Commonwealth Unrivalled accuracy, accessibility and elegance

These brief extracts chosen by Peter Paine, which have fed him on the journey of his life and sustained him in his Christian ministry, will also inspire the reader to find deeper purpose and meaning in their own life.

St Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life- Simplified and illustrated by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard. This book presents Francis de Sales classic in which holiness is made attractive and possible to everyone no matter what their vocation. All are equally called to holy living, and Francis sets forth his arguments with warmth, charm and clarity. His great desire was to see Jesus live in all men and women who came to him for direction.

Coming closer to St Therese of Lisieux is to discover afresh how to pray, how to trust in God’s limitless love, how to live in joyful confidence as a child of the Creator of all things. She is a friend who introduces us to true spiritual childlikeness, the key that unlocks the gates of the kingdom of heaven. Here is a fine and beautifully written book. Full of charm and insight, it opens up the spirituality of St Therese to anybody seeking an uncomplicated path to God. But let no one be fooled!

Teresa of Avila is renowned as a great saint, the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and a Doctor of the Church.In this very accessible edition of the first volume of her autobiography, we meet a frivolous teenager, who became a frivolous nun at twenty-one, hoping thereby to avoid marriage and childbearing and attain heaven, without too much effort.

The future St John of the Cross was born Juan de Yepes in Fontiveros, Castile, in the year 1542. In Medina he met the woman who would change his life and give him new inspiration – the Carmelite reforming foundress, Teresa of Avila. As often happens, the reform aroused jealousy and John was kidnapped and locked in a tiny, airless cell. Flogged, half-starved, humiliated and physically almost at death’s door, he learned to rely solely on God.

In recent years, the Church in the West has witnessed a growing hunger to engage in spiritual disciplines that help us become more like Jesus. And yet, if our practices cause us to look inwards without looking outwards, then we can unwittingly distance ourselves from him instead. Jesus was inherently other-focussed, and in this immensely practical book, Kate Pocklington invites us to explore why being formed by the Spirit is only half of the picture.

Drawing on his experiences of ministerial formation in South Africa during the latter years of apartheid, and of thirty-five years of ministry in Yorkshire, the Bishop of Selby John B. Thomson takes readers on a unique and fascinating journey into discipleship and ministry as seen through the eyes of a cyclist.

Anne Hayward spends several months each year walking to sacred sites in Britain and beyond, now having covered many thousands of miles. Her third book recounting these pilgrimage walks looks in more detail at the history of 40+ sites she has visited in Wales or in places with a strong connection to it.

50 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know is a treasure trove of information that helps readers explore the meaning of important words in the New Testament. Straightforward and accessible, this reference pamphlet and Bible study aid gives fascinating insight into Greek words, such as agape (love), logos (word), kardia (heart), pneuma (spirit), ekklesia (church), and more!

Years after becoming a Christian, pastor Conway became haunted by difficult questions---Why does God allow evil in the world? Why are there so many scandals in the church? In this book he responds to 20 of the toughest challenges to the faith and chronicles his own journey from doubt to confident trust. 224 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

Living Generously is a new resource from the Church of Scotland to promote a whole-life approach to Christian stewardship. Its holistic approach comes from a perspective of abundance rather than scarcity, and invites readers to reflect on God’s goodness and the resources we have at our disposal, both personally and collectively in our churches. It offers a practical and positive alternative at a time of anxiety about decline.

All around us there are signs of a broken world, situations that are just not right. Where do we begin? Sometimes we simply don't know what to do. Or maybe you are busy 'doing' and it's tough, even bringing you close to burn out. Whether you are new to activism or already on the road, this book will (re)kindle your hope and illuminate the way ahead. Featuring contributions from Shane Claiborne, Lisa Sharon Harper, Krish Kandiah, Sam Wells and many more.

Weaving together biblical perspectives with academic research and his own experiences of working in different settings, Chris Gillies lays the theological foundation for work, moves on to examining biblical role models from both Old and New Testaments, and concludes by exploring common issues we wrestle with in our work, from money matters or managing and leading others to knowing if we're in the right job or simply doing the right thing.

Beauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions. Could there be clues in our deepest desires that point to life’s meaning? Have You Ever Wondered? invites you on an immersive tour through the issues that matter. Contributors with backgrounds in science, law, linguistics, theology, bioethics, history, and more, reflect on how their questions have, in some cases unexpectedly, led them to a Christian spirituality.

Whether someone you know is dealing with grief, illness, emotional distress, mental-health issues or difficult circumstances, this guide will help you to pray for them with compassion and purpose. Each of the 21 prayer themes in this book takes a passage of Scripture and suggests five things to pray for your struggling friend—relevant for whatever their troubles may be.

From the author of Miles to Go before I Sleep comes I, Julian, the account of a medieval woman who dares to tell her own story, battling grief, plague, the church and societal expectations to do so. Compelled by the powerful visions she had when close to death, Julian finds a way to live a life of freedom – as an anchoress, bricked up in a small room on the side of a church – and to write of what she has seen, to be the first book to be written by a woman in English

Addresses the struggles of "Christian perfectionists" through meditations on God’s character. Chang explores the Bible to show that as God deals with us as in-process people, he is far more merciful, righteous, and patient than we may have imagined. As we consider how he interacts bountifully with us, the weary and scrupulous Christian perfectionist will be freed to pursue God while experiencing his love and peace.

A book full of affirming truths to speak over your child from an early age