This fascinating memoir, ‘Life in Eternity’, by former Chief Constable Robin Oake, is deeply engaging and reveals a strong and intensely moving anticipation of life to come after death. It is written from Robin’s broad understanding of life, stemming from a terrible bereavement that forced the author to review his previously held view of life. ‘Life in Eternity’ is an account of positive thinking in practice to encourage and - hopefully - overcome even the worst kind of grief. Following th...

This is the powerful, intriguing and highly amusing story of Robin Oake, a Christian police officer who has found a strong, sustaining faith through the tough times. An entertaining, touching and often fdlaugh-out-loudfd account of an incredible life, laced with the infectious humour of a man who has really lived his life fully for God. Even the murder of his son, Stephen - a member of the Special Branch, Manchester didn't affect his view of policing as a great vocation - he urges us to ju...

When Robin Oake's son, Special Branch officer Stephen, was killed by a terrorist while on duty, a press conference was called. A journalist asked, 'Mr Oake, what do you think about the man who killed your son?' and received a startling reply: 'I don't know the man or the circumstances but from my heart I forgive him.' Another journalist said, 'What?!' and our response may be the same. But in this powerful and moving book, Robin shares his story and the reasons for his amazing forgiveness. ...

'New Testament Wisdom for Everyone' is a challenging book presenting Tom Wright's meditations on key passages in the New Testament.The message that Jesus preached and lived has inspired and convicted countless lives over 2000 years. Wright's convincing and connecting voice has helped many engage with these words for themselves and act upon them, aligning themselves within Jesus' message and the Early Church attitude. In 'Wisdom for Everyone', readers will be invite...

In a fresh and readable style, Vaughan Roberts, issues a challenging call to Christians to live out their faith. We should be different from the world around us.Targeting difficult but crucial areas such as our attitude to money and possessions, sexuality, contentment, relativism and service, this teaching is holiness in the tradition of J.C. Ryle for the contemporary generation. Roberts helps us to consider how we are to respond biblically to the temptations and pitfalls surrounding us--g...

The bestselling Intercessions Handbook is designed for use in a wide range of formal and informal settings.In two introductory chapters, John Pritchard considers the importance and challenges of the vital task of intercession.He then offers practical examples of intercessions in traditional services, all-age worship, small groups and personal devotions.Material for seasons, major festivals and special events is also included.This is a new ed...

This short book shows how we can all obey God's command to be filled with the Holy Spirit and so enjoy the full blessing and power of God in our lives.

This book of meditations contains over 100 scriptures and anecdotes. Taken from the life and experiences of itinerant preacher, John Mollitt, each story illustrates a key lesson from the scripture being studied.Organised by topic, these short pieces are perfect both for daily readings and as a resource for Bible teaching."In his book 'The Craft of the Sermon' the Methodist preacher W.E. Sangster spoke of the importance of illustrations and anecdotes. He said they served...

'Gaze on him . . . Consider him . . . Contemplate him . . . As you desire to imitate him.'This advice from St Clare of Assisi is the key to unlocking the door to the heart of Jesus' teaching. Her words provide a pattern of meditation that brings alive the Gospel reading for every Sunday of the Revised Common Lectionary.Gazing On The Gospels Year A by Judith Dimond provides a reflection on the Gospel reading for each Sunday in Year A. Short inspirational med...

Charlie Bronson has spent 28 of the last 30 years in solitary confinement. He has been locked in dungeons, in iron boxes concreted into the middle of cells and, famously, in a cage. When he is unlocked, up to 12 prison officers - sometimes in riot gear and with dogs - are standing by. Yet this is a man of great warmth and humour who has never killed anyone and has often dealt with his gruelling life with humour - during a siege in 1993 he demanded an inflatable doll and a cup of tea. Now h...

This helpful and collection of Tom Wright's insights into the meaning and practice of prayer, gives you all the accessible wisdom of the various New Testament prayers explored in his individual 'For Everyone' commentaries.This convenient yet compact collection of explorations includes his own thoughtful translations and meditations on all the major prayers of the New Testament.Reasons to add 'New Testament Prayers for Everyone' to your collection:- ...

Adrian works through the alphabet, combining one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces - a laugh-out-loud book on Christians and Christian culture.What are the two most important things in the universe? Bacon sandwiches and salvation, according to Adrian Plass. In this book, he combines one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces, producing a volume that will make you laugh, cry - and reflect.Despite the fact that someone once offered him five million pounds nev...