Comfort in Uncertain Times
Comfort in Uncertain Times
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Rachel Turner
£8.99
Helps children through change by resourcing parents to share Bible wisdom
Uncertainty and change can be hard, and even more so for a child. Feelings of confusion, powerlessness and insecurity may be overwhelming. Scripture is full of people just like our children who had to cope with uncertainty and transition and flourished as they saw God’s hand and presence within it all. Designed as a series of stories and discussions for families, this book lays a Biblical foundation for who God is in uncertain times and how to stay connected to him.
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| Description | Uncertainty and change can be hard, and even more so for a child. Feelings of confusion, powerlessness and insecurity may be overwhelming. Scripture is full of people just like our children who had to cope with uncertainty and transition and flourished as they saw God’s hand and presence within it all. Designed as a series of stories and discussions for families, this book lays a Biblical foundation for who God is in uncertain times and how to stay connected to him. |
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Uncertainty and change can be hard, and even more so for a child. Feelings of confusion, powerlessness and insecurity may be overwhelming. Scripture is full of people just like our children who had to cope with uncertainty and transition and flourished as they saw God’s hand and presence within it all. Designed as a series of stories and discussions for families, this book lays a Biblical foundation for who God is in uncertain times and how to stay connected to him.
Rachel Turner is an author, speaker and the Parenting for Faith pioneer for BRF. Untill March 2022, she led the Parenting for Faith team at BRF, and she presents the Parenting for Faith course, a video-based resource for church groups and individuals.
'What is not to love about this book?16 stories from the Bible are skilfully retold with just the right amount of drama, suspense and awe - perfect for a shared story!' Ali Campbell, The Resource 'It's simple, it's clever and it's profound. I found my own perspective on night-time changing along with my children's.' Victoria Beech, Godventure.
Transforming Ministry Autumn 2022. Reviewed by Cavan Wood
Subtitled ‘Helping children draw close to God through Biblical stories of anxiety, loss and transition’, never has a book been more needed in a post-Covid world where lockdown caused massive rises in mental health issues among young and old alike. The author rightly says it is the job of parents to help their children deal with the problems of change and bereavement. Her approach is to re-tell key biblical stories by putting the emphasis on our involvement in the narrative. There are sections on how to connect with God by prayer and by spiritual practices. As with many things designed to help children, this will also be a rich resource for churches tackling these issues with older members of the congregation. This is a book that enables us to see that being human will involve feelings of uncertainty and that although we have an unchangeable God, He is not immune to the pain and the confusion of His children. A valuable resource.
Reviewed by Cavan Wood
Reviewed by Paul Beasley-Murray Books for Today
BRF of Abingdon continues to provide a range of superb resources for those engaged in children’s work. One such is Comfort in Uncertain Times. This book will be of great help to many as we all begin to emerge from the pandemic. Each of the fifteen chapters tells a Bible story, and then provides conversation starts and end with suggestions on how to ‘connect with God’. Written for use by parents, it also can be used with great profit within a church setting by leaders of groups for children and young people.
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The early Celtic saints are not forgotten and their lives and practices illustrate the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious but accessible and inspiring book which would worthily repay much study and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Janet Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Autumn 2022. Review by Elizabeth Stephenson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging book of essays has been written by members of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, a dispersed ecumenical body which gains inspiration from the ancient Celtic saints. The contributions are thoughtful, well-written and accessible, and collectively they explain and promote the benefits and strengths of Celtic spirituality, especially through prayer. The aim is simple: to seek God within everyday life, in the landscape and through the seasons, for we have a God who cares for both the cosmos and the ordinary. The great truths of the Christian gospel are woven together in practical and usable prayers, like the characteristic Celtic knotwork. Individual essay themes include contemporary cultural thoughts on unity, inclusion and disability as well as the ‘eternal’ issues so familiar to the early saints, including meditation, healing, justice, pilgrimage and the Holy Spirit. There are many new and relevant prayers within the text, as well as practical creative advice on liturgy and finding God in art and music. All readers should find new inspiration here to strengthen their prayer lives, so I warmly recommend this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Elizabeth Stephenson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 17.06.22. 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He is the founder of Waymark Ministries, which creates opportunities for people to engage with the Christian message. His books include Celtic Advent and Celtic Lent (BRF,2018), Celtic Saints and The Celtic Year (BRF,2020). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Julian Meetings Magazine December 2022. Review by Janet Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike David Cole‘s The art of peace (which we reviewed last year) the contents of this book from the Community of Aidan and Hilda are written by various members of that dispersed community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is much more than a treatise on Celtic Prayer. It deals comprehensively with many aspects of prayer and living the Christian life. Writers comment that those practising Celtic prayer need to incorporate prayer into a working life, and for most of us, that is the way we ourselves need to live. Accordingly, they discuss the need for daily rhythms of prayer and to learn to be contemplative in the market place. There are practical chapters on both ways of prayer and the reading of scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aspects of living in the awareness of God are covered and thoughtfully approached. And there are also several topics ─ like diversity and social justice, and prejudice, inequality and bias ─ which are not often included in books on prayer. Unanswered prayer and living with disability are not forgotten. A chapter entitled God loves your mind and emotions is sensitively discussed by four members of the community. The early Celtic saints are not forgotten and their lives and practices illustrate the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious but accessible and inspiring book which would worthily repay much study and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Janet Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Autumn 2022. Review by Elizabeth Stephenson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging book of essays has been written by members of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, a dispersed ecumenical body which gains inspiration from the ancient Celtic saints. The contributions are thoughtful, well-written and accessible, and collectively they explain and promote the benefits and strengths of Celtic spirituality, especially through prayer. The aim is simple: to seek God within everyday life, in the landscape and through the seasons, for we have a God who cares for both the cosmos and the ordinary. The great truths of the Christian gospel are woven together in practical and usable prayers, like the characteristic Celtic knotwork. Individual essay themes include contemporary cultural thoughts on unity, inclusion and disability as well as the ‘eternal’ issues so familiar to the early saints, including meditation, healing, justice, pilgrimage and the Holy Spirit. There are many new and relevant prayers within the text, as well as practical creative advice on liturgy and finding God in art and music. All readers should find new inspiration here to strengthen their prayer lives, so I warmly recommend this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Elizabeth Stephenson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 17.06.22. Review by Philip Welsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Community of Aidan and Hilda is a 'dispersed Celtic-inspired New Monastic community', whose vision is to engage with the 'saints and the streets; the seasons and the soil; Spirit and the scriptures'. Thirty members have collaboratively provided 20 short chapters on aspects of prayer, drawing insights from the Celtic tradition as they range from meditation to daily work, the inner city to needlework, social issues to icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir focus is on living prayerfully now, not historical investigation, although, by the end of the book, we have also received a useful introduction to the Celtic background. Their spiritual feet are on the ground. Establish a rhythm of daily prayer, we are advised: 'I imagine that such a length of time could be about four minutes.' Recognise times when you may need liturgy rather than meditation: 'I found that silence just created a space for worry.' Avoid 'unreal and unbiblically shallow positivity'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey acknowledge that mind and heart go together in faith, but the book reflects the tradition’s emphasis on the affective and imaginative over the cognitive (the contributor who saw the hand of God when she failed to get a job as a surgeon, because it left Friday nights free for the church house-group, might have benefited from a more robust theology of Providence).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding chapter is Becky Mairi Farrell’s radical reflection on living with disability. 'Some disabled people don’t welcome prayers for healing because we are already whole.' The term ‘disability’ itself is unacceptable to many as it doesn’t address the way that society at large can disable people.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors clearly value belonging to their community. We hear little about the place of the local church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten at a popular level, Celtic Prayer is an attractive volume from an enterprising community, who embody a practical spirituality that is both ancient and modern: 'Let the light fade and the work be done. Let the flowers and the laptops close.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Philip Welsh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeltic Prayer — Caught Up in Love: Wisdom for living from a modern Celtic community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Cole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRF £12.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(978-1-80039-053-9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch Times Bookshop £11.69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Carl McColman, soul friend and story teller. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.anamchara.com\"\u003ewww.anamchara.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo much of the literature of Celtic Christianity is, well, ancient. We associate “Celtic spirituality” with St. Patrick, St. Brigit, St. Columba, St. Kevin… with ancient monastic sites like Iona, Glendalough, or Skellig Michael… with legends of old like the Voyage of St. Brendan. It’s easy to think of Celtic Christianity as a nostalgic spirituality from way back when! But there is a living, breathing, vibrant tradition of dedicated seekers who live the spirituality of the Celts in our time. One such community grounded in the Celtic tradition is the Community of Aidan and Hilda, based on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. So this beautiful new book from BRF features prayers, liturgies, and guidance from a variety of members of this contemporary Celtic organization. From the back cover: 'explores 20 different ways of praying from the Celtic Christian tradition.' Check it out!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e"}
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It defines mentoring, analyses the necessary skills and attributes of a mentor today, encourages good practice, considers safeguarding and, above all, considers how to help young people identify their gifts and grow as Christian disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I hope and pray that this book will help release the potential of our young people so that they become even greater disciples of Jesus Christ.'\u003cbr\u003eJohn Sentamu, former Archbishop of York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Hassall is a speaker, trainer, author and coach with over 20 years’ experience of working with individuals, churches, organisations and dioceses. As youth and children’s pastor (St Thomas’, Lancaster), national children’s work adviser (CMS), leadership development adviser (CPAS), pastor of training and discipleship (St John’s, Harborne), director of growing younger (Birmingham Diocese), director of discipleship (Blackburn Diocese)and now in a freelance capacity, she’s had the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of ministry in a number of contexts. Throughout all these roles leadership development and discipleship have been running themes–collectively and individually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInterview with Ruth Hassall\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth was interviewed by Vicky Gibbens on UCB1, on Monday 24 January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ucb.co.uk\/vickygibbens%20\"\u003eTeenagers: Identifying gifts and leading confidently\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Endorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘What a helpful book. Positive, poignant, and practical, Ruth acts as a wise guide helping us see the significant impact mentoring teenagers can have.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Lawrence, CPAS, Leadership Principal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I would highly recommend this book for all youth and children’s ministry. Rooted in the Bible, Ruth unpacks important aspects of working one-to-one with young people. It gives the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of doing this and is an extremely practical book to help young people move forward in their spiritual journey. I really liked the fact that there is a section on the self-care of the mentor, which is essential.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Prior, Director of the PACE Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The Highway Code for mentoring young leaders… essential reading for transformational relationships!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Charter, Global Children’s Forum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Discipleship will always work best in the context of close, intentional relationships… \u003cem\u003eGrowing Young Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic tool to aid exactly this kind of life-changing discipleship work. The kind of mentoring that it advocates and resources isn’t easy or fast, but it can produce profound results in young lives that will echo into eternity.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Saunders, Director, Youthscape’s Satellites Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I find most adults aren’t interested in being a youth leader but are keen to purposefully invest in one young person… Ruth’s book is the best book that I know of which explains clearly the nuts and bolts of mentoring. She makes it easy to set up and start a mentoring programme and for you, as a mentor, to grow in the process. It is so good, it’s the one book that I put into the hands of all the new mentors that we have investing in our young people, and I am delighted that it has been reprinted. This is essential for youth ministry in the 21st century.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Castle, CEO and founder, Thrive Youth Ministries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This is a perfect little handbook for anyone considering or already mentoring young people. Ruth gives us a perfect blend of the theoretical and biblical basis for mentoring, together with a very practical and insightful guide to all aspects of mentoring young people, all the while being utterly inspirational! Coming from an experienced and authentic thinker and practitioner such as Ruth, it’s a must-read for youth work proficionados and newbies alike.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelena Kittle, YWAM, England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This is a brilliant book; Ruth’s lived experience of her writing gives her authenticity and authority. This is a must-read for all youth workers and anyone who wants to see the church grow.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Retallick-Cheel, Youth and Support Worker for The Feast Birmingham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This isn’t so much a book to read and then move on, as it is a tool box to open and find on every page great advice, tips and suggestions… If you want to embark on the adventure of mentoring, then get this book!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAli Campbell, Youth and Children’s Ministry Consultant, The Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-12-06T17:39:27+00:00","created_at":"2021-11-04T12:30:20+00:00","vendor":"Ruth Hassall","type":"Paperback","tags":["Children and family ministry","Kindle","Leadership","Mentoring"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40974050590911,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800391284","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":30759038255295,"product_id":7052868124863,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-11-04T12:31:53+00:00","updated_at":"2021-11-04T12:31:54+00:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":1524,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114","variant_ids":[40974050590911]},"available":true,"name":"Growing Young Leaders: A practical guide to mentoring teens - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":799,"weight":147,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800391284","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":23198977654975,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114","\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/3_d413f54c-efda-416a-ad19-2643a0e1dc25.png?v=1734095633"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":23198977654975,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800391284.jpg?v=1636029114","width":1000},{"alt":null,"id":63560960672124,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/3_d413f54c-efda-416a-ad19-2643a0e1dc25.png?v=1734095633"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/3_d413f54c-efda-416a-ad19-2643a0e1dc25.png?v=1734095633","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis fully updated second edition of Growing Young Leaders offers practical guidance for all those mentoring 13- to 18-year-olds in a faith context, with a view to nurturing them towards leadership roles. Linked to CPAS Growing Leaders–Youth Edition course, it also works as a stand-alone resource. It defines mentoring, analyses the necessary skills and attributes of a mentor today, encourages good practice, considers safeguarding and, above all, considers how to help young people identify their gifts and grow as Christian disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I hope and pray that this book will help release the potential of our young people so that they become even greater disciples of Jesus Christ.'\u003cbr\u003eJohn Sentamu, former Archbishop of York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Hassall is a speaker, trainer, author and coach with over 20 years’ experience of working with individuals, churches, organisations and dioceses. As youth and children’s pastor (St Thomas’, Lancaster), national children’s work adviser (CMS), leadership development adviser (CPAS), pastor of training and discipleship (St John’s, Harborne), director of growing younger (Birmingham Diocese), director of discipleship (Blackburn Diocese)and now in a freelance capacity, she’s had the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of ministry in a number of contexts. Throughout all these roles leadership development and discipleship have been running themes–collectively and individually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInterview with Ruth Hassall\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth was interviewed by Vicky Gibbens on UCB1, on Monday 24 January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ucb.co.uk\/vickygibbens%20\"\u003eTeenagers: Identifying gifts and leading confidently\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Endorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘What a helpful book. Positive, poignant, and practical, Ruth acts as a wise guide helping us see the significant impact mentoring teenagers can have.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Lawrence, CPAS, Leadership Principal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I would highly recommend this book for all youth and children’s ministry. Rooted in the Bible, Ruth unpacks important aspects of working one-to-one with young people. It gives the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of doing this and is an extremely practical book to help young people move forward in their spiritual journey. I really liked the fact that there is a section on the self-care of the mentor, which is essential.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Prior, Director of the PACE Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The Highway Code for mentoring young leaders… essential reading for transformational relationships!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Charter, Global Children’s Forum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Discipleship will always work best in the context of close, intentional relationships… \u003cem\u003eGrowing Young Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic tool to aid exactly this kind of life-changing discipleship work. The kind of mentoring that it advocates and resources isn’t easy or fast, but it can produce profound results in young lives that will echo into eternity.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Saunders, Director, Youthscape’s Satellites Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I find most adults aren’t interested in being a youth leader but are keen to purposefully invest in one young person… Ruth’s book is the best book that I know of which explains clearly the nuts and bolts of mentoring. She makes it easy to set up and start a mentoring programme and for you, as a mentor, to grow in the process. It is so good, it’s the one book that I put into the hands of all the new mentors that we have investing in our young people, and I am delighted that it has been reprinted. This is essential for youth ministry in the 21st century.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Castle, CEO and founder, Thrive Youth Ministries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This is a perfect little handbook for anyone considering or already mentoring young people. Ruth gives us a perfect blend of the theoretical and biblical basis for mentoring, together with a very practical and insightful guide to all aspects of mentoring young people, all the while being utterly inspirational! Coming from an experienced and authentic thinker and practitioner such as Ruth, it’s a must-read for youth work proficionados and newbies alike.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelena Kittle, YWAM, England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This is a brilliant book; Ruth’s lived experience of her writing gives her authenticity and authority. This is a must-read for all youth workers and anyone who wants to see the church grow.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Retallick-Cheel, Youth and Support Worker for The Feast Birmingham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This isn’t so much a book to read and then move on, as it is a tool box to open and find on every page great advice, tips and suggestions… If you want to embark on the adventure of mentoring, then get this book!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAli Campbell, Youth and Children’s Ministry Consultant, The Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":7042276262079,"title":"Sharing the Easter Story: From reading to living the gospel","handle":"sharing-the-easter-story","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003ethis year’s BRF Lent book Sally Welch explores two questions: What is the Easter story really about, and how do we share it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough each week of Lent, a different aspect of the Easter story is examined:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erepenting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eforgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehoping\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etrusting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esacrificing, loving \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003echanging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWithin each week, the days are focused on what we need to do in order to share the story:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elistening\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunderstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereflecting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eliving\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etelling\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebecoming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each day offers a Bible passage, followed by a reflection and a prayer. Suggestions for group study and group study questions are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJourneymakers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brf.org.uk\/product\/journeymakers-a-pilgrimage-through-lent\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJourneymakers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a series of downloadable resources inviting you to turn your walk into a pilgrimage during the weeks of Lent. Each PDF contains reflective material from the book which you can download or print out and take it with you as an aid to witnessing the work of God in creation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSally Welch is a parish priest of 20 years’ standing, having ministered in both rural and urban contexts within the Diocese of Oxford. She is currently the diocesan spirituality adviser and co-director of the Centre for Christian Pilgrimage. Sally is a committed pilgrim and has walked many pilgrim routes in the UK and Europe, with plans for many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePraise for the book\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Imbued with biblical insight, this book delves into the basic human\u003cbr\u003enature of our lives, the failings, the forgivings and the foibles of the\u003cbr\u003eway we are and the way we behave. Into the glorious muddle of\u003cbr\u003eour lives, we search for God and find God, revealed distinctively in\u003cbr\u003ethe Easter story. We find God on a journey through repentance and\u003cbr\u003erestitution, forgiveness and faith, arriving at the Easter dawn with\u003cbr\u003ea renewed sense of our place in the world and the way in which we\u003cbr\u003ecan and should relate to each other and to God. In Sally Welch we\u003cbr\u003ehave a delightful, experienced pastoral guide who looks back at\u003cbr\u003elockdowns and opens up new pastures of faith, hope and love as\u003cbr\u003ewe journey on.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGordon Giles, canon chancellor, Rochester Cathedral and author of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Home in Lent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Sally has a wonderful gift of bringing the biblical text alive by\u003cbr\u003econnecting its stories and images to contemporary examples we\u003cbr\u003eare familiar with and perhaps experience ourselves. The result is\u003cbr\u003efresh insight into God’s great overarching story and an invitation\u003cbr\u003eto participate in it ourselves.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Hoare, director of spiritual formation and pastoral care,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWycliffe Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘In this both challenging and encouraging Lent book, Sally has\u003cbr\u003ewoven a beautiful golden cord, binding together scriptural truth and\u003cbr\u003ewisdom, profound contemporary relevance and insightful personal\u003cbr\u003eexperience. Written with warmth, love and understanding, this is a\u003cbr\u003egenuine treasure to accompany your Lenten journey and, indeed,\u003cbr\u003efor any time or season.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Silf, author of Lighted Windows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry online February 2022. Review by Sue Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Easter Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch leads us through Lent from reading, to living the gospel. In her introduction, she explains how we might share the Easter story as individuals, or as a group. She also offers a study structure that might be used by a group from opening prayer, discussion, forum, reflection, plenary and through to a closing prayer. Her seven weeks take us through repenting, forgiving, hoping, trusting, sacrificing, loving and changing. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, each daily bible reading is followed by the author’s reflection, then she offers some questions for discussion or for self-examination: questions such as ‘Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks. Who do you trust and why? Do you find it easy or difficult to trust God?’ Each session ends with a closing prayer appropriate to that day’s subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading and praying my way through this beautiful Lent book has helped me to focus more deeply on my personal faith as well as understanding more about how God has been, and still is, at work in me and the world around me. I have been made to examine my own human frailties and sharing together in a group would help me understand more about myself and those with whom I share. In her epilogue the author gives us some final reflections such as: ‘What have I learned about myself during this Lenten period?’ and ‘How might I share all that God means to me – and all that he could mean to others?’ Are you brave enough to take on this loving Lenten challenge? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Sue Piper\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-10-27T10:36:05+01:00","created_at":"2021-10-27T10:34:13+01:00","vendor":"Sally Welch","type":"Paperback","tags":["Centenary Collection","Easter","Kindle","Lent","Nov-21"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40941108953279,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800390980","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":30665452912831,"product_id":7042276262079,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-10-27T10:34:13+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-27T10:34:15+01:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":1524,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255","variant_ids":[40941108953279]},"available":true,"name":"Sharing the Easter Story: From reading to living the gospel - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":899,"weight":175,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800390980","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":23102828019903,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":23102828019903,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390980.jpg?v=1635327255","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003ethis year’s BRF Lent book Sally Welch explores two questions: What is the Easter story really about, and how do we share it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough each week of Lent, a different aspect of the Easter story is examined:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erepenting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eforgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehoping\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etrusting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esacrificing, loving \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003echanging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWithin each week, the days are focused on what we need to do in order to share the story:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elistening\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunderstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereflecting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eliving\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etelling\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebecoming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each day offers a Bible passage, followed by a reflection and a prayer. Suggestions for group study and group study questions are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJourneymakers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brf.org.uk\/product\/journeymakers-a-pilgrimage-through-lent\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJourneymakers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a series of downloadable resources inviting you to turn your walk into a pilgrimage during the weeks of Lent. Each PDF contains reflective material from the book which you can download or print out and take it with you as an aid to witnessing the work of God in creation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSally Welch is a parish priest of 20 years’ standing, having ministered in both rural and urban contexts within the Diocese of Oxford. She is currently the diocesan spirituality adviser and co-director of the Centre for Christian Pilgrimage. Sally is a committed pilgrim and has walked many pilgrim routes in the UK and Europe, with plans for many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePraise for the book\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Imbued with biblical insight, this book delves into the basic human\u003cbr\u003enature of our lives, the failings, the forgivings and the foibles of the\u003cbr\u003eway we are and the way we behave. Into the glorious muddle of\u003cbr\u003eour lives, we search for God and find God, revealed distinctively in\u003cbr\u003ethe Easter story. We find God on a journey through repentance and\u003cbr\u003erestitution, forgiveness and faith, arriving at the Easter dawn with\u003cbr\u003ea renewed sense of our place in the world and the way in which we\u003cbr\u003ecan and should relate to each other and to God. In Sally Welch we\u003cbr\u003ehave a delightful, experienced pastoral guide who looks back at\u003cbr\u003elockdowns and opens up new pastures of faith, hope and love as\u003cbr\u003ewe journey on.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGordon Giles, canon chancellor, Rochester Cathedral and author of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Home in Lent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Sally has a wonderful gift of bringing the biblical text alive by\u003cbr\u003econnecting its stories and images to contemporary examples we\u003cbr\u003eare familiar with and perhaps experience ourselves. The result is\u003cbr\u003efresh insight into God’s great overarching story and an invitation\u003cbr\u003eto participate in it ourselves.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Hoare, director of spiritual formation and pastoral care,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWycliffe Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘In this both challenging and encouraging Lent book, Sally has\u003cbr\u003ewoven a beautiful golden cord, binding together scriptural truth and\u003cbr\u003ewisdom, profound contemporary relevance and insightful personal\u003cbr\u003eexperience. Written with warmth, love and understanding, this is a\u003cbr\u003egenuine treasure to accompany your Lenten journey and, indeed,\u003cbr\u003efor any time or season.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Silf, author of Lighted Windows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry online February 2022. Review by Sue Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Easter Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Welch leads us through Lent from reading, to living the gospel. In her introduction, she explains how we might share the Easter story as individuals, or as a group. She also offers a study structure that might be used by a group from opening prayer, discussion, forum, reflection, plenary and through to a closing prayer. Her seven weeks take us through repenting, forgiving, hoping, trusting, sacrificing, loving and changing. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, each daily bible reading is followed by the author’s reflection, then she offers some questions for discussion or for self-examination: questions such as ‘Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks. Who do you trust and why? Do you find it easy or difficult to trust God?’ Each session ends with a closing prayer appropriate to that day’s subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading and praying my way through this beautiful Lent book has helped me to focus more deeply on my personal faith as well as understanding more about how God has been, and still is, at work in me and the world around me. I have been made to examine my own human frailties and sharing together in a group would help me understand more about myself and those with whom I share. In her epilogue the author gives us some final reflections such as: ‘What have I learned about myself during this Lenten period?’ and ‘How might I share all that God means to me – and all that he could mean to others?’ Are you brave enough to take on this loving Lenten challenge? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Sue Piper\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":4861586342027,"title":"Opening Our Lives: Devotional readings for Lent","handle":"opening-our-lives","description":"\u003cp\u003eLent is not about giving up or taking up, but a radical opening up: the opening up of our lives to God’s transformative kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the challenge Trystan Owain Hughes sets in Opening Our Lives. Through practical daily devotions he calls on us to open our eyes to God’s presence, our ears to his call, our hearts to his love, our ways to his will, our actions to his compassion and our pain to his peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuriCfRleXWxp6g5D4nqeb18EY8EtD8ff\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opening Our Lives Video Series \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/Picture1_600x600.png?v=1667841091\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrystan Owain Hughes is Tutor in Applied Theology at St Padarn’s Institute, Cardiff and priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Roath Park, Cardiff. He is particularly interested in making theology and spirituality relevant and he has written, among other books, \u003cem\u003eReal God in the Real World\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLiving the Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e for BRF. Trystan has also been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4, is an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University, and is Canon Theologian at Llandaff Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Trystan Owain Hughes offers material for each day of Lent through to Easter, drawing on literature, theology, scripture and easily appreciated events from his own daily life and the lives of others. The breadth of some of the sources upon which he draws is nor more evident than in the book’s bibliography. I thank him for the work which he has done to provide such an accessible, stimulating, and refreshing resource.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Davies, archbishop of Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Using a rich blend of story, insight and commentary, Trystan guides us on a Lenten journey of grace. As he encourages us to open ourselves to God and his loving kingdom, he gently challenges us to yield to the One who loves us. Sign up to the journey – you won’t regret it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Boucher Pye, author of The Living Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘These rich, accessible reflections are full of stories, insight, humour and wisdom that will enable you to truly open your eyes and heart to what God is doing around you as you explore the strange gifts that the disciplines of Lent brings.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraham Tomlin, bishop of Kensington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, digital edition 2. Review by Laura Hillier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a year of unwanted restrictions imposed on all our lives by the pandemic this book, subtitled \u003cem\u003eDevotional Readings for Lent\u003c\/em\u003e, will provide a welcome tonic. A Bible passage from the Old or New Testament for each day of Lent is followed by the author’s reflections with suggestions for ways to open up our lives to the leading of God’s Spirit. Each week has an overall theme as we are invited to open our eyes, ears, hearts, ways, actions, pain and finally our world to the power of hope. As we contemplate the world around us the author gently leads us to see the commonplace through God’s eyes so that the mundane is transformed into moments of goodness, truth and beauty. Active waiting in stillness and silence leads on to actions grounded in wisdom, peace and love. This is an immensely readable book enlivened with the author’s reminiscences and enriched with references to a wide variety of spiritual writers. Written with passing references to Covid, the wisdom and insight in this book should outlast the current situation and prove a valuable resource, not only for Lent. The book concludes with suggestions for its use in small group discussions, even though this year these might be online rather than in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Laura Hillier \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 22.01.21 Lent book round up by Philip Welsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpening Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is organised around the conviction that Lent is not just a time to give up or to take up, but to open up. Trystan Owain Hughes provides for each day a short Bible passage, a personal reflection and a simple suggestion for prayer or meditation. These form a weekly series illustrating different dimensions of opening our lives: to God’s presence, his call, his love, his will, his compassion, and his peace and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging widely within his controlling metaphor, his commentary is highly anecdotal and largely personal, often drawing on his family life and upbringing in Wales, frequently introducing other Christian thinkers, but always linked to the Bible passage. This makes for easy, attractive, and thought-provoking reading, and it comes as no surprise that the author is a regular radio contributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpening Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e is not for those looking for Bible study or theological exploration, or resistant to hearing about the author’s children or bad back. But if you want to spend a few minutes each day reading the Bible in company with a thoughtful, amiable, and mildly garrulous Welshman, this might be just the thing. There are well-judged questions for group use.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-14T10:36:39+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-04T14:39:58+01:00","vendor":"Trystan Owain Hughes","type":"Paperback","tags":["Devotional","Kindle","Lent","Nov-20"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":34889865920664,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857468826","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Opening Our Lives: Devotional readings for Lent - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":899,"weight":217,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857468826","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468826.jpg?v=1588599599"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468826.jpg?v=1588599599","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7711791284363,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468826.jpg?v=1588599599"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468826.jpg?v=1588599599","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eLent is not about giving up or taking up, but a radical opening up: the opening up of our lives to God’s transformative kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the challenge Trystan Owain Hughes sets in Opening Our Lives. Through practical daily devotions he calls on us to open our eyes to God’s presence, our ears to his call, our hearts to his love, our ways to his will, our actions to his compassion and our pain to his peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuriCfRleXWxp6g5D4nqeb18EY8EtD8ff\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opening Our Lives Video Series \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/Picture1_600x600.png?v=1667841091\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrystan Owain Hughes is Tutor in Applied Theology at St Padarn’s Institute, Cardiff and priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Roath Park, Cardiff. He is particularly interested in making theology and spirituality relevant and he has written, among other books, \u003cem\u003eReal God in the Real World\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLiving the Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e for BRF. Trystan has also been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4, is an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University, and is Canon Theologian at Llandaff Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Trystan Owain Hughes offers material for each day of Lent through to Easter, drawing on literature, theology, scripture and easily appreciated events from his own daily life and the lives of others. The breadth of some of the sources upon which he draws is nor more evident than in the book’s bibliography. I thank him for the work which he has done to provide such an accessible, stimulating, and refreshing resource.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Davies, archbishop of Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Using a rich blend of story, insight and commentary, Trystan guides us on a Lenten journey of grace. As he encourages us to open ourselves to God and his loving kingdom, he gently challenges us to yield to the One who loves us. Sign up to the journey – you won’t regret it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Boucher Pye, author of The Living Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘These rich, accessible reflections are full of stories, insight, humour and wisdom that will enable you to truly open your eyes and heart to what God is doing around you as you explore the strange gifts that the disciplines of Lent brings.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraham Tomlin, bishop of Kensington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry, digital edition 2. Review by Laura Hillier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a year of unwanted restrictions imposed on all our lives by the pandemic this book, subtitled \u003cem\u003eDevotional Readings for Lent\u003c\/em\u003e, will provide a welcome tonic. A Bible passage from the Old or New Testament for each day of Lent is followed by the author’s reflections with suggestions for ways to open up our lives to the leading of God’s Spirit. Each week has an overall theme as we are invited to open our eyes, ears, hearts, ways, actions, pain and finally our world to the power of hope. As we contemplate the world around us the author gently leads us to see the commonplace through God’s eyes so that the mundane is transformed into moments of goodness, truth and beauty. Active waiting in stillness and silence leads on to actions grounded in wisdom, peace and love. This is an immensely readable book enlivened with the author’s reminiscences and enriched with references to a wide variety of spiritual writers. Written with passing references to Covid, the wisdom and insight in this book should outlast the current situation and prove a valuable resource, not only for Lent. The book concludes with suggestions for its use in small group discussions, even though this year these might be online rather than in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Laura Hillier \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 22.01.21 Lent book round up by Philip Welsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpening Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is organised around the conviction that Lent is not just a time to give up or to take up, but to open up. Trystan Owain Hughes provides for each day a short Bible passage, a personal reflection and a simple suggestion for prayer or meditation. These form a weekly series illustrating different dimensions of opening our lives: to God’s presence, his call, his love, his will, his compassion, and his peace and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging widely within his controlling metaphor, his commentary is highly anecdotal and largely personal, often drawing on his family life and upbringing in Wales, frequently introducing other Christian thinkers, but always linked to the Bible passage. This makes for easy, attractive, and thought-provoking reading, and it comes as no surprise that the author is a regular radio contributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpening Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e is not for those looking for Bible study or theological exploration, or resistant to hearing about the author’s children or bad back. But if you want to spend a few minutes each day reading the Bible in company with a thoughtful, amiable, and mildly garrulous Welshman, this might be just the thing. There are well-judged questions for group use.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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He was previously director of training for Fresh Expressions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on his work with Holy Habits, Andrew Roberts has produced some creative resources here for one of the most poignant seasons of the Christian calendar, Lent and Holy Week. There are things to do as well as things to think about, all presented in ways that will enrich individual spirituality as well as offering ideas for group engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Drane and Olive Fleming-Drane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am delighted to commend \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Roberts — a resource which builds on his earlier book, Holy Habits, but which is designed for use by small groups, especially through Lent and Holy Week. The material is accessible, yet challenging; truly imaginative, yet genuinely simple. It supplements words with images, to enable disciples of Jesus to be formed afresh in the likeness of the One who is both the Word and Image of the Living God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was captivated when I read the book Holy Habits and so I am now delighted to commend \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, Lent Course and Holy Week Resource. It is accessible, relevant, practical and most importantly will lead new disciples into a deeper understanding of following Jesus and more mature disciples into greater depth of faith. I warmly commend it to be used not only during the special season of Lent but indeed anytime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Richard J Teal, President of the Methodist Conference 2020\/21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might look like a book, it is... but it is much more than that, it helps you to engage in an experience... This is a great resource for people to experience the Christian season of Lent and the events of Holy Week. It is about the real fundamentals of the Jesus story. Go ahead and discover the call to follow Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Lea, Network Animator of Fresh Expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, Andrew’s writings are spiritual in content, scriptural in basis and inspirational in outworking. \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e is a creative and practical resource to help is lean into Lent personally and as a group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVal Mylechreest (Major), Divisional Commander, South London Division, Salvation Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a lovely resource book! These outlines are straightforward and versatile, easy to use and adaptable for a variety of small group settings. Christ-centred and applicable to everyday discipleship, this is a great way to spend Lent refocussing on Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Moore, founder and team leader of Messy Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a post-Christendom context, Holy Habits is a timely reminder of the centrality of shared practices to growth in Christian discipleship and its working out in daily life and witness. The encouragement to take that journey further by exploring holy habits through the lens of Jesus’ life and passion is a welcome opportunity to deepen discipleship at a personal, small group and congregational level. I know a number of congregations which have been greatly blessed by Holy Habits and I commend this resource to you with the prayer that it may bless you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Richard Andrew, Chair of the Darlington Methodist District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource helpfully links Holy Habits to following Jesus Christ. The text is accessible and easy to follow. The focus is on helping readers to unpack the stories around Jesus with helpful questions for personal and group reflection. I commend this as an aid for deeper meditation and discipleship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongregationalism has it’s roots in the early church, so what a delight to continue the Holy Habit series with this reflective study for the most “powerful” time of the year! Easter. 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Each session includes the printed Bible passage, a suggestion for a simple symbolic worship centre, music suggestions, reflection, poem, questions, prayer and take-home ideas. Additional material for Holy Week provides daily reflections that can be used as the basis of a gathered act of worship, or for personal devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Roberts is a husband, father, minister, writer and speaker. He is the author of the book \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits\u003c\/em\u003e (Malcolm Down Publishing, 2016) and co-editor of the BRF Holy Habits resource booklets. He was previously director of training for Fresh Expressions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on his work with Holy Habits, Andrew Roberts has produced some creative resources here for one of the most poignant seasons of the Christian calendar, Lent and Holy Week. 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It supplements words with images, to enable disciples of Jesus to be formed afresh in the likeness of the One who is both the Word and Image of the Living God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was captivated when I read the book Holy Habits and so I am now delighted to commend \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, Lent Course and Holy Week Resource. It is accessible, relevant, practical and most importantly will lead new disciples into a deeper understanding of following Jesus and more mature disciples into greater depth of faith. I warmly commend it to be used not only during the special season of Lent but indeed anytime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Richard J Teal, President of the Methodist Conference 2020\/21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might look like a book, it is... but it is much more than that, it helps you to engage in an experience... This is a great resource for people to experience the Christian season of Lent and the events of Holy Week. It is about the real fundamentals of the Jesus story. Go ahead and discover the call to follow Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Lea, Network Animator of Fresh Expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, Andrew’s writings are spiritual in content, scriptural in basis and inspirational in outworking. \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e is a creative and practical resource to help is lean into Lent personally and as a group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVal Mylechreest (Major), Divisional Commander, South London Division, Salvation Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a lovely resource book! These outlines are straightforward and versatile, easy to use and adaptable for a variety of small group settings. Christ-centred and applicable to everyday discipleship, this is a great way to spend Lent refocussing on Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Moore, founder and team leader of Messy Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a post-Christendom context, Holy Habits is a timely reminder of the centrality of shared practices to growth in Christian discipleship and its working out in daily life and witness. The encouragement to take that journey further by exploring holy habits through the lens of Jesus’ life and passion is a welcome opportunity to deepen discipleship at a personal, small group and congregational level. I know a number of congregations which have been greatly blessed by Holy Habits and I commend this resource to you with the prayer that it may bless you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Richard Andrew, Chair of the Darlington Methodist District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource helpfully links Holy Habits to following Jesus Christ. The text is accessible and easy to follow. The focus is on helping readers to unpack the stories around Jesus with helpful questions for personal and group reflection. I commend this as an aid for deeper meditation and discipleship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongregationalism has it’s roots in the early church, so what a delight to continue the Holy Habit series with this reflective study for the most “powerful” time of the year! Easter. The take home ideas will help us in our everyday life, bringing hope and kindness to those we encounter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYvonne Campbell, General Secretary, Congregational Federation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful new resource from Andrew Roberts. The accessible and easy to use material provides inspiration and encouragement for anyone at any stage on their discipleship journey. Use it in Lent and Holy Week, or at another time, and find yourself drawn in more deeply into the adventure that is following Christ. I warmly commend it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Brienen, Deputy General Secretary (Mission) of the United Reformed Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch Times 22.01.21 Lent Book round up by Philip Welsh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly Habits is not the latest range from Wippell’s, but a series of resources embodying ‘a fresh way of engaging communities with missional discipleship’, based on the ten key practices advocated in Acts 2 of ‘biblical teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, sharing resources, serving, eating together, gladness and generosity, worship and making more disciples’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Roberts, its originator, and a former Fresh Expressions trainer, uses these habits of Christian living as a framework for weekly sessions in Lent and daily sessions in Holy Week, with suggestions for group worship and singing, a Bible passage, a simple reflection, and questions for conversation and for reflection. Not everyone will appreciate some of the rubrics for worship — ‘Cover a table with some coarse cloth, such as hessian. Scatter some stones and then add symbols’ — but there is much to be said for a course on the basics of Christian life which is light on text, uses non-verbal resources, and includes questions such as ‘About whom do you mutter?’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at ‘those who are already following Jesus’, \u003cem\u003eHoly Habits: Following Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e would work naturally with an established house group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eReview by Philip Welsh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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