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The Christmas story we all know doesn''t begin in the barn. It''s the culmination of centuries of waiting, and the various journeys of some very ordinary but remarkable people towards the most significant moment in human history.This December, our own journey to Christmas isn''t so much a physical journey as a travelling of the heart, mind and soul closer to hope, closer to gratitude, and closer to Jesus.Join the 24-7 Prayer team as they lead you through a special month of Scripture-led meditation, reflecting on this ancient but timeless story of wonder, redemption and hope.Beginning on Advent Sunday, journey with Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and then the shepherds and the Madi as you P.R.A.Y. your way through December:Pause - remove all distractions, be still and make room to connect with GodRejoice and Reflect - give thanks, before engaging with a short passage of ScriptureAsk - bring your questions to GodYield - surrender to God''s will for your lifeAs a contemporary take on an ancient practice, the prayers written have been inspired by Christian heroes and traditions throughout the centuries and designed to be returned to daily, making space for Selah (opportunities to pause, wait and respond) to encounter Jesus every step of the journey.Group discussion notes are also included, should you want to go on this Advent journey with others.Written by Pete Greig, Carla Harding, Phil Togwell and Jill Weber

In this book, Dr Owen Ashley claims that since the Bible references other courses as being useful, then, yes, Christians can use wisdom from outside the Bible - as long as that wisdom does not contradict Scripture.

In this book Judy will inspire you to sing out the messages you were designed to carry, and tell the story you have been uniquely crafted to tell.You‿ll find strategies for renewing your soul, dealing with comparison and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Have you felt a little sluggish in your spiritual practices? Are you yearning for spiritual growth, but you're not too sure how to get there? Jenny Campbell will kickstart your spiritual training regime. In eight workouts for your soul, you'll be roused into action and spurred into your spiritual growth spurt.

From one single Jesus girl to another, this book helps you navigate your season of singleness.Fed up of the stock Christian platitudes to deal with singleness?

Shows us how to live life to the full. - Fiona Castle, President, Activate Your LifeExperience the power of the most beautiful song in the world. âEUR¿If your heart is open to love,âEUR(TM) writes Murray, âEUR¿then this song is for you. If you have no interest in religion, but consider yourself spiritual, this song is for you.

New edition with extra chapter looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the churchOur world needs the Church, like never before, to be full of hope.

This church series from Dave Smith brilliantly highlights the overview of the Bible when it comes to wellbeing, looking at:Perfect Wellbeing (the first human beings made in the image of God);

Focusing on six of the prayers of Jesus leading up to the central events of our faith, encounter the Saviour in a new way and reach new depths of intimacy with God in prayer.Through six sessions, experience more of God's presence as you pray and reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross.

Journey through Advent together as a family with daily readings, prayers, thoughts and activities for all ages. As the parents of a blended family of five children, Steve and Bekah Legg bring a fun, engaging and accessible approach to reading and understanding the Bible so that everyone can join in and understand.

30 short but uplifting devotionals to encourage you in your journey towards greater self-acceptance. Each day includes a short Bible passage for reflection, some thoughts for you to ponder, and a closing prayer.

30 short devotional readings to help you journey through a season of disappointment and loss - whether a bereavement, a redundancy, a friendship or relationship, or a lost dream. Each day includes a short Bible passage for reflection, some thoughts for you to ponder, and a closing prayer.

The Every Day Insights series seeks to help those on a journey of learning, supporting others or facing difficult situations or emotions themselves to be supported each day. Each book includes 30 days of Bible readings and relevant devotional thoughts.

During Advent season, we often sing, "Come thou long-expected Jesus...". What if Jesus actually challenged everyone's expectations of what a Messiah would be like, how he should arrive, what he would do? What if looking closely at the scriptures overturns our expectations of Advent and Christmas in a way that changes us forever?

God's love for us is limitless and He wants us to live a life full of purpose, unrestricted by the things that try to lessen our true identity in Jesus.In this twelve-week devotional journal, Jen Baker uses her well-loved humour and honesty to encourage us to focus on our own personal sense of purpose, identity and influence;

Sleepless nights, being covered in vomit, bottomless laundry baskets - oh, the joys of parenting!Whatever age your child, this book will remind and encourage you that parenting can be a mixture of joy, worry, frustration, tears, laughter and love.

Explore 12 key elements of pastoral carePastoral care is about caring for others and loving people in need, so that they may find, deepen and develop their faith in Jesus.Drawing on New Testament teaching and the example of Jesus, this resource will help anyone with a heart for pastoral care to discover what it means to care for people within a safe and supportive structure. It will also help you to: Understand what pastoral care meansDevelop wise caring practices and set healthy boundariesConsider how to care for yourself while caring for othersExplore how you can expand care beyond your churchQuestions are included to help you reflect further on how you can strengthen your approach to care.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God''s Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. A call to grow in your love and service of GodIn the first part of the book of Joshua, the Israelites saw God do great things in defeating the enemy and claiming the Promised Land. The people had been wholly reliant on God to provide and intercede for them - but now that they had everything they had hoped for, who would they serve?Today, when everyday life is going well for us, perhaps our service to God has a tendency to drift into the background. But in the latter half of the book of Joshua, we are reminded that there is a God who has called us to serve Him - to work with Him, to get to know Him and to grow in love for Him.These seven insightful sessions explore how:Our actions are shaped by our faithOur unity as God''s people is vital if we are to serve Him effectivelyServing God is something that encompasses every area of our livesIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

Help young readers understand the wonder of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Christmas story.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God''s Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. A timeless reminder to ''get real'' about ourselves and GodThe people of Israel were susceptible to distraction, self-centredness, forgetfulness and apathy. Despite the many times that God had stepped in and rescued them, they regularly took their eyes off God so God sent Joel to proclaim His message loud and clear: ''turn back to God or there will be consequences.'' These seven insightful sessions remind us of how:Calamities and earthly disasters can refocus our attention on GodOur need to repent and return to God is one that is ongoingGod can transform situations that are entirely out of our handsIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

Journey through family life together... ...taking a few minutes each day to encounter the God who created you, loves you and has plans for each of you!Bekah and Steve bring a fun, engaging and personal approach to reading the Bible as they take you and your family through 12 weeks of discovering more about what it means to follow God.

But this 40-window devotional explores how brokenness doesn't necessarily need fixing, and that growth, transformation and abundance can actually happen at the broken edges of life.Jesus shows us the heart and character of God.

Through seven weekly sessions, John Houghton unpacks the beauty, mystery, honesty, vulnerability and heart behind the Psalms. Though they were written centuries ago, they contain something of humanity that we can all identify with today, encompassing every emotion we experience.

Job's story ultimately points to the wisdom of God, which we can find in Jesus Christ, our hope.These seven insightful sessions help us to realise that:Our life circumstances are not an indication of God's judgment of us. Intellectual arguments are often unhelpful to those facing struggles;

these three things, designed by God to draw us into relationship with Him, to answer the big questions of life:Who am I?Do I matter?What's the point?These Three Things comes with free small group studies, sermon outlines and video teachings: www.cwr.org.uk/t3t

Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture.The Song of Songs - a Hebraic way of saying 'best song of all' - is a collection of erotic love poems between a wife and her husband, and is an unapologetic celebration of intimacy within the context of Christian marriage.

Among the collection you'll find the stories of how Jesus healed a man blind from birth, how He irked the religious leaders with what He said and did, how His followers set up the very first churches -- and how you and me can fit into the ongoing story of God's family today as well.

Honesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics that many find difficult, such as trusting God when life is painful, dealing with anxiety and depression, learning to look after ourselves, developing our character, and living with thankful hearts even in tough seasons.