Devotional

A Blessing and Comfort Prayer Book is the second in a series of Prayer books written and illustrated by Mary & Mark Fleeson. It's an A6 24 page book with readings, prayers and activities. It covers themes including 'Baby and Child Blessing', 'Baptism', 'Confirmation/First Communion', 'Ordination/Commissioning' and 'Wedding' and also features words of comfort.

A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of impulse-purchase gift books "Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God's eyes, you're loved and accepted!" At times, life can be filled with upheaval, challenges, grief and fear. Easter signals a time for new beginnings, for a fresh take on life, and a joyful, positive outlook. Open this inspirational little book at any page, and discover anew the hope and joy of the Resurrection. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. God's Little Book of Easter, with its collection of inspiring, thought-provoking truths, offers comfort and assurance, and will bring you hope and renewed strength as you journey in the various pathways of life. "If God is willing to pardon your mistakes and even bury them, isn't it time you stopped beating yourself up? Receive his grace and move on!"

There are many ways of thinking about Easter. One with a long tradition is to consider what Jesus said while he was on the cross. The four Gospel writers record seven sayings (traditionally called the 'Seven Last Words') spoken by Jesus on the cross, which overflow with meaning. Taken together they sum up what Easter - and Christianity - means. It is Finished is a daily devotional for Easter week that can be used individually or in a group setting to refocus the mind, reposition the heart and revitalise your walk with God. There is great power in the words of Jesus and this can be seen in the deep suffering yet unmoving compassion visible in Jesus' final words. It is Finished is an invitation to know the passion of Christ and the freedom that comes with the knowledge that we can say, with regards to our separation from God, It is Finished.

Crossway's Lent Book for 2021 Paul David Tripp offers reflections that help you focus on what's important You'll be encouraged to find real joy in Christ Journey through Lent with Best-Selling Author Paul David Tripp “During our forty days together, may your mourning increase so that your joy may deepen.” —Paul David Tripp Lent is a time in the yearly Christian calendar when we mourn our sin and let go of worldly things that keep our hearts from experiencing God more fully. But how do we reevaluate and recalibrate the values of our hearts to match those of our suffering Savior? In this forty-day Lenten devotional, best-selling author Paul David Tripp invites us to set aside time from the busyness of our lives to focus on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. Each of the short readings encourages us to abide in the abundant joy found in Christ as we encounter the Savior more fully and follow him more faithfully during this Lenten season.

A meaningful gift to encourage Dads with, this collection of one minute prayers covers a multitude of aspects that being a father covers, and is a great way to offer support when parenting can feel to insurmountable a challenge. Dads, Lift Up Your Children in Prayer "Thank You, Lord, for the privilege of being a praying dad. I have faith in You, not only as my Savior, but as my heavenly Father, my counsellor, my helper--my everything. Give me fatherly wisdom today, help me express love to my children, and help me keep them surrendered to Your care as their ultimate Father." Your heart is filled with hopes and dreams for your children, giving you much to pray about each day. These daily prayers and words of encouragement will renew your soul as you intercede in key areas of your child's life, such as Learning to forgive Dealing with bullies Accepting discipline Growing spiritually Developing friendships Take a minute out of your day to thank God for your children and let Him equip you for the challenges of fatherhood with these brief but powerful prayers that will easily fit into your busy schedule.

Beautifully printed hardback books containing wonderful prayers and heart warming full-colour illustrations.

God offers an open invitation for His people to talk with Him, at any time and about anything. In Praying the Prayers of the Bible, James Banks provides a collection of prayers to help you engage in intimate conversations with the Lord. Taken straight from the Bible, these prayers will guide you in what to say as you worship and honor God and petition Him for you needs. Discover how to respond to God's invitation and apply His Word to your life.

Set Your Heart Free by Francis de Sales offers readers the same spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and spellbinding insights that once drew people from all over Europe to this saint's door. Drawn from Francis's immensely popular writings, this prayer resource for individuals or groups emboldens readers to encounter God and pray in their own unique way. A written invitation to a spiritual journey with a kind and gentle mystic, it is part of the popular and beautifully redesigned spirituality series, 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher.

Want to re-discover the power of Lent? This journey through John's Gospel will reignite your heart for Easter You'll find a vivid exploration of the Gospel of John In many ways, Easter is supposed to be the high-point of the year for Christians, where we remember the three days that changed history for ever. But for many of us, the day quickly comes and goes without us really feeling any different. Yet for centuries Christians around the world have marked the season of Lent—the forty days leading up to Easter—as a way of reflecting on their need for forgiveness and anticipating Christ's work on the cross. These daily readings present deep theology in a concise and understandable way, allowing you to soak up the real meaning of Christ's death and resurrection. Each week, you'll read through one or two chapters of John's Gospel. The Sunday reading provides an introduction to the passage as a whole, while the rest of the week's reflections work through it in smaller sections. A carefully selected prayer—drawn from the rich work of writers throughout church history—is included each day. So this Lent, prepare your heart with 47 days of short and stirring reflections from the Gospel of John.

The Home Blessing Prayer Book is the first in a series of Prayer books written and illustrated by Mary & Mark Fleeson. It's an A6 24 page book with prayers, blessings and activities to be used throughout your home. It covers themes including 'Front door', 'Hallway', 'Living Room', 'Kitchen/Dining Room', 'A room used for work', 'Bedroom', 'A Child's Bedroom', 'A teenager's bedroom' and 'Garden/Yard'. From the introduction... Welcome to this selection of original blessings for the home, I hope they will lead you into praying regularly for the environment you live in and inspire you to create your own more personal prayers too. Praying through your home and neighbourhood will make a difference. When we invite God into our everyday living space we invite God to participate in the little things of our life, the humdrum and the ordinary, and even the boring. Those things probably won't suddenly be transformed into amazing spiritual experiences but there will be a difference.

Looking for a deeply spiritual Lent study? Way of Ignatius offers you a prayerful journey over the season of Lent Sharing a new method of prayer, this guide will help you grow in contemplative faith Isn't a deep prayer life only for religious specialists? In this introduction to the spiritual life, Gemma Simmonds shows that everyone can find prayer a rewarding experience. She explores the story and prayer tradition of Ignatius of Loyola, together with the contribution of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward. A guide for Lent and the rest of the year, The Way of Ignatius helps us to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way. To aid reflection and discussion, there are questions at the end of each chapter. 'In this wonderful book, Gemma Simmonds explores the method of prayer developed by St Ignatius in a way that makes this profound approach to prayer accessible . . . I highly recommend this book.' Ian Mobsby, Anglican priest, writer, speaker and Prior, Wellspring New Monastic Community, Peckham, London 'If you are looking for insightful and encouraging spiritual reading, you have found your book! . . . Gemma Simmonds invites us to be pilgrims in the company of Jesus, Ignatius and Mary Ward.' Kevin O'Brien SJ, author, The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in daily life

A Lent devotional for women This journey helps you discover growth and focus leading up to Easter You'll discover experiences and expressions of God's love Experience New Growth this Easter Do you feel like Easter sneaks up on you, as if you're spiritually and emotionally unprepared to celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection as victorious King? In Uncovering the Love of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu invites you to reclaim the Lenten season with 40 devotionals that reveal the deep love of Jesus poured out for us. Each daily reflection looks at Jesus' personal interactions in Scripture and leads you in meditation on a new aspect of His love, including: Jesus Invites Us Close Jesus Drives Out Fear Jesus Offers Second Chances Jesus Weeps Jesus Doesn't Give Up Jesus Loves His Enemies This year, as you follow in Jesus' footsteps and sacrificially love others, identifying with Him in His death and resurrection, you will come to Easter morning ready to shout "Alleluia! He is risen, indeed!" Includes optional family activities to help you celebrate Jesus together.

For anyone seeking reflection over Lent These readings follow and open up the stations of the cross You'll find spiritual equipping for the journey ahead Found in Common Worship: Times and Seasons, The Way of the Cross is a series of scripture-based devotions for personal or group use in Lent and Holy Week. Similar in intent to the traditional Stations of the Cross, it focuses wholly on the biblical narrative of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. This seasonal companion provides the sequence of fifteen meditations appears in full, including opening and concluding prayers. Each is accompanied by three short reflections from different perspectives by three of today's very best spiritual writers: Paula Gooder offers reflections on the scriptural narratives; Stephen Cottrell considers the story from the perspective of personal discipleship; Philip North explores the story's challenge to mission and witness.

This lovely devotional, written just for you, is a beautiful reminder of that you were made with purpose by a heavenly Creator. . .and that you belong--right here and now--in this world. 180 encouraging readings and inspiring prayers, rooted in biblical truth, will reassure your uncertain heart, helping you to understand that you're never alone and always loved. In each devotional reading, you will encounter the bountiful blessings and grace of your Creator, while coming to trust His purposeful plan for you in this world. You Belong: Devotions and Prayers for an Uncertain Heart is a wonderful, quiet-time devotional. . .whether you're new to the faith or a long-time believer!

For children aged 4-8 These devotionals from Rick Warren help children find value in God A thoughtful gift for encouraging faith from a young age Based on the wisdom that has helped millions of readers throughout the world, these engaging devotions by pastor Rick Warren are written especially for little ones, reminding them of God's amazing plan for their lives. The Purpose Driven Life 100 Illustrated Devotions for Children uses the principles found in pastor Rick Warren's life-changing bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life, but delivers them as devotions that speak directly to the daily challenges kids face. Paired with powerful Scripture passages and engaging illustrations, little ones will find the hope and faith they need to grow confident in their roles as God's children. Pastor Rick Warren wants kids to know: "You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created, God had you in mind, and he planned you for his purposes. You were made to last forever!"