{"title":"General Biography","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the_hiding_place_96770-html-9780340863534","title":"Hiding Place","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long awaited and deserved new edition of this enduring and moving classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Nazi madness swept across Europe, a quiet watchmaker's family in Holland risked everything for the sake of others, and for the love of Christ. Despite the danger and threat of discovery, the ten Boom family courageously offered shelter to persecuted Jews during the Nazi occupation of Holland. Then a trap brought about the family's arrest. Could God's love shine through, even in Ravensbruck?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring story and a timeless classic, Corrie ten Boom recounts how her family hid Jewish families from the Nazis during the second World War before they were trapped and arrested by the authorities. Could God be in this situation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition highlights the value of this book in showing how the love of God shines into even the darkest places.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461715812509,"sku":"9780340863534","price":11.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780340863534_5455c312-349e-40fa-892a-42a3bf746cd8.jpg?v=1610837395"},{"product_id":"101-amazing-stories-of-hope-and-faith-9781496446671","title":"101 Amazing Stories of Hope and Faith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou wouldn’t believe it, but . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up mute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Einstein was bullied mercilessly in school.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeethoven’s mom almost aborted him.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife takes the strangest sharp turns—and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and author—has been a student for his entire life of what God is teaching us through those real-life U-turns. In this short book, he compiles amazing stories that teach lessons you won’t easily forget. Each entry is written in the rest-of-the-story style popularized by Paul Harvey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarvel at how God has used the lives of these ordinary people to change the course of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Adapted from \u003cem\u003eThe One Year Book of Amazing Stories\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461751660701,"sku":"9781496446671","price":7.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781496446671_5ca3b79a-7a08-4ee3-83e5-3b87fb6ef4ed.jpg?v=1610843953"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-tapestry-9781788931564","title":"A Beautiful Tapestry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis warm and inspiring memoir shares the story of Marilyn Baker Ministries which has brought hope and healing through the love of Christ to so many over the last forty years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of amusing anecdotes, stories of lives changed through the MBM music and conference ministry, amazing answers to prayer, and of course adventures with their guide and hearing dogs, this is a joyous celebration of how God has used two ladies to share his love to a broken world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing blind, Marilyn’s childhood was one of increasing isolation, yet with God’s help she went on to use her gift as a musician and songwriter to gain recognition as a Christian artist and start Marilyn Baker Ministries. Tracy also suffered a difficult childhood through deafness and low self-esteem. Yet from these most unlikely of origins, God brought these two remarkable ladies together in the most hilarious fashion and gave them a joint vision to work together to share his love with others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough their work in prisons, concerts, retreats, conferences and prayer ministry, they have seen many lives transformed by the power of God’s love. Many of those testimonies are included in this book, showing that God is indeed weaving a beautiful tapestry in all our lives. Each individual strand of yarn isn’t much in itself, but when woven together an amazing picture emerges as he uses us in our weakness to show the beauty of his love to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Includes an 8 page photo insert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461758836893,"sku":"9781788931564","price":11.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781788931564.jpg?v=1610847050"},{"product_id":"defying-the-holocaust-9780281083626","title":"Defying the Holocaust","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War, Christians from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage, ingenuity and determination to protect and rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In doing so they risked their lives, and many died. Some, such as Corrie ten Boom, are celebrated, but most have been ignored. Historian Tim Dowley tells ten stories of these extraordinary women and men.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461781872797,"sku":"9780281083626","price":10.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281083626_6bc9139f-3d6b-4608-83d9-c37d19bc23db.jpg?v=1610836453"},{"product_id":"imagine-heaven-9780801015267","title":"Imagine Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. In Imagine Heaven, he compares more than one hundred gripping stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of Heaven: Will I be myself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill I see friends and loved ones?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat will Heaven look like?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is God like?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat will we do forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat about children and pets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of near-death survivors--including doctors, college professors, bank presidents, people of all ages and cultures, and even blind people--point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thrilling journey into the afterlife will make you feel like you've been there, forever changing the way you view the life to come--and the way you live your life today. You'll discover Heaven is even more amazing than you've ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461818933405,"sku":"9780801015267","price":11.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780801015267_a16bd8f2-c4d5-4791-9a5b-5357f7a5360a.jpg?v=1610839587"},{"product_id":"through-all-the-changing-scenes-a-lifelong-experience-of-gods-unfailing-care-9781527105577","title":"Through All the Changing Scenes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing God's call to cross cultural mission, Ellis' experience from riots, political upheaval, physical hardship, and burn out, to caring for his wife, Ad le, through her Alzheimer's, he would have been unable to hold fast without a robust biblical understanding of God's providence and sovereignty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith feeling and honesty Ellis weaves anecdote with biblical meditation, allowing scripture (especially the pivotal Psalm 2) to form the lens through which the world, in all its frightening chaos, is viewed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA personal, pastoral, faith building read, it offers scriptural reflection not trite answers - robust biblical wisdom for guidance, encouragement and challenge for Christians of all ages and stages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461824176285,"sku":"9781527105577","price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781527105577_12fc4ab3-1992-44fa-947c-8b3aefe9fb41.jpg?v=1610844074"},{"product_id":"neither-bomb-nor-bullet-9780857218438","title":"Neither Bomb Nor Bullet","description":"In the warzone that Nigeria has become, Archbishop Ben Kwashi has survived three assassination attempts. \u003cp\u003eA brutal assault on his wife, Gloria, drove him to his knees - to forgive and find the strength to press on. Islamist militants have Nigeria in their sights. These are the terrorists who kidnapped hundreds of Christian schoolgirls - who have vowed to turn Africa's most populous nation into a hard-line Islamic state. Their plan is to drive the Christian minority from the north by kidnapping, bombing and attacking churches. Plateau State is on the frontline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But holding that line against Boko Haram, and standing firm for the Gospel, is Ben Kwashi, the Anglican Archbishop of Jos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Jos, churches have been turned into fortresses and Archbishop Ben now conducts more funerals than weddings and baptisms put together. Yet his faith grows ever more vibrant. He has adopted scores of orphans who live in his home, including many who are HIV positive. And the challenge of his message - to live for the Gospel even in the face of terror - has never been so timely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lion Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461851832477,"sku":"9780857218438","price":11.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780857218438_0b7b0624-2c3f-4d04-a2d0-e59ccda9746f.jpg?v=1610840839"},{"product_id":"gods-smuggler-9780340964927","title":"God's Smuggler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special updated edition of this bestselling book celebrating the 60th anniversary of Brother Andrew's first trip. This reissue of God's Smuggler has new material from interviews with Brother Andrew and, for the first time, a photo section with photos spanning the many years of Brother Andrew's ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over ten million copies sold, God's Smuggler has thrilled and inspired readers for more than forty years. It tells the true story of how a young Dutchman risked his life to bring faith and hope to believers behind the Iron Curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow updated with new material from interviews with Brother Andrew, he tells of his adventures as his ministry took him to the Middle East, Africa, China, Israel, Pakistan and other places of great danger and extraordinary opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith new relevance, and at such a poignant time for persecuted Christians, this book is set to inspire a whole new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461855862941,"sku":"9780340964927","price":10.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780340964927.jpg?v=1610837436"},{"product_id":"captive-in-iran-9781414371214","title":"Captive in Iran","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh knew they were putting their lives on the line. Islamic laws in Iran forbade them from sharing their Christian beliefs, but in three years, they'd covertly put New Testaments into the hands of twenty thousand of their countrymen and started two secret house churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2009, they were finally arrested and held in the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran, a place where inmates are routinely tortured and executions are commonplace. In the face of ruthless interrogations, persecution, and a death sentence, Maryam and Marziyeh chose to take the radical - and dangerous - step of sharing their faith inside the very walls of the government stronghold that was meant to silence them. In Captive in Iran, two courageous Iranian women recount how God used their 259 days in Evin Prison to shine His light into one of the world's darkest places, giving hope to those who had lost everything and showing love to those in despair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461859598493,"sku":"9781414371214","price":11.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781414371214.jpg?v=1610842063"},{"product_id":"first-9781414386782","title":"First","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Strength Can Only Take You So Far\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReigning CrossFit World Champion Rich Froning is The Fittest Man on Earth. Hes fast. Hes strong. And hes incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFirst\u003c\/em\u003e, readers come alongside Rich as he trains for and competes in back-to-back-to-back CrossFit World Championships. Along the way, Rich shares invaluable training tips, motivational techniques, and spiritual insights that, in keeping with the CrossFit philosophy, will prepare you to respond to any real-life physical, mental and spiritual challenge.","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461873295517,"sku":"9781414386782","price":11.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781414386782_4b2bfae8-f901-4123-a06e-799e5971be7e.jpg?v=1610842108"},{"product_id":"hear-my-heart-9781780781174","title":"Hear My Heart","description":"Millions around the world have heard Billy Graham's evangelistic messages. Now hear his heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBilly Graham has gone home. He preached to more people in live audiences that anyone else in history. But his lifelong message, his passion for the gospel, and his compassion for people still echo in Hear My Heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis intimate work - a compilation of articles that spans Billy's ministry from 1955 to today - invites you to hear in his own words the things that made his heart beat faster. The biblical convictions he abided by. The reasons and regrets behind some of his decisions. And the wisdom he gained in his ninety-plus years on this earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHear My Heart also presents stirring tributes about Billy and his legacy from those who knew him best - including members of his family, his friends, and his co-labourers in ministry - and features a special afterword by Rick Warren about Graham's lasting influence in his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are Billy's final words to us all, as if we were sitting with him on the front porch of his mountain cabin having a cup of coffee. This is his legacy - the personal exhortations he left our generation and the next as the most-needed reminders for our time.","brand":"Authentic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461878898845,"sku":"9781780781174","price":9.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781780781174_e98daa96-4542-48b0-a97f-f6295cf4b90b.jpg?v=1610846182"},{"product_id":"in_my_fathers_house__the_years_before_the_hiding_place_100951-html-9780340863756","title":"In My Father's House","description":"Corrie ten Boom's 'prequel' to the classic The Hiding Place Concentrating upon her family and their life in Holland before the war, this inspiring and revealing book describes in moving detail living above the family watch shop in Harlem and her memories of the family together before their lives changed for ever with the advent of war and persecution. Corrie believed that this life helped prepare them for carrying out God's work later and gave her the strength to survive the war, brutal hardship and persecution and begin her worldwide ministry. This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461880275101,"sku":"9780340863756","price":11.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780340863756_ad8352c7-91e2-4d9f-9360-aa9a8c98b6c8.jpg?v=1610837396"},{"product_id":"darek-prince-biography-9781782632986","title":"Derek Prince: Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis biography stirs your faith as you discover Derek's biblical wisdom and insight as well as his legacy as a father, prophet, teacher, and leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod is faithful When Stephen Mansfield asked Derek Prince what was the most important truth he had learned about life, Derek answered, \"God is faithful. He keeps His word. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. I cannot emphasize this enough. It is the greatest truth of my life: God is faithful.\" This biography stirs your faith as you discover Prince's biblical wisdom and insight as well as his legacy as a father, prophet, teacher, and leader. As you read the story of Derek's truly remarkable life and ministry - which has led to an international organization providing Bible teaching in more than sixty languages, reaching six continents, every time zone and 120 nations - you will marvel at God's faithfulness and the truth of Derek's words. In the same way God used Derek's life, be inspired by this book and allow God to use your surrendered life to draw more meaning and purpose from it than you can possibly imagine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Derek Prince ministered the Word of God as no other single Bible teacher of our generation. His Bible insights and his deep commitment to the Holy Spirit has left us a deep and lasting legacy.\" \u003cstrong\u003eColin Dye, Senior Minister, Kensington Temple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"This book will be a particular inspiration to those who value and respect the life and teaching of Derek Prince. For those unfamiliar with the great saint, it could introduce them to a new hero!\" \u003cstrong\u003eLyndon Bowring, Chairman, CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derek Prince Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461880930461,"sku":"9781782632986","price":11.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781782632986.jpg?v=1610846493"},{"product_id":"the-faith-of-queen-elizabeth-9780310356974","title":"The Faith of Queen Elizabeth","description":"Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. Sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this notoriously private monarch, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth features intimate stories and inspiring reflections on the personal faith behind the Crown. With testimonies from historic figures such as Winston Churchill, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and Margaret Thatcher, this magnificent tribute explores the faith of the world's most famous Queen - and the King she serves.\u003cp\u003eIcon, matriarch, reformer, and the longest-reigning monarch in British history - Queen Elizabeth II intrigues millions around the world with her royal heritage, inspirational character, and profound faith, especially as depicted in award-winning films such as The Queen and the wildly popular Netflix series The Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a reign that bridges the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Queen Elizabeth has become the definition of stability, faithfulness, and dignity. Fearlessly, she led her country into the modern age with a balance of historical tradition and entrepreneurial initiative, public service and private devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearing seven decades on the throne, the Queen has faced many personal and public storms - an early and surprising ascension to the throne, the dissolution of the British Empire, political upheavals, international crises, national tragedies, family deaths, and the tabloid travails of her children and grandchildren. But throughout all her trials and triumphs, Her Majesty credits her personal faith in Jesus Christ as the steadying anchor to her life and reign. In this spiritual biography, Dudley Delffs unpacks the secret behind Her Majesty's personal devotion and public service, giving you a fuller, richer picture of the woman who's led a nation with unwavering faith and resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461891645597,"sku":"9780310356974","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780310356974.jpg?v=1610836917"},{"product_id":"luminaries-9780281082957","title":"Luminaries","description":"Starting in the first century with St Paul and ending in the twentieth with St Oscar Romero, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on the lives and legacies of twenty great Christians – saints, martyrs, poets, theologians and social reformers. \u003cp\u003eTheir stories and writings have profoundly influenced his own life and thought, and this sequence of short reflections is sure to sharpen your theological vision and cast a fresh light on what it means to live and breathe the gospel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded among these 'luminaries' are Augustine of Hippo, William Tyndale, Teresa of Avila, Charles Dickens, Florence Nightingale, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Simone Weil,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet these brilliant meditations light your way as you follow the footsteps of the faithful who have gone before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461893054621,"sku":"9780281082957","price":15.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281082957_6405814f-93e2-4850-bf79-a10a8aad0470.jpg?v=1610836442"},{"product_id":"thunder-dog-paperback-book-9781400204724","title":"Thunder Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith. Trust. Triumph.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I’m sorry,” the doctor said. “He is permanently and totally blind. There is nothing we can do for him.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeorge and Sarah Hingson looked at each other, devastated. Their six-month-old son, Michael was a happy, strawberry blond baby boy, healthy and normal in every way except one. When the Hingsons switched on a light or made silly faces, Michael did not react. Ever. “My best suggestion is that you send him to a home for the blind,” the doctor continued. “He will never be able to do anything for himself.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForty-seven years later, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy was born in the whelping unit of Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California. The puppy’s name was Roselle. On September 11, 2001, she saved Michael’s life. This is Roselle’s story too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—From the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery moment in Michael Hingson’s and Roselle’s lives seemed to lead up to this day. When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center’s north tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. Paired for twenty-one months, man and dog spent that time forging a bond of trust, much like police partners who trust their lives to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael couldn’t see a thing, but he could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding around him and Roselle. However, Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle’s judgment and not to panic. They were a team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThunder Dog\u003c\/em\u003e is a story that will forever change your spirit and your perspective. It illuminates Hingson’s lifelong determination to achieve parity in a sighted world and how the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire an unshakable faith in each one of us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461901082781,"sku":"9781400204724","price":14.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781400204724.jpg?v=1610841622"},{"product_id":"spurgeon__a_new_biography_31837-html-9780851514512","title":"Spurgeon: A New Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was fitting that Dr. Arnold Dallimore, author of a two-volume Life of George Whitefield (and more recently of The Life of Edward Irving) should then give us a book on Charles Haddon Spurgeon. It was in 1962 that the four-volume Autobiography of Spurgeon was republished in two volumes, with considerable rearrangement, but, even so, the Autobiography is too long to serve as a popular introduction. Accordingly, Dr. Dallimore, using these two volumes and other dependable sources, produced a much more concise narrative of Spurgeon’s life. He also set out ‘to understand and present something of the inner man- Spurgeon in his praying, his sufferings and depressions, his weaknesses and strengths; in his triumphs, humour, joys, and incredible accomplishments’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is no easy task to depict ‘so tremendous a personality’ as that of Spurgeon in a brief volume, but in 250 pages it is here accomplished, and with a large measure of success. It will meet the need of those completely ignorant of Spurgeon and his vast achievements, but will stir also the interest of all who value a unique ministry, yielding 62 volumes of ‘deathless’ sermons and many other highly valuable publications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461906587805,"sku":"9780851514512","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780851514512.jpg?v=1610840630"},{"product_id":"tramp_for_the_lord__the_years_after_the_hiding_place_100954-html-9780340863763","title":"Tramp for the Lord","description":"Corrie ten Boom's 'sequel' to the classic 'The Hiding Place'. Tramp for the Lord tells of Corrie's experiences after the Second World War. She began to minister world wide and travel widely visiting those she felt were suffering and who were in need of leading to the Lord in places as diverse as Africa and Germany. The book also tells of her meeting with one of her guards from the concentration camp and her forgiveness for him. An impressive and inspiring book telling Corrie's story in the years after the events of the best-selling Hiding Place. This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461967110301,"sku":"9780340863763","price":11.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780340863763_518c304f-f52d-41c0-abcc-6e0337d36e8b.jpg?v=1610837397"},{"product_id":"final-race-9781496419989","title":"The Final Race","description":"On July 19, 1924, Eric Liddell was on top of the world.\u003cp\u003eHe was the most famous Briton at the time, having just won the gold in the Olympic 400-meter race. The story of that race—and the one he didn't run—was told in the popular movie classic Chariots of Fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what most of us don't know is what became of Eric Liddell in the years after the credits rolled. As the storm clouds of World War II rolled in, Eric had already made decisions in his life that gave him the resilience to stand tall while others fell into despair. His strength of character led him to choose an uncertain future in China during World War II in order to continue helping the Chinese. He lived purposefully even as his world crumbled and he experienced the horror and deprivations of a Japanese internment camp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric's story is a story of hope in the face of uncertainty, resilience in the face of unspeakable odds, and inspiring vision of what life means, even when the final hour comes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first race you run isn't your most important one. It's the final race that matters most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou won't want to miss this story of an Olympian who chose the better way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37461980840093,"sku":"9781496419989","price":11.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781496419989_c7f3d639-30c2-4b59-ad1a-4f08780a3ee4.jpg?v=1610843811"},{"product_id":"book-of-amazing-stories-the-9781496428141","title":"The Book of Amazing Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have thought you knew the lives of famous people—such as Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Hughes, Mother Teresa, Muhammad Ali, Ronald Reagan, Susana Wesley, and many more. But, in The Book of Amazing Stories, you'll know so much more about Ronnie's faithful church-going single mom and William's early days as a humble shoemaker's apprentice. You'll marvel at how God used the lives of these ordinary people to change the course of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife makes the strangest sharp turns and, sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and author—has been a student for his entire life of what God is teaching us through those real-life U-turns. In this book, he compiles 90 amazing stories that teach lessons you won't easily forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach devotional ends with a compelling thought about life and God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe amazed. Be encouraged. Learn the lessons God is teaching through people's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462098215069,"sku":"9781496428141","price":13.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781496428141.jpg?v=1610843847"},{"product_id":"prison-to-praise-pb-9781444724202","title":"Prison To Praise","description":"In PRISON TO PRAISE Merlin Carothers describes how his life was transformed by finding faith in Christ. Using many stories from his own experience as a US army chaplain, he issues a radical challenge to praise God in all circumstances. 'Miracles, power and victory will all be part of what God does in our lives when we learn to rejoice in all things,' he promises.","brand":"Hodder and Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462099001501,"sku":"9781444724202","price":11.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781444724202_0f90f342-d820-40aa-9822-b9e36e293552.jpg?v=1610843442"},{"product_id":"john-sentamus-hope-stories-9780232531091","title":"John Sentamu's Hope Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most authentic stories of Christian hope in the 21st Century come from the experiences of 'ordinary' people living 'ordinary' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this engaging book by compiled by John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, 20 people with everyday lives, families and jobs explain how their faith gave them hope in the darkest moments. Some of these people have found strength through faith in the face of terrible circumstances, including terminal illness, drug addiction, depression and temptation to suicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e All stories are inspiring demonstrations of Christian faith in everyday action. Sentamu has written a personal introduction to each story and to the book as a whole. Includes a photo of each subject. The book is the ideal companion to the bestselling John Sentamu's Faith Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herne Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462108373149,"sku":"9780232531091","price":7.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780232531091.jpg?v=1610836070"},{"product_id":"gods-biker-9780281079438","title":"God's Biker","description":"\u003cp\u003eZac’s Place is a church in Swansea. It is a small chaotic community of Jesus followers where the most fragile of life’s walking wounded try to work out their faith, because they quite simply wouldn’t fit anywhere else. It’s also the spiritual home for the local chapter of the motorcycle club God’s Squad. Zac’s Place was founded in 1998 and for nearly twenty years has been led by Sean Stillman – a “painfully shy, nervous preacher’s kid” – whose front-line ministry, at Zac’s Place and on the road, has cost him dearly, including physical beating. In Zac’s Place, chaos and disorder sit alongside community and grace in an environment that sometimes resembles an AA meeting mixed with a casualty department. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Sean’s personal story of a transformed faith alongside the broken, the story of the church he started and the European-wide growth of an unlikely bunch of biker missionaries. The thread that will run through it is the ‘greater righteousness’ that Christ was looking for - what can happen when our concern for the perfect performance is stripped bare and replaced with poverty of spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462163685533,"sku":"9780281079438","price":10.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281079438_b203052c-2455-4340-a611-63531cc21f18.jpg?v=1610836401"},{"product_id":"torn_veil__the_31950-html-9780310256885","title":"The Torn Veil","description":"A true story of freedom and miraculous healing as a Muslim girl finds faith in Christ When Gulshan Esther, a devout Muslim girl, was six months old, typhoid left her a cripple. Her loving father took her from Pakistan to England to find a cure, but the only hope the British specialist could offer was prayer. \u003cp\u003eGulshan and her father made pilgrimage to Mecca and begged Allah for healing, but it was not until her father's untimely death that Gulshan began to receive an answer. In her grief she wanted to die, but as she called out to God, for the first time in her life she sensed she was being heard. She heard a low, gentle voice say, \"I won't let you die. I will keep you alive - I am Jesus, son of Mary.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Gulshan began reading the Quran, her interest in Jesus grew, until one amazing night he appeared to her in her bedroom in a blaze of light. He restored her crippled arm and leg and taught her The Lord's Prayer. He told her to go to his people--now her people--and tell them what he had done. Since that time, and to this day, she has been a joyous, obedient disciple of Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Torn Veil is an amazing story of faith and determination.;This moving autobiography was first published in 1984 and has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462169747613,"sku":"9780310256885","price":8.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780310256885_825b434f-c864-4feb-82ca-f9a4df218656.jpg?v=1610836679"},{"product_id":"striking-out-9781786221162","title":"Striking Out","description":"On a September morning, Bishop Stephen Cottrell said mass in his chapel, kissed his wife goodbye, stepped out of his front door and walked two miles to the nearest station. It was the start of a 700 kilometre pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.\u003cp\u003eChoosing the least travelled route across northern Spain, he craved the solitude of the road and felt the small vulnerabilities of not knowing what each day would bring - where meals or a bed would be found - would be beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a busy diocesan bishop, he looked forward not so much to arriving at the great destination, but to what the journey itself would reveal to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a spiritual diary of that journey, comprising reflections, prayer poems and evocative images from the road and poetry which Stephen Cottrell has written for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArranged in four sections, each with seven paired reflections and poems, the shape of the book echoes the rhythm of walking and is an intimate and honest account of the profound effect of the age-old tradition of going on pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462183608477,"sku":"9781786221162","price":9.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781786221162_7ca084b4-67d8-4f34-9339-8120077b51f1.jpg?v=1610846969"},{"product_id":"fire-road-9781496424303","title":"Fire Road","description":"Get out! Run! We must leave this place! They are going to destroy this whole place! Go, children, run first! Go now!\u003cp\u003e These were the final shouts nine year-old Kim Phuc heard before her world dissolved into flames—before napalm bombs fell from the sky, burning away her clothing and searing deep into her skin. It's a moment forever captured, an iconic image that has come to define the horror and violence of the Vietnam War. Kim was left for dead in a morgue; no one expected her to survive the attack. Napalm meant fire, and fire meant death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Against all odds, Kim lived—but her journey toward healing was only beginning. When the napalm bombs dropped, everything Kim knew and relied on exploded along with them: her home, her country's freedom, her childhood innocence and happiness. The coming years would be marked by excruciating treatments for her burns and unrelenting physical pain throughout her body, which were constant reminders of that terrible day. Kim survived the pain of her body ablaze, but how could she possibly survive the pain of her devastated soul? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire Road is the true story of how she found the answer in a God who suffered Himself; a Savior who truly understood and cared about the depths of her pain. Fire Road is a story of horror and hope, a harrowing tale of a life changed in an instant—and the power and resilience that can only be found in the power of God's mercy and love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462186819741,"sku":"9781496424303","price":16.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781496424303_cc5f5ba0-e47c-410c-b619-40a31a66042a.jpg?v=1610843842"},{"product_id":"batting-for-the-poor-9780281081059","title":"David Sheppard: Batting for the Poor","description":"Sheppard first came to prominence as a cricketer in the 1950s. An opening batsman, he was selected for England while still at Cambridge, and later captained his country. In the 1960s Sheppard was a leading figure in the campaign to sever sporting links with South Africa, a crucial factor in the ending of apartheid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConverted in his first year at Cambridge, Sheppard was ordained into the Church of England in 1955. His curacy in Islington gave him a passion to serve the church in the inner city, a calling he fulfilled as warden for twelve years of the Mayflower Centre in Canning Town. Following his appointment as Bishop of Woolwich in 1969, he published a major text about his work in urban areas, Built as a City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Sheppard made his biggest mark as Bishop of Liverpool from 1975-97, forging a pioneering partnership with Archbishop Derek Worlock, his Roman Catholic counterpart. For twenty years the two worked tirelessly to revive the fortunes of the city, helping to break down its many internal divisions. In 1991 Sheppard was seriously considered for Archbishop of Canterbury following Robert Runcie' retirement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1997 Sheppard was awarded a life peerage, and played an active role in the Lords, and as a writer, speaker and preacher, until his death in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis biography draws on the papers left by Sheppard in Liverpool Central Library, other archival material, and more than 150 interviews conducted by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462434807965,"sku":"9780281081059","price":23.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281081059.jpg?v=1610836423"},{"product_id":"90-minutes-in-heaven-9780800723231","title":"90 Minutes in Heaven","description":"\"I died on January 18, 1989.\u003cp\u003eImmediately after I died, I went straight to heaven. While I was in heaven, a Baptist pastor came on the accident scene. Even though he knew I was dead, he rushed to my lifeless body and prayed for me. At least ninety minutes after the EMTs pronounced me dead, God answered that man's prayers. I returned to earth. This is my story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the ten years since 90 Minutes in Heaven was published, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper's experience with death and life - and in reading, they have found their own lives changed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next ninety minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven. Back on earth, a passing minister felt led to stop and pray for the accident victim even though he was told Piper was dead. Miraculously, Piper came back to life, and the pleasure of heaven was replaced by a long and painful recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a personal update from Don on the impact the book has had on him, his family and the millions who have heard his story, even those who have read the original book will want to be part of the continuing story of 90 Minutes in Heaven with this new edition. Also includes a note from the publisher, stories from readers, favourite Scriptures and quotations on heaven from Don Piper, and a photo insert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462440149149,"sku":"9780800723231","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780800723231_548e799c-56d0-4040-8d56-5ef3c017865f.jpg?v=1610839382"},{"product_id":"salt-water-and-honey-9781788930956","title":"Saltwater and Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn honest look at the messiness of life when you are forced to live the life you didn't imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalt Water and Honey is a story about pregnancy loss and childlessness that doesn't end with a baby. It's told from the messy middle, allowing space for the tension between faith and loss to remain rather than trying to neaten it up with solutions and reasons. Lizzie has experienced the pain of multiple miscarriages and writes honestly about her struggle and fight to find God in her suffering. She is honest about the low points and the pain, but she also shares her journey as she comes to understand that her true identity is not defined by motherhood but by being a child of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLizzie's story provides a safe space to remind people that they're not alone, it's okay to grieve and their story matters. Covering many universal truths such as unanswered prayer, grief, disappointment, vulnerability and faith in crisis this book is actually for anyone who has lost their dream and is struggling to understand that their story still has meaning and purpose even when life looks nothing like they hoped it would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462468788381,"sku":"9781788930956","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781788930956_6c84b190-53ce-40ae-9f4b-db08c06ea79e.jpg?v=1610847027"},{"product_id":"seven-men-and-seven-women-9780718088910","title":"Seven Men and Seven Women","description":"Two beloved Metaxas classics in a single, compact edition.\u003cp\u003eIn this new, one-volume edition that brings together two of his most popular works, #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas explores the question of what makes a great person great? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Men and Seven Women tell the captivating stories of fourteen heroic individuals who changed the course of history and shaped the world in astonishing ways. George Washington led his country to independence yet resisted the temptation to become America's king. William Wilberforce led the fight to end the slave trade, giving up his chance to be England's prime minister. Susanna Wesley, the mother of nineteen children, gave the world its most significant evangelist and its greatest hymn-writer, her sons John and Charles. Jackie Robison endured the threats and abuse of racists with unimaginable dignity and strength. Corrie ten Boom risked her life to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis in World War II and survived the horrors of a concentration camp--and forgave her tormentors years later. And Rosa Parks's God-given sense of justice and unshakable dignity helped launch the twentieth century's greatest social movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese and other lives profiled in Seven Men and Seven Women reveal how to reveal the secret to a life of greatness--by responding to call to live for something greater than oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462468919453,"sku":"9780718088910","price":17.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780718088910.jpg?v=1610838056"},{"product_id":"steve-mcqueen-9780310356158","title":"Steve McQueen","description":"Join Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, and the streets of New York as he traces the woolly geography of actor Steve McQueen's life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. \u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of \"The King of Cool,\" first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963's The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a lifelong fascination with the actor. Now he has a chance to tell McQueen's story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcQueen was a complex, contradictory man who lived the same way he drove his motorcycles and cars: fearlessly, ruthlessly and at top speed. After a lifetime of fast cars, women, and drugs, McQueen took a surprising detour. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Laurie thoughtfully interviews Steve McQueen's friends, co-stars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic life-change for the actor in the spring of 1979 - six months before McQueen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat were the critical steps that led McQueen to make such a life-altering decision? Perhaps more importantly, why is that part of his story so rarely told? This book answers these questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Laurie will follow the seeds of Christianity that were sown throughout McQueen's improbable life where a Light finally shone into the darkness of his troubled life. These seeds miraculously germinated, allowing McQueen to see that redemption through Jesus Christ is a lasting truth more glittering and real than any magic of the entertainment industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462518530205,"sku":"9780310356158","price":13.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780310356158.jpg?v=1610836910"},{"product_id":"love-without-borders-9780062936264","title":"Love Without Borders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the founder of This Gathered Nest YouTube channel, an uplifting story of Angela Braniff's unusual path to becoming the mother to seven children through various methods of adoption and biological approaches, encouraging women and mothers to embrace the unique purpose that God has put in their lives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela's love for life and her family radiates through everything she does. The Braniff household includes their two biological daughters, Kennedy, 12, and Shelby 10; Rosie, 7, who was adopted from China with Down syndrome; Noah, 7, adopted from Congo; Jonah 5, adopted domestically; and finally, Ivy and Amelia, their one year old twins who were adopted as embryos, and implanted in Angela, who gave birth to them. In fact, after the book was finished, they joyfully welcomed a new baby into their home, Benjamin, through adoption, making them now a family of ten\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Without Borders\u003c\/em\u003e shares Angela's relatable, humorous, and honest view of motherhood. Angela chronicles her journey to discover God's purpose for her life. For years she walked the safe, expected path, until one day she could feel God calling her to boldly step out and follow him into new places, which led her to raise a large, non-traditional family that looked different than she ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was a winding path to motherhood, complete with heartbreak from failed adoptions, challenging pregnancies, and secondary infertility, but through it all Angela found the unique adventure God had for her. She has shared her family's stories on her popular YouTube channel, \u003cem\u003eThis Gathered Nest\u003c\/em\u003e, and now invites us in to go deeper and listen to where God might be calling us to go and who we've been tasked with loving, no matter how unusual (or just plain crazy) it may sound The beauty of God's plan is he uses imperfect people to bring about perfectly beautiful stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angela Braniff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462551101597,"sku":"9780062936264","price":26.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780062936264.jpg?v=1610835915"},{"product_id":"martin-luther-9781473621671","title":"Martin Luther","description":"The 31st of October 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther pinning his 95 'Theses' - or reform proposals - to the door of his local university church in Wittenberg. \u003cp\u003eMost scholars now agree that the details of this eye-catching gesture are more legend than hammer and nails, but what is certainly true is that on this day (probably in a letter to his local Archbishop in Mainz), the Augustinian Friar and theologian issued an outspokenly blunt challenge to his own Catholic Church to reform itself from within - especially over the sale of 'indulgences' - which ultimately precipitated a huge religious and political upheaval right across Europe and divided mainstream Christianity ever after. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A new, popular biography from journalist Peter Stanford, looking at Martin Luther from within his Catholic context, examining his actual aims for Catholicism as well as his enduring legacy - and where he might fit within the church today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462597238941,"sku":"9781473621671","price":5.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781473621671.jpg?v=1610843622"},{"product_id":"just-john-9780281058280","title":"Just John","description":"\u003cp\u003e'An absolutely beautiful piece of work which well catches Archbishop Habgood, the last Anglican theologian I used to make the walk to the Lords' chamber to hear speak. Lord Habgood would smile with pleasure and amusement to read it.' MATTHEW PARRI... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'. . . all the sides of the astonishing man that was John Habgood are bought to life here with wit, poignancy, and affection.' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE, author of The Field Guide to English Clergy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'David Wilbourne offers a warm, perceptive portrait of one of the great Anglican intellects of the last hundred years. Those who thought John Habgood only a cerebral and rather remote personality will find a very three-dimensional figure here . . .' ROWAN WILLIAMS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Habgood (1927-2019) was Archbishop of York from 1983-1995, and prior to that had served ten years as Bishop of Durham. His ability to mediate and solve what seemed impossible problems, both in the Church and modern society, is legendary. However, his formidable intellect and shy manner could make him seem a distant, enigmatic figure . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis biography, written at Lord Habgood's request and with his full cooperation while alive, is warm, witty and affectionate. Nonetheless, as its title implies, it is a truthful portrayal of the man he was â€“ guileless, flawed, just.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Wilbourne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462660251805,"sku":"9780281058280","price":17.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281058280_94bafa74-a1b4-4476-891a-51dca696fad1.jpg?v=1609552188"},{"product_id":"dorothy-day-the-world-will-be-saved-by-beauty-an-intimate-portrait-of-my-grandmother-9781501133978","title":"Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty: An Intimate Po...","description":"\"An intimate, revealing and sometimes wrenching family memoir of the journalist and social advocate who is now being considered for canonization\" (The New York Times), told with illuminating detail by her granddaughter.Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been documented through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a frank and reflective, heartfelt and humorous portrayal written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy. Dorothy Day, writes Hennessy, is an unusual candidate for sainthood. Before her conversion, she lived what she called a \"disorderly life,\" during which she had an abortion and then gave birth to a child out of wedlock. After her conversion, she was both an obedient servant and a rigorous challenger of the Church. She was a prolific writer whose books are still in print and widely read. Although compassionate, Hennessy shows Day to be driven, dogmatic, loving, as well as judgmental, in particular with her only daughter, Tamar. She was also full of humor and laughter and could light up any room she entered. An undisputed radical heroine, called \"a saint for the occupy era\" by The New Yorker, Day's story unfolds against a backdrop of New York City from the 1910s to the 1980s and world events spanning from World War I to Vietnam. This thoroughly researched and intimate biography provides a valuable and nuanced portrait of an undersung and provocative American woman. \"Frankly,\" says actor and activist Martin Sheen, \"it is a must-read.\"","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462697443485,"sku":"9781501133978","price":16.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781501133978_7ac4c85c-a450-41af-97e8-faabfab39822.jpg?v=1609547197"},{"product_id":"the-biography-of-james-hudson-taylor-9781905044320","title":"The Biography of James Hudson Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of Hudson Taylor has inspired the lives of generations of Christians. Coming from humble origins and battling through great hardships to found the China Inland Mission, his life is a monumental example of triumph in adversity. In this, the greatest of all the biographies of Taylor, not only are the bare facts conveyed, but also the heart and character of a man of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret of this biography is that the authors not only enjoyed a close relationship with Hudson Taylor, but shared his intimate walk with the Lord. As a result, they are able to lead the reader into the truths that make for a deeper relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As I read the Life of Hudson Taylor, I found it not only utterly absorbing, but Jesus came to me through its pages. I saw Jesus again as the Vine and I but a branch, and I returned to my rest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- ROY HESSION\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rickfords Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556405928093,"sku":"9781905044320","price":5.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781905044320_d35429fd-079a-48d9-b4db-d364f39d597f.jpg?v=1610848808"},{"product_id":"the-life-of-d-l-moody-9781905044429","title":"The Life of D. L. Moody","description":"\u003cp\u003eD. L. Moody had a profound effect not just on his native America but on Great Britain and other countries as well, and his name continues to be known across the world as one of the great men of God through history. But what shaped the man? How did he get to the place where he was so mightily used by God? How did he live? What were his methods of working? For those wanting to learn some of the secrets of effective ministry, much can be gleaned from reading this account of his life. Written by his son-in-law, it makes for gripping reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moody once heard someone say 'The world has yet to see what God can do with, and for, and through, and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him.' The statement took hold of him. He thought to himself, 'I will try my utmost to be that man.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hunger for more spiritual power was upon him. 'I was crying all the time that God would fill me with His Spirit. Well, one day, in the city of New York--ah, what a day!--I cannot describe it, I seldom refer to it; it is almost too sacred an experience to name. I can only say God revealed Himself to me, and I had such an experience of His love that I had to ask Him to stay His hand. I went to preaching again. The sermons were not different; I did not present any new truths; and yet hundreds were converted.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- A.P. FITT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rickfords Hill Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556510294173,"sku":"9781905044429","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781905044429.jpg?v=1610848820"},{"product_id":"dialogues_with_silence__prayers___drawings_112831-html-9780060656034","title":"Dialogues with Silence: Prayers \u0026 Drawings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intensely personal devotional book from Thomas Merton, the ultimate spiritual writer of our time, showing his contemplative and religious side through his prayers and rarely-seen drawings. The only Merton gift book available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dialogues with Silence\" contains a selection of prayers from throughout Merton's life--from his journals, letters, poetry, books--accompanied by all 100 of Merton's rarely seen, delightful Zen-like pen-and-ink drawings, and will attract new readers as well as Merton devotees. There is no other Merton devotional like this, and the paperback edition will be elegantly designed and packaged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Merton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556562460829,"sku":"9780060656034","price":13.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780060656034_8be013ee-3827-4c97-93f2-873a8a4e906f.jpg?v=1610835869"},{"product_id":"d-e-hoste-a-prince-with-god-9781937428648","title":"D. E. Hoste: A Prince with God","description":"D. E. Hoste was one of the \"Cambridge Seven\" who went to China as missionaries in 1885. In 1900 he succeeded Hudson Taylor as the general director of the China Inland Mission, now known as OMF. He was chosen to be the leader of the Mission because he had served the people of China and his fellow missionaries in a spirit of love, humility, and self-discipline. He was also a man of deep prayerfulness. He believed, like Hudson Taylor before him, that \"it is possible to move men, through God, by prayer alone.\" \"Patient, persevering prayer,\" wrote Mr. Hoste, \"plays a more vital and practical part in the development of the Mission's work than most people have any idea of.\" Sample quotations from the book: How important for us so to be walking with God that the senses are exercised to discern between good and evil, and thus be preserved from the allurements that would turn us from the path of the divine will. May every child of God ever remember him who on the cross put us first, and now pleads that we should do the same for him, whether in respect of our means, our time, our strength, or the whole disposal of our lives  It is a commonplace to say that prayer and secret devotion are important: too often, however, we virtually contradict the words by adding that it is impossible to find time for them.","brand":"Kingsley Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556569276573,"sku":"9781937428648","price":13.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781937428648_5da0b85d-3c78-4dcf-a338-5c0c7a57630c.jpg?v=1610849486"},{"product_id":"they-were-christians-9780801016578","title":"They Were Christians","description":"\"I dare you to read this book and not be inspired to make your mark on the world.\"--Josh McDowell, author and speaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do Abraham Lincoln, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Louis Pasteur, Frederick Douglass, Florence Nightingale, and John D. Rockefeller Sr. have in common? They all changed the world--and they were all Christians. With passion and precision, CristÃ³bal Krusen brings to light the little-known stories of faith behind twelve influential people of history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey Were Christians reveals the faith-filled motivations of these important world figures who made some of the most outstanding political, scientific, and humanitarian contributions in history. Discover the true stories behind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e · the founding of the Red Cross\u003cbr\u003e · the family crisis that drove America's favorite president to his knees\u003cbr\u003e · the supernatural call that led a beautiful English socialite to save thousands of soldiers\u003cbr\u003e · and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fascinating profiles of these faithful history makers will encourage, entertain, and inspire you to deepen your faith, pursue excellence in your vocation, and serve others.","brand":"Cristobal Krusen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556579041437,"sku":"9780801016578","price":13.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780801016578_e750a0cc-bc34-44cf-b6b8-1de9505b9ba4.jpg?v=1610839599"},{"product_id":"angels-in-the-fire-9780764211140","title":"Angels in the Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere was no way Dann and Tracey Stadler could avoid the drunk driver speeding toward them. Moments later, with Tracey trapped in their burning car, a lone figure walked out of the nearby woods and saved her from certain death. Seconds later, he was gone. But the disappearance of this stranger was not the end of God ’s tangible intervention in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Stadlers struggled through gruelling recoveries and heartbreaking setbacks  – even years after that fateful crash  – the miracles and divine encounters continued. For the first time, the Stadlers share these incredible moments, offering an inspiring testimony to anyone enduring heartache and loss.\n\u003cbr\u003eIf you are facing hard times  – if you need assurance that God still ministers through His angels today  – let this true story provide the hope and encouragement you need.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dann Stadler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556609286301,"sku":"9780764211140","price":16.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780764211140_26be815c-211f-4f44-94bb-652a7b5b36e9.jpg?v=1610838783"},{"product_id":"far-above-rubies-9781781915837","title":"Far Above Rubies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe galleries of the great heroes of faith contain many inspirational women; although not always placed in as prominent a position for all to see, their service has been invaluable in God's kingdom. The wife of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones was such a woman. Bethan Lloyd-Jones' portrait has long been hidden in a part of the gallery known only to her family and certain close friends. Lynette G. Clark brings this portrait into view, capturing the wit, wisdom and faith of a godly wife, mother and friend. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynette G Clark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556624228509,"sku":"9781781915837","price":8.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781781915837_29425d4f-c9bc-45a3-9c42-0a39fd0a380e.jpg?v=1610846333"},{"product_id":"search-for-a-soul-9781922343277","title":"Search for a Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur life experiences always impact on us, influencing who we are and how we relate to others. When reflecting on her life, Susan has gained knowledge and understanding of herself and her family relationships and the hugely significant impact that living within and without the strict confines of a religious organisation had on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Susan's story is harrowing at times yet fascinating, drawing the reader in as she openly shares the wounds created by the rules and isolation of her childhood. Written with skill and honesty, Susan's perseverance in coping with all life has dealt her reveals her assurance that she is not Alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linellen Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556661420189,"sku":"9781922343277","price":14.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781922343277_a6afb274-01e7-4731-9fbd-56621fd6cc1e.jpg?v=1610849403"},{"product_id":"original_memoirs_of_charles_g__finney__the_31571-html-9780310243359","title":"The Original Memoirs of Charles G. Finney","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1989, the first complete, restored text of revivalist Charles Finney's memoirs was published by Zondervan. Until then, all editions had reflected editorial liberties introduced in the first 19th-century publication, edited after Finney's death. The restored text--the culmination of over ten years of research by editors Garth Rosell and Richard Dupuis--brought to light Finney's entire memoirs in their original language. Longstanding omissions and inaccuracies were corrected. Comprehensive annotations supplied detailed, phrase-by-phrase and even word-by-word explanations.;The 1989 edition was a scholar's and historian's delight. However, the average reader who simply wants to read what Finney wrote doesn't need the scholarly minutiae. This new edition provides the complete, restored text of Finney's memoirs with no unnecessary details to obstruct a straightforward read. In bold, untouched language, Finney's thoughts march across the page with fascinating clarity and cohesiveness. For students of revival or anyone interested in the life of one of America's foremost evangelists, here in his own words is Charles Finney: his life, his thoughts, his struggles and accomplishments, and his abiding love for God and enduring commitment to the gospel of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles G. Finney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556667777181,"sku":"9780310243359","price":16.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780310243359_ec9fb46d-eb0e-49f2-ba7b-452664a4cf5e.jpg?v=1610836651"},{"product_id":"eight-women-of-faith-9781433548925","title":"Eight Women of Faith","description":"With the majority of books about church history centering on the lives and accomplishments of men, it is easy for contemporary Christians to forget the vital role that women have played in the history of Christianity. Drawing from journal entries, personal letters, and other historical documents, historian Michael Haykin reminds Christians of women from previous generations who have helped shape the church. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book affords readers deep insights into how women such as Jane Austen, Sarah Edwards, and Anne Steele responded to challenges in society, came to embrace key doctrines, and made crucial contributions to the life of the church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haykin, Michael A. G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556680196253,"sku":"9781433548925","price":13.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781433548925_b6927708-98e0-4877-beec-5b432495bfd3.jpg?v=1610842948"},{"product_id":"george-muller-delighted-in-god-9780877883043","title":"George Muller: Delighted in God","description":"Here is the definitive life story of the man who lived by prayer and faith alone, housing and feeding thousands of homeless children in England, advertising his financial needs to no one but God.","brand":"Authentic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556692091037,"sku":"9780877883043","price":13.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780877883043.jpg?v=1610841057"},{"product_id":"dementia-from-the-inside-a-doctors-personal-journey-of-hope-9780281080694","title":"Dementia from the Inside","description":"Jennifer Bute was a highly qualified senior doctor in a large clinical practice, whose patients included those with dementia. Then she began to notice symptoms in herself. She was finally given a diagnosis of Young Onset Dementia in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer believes that her dementia is an opportunity as well as a challenge. When she resigned as a GP, she resolved to explore what could be done to slow the progress of dementia, and to help people living with it. Inspired by the work of neuroscientist Professor Kawashima that showed significant cognitive recovery in patients with dementia, she adopted the principles of his approach and has produced materials for the 'Japanese Memory Groups' that she runs in the dementia inclusive village where she now lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer is in demand as a speaker, both in secular and Christian settings. Her important insights are that the person remains and can be reached even when masked by the condition, and that spirituality rises as cognition becomes limited. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise Morse is a cognitive behavioural therapist and researches and writes about dementia and people living with it. She is author of many books including Dementia: Frank and Linda's Story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556692418717,"sku":"9780281080694","price":9.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780281080694.jpg?v=1610836425"},{"product_id":"our-witness-9780232533255","title":"Our Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Our Witness, a wide range of UK and US LGBT+ Christians share their stories, perspectives, and experiences as they have worked hard to reconcile their faith and sexuality. Collected, edited and introduced by Brandan Robertson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brandan Robertson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556694614173,"sku":"9780232533255","price":11.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780232533255_1bd6dff4-6b8b-455e-b662-ec31ab082ac9.jpg?v=1610836076"},{"product_id":"fistful-of-heroes-pb-9781781912041","title":"A Fistful of Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe shouldn't be surprised when we have the examples in the Bible of David and Saul of Tarsus! John Pollock's deft, biographical pen sweeps over great reformers, liberators and evangelists of the 18th and 19th centuries. He shows their spiritual development, often from unpromising beginnings, and encourages us to believe that God can use us too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Pollock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556704870557,"sku":"9781781912041","price":8.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9781781912041_397bf41a-ea1c-42d7-83c5-bc286e6c7d39.jpg?v=1610846305"},{"product_id":"shifting-shadows-how-a-new-york-drug-lord-found-freedom-in-the-last-place-he-expected-9780764236167","title":"Shifting Shadows: How a New York Drug Lord Found Freedom in th...","description":"Herman Mendoza built his kingdom in Queens, New York. He made a fortune selling cocaine with his brothers up and down the Eastern Seaboard. He had apartments around the city for his mistresses and a home in the Poconos for his beautiful nuclear family. But when he and his brothers were busted in a large-scale crackdown, his kingdom crumbled. Ready to kill himself rather than live behind bars, Herman instead came face-to-face with the all-consuming love of God. He would never be the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Herman shares his story at every opportunity, knowing that it may play a part in someone else's journey into a relationship with Jesus. An engaging and fast-paced read, \u003cem\u003eShifting Shadows \u003c\/em\u003eoffers hope to those in despair, and shows all of us the lengths to which God will go to bring a troubled soul home. Also available in Spanish as \u003cem\u003eSombras cambiantes\u003c\/em\u003e.","brand":"Bethany House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37556707590301,"sku":"9780764236167","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/4774\/1085\/products\/9780764236167_14e0e620-1252-48f8-b003-cb353a133851.jpg?v=1610838903"}],"url":"https:\/\/christian.co.uk\/collections\/general-biography\/tiktok_upload.oembed","provider":"Christian.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}