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Paperback. Condizione: New. Accessible, informative, helpful and humorous answers to the questions that many parents have about baptism. This is a booklet for parents and guardians who, in bringing a child for baptism, bring also a number of questions. What is really going on? What should happen next? And what about the vows - what do they add up to? How seriously should we take them? Combined with humorous cartoons by Alistair Jones, David Hamilton's excellent introduction sets out to answer these questions in a relaxed, informal way.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book has been written for the many believing Christians who from time to time are filled with dismay at the Word of the Lord, and who almost continually feel weary and discouraged in their struggle against sin. Ole Hallesby demands little introduction today. The author of the classic book Prayer (IVP) which has gone into many editions on both sides of the Atlantic, and sold in its tens of thousands, is widely known for his devotional writings. In this companion volume to that book the author provides us with moving and challenging meditations on biblical passages.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Money, power, marriage, friendship, health, sleep, jealousy, war, peace, eternity: the ancient wisdom of Solomon in the 21st-century language of the Scottish patter. Full-to-the-brim of pithy wisdom, this expressive book will appeal to all who enjoy the richness of the Scots tongue. Injecting life into these ancient wise words, Jamie Stuart's language of the people connects the down-to-earth Scots character with the practical relevance today of the wisdom of Solomon.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A fundamental tenet of Christianity is forgiveness, but that doesn't make it any easier. Barclay explores the key stories that New Testament has to offer on the theme of forgiveness, offering instruction, comfort and, most importantly, understanding. With an inspiring Foreword by Margaret Forrester.

Paperback. Condizione: New. People know the often-told story of Easter so well that it is hard to hear or feel afresh the deep spiritual meaning of what Easter really means. William Barclay goes right back to the original Biblical texts and translates them, providing surprising and fascinating insights along the way. Readers are guaranteed to find new insight and a fresh understanding of a story that they thought they knew. This book is one of a series and each title will have an introduction by one of today's most valued writers.The Foreword to Insights Easter is written by Diane Louise Jordan.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Nick Baines takes a look at the Christian meaning of Hope from an unusual perspective. For several years, Nick worked at GCHQ in Cheltenham, during which he came face-to-face with many difficulties in a complex world. These were human difficulties, which had to be faced without the involvement of God. Because of this experience, Nick is impatient with simplistic, jargon-filled Christian explanations, which all too often ignore the real world and its many problems. As a pastor, Nick then had to offer comfort and advice while knowing that all he could do was suffer with them.And it is from these experiences that Nick wrote Hungry for Hope? He draws on the Scriptures and on his dealings with the everyday world and addresses those whose personal world has fallen apart at some point.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Money and wealth were as much an obsession in Biblical times as they are today, be it taxes, overturning tables in the temple, passing through the eyes of needles or forty pieces of silver, we all think we are familiar with what the Bible has to say on the subject. But it's just not that simple. Barclay's translations shed new light on the real meanings behind these oft-told stories and his contextual, cultural and historical observations get right beneath the skin of the people represented. This book is part of a fantastic series and Insights Money has an inspiring Foreword by Sally Magnusson.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Iona Community has always aroused questions. What is it? How did it begin and why? What is its purpose today? In this book, Ralph Morton gives his personal impressions of the early years and then goes on to consider its later development and future role. Ralk Morton served the Iona Community as Warden of Community House Glasgow (1943-54) and as Deputy Leader (1951-67).

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Celebrating' and 'Holy Communion' are not always used in the same sentence about what can be a solemn and awe-inspiring ceremony. But it is important to acknowledge that there is joy in believing. Death has been overcome and there is a new creation. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper draws us, by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, into a feasting where our sinful past must be laid aside and the life of the reign of God fully anticipated.This book has been written both for ministers and people in the congregations of the Church of Scotland. Its aim is to unpack the riches contained within the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and offer material that can help to energise and deepen consciousness of how the body of Christ - which is the Church - is an engagement of all playing their respective parts, to the glory of God.Celebrating Holy Communion is a full commentary on one characteristic order for the celebration of Holy Communion in the Church of Scotland. Each section includes material to prompt and encourage discussion among ministers and also among congregations. We may never aspire to comprehend what is at the heart a mystery - the gift of God beyond our understanding. But this book is offered as a practical tool for the Church's mission in which there is a treasured place for the Sacrament. Through its focus on the Lord's Supper, it enables all to engage with the nature, health and renewal of our local Church communities.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A wealth of discussion material on Christian Ethics for Adult Education Groups and others.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A Confession of Faith is a short statement of the author's personal beliefs and of what he holds to be reasonable grounds for them. His aim is not to give dogmatic instruction but, by examining his faith in the light of his experience of life, to stimulate others to engage in a similar exercise.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In 64 short and lively essays, A. M. Hunter offers new and exciting insights into the New Testament.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Together We Pray, the newest volume in the Pray Now annual series, is a fresh and inspiring collection of newly written prayer and prayer meditations that can be used by individuals, prayer groups and leaders of worship in large and small, formal and informal settings. This resource aims to give readers a framework of words within which to find time to think, space to listen and to begin to respond in their own way. It offers multiple ways into prayer and is an imaginative round-the-year aid for deepening people's understanding and experience of prayer. Linked to the Church of Scotland's new national prayer initiative, each of the 52 sections includes:.a scripture quote.prayers for morning and evening.a short meditation .a blessing.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book has been written for the many believing Christians who from time to time are filled with dismay at the Word of the Lord, and who almost continually feel weary and discouraged in their struggle against sin. Ole Hallesby demands little introduction today. The author of the classic book Prayer (IVP) which has gone into many editions on both sides of the Atlantic, and sold in its tens of thousands, is widely known for his devotional writings. In this companion volume to that book the author provides us with moving and challenging meditations on biblical passages.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Jesus taught his disciples that to be in his company is the key to happiness. Then he was crucified. But his death was the beginning, not the end. This story of tragedy and sorrow, and renewal and joy, resonates for all of us today. These powerfully uplifting insights will enable you to see life itself in a new, joyful light.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A new, practical dip-in guide to the key elements of preaching. Packed with fresh ideas and all the essentials a preacher needs before stepping up to the lectern, this brilliant handbook contains confidence-boosting material for both the experienced preacher and the novice alike. Features an A-Z of preaching, 26 illustrations by John Paterson, tips on before, during and after preaching.A must-have companion for all worship leaders!Here is Richard's address to future preachers:"Dear Future Preacher,Since you are a merchant of truth, my best advice to you is to be true in all that you do.Be true to the Word of God. It is your friend, your source, your companion and yourmaster. Do not stand behind it, negelecting you duty as its interpreter. Do not standin front of it so that it is obscured from view. Stand beside it and point out its beauty,intricacy and depth to all who will hear.Be true to the people of God. Understand them, accept them, tolerate them and lovethem. You must interpret then at least as much as you do the scripture - and it will bea harder job, for they are ever changing! Unless you seek with all your heart to understandthem, you will be unable to build a bridge from scripture into their lives whichwill bear the weight of eternal truth.Be true to the Spirit of God. Allow him to ruffle you, to inflate your tired soul or deflateyour puffy ego. Listen to him in the quietnes of the study and heed him in thepulpit too. His way, even when unpredicatble, will always be best.Be true to yourself. God chose you to be a preacher, not some better or more glamorousversion of yourself. All the dents and bashes and quirks you have picked up alongthe way are precious, like the patina on a piece of beautiful old furniture - they add toyour value as a preacher.Preaching is a high privilege and a noble calling. Treat it with respect and you will havea ringside seat at the weekly theatre of miracles where God turns rocks into diamondsand introduces forever into today." - Richard Littledale.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The miracles of Jesus fulfil multiple functions, not least as part of Christ's ministry. They are a demonstration of God's power and Jesus' love for people of all castes and gender. Here, William Barclay unveils all the intention and significance of these amazing acts. Ideal for Bible study individually or in groups. With an insightful and inspiring introduction from poet, Kenneth Steven.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In twenty-two short chapters, William Barclay here takes a quick but comprehensive look at the whole New Testament. His aim is to 6ncoUrage us to read again, or to read for the first time, the New Testament itself. We are invited to stand back and regard it as a whole and not simply as a collection of texts. In the face of all its variety we are left with the following questions. In all the variety is there something basic? Is there a dominant and unchanging theme? A constant, which gives the diversity a unity ? Dr Barclay maintains that the New Testament is all the time saying three things. First, that God exists and is the creator who is still intimately concerned for all his creatures. Second, that despite this, something has gone wrong with the relationship between man and God ; man has used his free-will to go his own way rather than God's. Third, it is Jesus who puts the relationship right, either because he is the perfect sacrifice, or because his life and death are an irresistible demonstration of the love of God. The New Testament sets forth man's dilemma and God's remedy for it. These studies were first published as a series of monthly articles in the Church of Scotland magazine, Life and Work. They are now collected in one volume, with the addition of a concluding chapter.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In handy alphabetical order, notes are presented on over 180 selected people and places of interest and importance in the long and fascinating story of the Church in all its forms in Scotland. In addition, over 460 cross-references are provided to assist in tracing connected names and sites. This is neither a biographical dictionary nor a religious gazetteer. The author has made his own wide choice of subjects, on which he then gives his impressions and comments, the result of careful research on the people and of personal visits to most of the places mentioned. The choice concentrates not on the best-known figures or most-visited places but rather on those which, though significant, tend to be passed over in popular histories and guidebooks, covering not only the Catholic and Protestant streams of the Church but also some strange and lesser-known sects. The book is intended for readers wanting to learn about the ecclesiastical institutions in their locality, for visitors eager to uncover some of the romance of Scottish church history, and not least for teachers and students whose projects in environmental studies will be incomplete unless they include the church buildings and religious monuments of the country. All who use these notes should find in them a little about the highways and quite a lot about the byways of Scottish life as it related to the things of the spirit. Mr Towill's easy-to-use compilation is the first of its kind on this subject, with an approach wide enough to be of interes't and value to a great variety of readers, regard less of denomination or religious faith. A chronological index of people and a geographical index of places are provided, plus a section on bibliography and sources, and the whole work is further enhanced by Colin Gibson's fine drawings.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Third in the successful TALKS FOR CHILDREN series, this book provides even more Children's Address material for use by ministers in church, or by teachers during school assemblies. Containing sufficient material for a year, this is a practical and valuable resource which includes an additional feature on 'The Family Service'. Contributors to this book:Ian MacLeod, David Harbison, Richard Coley, Gordon McColl,D Ross Mitchell and lain Roy.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'I have seen people who hated themselves confronted with the transforming thought that they, even they, were loved by God. Barclay believed that absolutely everyone, no matter how darkened by evil they may have been, will at the end be enfolded in the love of God. This estimate of the unfailing energy of the gift of love is present throughout this selection of Barclay's writing on Love.' From the Foreword by John MillerThese insights show us the all-encompassing breadth of the love of God - for those who rest in the love of God and for those who spurn it. All are included in the vast and inclusive love of God. The mainspring of God's being is love.Cutting through all the commercialism and superficiality that are increasingly typical of the great Christian events and themes, the Insights series brings the Bible vividly to life.

Paperback. Condizione: New. People know the often-told story of Easter so well that it is hard to hear or feel afresh the deep spiritual meaning of what Easter really means. William Barclay goes right back to the original Biblical texts and translates them, providing surprising and fascinating insights along the way. Readers are guaranteed to find new insight and a fresh understanding of a story that they thought they knew. This book is one of a series and each title will have an introduction by one of today's most valued writers.The Foreword to Insights Easter is written by Diane Louise Jordan.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Money and wealth were as much an obsession in Biblical times as they are today, be it taxes, overturning tables in the temple, passing through the eyes of needles or forty pieces of silver, we all think we are familiar with what the Bible has to say on the subject. But it's just not that simple. Barclay's translations shed new light on the real meanings behind these oft-told stories and his contextual, cultural and historical observations get right beneath the skin of the people represented. This book is part of a fantastic series and Insights Money has an inspiring Foreword by Sally Magnusson.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'I have seen people who hated themselves confronted with the transforming thought that they, even they, were loved by God. Barclay believed that absolutely everyone, no matter how darkened by evil they may have been, will at the end be enfolded in the love of God. This estimate of the unfailing energy of the gift of love is present throughout this selection of Barclay's writing on Love.' From the Foreword by John MillerThese insights show us the all-encompassing breadth of the love of God - for those who rest in the love of God and for those who spurn it. All are included in the vast and inclusive love of God. The mainspring of God's being is love.Cutting through all the commercialism and superficiality that are increasingly typical of the great Christian events and themes, the Insights series brings the Bible vividly to life.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A fundamental tenet of Christianity is forgiveness, but that doesn't make it any easier. Barclay explores the key stories that New Testament has to offer on the theme of forgiveness, offering instruction, comfort and, most importantly, understanding. With an inspiring Foreword by Margaret Forrester.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Jesus taught his disciples that to be in his company is the key to happiness. Then he was crucified. But his death was the beginning, not the end. This story of tragedy and sorrow, and renewal and joy, resonates for all of us today. These powerfully uplifting insights will enable you to see life itself in a new, joyful light.

Paperback. Condizione: New. People know the often-told story of Christmas so well that it is hard to hear or feel afresh the joy of the meaning of Christmas. William Barclay goes right back to the original Biblical texts and translates them, providing surprising and fascinating insights along the way. Readers are guaranteed to find new insight and a fresh understanding of a story that they thought they knew. This book is one of a series and each title will have an introduction by one of today's most valued writers. Insights Christmas has a Foreword by Nick Baines, Bishop of Bradford.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Parables' are stories Jesus told using characters and events familiar to his audience. But parables are a special kind of story and Jesus used them for his special purposes. William Barclay unlocks these stories, revealing the hidden depth and meaning.Cutting through all the commercialism and superficiality that are increasingly typical of the great Christian events and themes, the Insights series brings the Bible vividly to life.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The miracles of Jesus fulfil multiple functions, not least as part of Christ's ministry. They are a demonstration of God's power and Jesus' love for people of all castes and gender. Here, William Barclay unveils all the intention and significance of these amazing acts. Ideal for Bible study individually or in groups. With an insightful and inspiring introduction from poet, Kenneth Steven.

Paperback. Condizione: New. "For Barclay, everything to do with faith was important. There was no first and second league of engagement with Scripture or with God. It is as if he is so constantly excited by the subject matter that he hopes to infect the reader with his own sense of wonder at the riches which the Word of God has to offer." - from the Foreword by John Bell So fundamental to our faith and our relationship with God, prayer can be both public and private, communal and individual. Many learn to pray by listening to others, but how many turn to the Bible to understand what it is we do when we pray? These insights reveal the remarkable real meaning of prayer, its power and its purpose. Cutting through all the commercialism and superficiality that are increasingly typical of the great Christian events and themes, the Insights series brings the Bible vividly to life. With his wonderful communication skills and down-to-earth enthusiasm, Barclay brings hidden details into full view, enriching our appreciation of the entire New Testament and changing and deepening the meanings of many well-known stories.