2019 ISSUE 1 | EASTER & LENT | RECOMMENDED CHRISTIAN RESOURCES
THE BIBLE AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! In this pioneering book Karen Sawrey uses powerful infographics, with data sourced by experts in their fields, to communicate the key biblical themes and narratives. The Infographic Bible focuses on the meta narrative, the key points of the major stories and themes, to give the reader insight into the bigger story and help you understand the complex or abstract themes in a relevant way. Through revealing the ancient traditions, showing connections between Old and New Testament themes, and profiling important characters, you are left with a deeper and more memorable interpretation of the scriptures.
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Just because things aren’t going your way doesn’t mean God isn’t still working. A message for anyone longing to know that even in the midst of overwhelming reality, they can still believe that God is good. SAVE £2
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Rediscover a faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions.
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DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS SIMPLY BY LEARNING YOUR CO-WORKERS’ LANGUAGE OF APPRECIATION Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages® (over 12 million copies sold), this book will give you the tools to improve staff morale, create a more positive workplace, and increase employee engagement. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate authentic appreciation and encouragement to employees, co-workers, and leaders. Most relational problems in organizations flow from this question: do people feel appreciated? This book will help you answer “Yes!”
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Gary Chapman & Paul White RRP: £12.99 | 9780802418401
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Jesus Christ, and his saving grace. Also in this issue are a load of excellent new books and resources – inspiring biographies (p.9), answers to tough questions (p.6), devotions and help for the new year (p.7), and music and DVD – including the latest God’s Not Dead film (p.10). We also have some great value Bibles in 3 different anglicised translations – ideal for personal use or for gifts
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Welcome to our Easter edition of Take Note. In this issue we feature a range of new Easter and Lent titles (p.4-5) – ideal reading in the run up to Easter this year to help keep our eyes fixed on our Lord and saviour,
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Finally, our front cover feature focusses on the extraordinary Infographic Bible – a massive visual project covering the whole Bible in a fresh new way that will be a great resource to dip into for years to come. Thanks for supporting your local Christian bookshop.
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Bite-sized wisdom from Warren W. Wiersbe
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When David volunteered to meet Goliath’s challenge to Israel he found he was better off without the king’s oversized, hindering armour, carrying just his sling and five smooth stones.
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What is the secret of abiding? It is obeying; give God your will.
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Christ gave His disciples complete instructions for living the abundant life. And He speaks to us today through His Word, saying: ‘This life can be yours as well!’
But there’s no reason for today’s believer to be gazing off toward the battlefield mumbling, “I just don’t have anything to wear.” In Ephesians 6, God tells believers exactly what to wear to stand firm – and His armour is tailor made. Stand will reacquaint you with each piece of armour God has provided – and you’ll learn how to use that armour in your daily fight on the battlefield.
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What is the secret of obeying? It is loving; give God your heart. What is the secret of loving? It is knowing; give God your mind.
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The real Easter revealed The Case for Easter Lee Strobel
Did Jesus of Nazareth really rise from the dead? Of the many world religions, only one claims that its founder returned from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very cornerstone of Christianity. But a dead man coming back to life? In our sophisticated age, SAVE £1.49 when myth has given way to science, who can take such a claim seriously?
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Focusing his award-winning skills as a legal journalist on history’s most compelling enigma, Lee Strobel retraces the startling findings that led him from atheism to belief. He examines: The Medical Evidence – Was Jesus’ death a sham and his
resurrection a hoax? The Evidence of the Missing Body--Was Jesus’ body really absent from his tomb? The Evidence of Appearances--Was Jesus seen alive after his death on the cross? Written in a hard-hitting journalistic style, The Case for Easter probes the core issues of the resurrection. RRP: £3.99 | 9780310355984
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The Christ? Explore six different aspects of Christ’s character: Jesus the builder; the humble King; the holy King; the harvester; the risen King and the commissioner who sends His people out into the world with the message of His love.
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The Beauty of the Cross Tim Chester Delight in the beauty of Christ afresh this Easter Some of the richest prophecies about the cross of Christ can be found in Isaiah chapters 52 and 53 (the last of the ‘Servant Songs’). Take time to go through these familiar yet extraordinary chapters in the run up to Easter with this Lent devotional by Tim Chester. You will be thrilled and challenged as you see how Jesus matched every part of every prophecy, and brought glory to his name through his beautiful sacrifice on the cross. Contains 47 days of short, stirring reflections as well as a link to an original song, See Jesus Stripped of Majesty. RRP: £6.99 | 9781784983710
The Promise of Lent Devotional Chris Tiegreen The purpose of this Lent devotional is to stir up the hope that God has given us in the midst of a fallen world. Each day you’ll read of death and new life, temptation and the power to overcome it, the life and ministry of Jesus, and the transformative power of God. Because when we gaze at God’s true nature—his sacrificial love and his glorious resurrection—everything changes. The past fades, the tomb’s stone rolls away, and our hearts awaken to faith once again. Discover that to be true this year, through The Promise of Lent Devotional. RRP: £9.99 | 9781496419132
The Wonder of Easter Ed Drew Take ten minutes with your family each day to prepare for Easter. This flexible, easy-to-use Lent devotional will allow both adults and children to celebrate the limitless wonder of Easter. Walk through Luke’s Gospel and the Old Testament to discover why the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the most amazing story ever told. There are five devotions for each week. If you can’t get to it every day, that’s alright. Stuff happens. We hope that if you miss one you can pick it up again easily. You might discover that five a week is an unrealistic target—if so, some studies have been marked as KEY to help you choose which ones to pick. RRP: £6.99 | 9781784983352
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Expert answers to tough questions Can We Trust the Gospels? Peter J. Williams
Can Science Explain Everything? John C. Lennox
The Gospels tell the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ while he was on earth. But how do Christians know if they are true? What evidence is there that the events actually happened?
Can science explain everything?
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This accessible introduction to the historical and theological reliability of the four Gospels presents evidence from a variety of non-Christian sources, assesses how accurately the 4 accounts reflect the cultural context of their time, compares different accounts of crucial events, and considers how these texts were handed down throughout the centuries. Written for the skeptic, the scholar, and everyone in between, this book answers common objections raised against the historicity of the Gospels in order to foster trust in God’s Word. RRP: £13.50 | 9781433552953
Mere Christianity C. S. Lewis
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Mere Christianity SAVE £2 brings together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to ‘explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times.’ Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity’s many denominations, C.S. Lewis provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. This scintillating collection confirms C.S. Lewis’s reputation as one of the leading writers and thinkers of our age.
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Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth. RRP: £9.99 | 9780340979334
Oxford Maths Professor and Christian believer John Lennox offers a fresh way of thinking about science and Christianity that dispels the common misconceptions about both. He reveals that not only are they not opposed, but they can and must mix to give us a fuller understanding of the universe and the meaning of our existence. RRP: £7.99 | 9781784984113
The Reason for God Timothy Keller Why does God allow suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? How can one religion be ‘right’ and the others ‘wrong’? These are just a few of the questions and doubts even ardent believers wrestle with today.
Many people think so. Science, and the technologies it has SAVE £2 spawned, has delivered so much to the world: clean water; more food; better healthcare; longer life. So much so, in fact, that many see no need or use for religion and belief systems that offer us answers to the mysteries of our universe. Science has explained it, they assume. Religion is redundant.
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Two great ways to start the new year. Is this it? is written for twenty-somethings navigating their way through the challenges of adulting, by a twentysomething (Rachel Jones) who knows the difference Jesus makes. Unstuck by Tim Lane encourages readers to look to God for the power to break free from persistent unwanted habits and behaviours and experience change that lasts.
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FROM HARVEST HOUSE One Minute Prayers to Start Your Day What’s on Your Heart Today?
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God is with you. Whatever the day will bring, you can know that he is near and longs for moments to speak to your heart. These short, powerful prayers and inspiring verses will revive your spirit, renew your faith, and lead you to deeper conversations with your creator. RRP: £9.99 | 9780736973779
One Minute with the Men of the Bible Discover how God can use men just like you! Start or end your day with powerful one-minute reminders of how God can work in your life—as seen through in the lives of men in the Bible. You’ll learn how God will stand with, help, and provide for you—and you’ll grow more and more aware of His amazing love for you.
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New titles More of God R. T. Kendall
Power of Belonging Will van der Hart & Rob Waller
Many of us want more from God instead of more of God. Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
The Power of Belonging unpacks the universal longing to belong and the shame that keeps leaders from leading with authenticity, confidence, and hope. Do you struggle with feeling like an impostor in your own leadership?
More of God is about SAVE £4 moving beyond faith. It is about getting more of God. Everything in this book is designed to make you hungry. Thirsty. As you read, keep in mind that the ever-increasing hunger for more of God is from God. Kendall’s advice: “Don’t settle for more mere information about God. Or more theological knowledge. Give yourself no rest until you cross over that crucial line from secondhand knowledge about God to firsthand knowledge of God.”
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When leaders know that they belong to God –when they develop a deep sense of security in Him – they can overcome constricting shame and lead with confidence. The Power of Belonging is a unique resource to help you build success from your sense of security, allowing your unique leadership gifts to flourish and grow.
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A Christian’s Pocket Guide to How We Got the Bible
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Greg Lanier This short book answers some critical questions about the Word of God, helping us to understand where the Scriptures came from and why we can trust them. Covering the origins and translations of the Old and New Testaments, this straightforward introduction answers many questions, and provides suggestions for further reading if you want to research the topic further.
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Better Than We Dreamed
The Story of Elaine Townsend Simona Gorton Read the story of a life lived safely within the lines, that God turned upside down. From social star of 1930’s Chicago to a Wycliffe missionary in South America and the USSR, Elaine Townsend’s life was far from boring. Meet the woman who became Cameron Townsend’s wife, and discover how a life can be fi lled with adventure, by simply saying ‘yes’ to God. 978-1-5271-0266-8 £9.99 £6.99
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Inspirational biographies Midwife of Borneo Wendy Grey
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1959. Newcastle nurse Wendy Grey leaves her comfortable life and answers a call from native people to run a clinic in a place so remote, many have never before seen a white woman.
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ELISABETH & JIM ELLIOT WERE MARKED BY THEIR LOVE for EACH OTHER & THEIR LOVE for THE LORD. Jim Elliot was killed as he entered an unreached village in Ecuador to share God’s good news with them. Just months later, Elisabeth and her then three-year-old Valerie moved into that same village to live the most extraordinarily faithful life. After Elisabeth died in 2015, Valerie found the letters between Jim and Elisabeth that were thought to be lost in her father’s old trunk in the attic. These letters about faith, love, and a call to serve point us to a life of extraordinary faith.
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From treacherous jungle treks to tea parties with the governor; from tussles with snakes and scorpions to Scrabble with the nuns; from struggling with illness to suddenly falling in love – this unique glimpse into contrasting sides of a lost colonial world is possible thanks to Wendy’s detailed diaries, written by the light of an oil lamp in her bamboo and palm-leaf house. RRP: £9.99 | 9780281080304
7 Men and 7 Women Eric Metaxas In this new, onevolume edition that brings together two of his most popular works, Eric Metaxas explores the question of what makes a great person great? Here are the captivating stories of fourteen heroic individuals who changed the course of history and shaped the world in astonishing ways.
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The lives profiled here reveal the secret to a life of greatness – by responding to call to live for something greater than oneself. RRP: £14.99 | 9780718088910
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New music & DVD Only Jesus Casting Crowns
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Of the title track and concept of the album, “Only Jesus,” lead singer Mark Hall says: “There’s much talk these days about legacy. How do we want to be remembered? The more I think about it the more I’m reminded that anything in me that’s worth remembering are the things that Jesus has worked on, and is still working on in me. On my own I have nothing to offer the world, but Jesus does – so don’t mind me. Jesus is the only name to remember.” RRP: £12.99 | 602341022125
Look Up Child Lauren Daigle Two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Lauren Daigle is back. After bursting onto the scene in 2015 with her SAVE £2 platinum selling debut album How Can It Be, Lauren returns with a brand new album, Look Up Child, and new single “You Say”.
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From catchy melodies, to reggae jive, sweeping orchestral ballads to back beat vibe, Look Up Child has transcribed the pulse of Lauren’s veins into musical form. She adds, “Every part of the music experience, of Look Up Child, shares a profound love, deep rooted joy, and hopefully a connection to the music for people to share.” RRP: £12.99 | 0829619167023
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Great value Anglicized Bibles Anglicised NLT Bibles The New Living Translation is an authoritative version of scripture, rendered faithfully into today’s English by an international team of over 90 leading biblical scholars. Now available in these new Anglicised text editions. The translation conveys the message of the original texts in clear, contemporary language. Its guiding principle is to render words and phrases as simply and literally as possible when that approach yields an accurate, consistent and natural English text.
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NIV Thinline Bibles Two handsomely presented cloth-bound Thinline NIV Bibles with elastic strap closure and 7.25pt British Text. The New International Version is the world’s most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability.
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Unleash the Church on your city You love your city and want to see the presence of God bring lasting change to where you live. But all your ministry efforts seem to focus only upon growth within the church. How do you bring the good news of the whole gospel to the communities in which you live?
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£8.50 “Scattered Servants is that rarest of things: a book that is necessary. If I had my way, every church leader in the country would be required to read it at least twice.”
In Scattered Servants, author Alan Scott shows how ‘ordinary’ believers have to move beyond Sunday school and small groups to bring life to broken cities. A lead pastor for almost twenty years, Scott draws on his experience to share inspiring stories of lives transformed and give practical ways for you to open the church door and be a catalyst for healing on the streets. When your church is filled with scattered servants, the Holy Spirit will equip them to advance the kingdom and change lives through their hearts and hands.
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