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A handful of light - Daily Bible readings for Advent and Christmas - £7.99

Advent and Christmas fall during the dark winter months in the northern hemisphere, when days are short, temperatures low and the prospect of spring remote. Taking the theme of ?hope? and interweaving it with the themes of light and darkness found throughout the Bible, Michael Mitton has written readings for every day of the season, from 1 December to 6 January, the feast of the Epiphany.

Hope is a word that resonates at any time of year, however. This book can also be read by those who want to reflect on how the yearning for ?something more? buried in every human heart connects with the hope of salvation manifested in the baby born in the stable. That same yearning connects, too, with the hope of the final revelation of God?s kingdom, when one day the full glory and light of his love and majesty will be clear for all to see.

A Heart to Listen - currently out of stock - £8.99

Listening has become a lost art in our world, which has grown ever noisier, more superficial and stressed.  We forget about listening not only to others but to God, to ourselves, to our communities- and even to the needs of out planet.  If we do not listen, we cannot hope to grow in wisdom, to deepen relationships with others, or to share our faith in sensitive and appropriate ways.

This new edition of A Heart to Listen explores how, with God’s help, we can relearn the essential art of listening.  Michael Mitton interweaves biblical reflection with insights from many years of listening ministry in the UK and abroad.  To speak to heart as well as head, he concludes each chapter with an episode from a creative story that tells of people listening and learning from one another in a challenging cross-cultural setting.

Michael Mitton is a freelance writer and consultant and Adviser in Fresh Expressions in the Diocese of Derby.  He was previously the Diocesan Mission and Ministry Development Adviser.  Before that, he was Deputy Director of the Acorn Christian Healing Foundation, heading up Acorn’s Christian Listeners, and was Director of Anglican Renewal Ministries from 1989 to 1997.  He has also written The Rainbow of Renewal and A Handful of Light for BRF.

Beauty for ashes - £8.99

Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are a wreck. Their past has broken, crushed, and wounded them inwardly. They can be healed. God has a plan, and Isaiah 61 reveals that the Lord came to heal the brokenhearted. He wants to heal victims of abuse and emotional wounding. In ?Beauty for Ashes? Joyce Meyer outlines major truths that brought healing in her life and describes how other victims of abuse can also experience God?s healing in their lives.

Boundaries - £9.99

Are you in control of your life?

Do people take advantage of you?

Do you have trouble saying no?

Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations.  Have you ever found yourself wondering:

• Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
• How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy or money?
• Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?

Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions and show you how to set healthy boundaries with your parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers and even yourself.

Breaking Through~ Conversations and Prayers - £5.00

In this latest collection of conversations and prayers, Eddie guides us through five Bible stories scene by scene.  In each story, Jesus breaks through the conventions and reaches out to people of different cultures and even to those living on the edge.

Eddie takes us inside the stories of the paralysed man who was lowered through the roof, the Roman centurion and his servant, the demon-possessed man, the woman ill for 12 years, Jairus and his daughter and the rich young ruler.

Code Red - £5.00

Andrew Drain was a high-flying cardiothoracic surgical Fellow in a prestigious New York hospital, about to become a consultant in the UK, when in September 2007 he was diagnosed with the worst form of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.  Recovering with chemotherapy, he returned to Ireland to have a bone marrow transplant.

Initially seeming to be cured, he preached a series of sermons the Bible's book of Job.  His own personal ircumstances illuminated his growing understanding of suffering.

His final relapse began in June 2009, and he found through Job that he could face death with confidence because 'I know that my redeemer lives'.

Cry Freedom - £6.99

Cry Freedom

How much freedom do you enjoy to worship God unhindered by issues that would otherwise cloud your relationship with Him?  How much freedom from worry?  From anxiety or fear?  How much freedom to be the person God has called you to be?

True freedom can seem an elusive thing, yet it was promised by Jesus to all who follow Him when He said, ‘if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed’ (John 8:36).  As we read those words our hearts leap with anticipation, but quickly fall again as we face the areas of bondage we still struggle with.

 In this book Mary Pytches addresses the issues that cause a lack of spiritual freedom in out lives, including regret over our past, unresolved hurt, unforgiveness and flawed thinking, and shows the reader the steps they can take to enter into the freedom that Christ has promised us.

Dreaming of Home ~ Homecoming as a model for renewal and mission - £7.99

Finding a sense of 'home', a special place of acceptance and belonging, is a fundamental human longing.  In this powerful and profound book, Michael Mitton shows how it is, in fact, an essential part of both personal development and spiritual renewal.  Drawing on his own experience of the 'homecoming' journey, he considers how we can go about finding our true home within God's eternal kingdom, how to identify the forces within us that may hinder this search, and the importance of churches offering a welcoming home to all.

Each chapter concludes with questions for personal reflection or group discussion and the book also features an imaginative retelling of the parable of the prodigal son, addressing some of the issues raised through a story-based approach.

Encountering Depression ~ Frequently asked questions answered for Christians - £8.99

This accessible and easy-to-read book deals with depression in both a practical and spiritual way, raising questions such as 'what is depression?' and 'why is God letting this happen to me?'  In each chapter the authors offer some basic information on the topic in question; meditative material drawn from the Christian tradition to aid reflection; an inspirational story from a fellow sufferer, a helpful quotation or a cartoon to lift the spirits and a simple exercise for the reader to try to help them feel better.

This book covers both the features of depression that are applicable to all, and those that are specific to Christians in dealing with it.  It is divided into small chunks, enabling the reader to dip in and out at leisure and is not daunting for someone seeking help for their depression.

Everybody's Normal Till You Get To Know Them - £6.99

In Everybody?s Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and best-selling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You?ll get a thought-provoking look at God?s heart, at others and at yourself. Even better, you?ll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humour, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It?s where all of us weird, unwieldly people encounter God?s love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.