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| Help with Marriage preparation, planning the ceremony and guidance in your married life. Help with raising children within a Christian family. |
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| Christian Parent’s Toolkit by Sarah Johnson Many parents bemoan the fact that children don’t come with an instruction booklet, and the challenge of learning on the job. The fact that this book is titled a ‘toolkit’ for parents is refreshing and signifies that it is about resourcing and supporting as opposed to arming for battle! It doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but seeks to help parents try new ways of exploring the world with their children to reawaken spiritual awareness through shared family experiences both within and outside the home. It affirms parents who are conscious that they only have this time with their child, earnestly seeking to do the best they can and offers practical tips to help families to honour God and live out Christian values in ways that create family rituals and traditions that nurture faith and draw a family together. The inclusion of a kaleidoscope to the toolkit reminds the reader that the myriad of childhood phases create different landscapes in the relationship between parent and child, some more tranquil than others, but each to be appreciated for what it is and when all seems too much this book offers a host of other practical tools for the job. Review by Siân Hancock (13/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £11.99 Publisher: Continuum Published: 22 March 2008 ISBN: 978-0-826-49784-0 View this book on its own page >> |
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| With Love Papa by Bear Grylls Bear Grylls, the adventurer, former Blue Peter presenter and now Chief Scout, has written these words of wisdom that have influenced his own life and that he wants to pass on to all children as a ‘moving expression of a father’s love’. Interspersed with delightful and witty cartoons by Charlie Mackesy there is so much wise advice here. Although addressed to his sons a daughter would do well to read them too, and act accordingly. Review by Mary Bartholomew (28/10/09) |
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| Hardback Price: £4.99 Publisher: Lion Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-745-95501-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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| 10 Lifesavers For Every Couple - Help and Hope When Your Relationship Hits a Rough Spot by David Hawkins Marital emergencies happen but are we prepared for them? Most marriages go through difficult times and a lot of marriages do not survive. This book looks at strategies or lifesavers as the author puts it, that are likely to help out in a crisis. If we were physically ill we would be likely to get help, but if we are in a marital emergency we often don’t see the signs that lead to a breakdown in the marriage. This book gives good common sense practical advice to any couple whether they think they are in crisis or not. It is also a good guide to all of us in whatever relationships we encounter; treating our fellow human being with respect has always got to be top priority. Although it is written from a Christian perspective, it is done in a very low key way and I would have no difficulty in recommending it to both my Christian and non-Christian friends. Review by Christine Walters (08/10/09) |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers dist. STL Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-736-92284-5 View this book on its own page >> |
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| A Biblical Guide to Love, Sex and Marriage by Derek and Rosemary Thomas Perhaps it’s the age we live in with the constant bombardment from the media we receive that is so overtly sexual, but even though I knew this to be a book about the biblical perspective on love sex and marriage I was surprised at how restrained the book actually was in content. This is not to say that this was unwelcome, but the title really belies the content of the book. The blurb does indicate that this is an exploration of Song of Songs, but I think I expected there to be more specific advice on the subject. Having said that, the book is essentially a series of meditations on pre-marriage relationships, the marriage and then life after the ceremony with a section of Song of Songs starting every chapter. Each chapter draws on the authors’ own experience and love of scripture to open our minds to the more general facets of the relationship between a man and woman. It is the literal interpretation of Song of Songs rather than the allegory between Christ and the Church. One is left in no doubt that partners need to be honouring and caring of each other from the very beginning of a relationship through to the setting in of the mundane after a marriage of some years. It encourages us always to look for the good in each other, to solve difficulties quickly, to remain romantic and with this it is an uplifting read for any couple at whatever stage of life. Review by Jackie Scott (06/08/09) |
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| Paperback Price: £7.95 Publisher: EP (Evangelical Press) Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-0-852-34661-7 View this book on its own page >> |
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| God Speaks Your Love Language - How to Feel and Reflect God’s Love by Gary Chapman The key to learning and choosing love is tapping into divine love. The craving for love is our deepest emotional need, and we feel it and are drawn to others when they speak love in our language. This same principle applies to the most important relationship - our relationship with God. Do you realise that the God of the universe speaks your love language, and your expressions of love for Him are shaped by your love language? Learn how you can give and receive God's love through the five love languages - words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. The key to learning and choosing love is tapping into divine love. The craving for love is our deepest emotional need, and we feel it and are drawn to others when they speak love in our language. This same principle applies to the most important relationship - our relationship with God. Do you realise that the God of the universe speaks your love language, and your expressions of love for Him are shaped by your love language? Learn how you can give and receive God's love through the five love languages - words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. TGBS review to follow when published Review by publisher |
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| Paperback Price: £9.50 Publisher: Moody Press dist by STL Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-802-47275-5 View this book on its own page >> |
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| Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality - Parents Kit by Jim Burns Parents' Kit includes: - Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality - A Biblical Approach to prepare Them for Life ISBN 978-0-764-20208-7 - The Purity Code- God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body ISBN 978-0-764-20209-4 - The Purity Code: Audio Resource – containing a CD for the adults and one for the children or to listen to together. ISBN 978-0-764-20547-7 Each can be purchased separately. I could have done with this when my four children were growing up and I shall pass my copies to the daughter with teenagers. The CDs reflect much of what is written in the books, so that books or CD make a useful resource. CD and books together in this pack, are an even better resource, as we are all different and some prefer to read, others to listen and the main reason for Jim Burns work is to get the purity message across for many practical reasons as well as the obvious Biblical teaching. Review by Mary Bartholomew (29/11/08) |
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| Pack Price: £16.99 Publisher: Bethany House imprint of Baker Pub distributed by Lion Hudson Published: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-764-20548-4 View this book on its own page >> |
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| The Mother Who Seeks After God - Daily Devotions for Busy Mums by Laura Martin |
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| Paperback Price: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-845-50274-4 |
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Published: 2007 |
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| Becoming One - Quiet Times for Every Couple by Greg Laurie |
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| Hardback Price: £12.99 ISBN: 978-0-446-50014-2 |
Publisher: Faith Words from Hachette USA
Published: January 2008 |
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| To Have and to Hold - Poems, Blessings and Wishes for Newlyweds by June Cotner |
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| Hardback Price: £12.99 ISBN: 978-1-931-72291-9 |
Publisher: Faithwalk Publishing
Published: 2007 |
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| It’s No Sin To Be Sixty - A Positive Look at the Third Age by Neville Smith |
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| Paperback Price: £9.95 ISBN: 978-0-852-31342-8 |
Publisher: Redemptorist Publications
Published: 2008 |
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| Humanae Forty Years On - A New Commentary by A New Commentary |
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| Paperback Price: £8.95 ISBN: 978-1-871-21778-0 |
Publisher: Family Publications
Published: June 2008 |
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| Caring About Abuse - Prevention and Support Various contributors |
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| Stapled A4 Pbk. Price: £8.00 ISBN: 0-953-43553-9 |
Publisher: CCPAS (Churches Child Protection Advisory Service
Published: 01 January 2001 |
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| The Five Love Languages - How to Express heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman |
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| Paperback Price: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-881-27315-8 |
Publisher: Moody Press dist by STL
Published: 01 February 2008 |
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| If It’s Not Too Much Trouble - The Challenge of an Aged Parent by Ann Benton |
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| Paperback Price: £5.99 ISBN: 978-1-845-50302-4 |
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Published: 2007 |
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| Cheerful Madness - How eleven couples made it to marriage by Jo Swinney |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-1-854-24797-1 |
Publisher: Monarch imprint of Lion Hudson
Published: 2007 |
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| What the Bible Teaches About Marriage by Anthony Selvaggio |
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| Paperback Price: £6.95 ISBN: 978-0-852-34634-1 |
Publisher: EP (Evangelical Press)
Published: Summer 2007 |
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| Christian Parenting - What the Bible Teaches About....series by Roger Ellsworth |
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| Paperback Price: £7.95 ISBN: 978-0-852-34648-8 |
Publisher: EP (Evangelical Press)
Published: 2007 |
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| Who Stole Your Sex Life? by Sheila Bridge |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-1-842-91260-7 |
Publisher: David C.Cook formerly Kingsway Publications
Published: Summer 2007 |
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| On Your Marriage Selected by Andrew Moore |
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| Hardback Price: £5.99 ISBN: 978-1-844-17709-7 |
Publisher: Kevin Mayhew Ltd
Published: Summer 2007 |
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| The Way of the Wild Heart - A Map for the Masculine Journey by John Eldredge |
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| Paperback Price: £8.99 ISBN: 978-0-785-28868-8 |
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (Available from Ritchie Christian Media)
Published: 2006 |
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