LENT
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Lent resources
books
Come and See : Learning from the life of Peter
Stephen Cottrell ( BRF , 3rd edition , 160pp , £ 7.99 )
A study guide for growing in faith for new Christians and resetting the compass of discipleship for more experienced Christians . Each of the seven chapters includes a Bible reading , commentary , application , suggestions for prayer and reflection . An ideal Lent book or for any time of year .
The Way of Julian of Norwich
Sheila Upjohn ( SPCK , Nov 2020 , 112pp , £ 9.99 ) Sheila Upjohn explores the Revelations of Divine Love alongside passages from scripture . She reveals how Julian ’ s perspectives on sin and judgement , anger and forgiveness , the incarnation and the crucifixion can challenge and enlighten us , 600 years later .
Still Standing
Rachel Mann ( Darton , Longman and Todd Ltd , Nov 2020 , 128pp , £ 6.99 ) This new Lent course from Rachel Mann is based on the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Elton John biopic Rocketman . In five weekly sessions , she uses clips from the film , Bible passages and discussion starters to help us relate the movie to the scriptures and the gospel .
Rooted in Love
Edited by Sarah Mullaly ( SPCK , Nov 2020 , 128pp , £ 9.99 )
Who is the Christ we serve ? How can we live more Christ-centred lives ? Edited by Bishop Sarah Mullally , these 40 reflections lead us deeper into the meaning and practice of life in Christ today . With the collective wisdom of the area bishops in the Diocese of London , each reflection includes a Bible reading , prayer and action .
Living His Story
Hannah Steele ( SPCK , Nov 2020 , 192pp , £ 9.99 ) The Archbishop of Canterbury ’ s Lent Book 2021 How can we convey the love of God to our neighbours in a post-Christian world ? Hannah Steele uncovers liberating and practical ways of sharing the gospel story afresh . With warmth and encouragement , this Lent devotional will fill you with confidence in sharing God ’ s love . Each of the six chapters can be used as a single study for individuals or small groups to prepare for Easter .
Opening Our Lives
Trystan Owain Hughes ( BRF , October 2020 , 208pp , £ 8.99 ) These six weeks of reflections are designed to encourage and challenge readers to open their lives to God . Thoughtful , profound yet accessible – rich and wide-ranging – it ’ s imbued with Welsh culture and language .
CREATIVE JOURNAL
Pylon People
Cath Woolridge ( Lion Hudson , new edition Nov 2020 , 128pp , £ 12.99 )
40 sections of ‘ journaling devotion ’ to engage ‘ your heart , mind and creativity ’. Cath reflects on how we can be : Powered People ( constantly connected to God ), Praying People ( conversing with God daily ), Perspective People ( knowing God ’ s love and faithfulness ) and Present People ( exploring spiritual senses and appreciating God ’ s world through sight , smell , touch , hearing , taste , and song ). With Bible passages , reflections , poems , illustrations , meditations , colouring and doodling .