SELECTIONS: A Journey Toward Spiritual Formation The opening words of the Prologue are as good a beginning toward a description of the book as any: What began as a contemplative practice soon became a time of self-examination, and then an ongoing reading of the New Testament, followed by an aroused intellectual curiosity that led to research into scriptural exegesis, and finally, after years of repetition and reflection, to a satisfying experience of internalization. Somewhere along the way I realized I was working on my own personal spiritual formation. This is how my alternative New Testament Lectionary came into being. My "uncommon lectionary" is an invitation to a spiritual pilgrimage through salient selections of New Testament passages. For those involved in or interested in the Christian Movement there is no better place to dig deeper. The New Testament text is provided so one does not have to fumble around to find one's own copy. After describing the evolution of the process, the book is divided into the seasons of the Christian Year. Each week correlates a Gospel Reading and an Epistle Reading. There is background material for each section, setting the stage for the specific season. The reader is guided through the reading in a lectio divina style, with variations to keep it from becoming too repetitious. Unique to the book are some "gentle challenges" in each week's reading to help the reader press beneath the surface. These vary with each season, ranging from an invitation to record several "I Believe" statements about a particular passage to creating three handwritten, free-flowing "Lenten Pages." During Holy Week one may be asked to practice one hour of "Sacred Silence." Pentecost challenges the reader to compose a Haiku based on the passages for the week. Missiontide presses for an essay of no less than three, no more than five sentences on each passage relative to the question, "What now is expected of me." These "gentle challenges" are designed to lead one to deeper reflection and clearer focus on the lectionary passages for a given week. They help us to activate our soul's contemplative nature. They also encourage us to allow the key words in a passage to be formed into a personal prayer. I believe that serious reflection, focus, contemplation, and prayer can draw us along a path toward spiritual formation. The Seasons of the Christian Year have a mystical correlation to the seasons of our own lives. To my mind, this book has an appeal to that general audience that wants to discover the deeper, more progressive aspects of the Christian Faith. For many in the general audience, SELECTIONS: A Journey Toward Spiritual Formation will be simply a book of daily devotions. I believe, too, that churches will find it helpful and effective in retreats, small groups, and class sessions. Many of my colleagues in ministry have expressed an interest in an alternative lectionary. They, too, would find this book very useful. I have tested it in all these ways with very positive responses.

Much loved stories from the New Testament are illustrated in this colouring book for children. By reading a key Bible verse and colouring in a picture for each scene, kids will learn about the life of Jesus and the adventures of Peter and Paul in Acts. Illustrations and Bible verses are taken from the International Children's Bible (ICB) New Testament. Content Benefits: This colouring book explores key scenes from the New Testament, helping children learn about the Bible through fun activities. * Includes stories from the gospels and Acts * 15 engaging pictures to colour in * Includes a key Bible verse for each picture from the International Children's Bible * Helps children to learn about the Bible while having fun * Ideal companion to the International Children's Bible New Testament or full ICB Bible * Activity book suitable for children aged 6 plus * Perfect inspirational gift idea for any occasion * Ideal resource for anyone working in a church/ Sunday School setting * Suitable for Sunday School prizes

The Authentic Youth Bible is a popular choice for teens, youth groups and schools. The fully anglicised text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy to Read) translation. The contemporary language makes the Authentic Youth Bible easy to get into, so that teens can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help young people understand the Bible for themselves, including introductions to each Bible book, 164 studies that dig deeper into key passages, and 275 insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. 32 full colour pages tackle issues such as peer pressure, relationships, image and self-esteem as well as looking at themes such as following Jesus, the Trinity and trusting God. The Authentic Youth Bible is a full text Bible that is the perfect choice to help teens get into the Bible for themselves and develop strong foundations in the faith. Content Benefits: The Authentic Youth Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help teens and young adults understand and live out God's Word today. - A popular choice for secondary schools and for youth groups as well as for personal use - Allows youth leaders to teach the Bible in an accessible yet accurate way - Enables teens to engage with the Bible for themselves - Ideal for 13 - 18 year olds and young adults - Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate - Simple to understand - Anglicised text, with UK spelling and grammar - Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of each Bible book - Introductions to both the Old and New Testaments to help set the scene - 164 Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages - 275 Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses - 32 full colour pages explore important and topical issues teens face - Easy to read type in two columns - A dictionary, conveniently placed at the back of the Bible for easy reference, helps explains difficult or key words - Overview of the Bible - How to read the Bible section helps readers get started - Maps of key periods - Table of weights and measures - A list of Bible verses to help in various situations - Presentation page - Binding - Hardback - Pages - 1399 - Publisher - Authentic Media

A vibrantly illustrated first Bible that little boys will love to carry around with them! With beautiful illustrations and a rhyme on every page, Bible Stories for Boys introduces favourite stories from the Bible for young children and adults to enjoy together. Content Benefits: Children will love reading, hearing and learning about the Bible with the rhyming descriptions of the stories and fun illustrations. The perfect introduction to some of the amazing stories from the Bible Ideal first picture Bible for young children Simple, rhyming text Bright and lively illustrations engage and entertain little ones The sturdy board book has a padded cover and a handle for extra gift appeal Perfect gift for a Christening, Baptism, Dedication, Baby Shower, New baby and more Affordable price point Blue cover design Suitable for church creches, mums and toddler groups Ideal for children aged 4 and under Binding - Board Book Pages - 22 Publisher - Authentic Media