A woman’s tale of the transformative power of walking Britain’s ancient pilgrim paths. ‘Phoebe Smith is a splendid writer and an inspiring traveller’ Bill Bryson Faced with turning 35 – and seeing friends settle down, get married, have kids – Phoebe Smith found herself ending a long�term relationship, considering giving up her dream job and asking herself what actually is the point of… everything? On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain – Phoebe experiences a moment of self-discovery shared by many who travel these ancient trails. And so, having spent a lifetime in solo exploration of unfamiliar places, she suddenly resolved to return to her native Britain and follow in the footsteps of generations of saints (and sinners) in the hope of ‘finding herself’ once more and confronting the things that scared her the most. But what is a pilgrimage? Why are so many people undertaking them now? How do you become a pilgrim? And how do you know what you are seeking? These are the questions Phoebe grapples with as she undertakes a series of journeys – some familiar and some little-known – the length and breadth of the British Isles. Along the way she contemplates love and loss in her life, the role of contemplation and silence in pilgrimage, and the sudden camaraderie shared endeavour brings. Until, high on a windswept cliff, she arrives at an epiphany: the ending of one trail is always the start of another.

What if what we are witnessing is not the decline of the Church but it's rebirth? The rates of decline in church attendance and the ticking demographic timebomb show that business as usual will lead to extinction. But out of these ashes there are countless reasons to hope. Signs and stories emerging from worshipping communities the world over can give us renewed confidence that, as always, God is doing a 'new-old' thing. The Church that is emerging amid times of uncertainty is growing, alive and demonstrating the qualities of the early church recorded in the New Testament, one that is more diverse, more spirit-filled, more confident in the Gospel, calling, equipping and sending people to make disciples in all nations. Written for ordained and lay leaders at all levels, this book will help you navigate these changing times in light of the immovable knowledge that God is always on the move.

The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes the ERV Holy Bible easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help you understand the Bible, 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. The ERV Holy Bible is the perfect choice to help you get into the Bible for yourself and develop strong foundations in the faith. Content Benefits: The ERV Holy Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live out God's Word today. * Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate * Simple to understand * Anglicized text, with UK spelling and grammar * Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out reading the Bible * Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into the Bible * 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 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 * Easy to read type in two columns * Font size 8.5pt * A dictionary helps explains difficult or key words * How to read the Bible section helps readers get started * Maps of key periods * A list of Bible verses to help in various situations * Presentation page * Ribbon marker * Adapted from the Authentic Youth Bible

Aldous Huxley's acclaimed and gripping account of one of the strangest occurrences in history

In 1643 an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was apparently possessed by the devil. After a sensational and celebrated trial, the convent's charismatic priest Urban Grandier--accused of spiritually and sexually seducing the nuns in his charge--was convicted of being in league with Satan. Then he was burned at the stake for witchcraft.

In this classic work by the legendary Aldous Huxley--a remarkable true story of religious and sexual obsession considered by many to be his nonfiction masterpiece--a compelling historical event is clarified and brought to vivid life.

Each issue of New Daylight provides four months of daily Bible readings and comment, with a regular team of contributors drawn from a range of church backgrounds. New Daylight covers a varied selection of Old and New Testament passages, biblical themes, characters and seasonal readings.

The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes this gospel easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included in this gospel edition to help you easily understand it, including advice on how to read the Bible, an introduction to the book of Matthew, studies that dig deeper into key passages, and insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. This Gospel of Matthew is the perfect introduction to the life of Jesus and will help you to start reading the Bible for yourself. Content Benefits: The ERV Holy Bible Gospel of Matthew is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live out God's Word today. * A full text gospel with extra notes and features * Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate * Simple to understand * Anglicized text, with UK spelling and grammar * Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out reading the Bible * Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into the Bible * Suitable for anyone wanting to explore who Jesus is * Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of Matthew's gospel * Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages * Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses * Easy to read type in two columns * Suitable for use as an outreach resource for churches

Louie Giglio, bestselling author and founder of the Passion Conference, delivers a message of hope to anyone in the midst of deep disappointment, grief, or shame. Readers will be empowered to make a comeback and restore forgotten dreams, unhealed wounds, broken relationships, and impossible circumstances.

A person can never get too far from God and His plan and purpose for their life that they can’t get back to Him and have a fresh start. There is always a way forward that will prevent a person’s current circumstances from having the final say in life. God has a plan for a comeback. It’s never too late for Him, no matter what kind of challenge an individual is facing.

Adapted from material previously published in The Comeback, Louie Giglio addresses the feelings we all have from time to time that life is disappointing and not working out as we’d hoped. We long for something different, something better, something more.

Never Too Far celebrates new beginnings. It offers readers encouragement and perspective, and it’s for those who feel frustrated or confused; sorrowing or in pain; have made mistakes; are grieving; disappointed; or feel as though life doesn’t make sense. Readers will experience the good news that God is in the business of giving fresh starts to people. He gives hope to the hopeless. Direction to the directionless. Help to those who need help. God is always good, all the time, and God’s plans will always prevail, even when personal plans don’t. God already knows what the solutions are. No matter what kind of disappointment or grief or pain or trouble or heartache a person may encounter, God always offers a new beginning, a change of heart, or a powerful spiritual turnaround. Here is an invitation to accept God’s offer of a way forward and discovering that his pathways are always good.

Happiness is a brain function. With a healthier brain always comes a happier life.

After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. In You, Happier, he explains them and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness.

Dr. Amen will teach you how to:

• discover your brain type based on your personality and create happiness strategies best suited to you;
• improve your overall brain health to consistently enhance your mood;
• protect your happiness by distancing yourself from the “noise” in your head; and
• make seven simple decisions and ask seven daily questions to enhance your happiness.

Creating consistent happiness is a daily journey. In You, Happier, Dr. Amen walks you through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help you live each day with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.

After more than a decade of tumult, Roman warrior Rex and his aristocratic wife, Flavia, are thankful to the God they serve for the peaceful life they are living in the city of Alexandria. But with the Empire in flux, it cannot last. When Rex is called away to serve Constantine in his fight against Licinius, Flavia's loneliness and longing for a baby lead her down the road of temptation. Perhaps one of Egypt's gods will grant her conception? As battles rage both within and without, Rex and Flavia will have to rely on God's forgiveness and protection if they are to survive the trials to come. Their adventures sweep them into the great events of the ancient church, including the forging of the Nicene Creed, terrible murders within the imperial family, the quest for the true cross of Christ in Jerusalem, and the end of pagan Rome as a new Christian empire dawns. Bryan Litfin brings his epic Constantine's Empire series to a thrilling close with this dramatic tale of struggle and redemption.

Divorce is not the end of your story Some seasons of life can seem far more difficult than one human should have to endure. For Brandi Wilson, that was the year her husband--and a megachurch pastor--walked away from her and her family. Suddenly, her church community dissolved, and her dreams and identity were shattered. Yet God transformed this heartbreaking time into an invaluable lesson on the gift of healing. And now, Brandi beautifully tells her courageous story of confronting grief and heartache head-on and learning how to rise from the pain. Filled with aha moments and laugh-out-loud humor, this book reminds you that your story is always evolving and that you can move forward with hope after divorce. Brandi helps you: · rely on and find comfort in the promises of God · begin a new journey toward healing · find freedom in your new identity While your life looks drastically different now, there is hope for renewed joy and redemption. Your pain doesn't get the final say. Through God's grace and healing power, you will be better than okay. "A worthy guide on a journey you never thought you'd have to take."--HOLLY FURTICK, Elevation Church "A fresh perspective on healing from heartbreak."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY