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How can we maintain an intimate relationship with God in a busy
world? How do we read the Bible to feed our souls, rather than
"professionally", looking for the next talk we have to deliver? How
do we care for ourselves and avoid either burn-out or rust-out?
Paul Mallard has written Staying Fresh for everyone involved in
ministry, at whatever level that may be. While he acknowledges the
importance of conviction and competence, his primary emphasis here
is on character. He is passionate about the importance of
integrity, of persevering in prayer and discipleship, of never
giving up in our battle with sin and our service for Christ. "But
even if you are not a leader and never aspire to be one,' he says,
'I hope that what you learn here will help you to maintain the
freshness of young love."
Let me be honest, there have been times when my faith has seemed
fragile... I have struggled with seeing my wife stripped of her
dignity and reduced by her agony. I have doubted all kinds of
things. I have exploded and lashed out. I do not like what is
happening to my sweetheart one little bit. Chronic illness never
goes away. Come on, realistically, how much more can we take?' 'But
one thing I have never doubted is that, in the darkest
circumstances, we were only ever in the hands of God. That has been
the ultimate source of comfort and hope.' As Paul Mallard knows
only too well, the crucible of suffering is a ghastly place to be.
But lessons learned there can be powerful and memorable. And it was
there that Paul and Edrie experienced 'unexpected intimacy with a
loving God' who himself is no stranger to suffering. They want to
use their experience and insights to help fellow sufferers too, and
journey with you in your pain. Suffering can be invested well, for
a higher, better purpose.
Follow-up to the bestselling Invest Your Suffering (sales over
6,000 in 3 years), building on that brand; Author a very popular
conference speaker all over the UK: at Keswick, EMA, Word Alive,
Faith Mission events, UCCF, FIEC, Bible by the Beach, Living
Leadership, training events and church weekends; ALL Christians
face disappointment, but it's what do we do with it that counts;
Especially relevant in situations of grief, illness, infertility,
unemployment, violence, exploitation and betrayal, or with
difficult children and dysfunctional families; Speaks with grace
from the author's own experience (miscarriage, spouse's disability,
etc) into life's raw and messy reality; Offers sure-footed theology
and pastoral wisdom for the layperson, without being at all glib or
trite; Shows how disappointment can lead to personal growth and
maturity; God's sovereignty and certain control are ultimately our
deep security and solid confidence; Excellent question sections
underpin key points
Making big decisions can be desperately difficult. Often we end up
paralysed with indecision, afraid that making the wrong choice -
whether it's going to the wrong university, applying for the wrong
job, or moving to the wrong place - will ruin our lives. So how do
we make good decisions? When does the Bible guide us, and when
should we just use our common sense or talk things through with
friends and family? Using his huge experience and pastoral heart,
Paul Mallard comes right alongside us in Invest Your Future to help
us practice spiritual discernment. He shows us where to find wisdom
and how it works in God's economy. He helps us find the balance in
what is, for many of us, a constant challenge. He teaches us how to
understand God's purpose, so we can see what are the truly
important factors in making our decisions. You don't have to spend
your life in indecision, confusion, guilt or regret. Drawing on
examples from Scripture as well as from life, Invest Your Future
shows how you can cultivate spiritual discernment in order to grow
in maturity and wisdom, and know where to turn for guidance when
making decisions. If you have ever questioned how to make good
decisions, or find yourself worrying and second-guessing your
choices, this is the book for you. Compassionate and grounded,
Invest Your Future will leave you more confident in your own and in
God's wisdom, so that you can make sure-footed, stress-free choices
in the future.
Most of us get hope all wrong. We hope for better health, a
generous pay rise or good grades for our children. Our wishful
thinking may or may not have a good outcome, but when it does, it
never leaves us satisfied. This 30-day devotional in the Food for
the Journey series shows us that Christian hope, by contrast, is
guaranteed and eternal, dealing with certainties: Christ's death
for us, his forgiveness of sin and our hope of heaven when we die.
Covering passages from Matthew, 1 Peter, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1
Thessalonians and Revelation, in this devotional some of the
Keswick Convention's most beloved preachers - including Don Carson,
Ray Ortlund and Jonathan Lamb - unpack the Bible's teaching on
hope. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we can
enjoy the pleasures of earth knowing that they point to the far
greater delights we'll experience one day in God's presence. In a
small, easily portable format, Hope is perfect for carrying around
with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its
undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the
year, and work through it at your own pace. Whether you are looking
to renew your own sense of hope and wonder at God's goodness, or
want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about hope,
this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help
strengthen your faith in your walk with Christ. 'The hope set
before us' is far greater than we can ever imagine. This devotional
shows the glorious contours of our inexhaustible hope, offering
encouragement and reassurance, whatever our present circumstances
may be.
Who am I and do I really matter? This is a heartfelt cry today,
articulated in different ways, often even among those who claim to
be Christians. Paul Mallard shows us what the Bible teaches us
about our identity as human beings and, more specifically, as
Christians. We look at our relationship with God, with the church,
with our family and in the workplace. The starting point is the NT
book of Ephesians, which is far more relevant today than we might
think. The author brings us right into the heart of his family,
explaining how Abe, his young grandson, in spite of severe
disability from birth, was made by a loving and kind Creator, with
unique value and immeasurable dignity. In fact, our dignity as
humans stems from the fact that God has created us in his image -
how amazing is that! This is a book which will orientate and
reassure us, offering genuine confidence. But it will also move our
hearts to praise God for investing such value in human beings like
us, and for sending his Son, Jesus, so that we could have freedom
from sin and enjoy the status of sons and daughters. Preface 1 Who
am I? 2 Unbelievably blessed 3 Undeservedly rescued 4 Unimaginably
transformed 5 Every barrier is down 6 Every person is needed 7
Everyone worships something 8 Against the flow 9 The home - men and
women 10 Fight for who you are 11 People of hope 12 More loved than
you can imagine
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Revelation (Paperback)
Paul Mallard, Elizabeth McQuoid
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R153
Discovery Miles 1 530
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Does the church have a future? Across the generations troubled
Christians have often asked this question. Even as early as the end
of the first century the future of the church hung in the balance.
False teaching, internal division and persecution were rife.
Emperor Domitian had exiled the apostle John, probably in his 90s,
on the island of Patmos. You can imagine John, pacing up and down
the island at night, looking across the sea to the cities on the
shore, wondering, `Does the church have a future?' Into this
situation the Lord comes and makes these glorious revelations. He
gives John this vision and tells him to write to the seven churches
of Asia Minor, in the eastern part of the Roman Empire, in what is
now called Turkey. To each of these churches Jesus says, `I know...
I know your hopes and dreams, your faults and failings, your joys
and sorrows, your temptations and frustrations.' Jesus knew each
church, and so he could speak wisely and truthfully into each
circumstance. He said some hard things to shake the believers out
of their apathy. He also spoke words of comfort. The letter ends by
pointing the believers to heaven, a reminder that despite their
present struggles, ultimately they are on the victory side. Today
the church still faces internal division, opposition and
persecution. It is understandable that some believers ask, `Does
the church have a future?' The answer is the same as it always has
been. Absolutely.
We all want joy for ourselves and for those we love - naturally.
But often it eludes us. Joy in the Bible if far greater, more
robust, than happiness. It persists through the hard times. We're
even encouraged to rejoice in God 'always'. Joni Eareckson Tada
knows more than most what this joy looks and feels like. Severely
disabled and confined to a wheelchair since a diving accident in
her teens, she knows the defiant 'yet' of Habakkuk - in spite of
everything life throws at her, she can rejoice! With trusted
teachers Michael Baughen, Alistair Begg, Don Carson, Peter Maiden,
Paul Mallard, Alec Motyer, John Risbridger, Derek Tidball and
others by your side, discover how the Bible (Nehemiah, Habakkuk,
John, Romans, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Peter and 1 John), not just
the Psalms, can help us find joy, whatever life throws at us. An
undated 30-day devotional with teaching and practical application
for people like us in the real world today.
Prayer is hard. We'd rather be doing something else. Anything
really. But God commands us to pray. And to do so continually. We
see examples of people praying for a wide range of things in the
Bible. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, and that model prayer
can become the basis of our prayers too. We need to pray deeper,
more fervent prayers. Or, as the Puritans used to say, we need to
'pray until we pray'. We should see prayer as a privilege, not a
duty, and certainly not a burden. This 30-day undated devotional
offers timeless wisdom and encouragement from Michael Baughen,
Alistair Begg, Raymond Brown, David Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Paul
Mallard, Bruce Milne, Calisto Odede and Rico Tice. They focus on
sections of Nehemiah, Habakkuk, the Psalms, Daniel, Like, John,
Ephesians, Philippians, Thessalonians and James. You will be
enthused as you receive fresh insights each day and allow your
prayer life to be transformed.
Nearly 15,000 units sold of the Food for the Journey series since
its launch
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