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A chapter book retelling the story of Joseph, who was sold into
slavery in Egypt by his brothers and unfairly put into prison with
additional related snippets from other Bible stories. But God
cares, providing guidance, support and hope through the situations.
A reassuring story to help older children reflect and talk to
people they trust about Joseph's emotions and experiences,
providing guidance for them when they feel life is unfair,
including support from God. The 'God cares' series provides a
Biblical approach to discussing emotions and behaviour with
children to nurture an attitude of wellness. Children at different
ages approach things differently in their stages of emotional
development, so this series works at two different levels:
illustrated Readers aimed at 5-7 year olds and Chapter books aimed
at 8+ years. Please note that children progress at different
reading abilities and stages of emotional development so the age
ranges are only a guide for parents and carers. The Bible stories
are retold reflecting on the emotions and encourages children to
discuss and relate this within their situations. Sections at the
back provide a reflective space for children and practical advice
for parents and carers. Debbie Duncan, author of The Art of Daily
Resilience, Brave and Gifted, is a nurse and a teacher, and mother
of four children. She has considerable insight into what
constitutes resilience and bravery: the ability to cope, to stay on
course, to bounce back. In her books she considers what is required
for physical, mental, and spiritual durability, interweaving
biblical teaching, prayers, with personal anecdote and sound
advice. This she now applies specifically to support parents and
carers raising children.
In a world of global connectivity, how can we be such great
communicators with each other but not with God who loves us
unconditionally? Many of us think prayer is complicated. We are not
sure how to pray and so just do not do it. To get help in praying
we often turn to the New Testament or the Psalms for inspiration.
Yet buried in the often overlooked minor prophets in the Old
Testament are pearls of wisdom that in fact form the raw material
of prayer. These prophets understood the power of prayer, so what
made them turn to God and how did they ask him for help? By looking
at each minor prophet in turn, Debbie Duncan explores their
background, highlights the main themes and looks at how their
example can help us to pray, revealing how surprisingly relevant
these lessons are to our modern world. These biblical characters
may be called minor prophets, but they can teach us major truths
about prayer.
Debbie Duncan knows all too much about the need for resilience. She
and her husband Malcolm, and her children, have all had to deal
with prolonged ill health, as well as episodes of acute health
crisis. Two family members have died. As a pastor's wife and a
working mum she copes with emergencies large and small on a daily
basis. So what makes you strong when you have no strength? Drawing
on her personal experience as a nurse and a teacher, Debbie has
considerable insight into what constitutes resilience: the ability
to cope, to stay on course, to bounce back. In this helpful new
book she considers what is required for physical, mental and
spiritual durability, interweaving biblical teaching, prayers, with
personal anecdote, and sound advice.
Hollywood's definition of bravery often centres on superheroes and
death-defying feats, and the Bible also includes acts of incredible
courage. However, these examples can often feel far from our
day-today lives. In Brave, Debbie Duncan assures us that God's
definition of courage is not limited to liberating a nation like
Moses or fighting a giant like David. Indeed, facing everyday
situations requires bravery. Perhaps you're facing redundancy, ill
health, or strife in your family. Giving examples from her personal
life. Debbie takes us on a journey that will help us endure the
challenges that come our way with our heads held high.
Understanding what real-life bravery looks like will encourage you
to step out of the boat like Peter, or simply to get out of bed
when you're struggling. Brave will help to reassure you that God is
with you in every season of life, and that you are braver than you
think!
Gifted - women in leadership. You would be mistaken if you thought
this book was just for women. It looks at the history of women in
church life and leadership, at egalitarianism and complementarism
and says - women are leaders and so are men , what can we learn
from each other ? It's looks at different leadership styles, gifts
and skills. And it's also includes other women's stories from
Margaret Sentamu and Christy Wimber to a Vicky Thompson and Bev
Murrill. There are other contributors.
This is the story of Esther and Louise, two women who support each
other in their everyday walking around lives, sharing the good
times and the bad, the experiences that make their hearts soar, and
the moments when they feel they are living on different planets to
those around them. This story vibrates in the real world we live
in, looking at the ridiculous things that happen in life and church
and the prejudices which naturally occur in Christian community, as
in other areas of life. It's a powerful portrayal of friendship
forged in the tough times as well as the good, that prods and pokes
but most importantly pushes the characters closer to the God they
love. "Embedded in this wry, witty and revealingly frank
correspondence is many a buried gem of wisdom on the basic, gritty
issues of life that make us laugh and make us cry, and that we
survive by sharing." Michele Guinness, author and speaker.
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