Learn more about the Christian faith!
Here are some links you may find helpful. There are many more!
Books
There are books on every aspect of Christian life and faith.
Choice Words Bookshop
Staff in our local Christian Bookshop Choice Words will be very happy to offer suggestions. As well as new books, they have a huge collection of second-hand titles.
‘Here at Choice Words, we believe in supplying Christians with the resources they need to live for Jesus. We aim to provide these resources at the best prices, which is why we have a combination of new and second hand where books can be had for as little as 75 pence! We have the largest collection of second-hand Christian resources in the southwest!
We are open 9.30am-4.30pm Monday through to Saturday, and if you cant find what you are looking for, we can order books in and even post them to your address!
You can find us at 71 Queen St. Newton Abbot, or call us on 01626 334 027, or email us at, shop@choicewords.co.uk’
10 of those
As a parish, we have linked up with "10 of those" who offer a great selection of books and tracts at discounted prices! Have a look HERE
Parish Library
Through the Speaking Volumes programme, we were given a grant of £250 to spend on books for a Parish Library. The selection includes some great autobiographies, and plenty more to help deepen our faith and equip us to share it well. It is set up in each church for a month at a time. There is a note book to write down the book you borrowed so we can keep track of who has what. The selection includes some great autobiographies, and plenty more to help deepen our faith and equip us to share it well.
Recommendations
Books on prayer. They can be bought from https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/nab (where our churches get a small commission), through Choice Words and other bookstores too. Wherever you choose to buy them from, why not take the time this Lent to learn more about PRAYER. They come from a series entitled ‘5 Things to Pray for…’ Written by various authors, each page starts with a short piece of scripture before suggesting 5 things to pray about on that particular theme. I’ve found these books helpful, and I know many others have as well. If you struggle to think WHAT to pray, these little books will be a great help!
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n this book Praying the Lord's Prayer, J. I. Packer, one of the 20th century’s best Christian writers, presents a powerful truth: prayer is a natural activity between the Heavenly Father and his children. As Packer works through each phrase of Christ's pattern of prayer, readers will begin to grasp the basic principles and guidelines of prayer. As readers apply the truths of this book to their prayer lives, they will experience intimate communication with God and will strengthen their own conversations with their Father in heaven.
If you struggle to pray deep prayers, then let this book help you! The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. This book has been prepared not to ‘supply’ prayers but to prompt and encourage Christians to tread the path on which others have gone before with prayers that are deep, beautiful and inspiring.
For previous Songs/Podcast/Resources of the Week, see HERE
The problem of aging
3 links to books that might help you deal with the problem of aging.
The Good Life in the Last Days (Paperback) by Mikey Lynch
Making The Most of The Rest Of Your Life (Paperback) by John Chapman
On My Way To Heaven (Paperback) by Mark Ashton
Science and Christianity - Friends or Enemies
Prof John Bryant's talk "Science and Christianity - Friends or Enemies"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf3wzYoaxEI
His blog https://www.bigbangtobiology.net/blog
And some books:
"Fifth Miracle" by Paul Davis
"The Goldilocks Enigma" by Paul Davis
"From the Big Bang to Biology - Where is God?" by Graham Swinard and John Bryant
Apps
Everyday Faith - Develop a daily connection with God
Connect with God with the new Everyday Faith app. Journey daily with reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everyday faith.
Everyday Faith is now available to download for iOS and Android. If you already have theWatch & Pray app installed, you will automatically get the update.
Read more here
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