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NLT One Year Bible

The NLT Slimline, Tu-Tone edition of the One Year Bible is absolutely gorgeous! The Bible is arranged in 365 bite-sized readings, taking passages from the Old & New Testaments as well as the Psalms and Proverbs each day.

Desire

John Eldredge writes, 'There is a secret set within each of our hearts. It is the desire for life as it was meant to be.' Yet how do we uncover our desires and learn to decipher them?  Here we discover that God is the author of our deepest desires.

The Tallest of Smalls

Another children's book by popular author, Max Lucado. 'This comforting message helps young and old alike understand that even if we are small, or don't feel like we fit in, we matter to the only One who matters.'

Also New In:

• "Billy Graham: His Life & Influences" by David Aikman £9.99
• "The Papa Prayers" by Larry Crabb £9.99
• "A Time to Dance" & "A Time to Embrace" by Karen Kingsbury £9.99 each
• "The Heart" - two inspiring books in once volume by John Eldredge (including Desire and Waking the Dead) £12.99

Valentine's Day

We carry a gorgeous range of cards, jewellery, journals, mugs, photoframes, books, music and films.

Not sure what to get your loved one this year for Valentine's Day?

Here are a few suggestions to get you started!

Beautiful Stirling Silver Jewellery

Gorgeous Mugs

Books

CDs/DVDs 


You can contact us (via phone or email) to enquire about, or reserve, any of the above items.
Or better yet, come and browse for inspiration!

"I found the One my heart loves"

Song of Solomon 3.4

Reading's Top 10 Chart

Based on monthly sales at the Reading branch

BOOKS

1. What Good is God? (Philip Yancey)

2. Son of Hamas (Mosab Yousef)

3. Taming the Tiger (Tony Anthony)

4. Her Mother's Hope (F. Rivers)

5. Lies, Lies, Lies! (Michael Green)

6. The Shack (William P. Young)

7. Her Daughter's Dream (F. Rivers)

8. Faith Like Potatoes (Angus Buchan)

9. The Four Loves (C. S. Lewis)

10. The Hiding Place (Corrie Ten Boom)

CD/DVDs

1. Light the Sky (Soul Survivor)

2. Ton of Worship 2 (Various)

3. Come Away CD & DVD (Jesus Culture)

4. We Cry Out (Jeremy Camp)

5. 100 Singalong Bible Songs DVD (Cedarmont)

6. The Best Hymns Album Ever (Various)

7. The Power of the Cross (Various)

8. Best Instrumental

   Album in the World Ever (Various)

9. Worship Devotional (Various)

10. The Story of Your Life (Matthew West)

(NB. If we have run out of any of these titles, we will be more than happy order them in for you. Please ask a member of staff for details)

The Right Call

The final chapter of the Sophie Trace Trilogy, ‘The Right Call’, is an intriguing amalgamation of murder, romance and Christian values. The scene is set in a small American town where main character, Ethan Langley, had expected to spend a care-free summer with his girlfriend, Vanessa and her baby boy, Carter. However, nothing could have prepared him for the shock when four young people were murdered in cold blood– one of whom was especially close to his heart. Could Vanessa’s mother and Chief of Police, Brill Jessup, solve the case before any more innocent lives were lost?

In the first few chapters, new characters are introduced at quite a quick pace and it might seem a little confusing if you aren’t familiar with the first two books of the trilogy. However, the author (Kathy Herman) includes sufficient background information for the book to be read as a stand-alone title. I enjoyed the fact that the Christian element of the story wasn’t cliché or preachy. Faith was integrated throughout the book as a way of people responding to what was happening in their lives. ‘Arrow’ prayers were often shot up to God at times of real difficulty – I liked the reality of that. I also valued the story’s message that God can use even the most painful of situations to work things out for his good purposes.

'Losing Faith' by Andy Frost

When I first saw the title “Losing Faith: Those who have walked away...” I immediately jumped to the conclusion that I wouldn't agree with it. Hackles raised, I assumed the author would be arguing that a person's salvation can be lost and that is something I cannot comprehend. However – all set to be challenged on this belief – I was completely taken aback by the actual message of this book. I could not have been further from the truth.

Andy Frost meets nine individuals (names and details altered where necessary for privacy) and re-tells their stories of how they lost faith in the Christian message. Each are emotional journeys of pain and disappointment with God and the Church. What Frost was keen to insist upon, however, was that while these people had let go of God, God hadn't let go of them. Salvation hadn't been lost. Some had already returned to Christ since walking away and he prayed the others would too.

After each story, Frost practically engages us in how we can support friends, family and church members who are going through the same thing. How we react to their unbelief, how we bring them back to Christ and how we help prevent it from happening in the first place. He touches on difficult issues such as homosexuality and abuse, but he does so in a sensitive and loving way. I was very challenged.

'Reinventing Rachel' by Alison Strobel

Reinventing Rachel; redefining God.

A young woman's devout faith is shattered when her perfect life turns to disaster. A cheating fiance, a family who lied to her and a friend she thought she could count on - Rachel Westing begins to question the character, and even existence, of God.

Twenty years of faithful obedience and church attendance – Rachel thought – qualified her for a blessed and comfortable life. When God doesn't deliver on his end of the bargain, she goes looking for something else. But, having flown half-way across the states to live with an old school-friend in an endeavour to experience a new way of life, she is met with even more heartache and trouble.

Ultimately, Rachel is challenged on whether she had ever truly grasped the message of the gospel.

Alison Strobel's language and style are fluently expressed in this gripping novel. Effortless to read, each page draws you into Rachel's world and challenges you to think about your own pereception of God and what a relationship with Him entails. Perhaps, due to the topics addressed, 'Reinventing Rachel' might appeal more to a younger readership. I'm definately looking forward to reading her next book!

"This honestly written book is a must-read for any survivor or 'churchanity'. Realistic and transparent, Rachel Westing will strike a familiar chord with anyone who's ever felt disenfranchised with contemporary 'Christian' culture." -Melody Carlson

Matthew West - The Story of Your Life

If you're looking for a unique Christian artist whose approach is personal, loving and challenging - then we've got the guy for you.

Matthew West - beautiful in voice and sincerity - has recently released his new album which is based entirely on the lives and situations of others. After asking fans to submit their stories of pain, struggles, hopes and celebrations, Matthew recieved thousands of letters from people all over the world. Dedicated to his task, he spent two months in solitude at a cabin just outside of Nashville, TN reading through each personal story. Using the inspiration he found in these pages, he went on to write 11 moving and personal songs.

This is what Matthew said about his experience:

"During those months, my eyes were opened to see the world outside my door like I had never witnessed before. It was as if a veil had been lifted, allowing me a rare look into the lives of everyday people. I read joyful stories about adoption and cancer survivors. I read heart-breaking stories of abuse and broken homes. And with every look into someone's life, something began to stir in my own"

MY OWN LITTLE WORLD

One of our favourite songs on the album is My Own Little World, which is featured here as a video. If you only do one thing today, make sure you watch it - the lyrics are stirring and the melody is gorgeous. I guaratee you'll want to watch it again and again.

This CD, The Story of Your Life, is available now from all Quench stores at £12.99