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‘People with the talent of Dennis Lennon should be locked in a room with pen and paper and told to write until they could write no more…’ !
Lennon deals with the issues many Christians have with prayer in a fresh, practical and robust way. A popular writer of Encounter With God daily readings, this is Lennon’s fourth book and has been most welcomed as an inspiring invitation to pray refreshed.

Melbourne Lecturer, Rev Dr Simon Carey Holt, calls on his long experience of house church and pastoral care to call on us to be the spirit and presence of Jesus to those who live right beside us.
Winner of the Christian Book of the Year, this is a valuable book for all Christians who have heard the call to love their neighbour in the local as well as global sense. Compassionate, practical and wise.
Highly recommended.

The world of GAMERS…
A most timely and thought provoking books for pastors, parents, gamers and theologians –
these essays take on modern society’s obsession with video games and online
gaming and explore the religious dimension of this world.
An important book that takes a theological look at this parallel world where many are spending an increasing part of their lives.

Dudley J Deleffs calls on his experience in counseling to offer
means and strategies to deal with emotional pain and wounds to heart and soul. Knowing that the busyness of life can create a block to finding a space in which to reconnect with God when we are distanced or hurting, Deleff offers ideas and references for breaking out of pain and returning to wholeness in God.

From Dallas Willard, an invitation and guide to a closer relationship with God through the practice of listening – hearing and understanding. Originally published as In Search of Guidancethis updated classic is ‘the best book on divine guidance I have ever read’ (Richard Foster).

This tiny place off the north-east coast of England is a most famous site of saints, Christian heroes and last stands. A must-visit place for anyone visiting the UK, this book by David Adam, the Reverence Vicar of Lindisfarne for 13 years, offers a wonderful sense of all there is to discover at Lindisfarne, and how major a part it has played in Christian history.

The resentment and pain that comes from life’s griefs and disappointments can make these crucial times the very point at which you just can’t bring yourself to God. Is God listening? Did God cause the very thing that is causing the distress?
With wisdom and sensitivity born of wide experience, Roy Lawrence writes of the Christ who can bring healing and hope into the darkest situation, a powerful reminder of God’s unfailing love.

By Bill Hybels, this book reminds us of the natural and relational way in which Jesus spoke to people about God and faith. Hybels calls upon a rich and experienced background of leadership and Christian personal development to offer you the chance to work with the spirit and watch astounding things happen!

Highly recommended by SU Missions Director Mavis Payne, Marva J Dawn writes about the concept and keeping of the Sabbath – ceasing, resting, embracing, feasting.
Do you keep The Sabbath? Do you keep a Sabbath?
For all who know the concept is rich and right, but have never quite worked out how to fit a Sabbath time into your life, this is a most rewarding book. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept – this is an ESSENTIAL BOOK!
See also Sense of Call by the same author.

Patton Taylor offers assistance to those who find the Old Testament a bit hard to get into! He gives an overview to establish a framework from which to see where you are going, a guide to different types of writing, clear explanations of tricky issues and practical application for the life of the reader.