Books by David

LENT WITH LUKE
ISBN: 9781850785972
PUBLISHER: Authentic Lifestyle
FORMAT: Paper Back
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A Lent study book with daily readings from Luke’s Gospel using paintings to aid contemplation.

Do you find that Lent is a mysterious tradition that clouds the true meaning of the Easter period? If so, this book will be a very helpful guide to making the most of what can be an important time of meditation and spiritual growth.
Using carefully chosen images and famous paintings of gospel scenes, David Thomson leads us through Lent using the gospel of Luke. Stirring our hearts, minds and souls to the message of Easter with daily readings, thoughtful reflections, prayer suggestions and study notes for individual or group use, this book is a signpost to those seeking spiritual renewal and awakening.

 
WAYS TO PRAY
ISBN: 9781850787938
PUBLISHER: Authentic Lifestyle
FORMAT: Paper Back
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A practical six-session course to kick-start your prayer life, with a special focus on the Lord’s Prayer.
Ways To Pray is a practical six-session course to help the reader get going in prayer. Each session looks at a line of the Lord’s Prayer and draws out its themes, and also offers a visit to the ‘Prayer Clinic’ in which some of the common problems in prayer are addressed. The book is written in the accessible, conversational style which has marked the author’s previous work, and brings together material from many strands of Christianity. It will appeal both to those new prayer and those looking for a refresher.

‘David Thomson’s gentle, encouraging style and clear framework make this a very user-friendly offering on a vital topic. Ways to Pray is one of the most honest, practical and illuminating books on prayer I have read.’
Rt Revd James Newcome, Bishop of Penrith

 

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
PRODUCT CODE/ISBN: 9781850786993
PUBLISHER: Authentic
FORMAT: Paper Back
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Daily readings and reflections from Advent to Epiphany.
Take time out to put Christ back into Christmas. Here are daily readings and reflections from Advent to Epiphany, built round the candles of the Advent Wreath. All the readings from the Bible you would need at this time are included – with thoughts and prayers to link them back to your daily life.  It also includes notes for a ‘Take Time Together’ group to meet for the six weeks of Advent.

‘Profound and original reflections written in an immediately accessible, conversational style that will make them useable by anyone. This is a wonderful introduction to celebrating the Christmas season.’
Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

‘Straightforward and approachable … Christmas by Candlelight blends personal devotion with some stimulating activities for groups.’
Rob Frost, Share Jesus International

A Journey With John: A Holy Week Bible Study
ISBN: 9781850785613
PUBLISHER: Authentic Lifestyle
FORMAT: Paper Back
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A Bible study on the Passion Narrative in John’s Gospel, especially for use in Holy Week.
Each study is accompanied by thought-provoking questions, prayer starters and illustrations. This short
book is designed to help the reader move on in their devotional life from the keeping of Lent to the celebration of Easter.  It uses historical background, textual exegesis, imaginative reflection and topical application to build bridges between John’s account of the passion of Jesus and the reader’s own journey of faith.

‘These are very impressive and moving pieces. They capture something of the real drama and tension and depth of John’s gospel and really drive the reader into the heart of the text. I found them very nourishing indeed.’
Rowan Williams.

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