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31/10/2024

Just as grapes cannot grow without the grapevine, neither can we flourish and grow without God. He is the vine and we are his branches.

Jesus often used everyday images and metaphors, including that of the grapevine, to help us understand more about God and the nature of our relationship with him.

The exercises in Abide are designed to help you to take time out of your busy life – to stop and deeply listen to God. Take some time out now, and learn how to abide in the presence of God.

14/10/2024

A sneak peek at the cover for our upcoming release, "Every Moment, Everywhere: Australian faith stories to fill up your soul" by Naomi Reed!

Naomi takes us on a remarkable journey through the heart of Australia, told through compelling faith stories that span the breadth of the country. From the vibrant voices of twenty-year-olds to the seasoned wisdom of ninety-year-olds, each story reveals a God who meets us exactly where we are, offering forgiveness and boundless hope through Jesus Christ.

Available to purchase online and in-store on 26th October.

Pre-order your copies today https://buff.ly/4eG081D

11/10/2024

"For the past dozen or more years, I’ve been writing a novel. I wrote a first draft, and that was easy. I wrote it for myself, an escapist fantasy of wish-fulfillment, an idealized version of myself doing an idealized version of my job. It was enjoyable. There was a lot of fun world-building to do, playing in that big old sandbox, writing fictional versions of my friends and enemies. It made me happy, and I could tell people I was writing a novel but not actually have to produce anything that might leave me open to criticism. It was a hobby, like birdwatching, or painting Warhammer miniatures. "

An except from "Building Somebody Else's Cathedral: The undeniable and uncomfortable call to write a first novel" by Mike Bonikowsky

Read here: https://buff.ly/4eUAIgA

10/10/2024

"Forty days can change a person’s history – and even a nation’s history. So here’s an invitation to allow it to change yours. Let’s walk together, you and I, and talk of sacred things; things that are perhaps too rarely spoken of, even in the Christian church. I’m talking about finding God amidst the suffering that each of us will inevitably experience in life ... we will be talking about profound things – the hope there is in God, and the exquisitely painful and beautiful demands that love puts on us all. "
- Nick Hawkes

Are you walking through a storm of life? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Alone? In 'Soar above the Storm', Nick Hawkes draws on his own experiences of storm-walking with cancer to encourage you to find rest and hope in God amidst your suffering.

Join him to take, as Jesus did, a forty-day retreat; to rest in the loving presence of God, be refreshed and strengthened for the road ahead, and ultimately find God's peace residing deep within your soul.

Available at https://buff.ly/3YgG3ta

09/10/2024

We are thrilled to announce our newest author, Naomi Reed!

Naomi is an acclaimed Australian storyteller and author, known for her captivating and heartfelt accounts of faith in the face of adversity. She spent 13 years as a missionary physiotherapist in Nepal during a civil war, homeschooling her three sons in a remote town with limited access to the outside world. Her personal experience of enduring hardship, including the challenge of a close friend's illness and the realities of monsoon life, inspired her to reflect on God's work during tough seasons.

Naomi's storytelling expanded beyond the written word as she became a sought-after speaker at women's groups, book clubs, and conferences. Over time, her focus shifted to capturing other people's stories of faith.

Through her popular "Faith Stories" series on .news , Naomi has shared stories that have encouraged and inspired thousands of people, always pointing back to the presence, comfort, and hope found in God.

Her new book, "Every Moment, Everywhere: Australian faith stories to fill up your soul" launches later in October. We can't wait to share more about this beautiful book with you in the weeks to come!

My Seventh Monsoon

02/10/2024

"I stopped reading a book recently—gave up, a third of the way through. And today I want to tell you why.

I bought the book because it had won some indie awards and its cover drew me in like a secret. I was interested in it as a memoir, truly one of my favorite genres. The premise intrigued me, even more so when I surveyed its table of contents and found the chapters and chronology structured like a fine wine. On a sentence level, I found lines that are exquisite. The writing is—as many reviewers have noted—lyrical and crafted, a poet writing prose.

But in the end, I put it down."

- Stephanie Duncan Smith

https://buff.ly/4dgMdO9

30/09/2024

Keeping Faith is a must-read for every Christian organisation seeking to stay true to the way of Jesus. Authors Judd, Swinton, and Martin share their insights on how to foster a robust organisational theology that goes beyond statements of faith and values. Learn how to integrate faith into your structures, management, and business practices, ensuring that your mission remains authentically Christian.
https://buff.ly/4gYC2B9

25/09/2024

‘Many boys are floundering and are coming up short in finding a workable answer to the question, “What is it to be a man today?” What is abundantly clear is that boys won’t simply know how to be good men. They will have to be shown.’
- Simon Smart, 'The End of Men'

Available now: https://buff.ly/4ehH1e8

25/09/2024

"God not only originated the Bible through human authorship; he remains with it always. It is God’s book. No one owns it but God himself. It is the loving heart of God made visible and plain. And receiving this message of exquisite love is the great privilege of all who long for life with God. Reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating upon Scripture have always been the foundation of the Christian disciplines. All of the disciplines are built upon Scripture.

Our practice of the Spiritual Disciplines is kept on course by our immersion in Scripture. And so it is, we come to see, that this reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating is totally in the service of “the life that really is life” (1 Tim 6:19). We long with all our heart to know for ourselves the with-God kind of life that Jesus brings in all its fullness."

Read the full excerpt from 'The Life with God Bible' here https://buff.ly/4eElGM1

22/08/2024

Looking for a thoughtful and inspiring Father's Day gift? Wayne Alcorn shares the powerful story of how God's love can heal and transform lives across generations. From witnessing the radical change in his own father to helping countless men across Australia, Wayne’s story is a testament to the life-changing impact of embracing the love of God the Father.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4dv3Nz2

22/08/2024

Head over to the podcast for a fascinating conversation between Dr Katherine Thompson, the author of ‘The Discipline of Suffering,’ and James Burke.

"Whether it’s suffering brought on by mental illness, physical illness, financial pressure, issues with relationships or family or any number of other things, at some point in our lives, things are going to be hard. Messy. Painful. When we face suffering, it’s easy to wonder where God is. What do we do, knowing we’ll face suffering?"

Listen to the episode here: https://buff.ly/3Mb1JA3

22/08/2024

Have you seen the Modern Saints series? Peter Northcutt has re-edited some of the biggest Christian classics, cleverly asking, ‘What if these ancient books could be reimagined to resonate with a new generation? What if every aspect – from language to formatting to cover design – could be modernised, inviting readers to experience them as though they were written in the 21st century? What if it were easy to spend time with those who came before us, empowering us to dig deeper into the ancient way of Jesus?’

What's your favourite Christian classic?

19/08/2024

Mark’s Gospel poses the question ‘Who is Jesus?’, and moves the reader quickly towards an answer, challenging them to consider the implications of his identity. We see many varied reactions to Jesus – some are immediately opposed to him and offended by his claims, while others are irresistibly drawn to this teacher and healer.

Simon Smart, author of The End of Men?, has written a 7-day Daily Bible devotion exploring the true identity of Jesus – Lord of the physical creation, the spirit world, sickness, and even Lord over death itself.

Read, or sign up for the series via https://buff.ly/3YWvT1o

07/08/2024

"When we think about the role of reading in our spiritual formation, we generally think of non-fiction books that help us understand scripture and theology, but fiction powerfully shapes the ways in which we think faithfully about God and the world. Here is some of the best fiction that has been most formative in my own theology." - Relevant Magazine.

Read here: https://buff.ly/46I3n5F

02/08/2024

"This beautifully written book is for those who have chafed at the loss of faith and hunger to be twice-born. Joel McKerrow leads us gently but insistently through the grief of losing our religion to the less cheerful, less confident, deeper, more realistic outlook of what he calls the woven self."
- Michael Frost, Morling College, Sydney

Click the link for more info: https://buff.ly/4dlCBCa

30/07/2024

New review by Paperbark Words of The Discipline of Suffering by Dr Katherine Thompson:

"For the majority of us who believe that there is a God some of the most challenging questions is why God allows suffering, and if an all-powerful loving God why he does not intervene. Katherine confronts this. She also riles against people who did not sit with her and comfort her but just used trite words or Bible verses as platitudes to provide an answer, or to 'heal her'." -

Read the full review here: https://buff.ly/3AbTdxR

24/07/2024

Kate McKean offers sage advice for aspiring authors.

"We all read for many different reasons, big and small. Your hook or pitch distills those reasons and lets the reader decide if they want to invest. If you can’t pitch your idea well…… you might not get a lot of investors."

Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3zU0cM5

08/07/2024

"In contemplative prayer, practitioners consent to a wholeness broader than themselves, consciously setting aside the small self in favor of an emergent other so trustworthy we can barely imagine it. This, and not self-effacement or groveling guilt, is what the mystics mean when they call humility a virtue. Writers know this humility. We write regardless of success or failure; we mangle ideas into the fetters of words; our best plans go awry; we agree to the unexpected life of our story, and we open ourselves to..."
- Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew

Read the article here: https://buff.ly/4cPjAYH

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But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7 NLT

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIVUK

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIVUK

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Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defence; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 NIVUK

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV UK

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Katherine Thompson’s interview with Georgia from Finding Hope is out now! Click the link to listen to the full interview. https://buff.ly/3tucFDd

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Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NLT