Still at number 1,  comes the Bible From Scratch. A 'lightning tour' of the Bible in words and cartoon

pictures for those who want an accessible and lighthearted introduction; For all who find the Bible a bit formidable, a bit too difficult to get into, The Bible from Scratch could be just what's needed. It offers a lightning sketch of the Bible using easy-to-follow graphics and explains clearly and simply the essential meaning of every Bible book. It provides helpful hints for understanding what each biblical writer was aiming to get across to his readers. And it introduces all the famous people and events in the Bible story. Lively, witty, entertaining, it's the ideal starting point for all who want to get better acquainted with the world's bestselling book, but don't know where to start.

 

One of our TOP 5 Books at 15% OFF

Still at  Number 2 in August. This has been in the top 10 books for the last 4 years now and in 2010 it is still selling because it is such a great book. (It has now sold over 30 Million copies worldwide) Also available as a CD set read by the author.

Every so often a book is published that stands out above all the rest – and this is one of those books. Rick Warren is well known for writing the Purpose Driven Church, a book that has had a big impact in some local churches; however, Rick says this is the book he always wanted to write first. The book is broken down into 40 personal Bible studies and its aim is to help you understand why you are alive as well as discover God’s amazing plan for your life – both here and now and for eternity..

The Purpose Driven Life is a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st Century – a lifestyle based on God’s eternal purposes, not cultural values. Both Jan and I are strongly recommending this book at Maranatha and many people have come back and commented that the book is having a big impact on their lives (and also bought more copies to give to friends which is always a sign of a good book).

Over 20 million people have found their purpose. Have you? Meeting the needs of people has made The Purpose-Driven Life the bestselling book in America. These forty short chapters will help reduce your stress, focus your energy, give meaning to your life, and most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Will you find your purpose?

This book is brilliant to listen to on an Ipod.

Now at number 3. A disciple is someone who is under the discipline of Christ, someone who is not at liberty to choose his own destiny. John Stott focuses on eight characteristics of Christian discipleship which are commonly neglected yet deserve to be taken seriously today.

I've been enjoying reading the new book by Adrian Plass and Jeff Lucas called "Seriously Funny". It is a very clever title because a lot of the book covers some very honest outpourings of the heart and expressions of vulnerability and there are other passages that made me really laugh as I pictured the scene. I suppose I am about half way through the book and there have been several things that have really stood out for me.

One was in dealing with the issue of grace. I hope I can convey the gist . There are 3 ways. One way is the rocky, mountainous path of the law. Another way is the swamp of licence - looks ok on the surface but go that way and you will sink and suffocate. Right down the middle runs the narrow path of grace - a way that springs from the undeserved kindness of God annd is individually designed for each person who needs it. The example used is the woman caught in adultery. Jesus didn't dispute the law or condone what she had done - but he did find a typically ingeniious and authentic way to rescue her from the consequences of her sin. Grace, they say, is creative, relational, constructive, surprising and redemptive. AND EACH OF US IS RESPONSIPLE FOR OFFERING IT TO THE PEOPLE WE ENCOUNTER.

What a wonderful description of grace. But the challenge is that it is not just us that receive it - we must also dispense it.

I can thoroughly recommend the book

Seriously Funny

One of our TOP 5 CDs at 15% OFF

This compliation album is at number 1 in our sales chart having also been at number 1 several months ago. This is a compilation of the best of Soul Survivor in a 3 CD set.

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One of our TOP 5 CDs at 15% OFF at Maranatha

There can't be many people left who haven't bought this album yet it just keeps on selling and has been in our top five for over a year now. If you just buy one worship album then this is it. The 3 CDs are packed with a selection of the best worship songs around and they are sung by the artists themselves. The highlight for me is the song 'Breathe' sung by Kathryn Scott. Every time I hear it I just want to stop what I am doing and worship God.  (and that still is true even after a couple of years)

 100 worship songs featuring original artists. Join Stuart Townend, Matt Redman, Paul Oakley, Noel Richards and many more.

 

 

 With a song back catalogue that's bursting with classics, you'd be forgiven for not remembering just how many loved and time tested worship songs have been penned by Graham Kendrick. He's inspired a generation of worshippers and shown a strength of commitment to the worship of the church that's can't be overlooked.

The Very Best Of Graham Kendrick (Knowing You Jesus) features classic songs such as Amazing Love, Meekness & Majesty, Is Anyone Thirsty?, Knowing You Jesus and Servant King are given a fresh lease of life by beautiful new arrangements and recordings. Including duets with Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech, Martin Smith and Paul Baloche.

No song writer or worship leader is more deserving of, or as long overdue for, a greatest hits as Graham Kendrick. Each of the 28 worship songs compound the reason why Graham has been at the heart of contemporary worship for so many decades.

 

The latest 3 CD Box Set featuring a whole range of new praise and worship songs is now at Number 3There must be a way of measuring these things, some kind of mathematical formula that shows just how great a compilation really is. Well, whatever criteria you're using - the amount of Dove Awards won, the frequency of songs sung or even the freshness of the passion unleashed - this triple album wins hands down.

From Chris Tomlin to Hillsong United, Stuart Townend to David Crowder band, Israel Houghton to Bluetree, this 50-strong compilation of the newest and best praise and worship songs has it all. Mighty To Save, You Never Let Go, Worship The Lord, There Is A Hope - the track listing is a who's who and what's hot that surpasses all others.

 

Our number 1 selling Bible is the Good News Rainbow Hardback. This is an edition aimed at children and it is really good to know that it has been popular.

  

For the sixth month running this has been one of our top selling Bibles. This new NIV Bible has proved to be very popular. It is bright pink and ideal for a hand bag. I is now our top selling Bible.

The Bible has a zip

Our number 3 selling Bible has been the Good News Sunrise harback Bible. The Good news translation is a good basic translation that sticks to a limited vocabulary range that makes it ideal where English is a second language.

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This Bible has been selling steadily during the last month. It is a King James Bible with a good clear print and references.

Most youth Bibles are just teen versions of adult Bibles. Live takes an all-new, teen-centered approach. It includes a wealth of experiences and activities that help teens discover surprising things about God, see God involved in their lives, and express their faith creatively. Teens will see how God works in the lives of other teens and be encouraged to express their faith, too.
The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today's English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT's scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages-but even more powerful are stories of how people's lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts. That's why we call it "The Truth Made Clear."