A Handful of Light

Content

The Advent and Christmas season is one we associate with both darkness and light - the darkness as the days draw in, and the light of candles, of hope, the flame of our faith stoked up by the birth of Jesus.

A Handful of Light, the BRF Advent book for 2008, is based around the themes of hope, light and darkness in the Scripture. Looking at how what we believe in makes us feel, it has daily Bible readings and reflections for every day from December 1st to January 6th, but can also be used at any other time of the year for those who wish to delve deeper into their relationship with God.

A Handful of Light is ideal for those looking for their first Advent book, or for those looking particularly for devotional material.

This book also contains questions for reflection at the end of each reading which can be used as the basis for a group discussion.

Ideal reading material for Hope 08.

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Endorsements

This is a fantastic devotional book for those pursuing a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.
Pete Hughes, Ordained Pioneer Minister, St Mary's, Bryanston Square, London

Author info

Michael Mitton is a freelance writer, consultant, Greenbelt speaker, trainer and spiritual director based in Derby.He is also the Bishop of Derby's Adviser for Fresh Expressions and is Priest in Charge of St Paul's, Derby. He has previously worked for the Acorn Christian Healing Foundation and Anglican Renewal Ministries. He has also written The Rainbow of Renewal (2005, Lent), A Handful of Light (2008, Advent) and A Heart to Listen (2004, new ed 2010) for BRF and contributes to New Daylight.

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Reviews

From North Sound Radio, November 2008

Why not prepare yourself for Christmas one day at a time, starting 1st December, with this book of 'hope-full' daily readings? This is the time of year when most people long for something to lighten their darkness and Mitton's thoughtful writing, focusing as it does on hope, could provide that inner illumination. These devotional, scripture-based pages, usually four a day, point out how we might come closer to God at this season and learn how we could best live for Him in the devastation of our hurting world. Read it to prepare yourself for Advent, or give it as a Christmas gift to be read at any time of year.

Reviewed by Betty McKay

Book details

• ISBN: 9781841012476
• Published: 19 September 2008
• Status:
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192