Times of need
Sometimes life seems to be going well, while at other times life is painful and God can seem distantl. The books below are written to help in hard times.
The Upper Room Bible Reading Notes also contain an index of meditations which can help us in various life situations or when struggling with emotions.
We are familiar with the idea of friendship as a gift, something that bestows blessing on our lives. Hospitality enriches both giver and receiver, while humour is a gift that, used sensitively, can shed a warm light even on a bleak situation. There are other aspects of life that we may take for granted or even actively dislike - aspects such as ignorance, tears, grief, and anger. Drawing on Scripture, song, poetry and insights from daily life, Kevin Scully considers different facets of ten such gifts, from the familiar to the unexpected.
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For every woman who wants to make the best of the years to come... A Spacious Place encourages women to prepare for the different challenge of moving to the next stage of life, into a 'spacious place' where new opportunities for personal growth and development can begin to unfold.
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This new edition of a popular BRF title explores, in a series of reflections, aspects of caring and being cared for.
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Personal reflections on grief and suffering that offer hope in times of darkness.
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This is the story of an unfinished journey - a journey that finds a path through pain leading to healing and celebration. It is the story of one woman choosing to seek wholeness despite heartache, serenity in the midst of struggling to adapt to a very different life, and discovering how in the driest of desert places God can reveal fresh water springs for the soul.
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A pocket book to dip into and share the experiences of Christians living with depression, with 28 undated Bible reflections interwoven with the author's own story of living with clinical depression for nearly 35 years.
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When my life seemed burnt to ashes, the last thing I could cope with was reading lengthy Bible passages, yet the Bible contains many verses which encourage and comfort people who are grappling with grief and loss. This is a new edition of a BRF classic that has helped and comforted many people walking the hard road of grieving.
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24 undated Bible readings plus prayers and points for reflection for those going through bereavement or those wanting to support others who are bereaved.
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24 undated Bible readings plus prayers and points for reflection for all those struggling with illness.
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24 undated Bible readings plus prayers and points for reflection for all who are newly retired or facing retirement, as well as those seeking to support family or friends at this time of life.
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