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{"id":6635940643007,"title":"Celebrating Christmas: Embracing joy through art and reflections","handle":"celebratingchristmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab a cuppa and sink into a cosy chair as a father-daughter duo leads you into the celebration of Christmas through their art and reflections. Considering not only the story of Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but also our modern-day expressions of Christmas, they bring light and life to what can be a fraught and exhausting season. A book perfect for giving as a gift or using oneself to foster joy and peace.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eZO8F0NIH4g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/AmyBoucherPye_480x480.jpg?v=1676495733\" width=\"233\" height=\"155\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Boucher Pye is a writer, speaker and editor, and the author of \u003cem\u003eFinding Myself in Britain: Our Search for Faith, Home \u0026amp; True Identity\u003c\/em\u003e (Authentic Media, 2015). She runs the Woman Alive book club and enjoys writing Bible reading notes for \u003cem\u003eDay by Day with God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOur Daily Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. She blogs at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amyboucherpye.com\/\"\u003eamyboucherpye.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Boucher is a retired data systems analyst and creator who paints in his art shack and volunteers with his church and other organisations, including teaching art to seniors at retirement communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Boucher Pye and Leo Boucher share their art and reflections from London and Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJen Baker \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jenbaker.co.uk\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.jenbaker.co.uk\"\u003ewww.jenbaker.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful book filled with treasure in illustration and words which will usher the reader into the Christmas season with joy, truth, reflection and hope. Written by the daughter, with illustrations by her father, only enhance the uniqueness of this delightful Christmas journey. I personally am looking forward to sharing this gift with more than one person this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Advent 2021. Review by Sue Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book has been written and illustrated by a father and daughter team. It is divided into four parts which could be used during the four weeks before Christmas. Each part is made up of several short sections comprising scripture, a reflection by the author and an illustration. Amy, the author, encourages us to think more deeply about a particular aspect of Christmas. She also gives us an insight into her childhood memories and why they are so special to her. She then closes each reflection by leaving questions with the reader; questions for us to ponder and pray about. Leo beautifully illustrates the theme with his paintings. This would make an excellent small gift which could be used year after year and still stay fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Sue Piper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times online. 18.11.21. Review by Terry Young\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/623657\/Celebrating_Christmas_by.aspx\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/623657\/Celebrating_Christmas_by.aspx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to slow down and spread advent over an entire month, here is a super little package to help you along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most difficult things about Advent is slowing down enough to make the most of it. This usually involves some form of less is more, and Amy and her father have produced something that may help you to slow down in order to enter into the wonder, mystery and miracle of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea is simple: a set of meditations written by Amy with interleaved artwork by her father, Leo. There are four themes: symbols of Christmas; the joys and sorrows of Christmas; He is Jesus; and God becomes man. Each has a set of six meditations (except for the last, which has a seventh: Outsiders welcome!) Every meditation has a piece of art to look at, a couple of pages of thoughtful text, and a short prayer. At the end, there are questions and some idea as to how you might use the book over the four weeks of Advent (presumably skipping the Sundays to fit the 6, 6, 6, 7 pattern).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI prefer to review books in soft copy, and so I may have missed one of the best features: that it is something to feel, with pages to turn, and images to get up close to – much better in print than on a screen. Something small and tangible that you can secrete about your person and pull out in thoughtful moments is still a glory of the printed page that hasn’t made it to the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can’t say whether you will enjoy the (good quality) art or not. As I say, I think it will be more fun on the page than on the screen. I loved the colours as wise men worked their way under skies a deep shade of azure – but I’m a sentimentalist at Christmas and so it worked for me. Whatever your taste, the reflective interludes help to slow you down. Topically, the images go with the words – some in expected ways and some as a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, that’s what Amy and her father have delivered – but what is it like as an experience? I love Christmas, so I was won over by the title. The book is dripping with nostalgia – particularly from childhood – with Minnesota’s snow, or star-filled skies. With her own children growing up, there is a fresh dose of Christmas past, candlelit churches, presents, excitement and transcendent experiences that burst past the sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Amy, I was born on one side of the Atlantic and live on the other so I understand the disappointment that comes when you first discover that carols are sung to all the wrong tunes, and also that sense of joy that ebbs back as you acclimatise to a new Advent culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy has shared her experiences of sterner Christmases – or blue Christmas, as she calls it – and I appreciate the balance this brought to the book. I felt a little edgy at times lest people who had hurt Amy might now feel hurt if they could identify themselves in the narrative. It’s a tricky call, and necessary, I think, to making a grown-up contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy’s list of roles includes that of a spiritual director, and there are some stretching exercises at the end. I didn’t try them – like the Levite in the parable, I was too intent on getting on with my job, and so passed by on the other side of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you want to slow down and spread advent over an entire month, here is a super little package to help you along. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor Terry Young is an author and member of a Baptist church. He set up Datchet Consulting which combines his experience in industry and academia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaversham Bridge, community paper. Reviewed by Meryl Beek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you noticed how much improved book covers are these days? Instead of a plain title and author plate, there is a bright picture here which makes us want to open the book and look more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approach taken by author Amy Boucher Pye in this book is original and likened to a chef making a Christmas pudding, with choice ingredients well blended. There are reflections on both familiar, and perhaps unfamiliar, Bible passages, mixed with memories of our Christmases gone by (and not just the good ones!), candlelit services and family customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is by Amy's father, Leo Boucher. It is simple but means more as we take a closer look. The book could be used on a daily basis through Advent, as a preparation for the Christmas festival, or just picked up over the Christmas holiday. Keep it for use again next year, as there is nothing in it which dates. It will certainly help us to come closer to God in these strange and difficult times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/penelopeswithinbank.com\/\"\u003ePenelope Swithinbank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous little hardback gift book is full of new ways to reflect and pray through the Christmas story. It’s a treasure to have, to give, and to return to year after year, whether to be used as an Advent devotional or perhaps through the 12 days of Christmas. There are beautiful, simple paintings to use as aids to your prayers and meditations; thoughts and ideas to ponder; and suggestions for going deeper in new ways. I love it and have bought several copies as Christmas presents this year! (ssh - don’t tell my family and friends!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by Lucy Rycroft in her blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehopefilledfamily.com\/20-best-books-to-read-during-advent\/\"\u003eThe Hope Filled Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous offering from writer and speaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amyboucherpye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmy Boucher Pye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and her dad Leo Boucher would make a stunning Advent gift for anyone in your life who you’d like to bless this year! Each day contains a beautiful colour painting by Leo (and there’s a guide at the back of the book for how to practise ‘visio divina’, allowing God to minister to you through art). There’s then a poignant reflection from Amy, linking to the painting, and a prayer suggestion. Whilst not being a Bible devotional in the strict sense, each day quotes Scripture directly or makes reference to a Scripture narrative, and there are questions at the back if you want to use this as the basis of an Advent study for small groups. Definitely a book to enjoy with a hot drink by the tree!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-20T11:55:33+01:00","created_at":"2021-04-20T11:45:03+01:00","vendor":"Amy Boucher Pye","type":"Hardback","tags":["Advent","Christmas","Gift","PDF","Sep-21"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39620204232895,"title":"Hardback","option1":"Hardback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800390515","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Celebrating Christmas: Embracing joy through art and reflections - Hardback","public_title":"Hardback","options":["Hardback"],"price":999,"weight":330,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800390515","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39620204265663,"title":"PDF download","option1":"PDF download","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800390522","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Celebrating Christmas: Embracing joy through art and reflections - PDF download","public_title":"PDF download","options":["PDF download"],"price":999,"weight":330,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800390522","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390515.jpg?v=1618915505"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390515.jpg?v=1618915505","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20756916338879,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.065,"height":939,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390515.jpg?v=1618915505"},"aspect_ratio":1.065,"height":939,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390515.jpg?v=1618915505","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eGrab a cuppa and sink into a cosy chair as a father-daughter duo leads you into the celebration of Christmas through their art and reflections. Considering not only the story of Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but also our modern-day expressions of Christmas, they bring light and life to what can be a fraught and exhausting season. A book perfect for giving as a gift or using oneself to foster joy and peace.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eZO8F0NIH4g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/AmyBoucherPye_480x480.jpg?v=1676495733\" width=\"233\" height=\"155\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Boucher Pye is a writer, speaker and editor, and the author of \u003cem\u003eFinding Myself in Britain: Our Search for Faith, Home \u0026amp; True Identity\u003c\/em\u003e (Authentic Media, 2015). She runs the Woman Alive book club and enjoys writing Bible reading notes for \u003cem\u003eDay by Day with God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOur Daily Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. She blogs at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amyboucherpye.com\/\"\u003eamyboucherpye.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Boucher is a retired data systems analyst and creator who paints in his art shack and volunteers with his church and other organisations, including teaching art to seniors at retirement communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Boucher Pye and Leo Boucher share their art and reflections from London and Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJen Baker \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jenbaker.co.uk\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.jenbaker.co.uk\"\u003ewww.jenbaker.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful book filled with treasure in illustration and words which will usher the reader into the Christmas season with joy, truth, reflection and hope. Written by the daughter, with illustrations by her father, only enhance the uniqueness of this delightful Christmas journey. I personally am looking forward to sharing this gift with more than one person this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Advent 2021. Review by Sue Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book has been written and illustrated by a father and daughter team. It is divided into four parts which could be used during the four weeks before Christmas. Each part is made up of several short sections comprising scripture, a reflection by the author and an illustration. Amy, the author, encourages us to think more deeply about a particular aspect of Christmas. She also gives us an insight into her childhood memories and why they are so special to her. She then closes each reflection by leaving questions with the reader; questions for us to ponder and pray about. Leo beautifully illustrates the theme with his paintings. This would make an excellent small gift which could be used year after year and still stay fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Sue Piper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times online. 18.11.21. Review by Terry Young\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/623657\/Celebrating_Christmas_by.aspx\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.baptist.org.uk\/Articles\/623657\/Celebrating_Christmas_by.aspx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to slow down and spread advent over an entire month, here is a super little package to help you along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most difficult things about Advent is slowing down enough to make the most of it. This usually involves some form of less is more, and Amy and her father have produced something that may help you to slow down in order to enter into the wonder, mystery and miracle of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea is simple: a set of meditations written by Amy with interleaved artwork by her father, Leo. There are four themes: symbols of Christmas; the joys and sorrows of Christmas; He is Jesus; and God becomes man. Each has a set of six meditations (except for the last, which has a seventh: Outsiders welcome!) Every meditation has a piece of art to look at, a couple of pages of thoughtful text, and a short prayer. At the end, there are questions and some idea as to how you might use the book over the four weeks of Advent (presumably skipping the Sundays to fit the 6, 6, 6, 7 pattern).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI prefer to review books in soft copy, and so I may have missed one of the best features: that it is something to feel, with pages to turn, and images to get up close to – much better in print than on a screen. Something small and tangible that you can secrete about your person and pull out in thoughtful moments is still a glory of the printed page that hasn’t made it to the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can’t say whether you will enjoy the (good quality) art or not. As I say, I think it will be more fun on the page than on the screen. I loved the colours as wise men worked their way under skies a deep shade of azure – but I’m a sentimentalist at Christmas and so it worked for me. Whatever your taste, the reflective interludes help to slow you down. Topically, the images go with the words – some in expected ways and some as a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, that’s what Amy and her father have delivered – but what is it like as an experience? I love Christmas, so I was won over by the title. The book is dripping with nostalgia – particularly from childhood – with Minnesota’s snow, or star-filled skies. With her own children growing up, there is a fresh dose of Christmas past, candlelit churches, presents, excitement and transcendent experiences that burst past the sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Amy, I was born on one side of the Atlantic and live on the other so I understand the disappointment that comes when you first discover that carols are sung to all the wrong tunes, and also that sense of joy that ebbs back as you acclimatise to a new Advent culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy has shared her experiences of sterner Christmases – or blue Christmas, as she calls it – and I appreciate the balance this brought to the book. I felt a little edgy at times lest people who had hurt Amy might now feel hurt if they could identify themselves in the narrative. It’s a tricky call, and necessary, I think, to making a grown-up contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy’s list of roles includes that of a spiritual director, and there are some stretching exercises at the end. I didn’t try them – like the Levite in the parable, I was too intent on getting on with my job, and so passed by on the other side of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you want to slow down and spread advent over an entire month, here is a super little package to help you along. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor Terry Young is an author and member of a Baptist church. He set up Datchet Consulting which combines his experience in industry and academia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaversham Bridge, community paper. Reviewed by Meryl Beek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you noticed how much improved book covers are these days? Instead of a plain title and author plate, there is a bright picture here which makes us want to open the book and look more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approach taken by author Amy Boucher Pye in this book is original and likened to a chef making a Christmas pudding, with choice ingredients well blended. There are reflections on both familiar, and perhaps unfamiliar, Bible passages, mixed with memories of our Christmases gone by (and not just the good ones!), candlelit services and family customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is by Amy's father, Leo Boucher. It is simple but means more as we take a closer look. The book could be used on a daily basis through Advent, as a preparation for the Christmas festival, or just picked up over the Christmas holiday. Keep it for use again next year, as there is nothing in it which dates. It will certainly help us to come closer to God in these strange and difficult times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/penelopeswithinbank.com\/\"\u003ePenelope Swithinbank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous little hardback gift book is full of new ways to reflect and pray through the Christmas story. It’s a treasure to have, to give, and to return to year after year, whether to be used as an Advent devotional or perhaps through the 12 days of Christmas. There are beautiful, simple paintings to use as aids to your prayers and meditations; thoughts and ideas to ponder; and suggestions for going deeper in new ways. I love it and have bought several copies as Christmas presents this year! (ssh - don’t tell my family and friends!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by Lucy Rycroft in her blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehopefilledfamily.com\/20-best-books-to-read-during-advent\/\"\u003eThe Hope Filled Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous offering from writer and speaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amyboucherpye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmy Boucher Pye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and her dad Leo Boucher would make a stunning Advent gift for anyone in your life who you’d like to bless this year! Each day contains a beautiful colour painting by Leo (and there’s a guide at the back of the book for how to practise ‘visio divina’, allowing God to minister to you through art). There’s then a poignant reflection from Amy, linking to the painting, and a prayer suggestion. Whilst not being a Bible devotional in the strict sense, each day quotes Scripture directly or makes reference to a Scripture narrative, and there are questions at the back if you want to use this as the basis of an Advent study for small groups. Definitely a book to enjoy with a hot drink by the tree!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Themes include The Wisdom of Trees, Landscapes of Promise and Sharing Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/MartinandMargotHodsonlatestApril2021_480x480.jpg?v=1676493999\" width=\"252\" height=\"201\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Martin Hodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a plant scientist and environmental biologist and has over 100 publications mostly in international science journals. He teaches at both of the universities in Oxford and is the Principal Tutor for the distance learning course, Christian Rural and Environmental Studies (CRES). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. Margot Hodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Theology and Education Director for the John Ray Initiative (JRI), an organisation connecting Environment, Science, and Christianity. She is also a Vicar in the Oxford Diocese. The Hodsons have published widely together on Christianity and the environment, and have several books including A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues (BRF, second edition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slim volume lives up to its subtitle and is packed with ‘Biblical inspiration for sustainable living’. A mixture of theological and pastoral themes, the subjects include: biblical guidelines for understanding the environment; Christian reflections on environmental issues; and sharing resources. Less obviously titled, but very intriguing, are the chapters labelled ‘Landscapes of promise’, ‘Storms and fair weather’, and ‘The wisdom of trees’. I found myself absolutely fascinated by the last one. All the reflections inspire us to take better care of God’s wonderful creation. If read as daily notes there are enough for two months, but potential uses extend much further: group studies, quiet days, sermon pointers. There is a useful index of Bible references, and a concise but thorough list of further reading and websites. With resources like these there is really no excuse for Readers to be ignorant of the state of our world. Martin Beek’s beautiful artwork scattered throughout the pages helps make the book one to treasure, and perhaps the thoughtful and energising pastoral gift you were looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Voices, issue 38, September 2021. Review by Stuart Hannabuss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin and Margot Hodson bring together scientific and theological wisdom to offer 62 biblical reflections. Clearly laid out and accompanied by pictures by Martin Beek, it is an attractive guide for church groups, pastors, and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book celebrates the ‘world charged with the grandeur of God’ (from the poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins). The book alerts and reminds us of the fragility of the natural world and need for stewardship and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey divide things into six categories (each made up of passages, commentaries, and prayers, each a double-page opening): Biblical guidelines, sharing resources, trees and weather and landscapes, and rounding up with Christian reflections on environmental issues. There are times when the metaphors are pushed to the limit (the almond tree stays active through time and so should we as we get older; rain falls on the desert, a symbol of hope if you suffer loss; rivers keep moving, so don’t look back with regret).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut most reflections make good sense as environmental theology, and are topical and grounded in good practical sense (like food banks, global debt, hospitality, what churches can do). Throughout quotations from OT and NT are used to make the point. We can trust in God yet we only have ourselves to blame if we don’t step up to the plate. God’s gift of creation is under threat, and Green Reflections is a timely resource offering hope and challenge. ‘This century is going to be tough’, they sign off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Stuart Hannabuss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaversham Bridge, August 2021. Review by Meryl Beek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot long ago, were you watching the BBC’s Springwatch TV programme? If so, you will have noticed a new feature. For a few moments, instead of the enthusiastic chatter of the presenters, we were asked to join in a ‘Mindful Moment’. This was a quiet time to enjoy a beautiful landscape, an animal at play or perhaps a close up of a bee entering a wild flower. Whatever part of the natural world was used, we were encouraged to feel part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we pick up a new book called ‘Green Reflections’, by Martin and Margot Hodson, we are invited to go one stage further. Here our natural world is linked with biblical interpretation. There are sixty short meditations, accompanied by colourful paintings of the countryside. This book contains something for everybody. Starting with ‘The wisdom of trees’ through to ‘Sharing resources’ and ‘Storms and fair weather’, it ends with ‘Christian reflections on environmental issues.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hodsons have been busy. A second edition of their book ‘A Christian guide to Environmental Issues’ has also been published this year. It has been fully revised and is absolutely oozing with information. This is presented under eight headings which include biodiversity, climate change, population and energy. It will be invaluable for study group leaders and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaversham Bridge is a church and community newspaper: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cavershambridge.org\"\u003ewww.cavershambridge.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Kate Lemon: One25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely small book for the creative amongst you as it offers a host of psalms, prayers and sections from the bible to inspire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe worship of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian events – harvest festival or activities focussed on climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters are short and illustrated by Martin Beck. Altogether a great practical guide to living ethically.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-04T16:45:44+00:00","created_at":"2021-01-04T16:27:09+00:00","vendor":"Martin Hodson and Margot Hodson","type":"Paperback","tags":["Apr-21","Devotional","Environmental issues","Gift","Mission"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":37913264324799,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800390683","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Green Reflections: Biblical inspiration for sustainable living - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":899,"weight":348,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800390683","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37913264357567,"title":"PDF","option1":"PDF","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800390690","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":28494356938943,"product_id":6241520812223,"position":2,"created_at":"2021-04-23T15:47:04+01:00","updated_at":"2021-04-23T15:47:04+01:00","alt":null,"width":650,"height":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DOWN0683.jpg?v=1619189224","variant_ids":[37913264357567]},"available":true,"name":"Green Reflections: Biblical inspiration for sustainable living - PDF","public_title":"PDF","options":["PDF"],"price":899,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800390683","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":20799693979839,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":650,"width":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DOWN0683.jpg?v=1619189224"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390683.jpg?v=1619189224","\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DOWN0683.jpg?v=1619189224"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390683.jpg?v=1619189224","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":15522036547775,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390683.jpg?v=1619189224"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781800390683.jpg?v=1619189224","width":1000},{"alt":null,"id":20799693979839,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":650,"width":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DOWN0683.jpg?v=1619189224"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DOWN0683.jpg?v=1619189224","width":650}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eHow should we look after the world we inhabit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin and Margot Hodson bring together scientific and theological wisdom to offer 62 reflections inspired by passages from the Bible in a thoughtful exploration that encourages both reflection and response. Themes include The Wisdom of Trees, Landscapes of Promise and Sharing Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/MartinandMargotHodsonlatestApril2021_480x480.jpg?v=1676493999\" width=\"252\" height=\"201\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Martin Hodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a plant scientist and environmental biologist and has over 100 publications mostly in international science journals. He teaches at both of the universities in Oxford and is the Principal Tutor for the distance learning course, Christian Rural and Environmental Studies (CRES). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. Margot Hodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Theology and Education Director for the John Ray Initiative (JRI), an organisation connecting Environment, Science, and Christianity. She is also a Vicar in the Oxford Diocese. The Hodsons have published widely together on Christianity and the environment, and have several books including A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues (BRF, second edition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Liz Pacey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slim volume lives up to its subtitle and is packed with ‘Biblical inspiration for sustainable living’. A mixture of theological and pastoral themes, the subjects include: biblical guidelines for understanding the environment; Christian reflections on environmental issues; and sharing resources. Less obviously titled, but very intriguing, are the chapters labelled ‘Landscapes of promise’, ‘Storms and fair weather’, and ‘The wisdom of trees’. I found myself absolutely fascinated by the last one. All the reflections inspire us to take better care of God’s wonderful creation. If read as daily notes there are enough for two months, but potential uses extend much further: group studies, quiet days, sermon pointers. There is a useful index of Bible references, and a concise but thorough list of further reading and websites. With resources like these there is really no excuse for Readers to be ignorant of the state of our world. Martin Beek’s beautiful artwork scattered throughout the pages helps make the book one to treasure, and perhaps the thoughtful and energising pastoral gift you were looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Liz Pacey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Voices, issue 38, September 2021. Review by Stuart Hannabuss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin and Margot Hodson bring together scientific and theological wisdom to offer 62 biblical reflections. Clearly laid out and accompanied by pictures by Martin Beek, it is an attractive guide for church groups, pastors, and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book celebrates the ‘world charged with the grandeur of God’ (from the poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins). The book alerts and reminds us of the fragility of the natural world and need for stewardship and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey divide things into six categories (each made up of passages, commentaries, and prayers, each a double-page opening): Biblical guidelines, sharing resources, trees and weather and landscapes, and rounding up with Christian reflections on environmental issues. There are times when the metaphors are pushed to the limit (the almond tree stays active through time and so should we as we get older; rain falls on the desert, a symbol of hope if you suffer loss; rivers keep moving, so don’t look back with regret).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut most reflections make good sense as environmental theology, and are topical and grounded in good practical sense (like food banks, global debt, hospitality, what churches can do). Throughout quotations from OT and NT are used to make the point. We can trust in God yet we only have ourselves to blame if we don’t step up to the plate. God’s gift of creation is under threat, and Green Reflections is a timely resource offering hope and challenge. ‘This century is going to be tough’, they sign off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Stuart Hannabuss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaversham Bridge, August 2021. Review by Meryl Beek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot long ago, were you watching the BBC’s Springwatch TV programme? If so, you will have noticed a new feature. For a few moments, instead of the enthusiastic chatter of the presenters, we were asked to join in a ‘Mindful Moment’. This was a quiet time to enjoy a beautiful landscape, an animal at play or perhaps a close up of a bee entering a wild flower. Whatever part of the natural world was used, we were encouraged to feel part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we pick up a new book called ‘Green Reflections’, by Martin and Margot Hodson, we are invited to go one stage further. Here our natural world is linked with biblical interpretation. There are sixty short meditations, accompanied by colourful paintings of the countryside. This book contains something for everybody. Starting with ‘The wisdom of trees’ through to ‘Sharing resources’ and ‘Storms and fair weather’, it ends with ‘Christian reflections on environmental issues.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hodsons have been busy. A second edition of their book ‘A Christian guide to Environmental Issues’ has also been published this year. It has been fully revised and is absolutely oozing with information. This is presented under eight headings which include biodiversity, climate change, population and energy. It will be invaluable for study group leaders and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaversham Bridge is a church and community newspaper: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cavershambridge.org\"\u003ewww.cavershambridge.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Kate Lemon: One25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely small book for the creative amongst you as it offers a host of psalms, prayers and sections from the bible to inspire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe worship of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian events – harvest festival or activities focussed on climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters are short and illustrated by Martin Beck. Altogether a great practical guide to living ethically.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":2439813005412,"title":"Postcards of Hope: Words and pictures to breathe life into your heart","handle":"postcards-of-hope-words-and-pictures-to-breathe-life-into-your-heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003ePostcards from Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e comes this unusual and beautiful gift. \u003cem\u003ePostcards of Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of original, beautiful watercolours by Ellie Hart, each with a short reflection aimed at helping the reader hear from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the tired and weary and those who want to have God breathe new life into their relationship with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePostcards of Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely book of water colour paintings accompanied by lovely musings borne out of every day living. Ellie writes in a very engaging way, almost as if she were sitting in the room with you and having a chat over a cuppa. I especially like that she offers reflection questions. As you contemplate the water colour paintings and reflect on what she writes, together they provide a wonderful opportunity to stop and listen to God, to posture oneself with open hands to receive what God wants to give - a fresh perspective, opportunity to process what life brings our way - and to offer our own prayers to Him. I can already see me giving these as gifts for Christmas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobyn Johnstone \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nEllie Hart is a writer and artist living in Nicosia, Cyprus, offering a ministry combining art and prayer. She previously served as a youth worker and retreat leader before studying for a graduate diploma in theology at St John's College, Nottingham. You can visit her blog at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/postcardsfromheaven.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Postcards from Heaven – Ellie Hart's blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePostcards from Heaven\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-18T15:24:40+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:24:41+00:00","vendor":"Ellie Hart","type":"Paperback","tags":["Gift","Sep-18","Women"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21769965305956,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857466488","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Postcards of Hope: Words and pictures to breathe life into your heart - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":899,"weight":157,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857466488","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857466488-l.jpg?v=1549043127"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857466488-l.jpg?v=1549043127","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3238880772235,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.409,"height":650,"width":916,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857466488-l.jpg?v=1549043127"},"aspect_ratio":1.409,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857466488-l.jpg?v=1549043127","width":916}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003ePostcards from Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e comes this unusual and beautiful gift. \u003cem\u003ePostcards of Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of original, beautiful watercolours by Ellie Hart, each with a short reflection aimed at helping the reader hear from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the tired and weary and those who want to have God breathe new life into their relationship with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePostcards of Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely book of water colour paintings accompanied by lovely musings borne out of every day living. 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Arranged so that it can be read chronologically or thematically, it begins with the earliest days of pregnancy and continues into the first months of parenthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/ClaireDaniel2_480x480.jpg?v=1676493596\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" width=\"122\" height=\"117\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/ClaireDaniel2_480x480.jpg?v=1676493596\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nClaire Daniel is mum to two busy boys and lives in Water Orton, Birmingham. She is author of '80 Creative Prayer Ideas,' is passionate about supporting other parents, and speaks at conferences, churches and workshops on prayer.\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mamawillmot.wordpress.com\/\"\u003emamawillmot blog\u003c\/a\u003e November 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that pregnancy, or the time leading up to an adoption, is the most amazing time to get spiritually ready for parenthood, a time for seeking God and drawing close to him as you get ready for your family to expand. So, I'm delighted to be able share with you a fantastic resource that can help you on that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's called \u003cem\u003ePrayer Journey into Parenthood\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Claire Daniel, and it's designed to go alongside you on the journey to parenthood. It's a devotional guide with Bible reflections, prayers and space for writing your own notes. You could work through it from beginning to end or use the contents and pick and choose themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe themes include things like, 'What's in a name?', 'Are you prepared' and 'The best person for the job'. They go from the first positive pregnancy test throughout the journey of pregnancy, or preparation to foster or adopt, right into early parenthood. They are such good, relevant themes and wonderfully written devotionals, and I know I would have loved to have had a linked Bible verse and prayer guidance to look at each day throughout my pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm a very reflective person so I think the questions in the devotionals are fantastic. Things like, 'Is there someone you can invite to pray for you and your unborn baby at this time?', 'What is stopping you from embracing all the excitement and joy of your journey through pregnancy?' or 'Does your faith 'show' to the world, like your baby bump?' So many of my friends have said that pregnancy and early parenthood are the times when they have had the most faith questions, and I know that I was so constantly in awe of the incredible nature of pregnancy that it had a profound impact on my faith. This book provides opportunities to think deeper and explore faith in relation to pregnancy and parenthood, and gives guidance on where to look in the Bible and ideas for what questions to ask yourself or what to reflect on. It could be done individually or could be used for couples to pray together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also be a great keepsake to look back over with your kid when they're older to talk about what it was like preparing for them, or to look back on the next time you're going to be welcoming a child into your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you, or someone you know, are expecting a baby then I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to you! Particularly if you're like me and love having a little prompt to reflect but don't always manage to find consistent time to do it. This is the perfect resource for sitting down for a more leisurely moment with a cup of tea (baby bump stage), to have a read or for reading whilst you brush your hair (early parenthood stage, if you're lucky enough to find time to brush your hair!). Also, practically, it's spiral-bound which is a big tick for me as it can be written in easily and it can be left open on a page to come back to later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Willmot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-18T15:22:04+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:22:06+00:00","vendor":"Claire Daniel","type":"Paperback","tags":["Gift","Oct-16","Parenting","Women"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21769393209444,"title":"Spiral bound","option1":"Spiral bound","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857464798","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":7436702416996,"product_id":2439774437476,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-01-18T15:22:06+00:00","updated_at":"2019-05-17T14:02:57+01:00","alt":null,"width":458,"height":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177","variant_ids":[21769393209444]},"available":true,"name":"A Prayer Journey into Parenthood - Spiral bound","public_title":"Spiral bound","options":["Spiral bound"],"price":999,"weight":233,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857464798","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":3238877593739,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.705,"height":650,"width":458,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3238877593739,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.705,"height":650,"width":458,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177"},"aspect_ratio":0.705,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464798-l.jpg?v=1558098177","width":458}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003ePregnancy and new parenthood are some of the most exciting and challenging times of life, and this book forms a gentle devotional guide for that journey. Providing undated Bible reflections and prayers, plus space for personal journaling, it makes an attractive gift for an expectant mother and also an easy-to-use resource for couples to use together as they prepare for parenthood. Arranged so that it can be read chronologically or thematically, it begins with the earliest days of pregnancy and continues into the first months of parenthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/ClaireDaniel2_480x480.jpg?v=1676493596\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" width=\"122\" height=\"117\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/ClaireDaniel2_480x480.jpg?v=1676493596\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nClaire Daniel is mum to two busy boys and lives in Water Orton, Birmingham. She is author of '80 Creative Prayer Ideas,' is passionate about supporting other parents, and speaks at conferences, churches and workshops on prayer.\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mamawillmot.wordpress.com\/\"\u003emamawillmot blog\u003c\/a\u003e November 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that pregnancy, or the time leading up to an adoption, is the most amazing time to get spiritually ready for parenthood, a time for seeking God and drawing close to him as you get ready for your family to expand. So, I'm delighted to be able share with you a fantastic resource that can help you on that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's called \u003cem\u003ePrayer Journey into Parenthood\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Claire Daniel, and it's designed to go alongside you on the journey to parenthood. It's a devotional guide with Bible reflections, prayers and space for writing your own notes. You could work through it from beginning to end or use the contents and pick and choose themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe themes include things like, 'What's in a name?', 'Are you prepared' and 'The best person for the job'. They go from the first positive pregnancy test throughout the journey of pregnancy, or preparation to foster or adopt, right into early parenthood. They are such good, relevant themes and wonderfully written devotionals, and I know I would have loved to have had a linked Bible verse and prayer guidance to look at each day throughout my pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm a very reflective person so I think the questions in the devotionals are fantastic. Things like, 'Is there someone you can invite to pray for you and your unborn baby at this time?', 'What is stopping you from embracing all the excitement and joy of your journey through pregnancy?' or 'Does your faith 'show' to the world, like your baby bump?' So many of my friends have said that pregnancy and early parenthood are the times when they have had the most faith questions, and I know that I was so constantly in awe of the incredible nature of pregnancy that it had a profound impact on my faith. This book provides opportunities to think deeper and explore faith in relation to pregnancy and parenthood, and gives guidance on where to look in the Bible and ideas for what questions to ask yourself or what to reflect on. It could be done individually or could be used for couples to pray together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also be a great keepsake to look back over with your kid when they're older to talk about what it was like preparing for them, or to look back on the next time you're going to be welcoming a child into your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you, or someone you know, are expecting a baby then I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to you! Particularly if you're like me and love having a little prompt to reflect but don't always manage to find consistent time to do it. This is the perfect resource for sitting down for a more leisurely moment with a cup of tea (baby bump stage), to have a read or for reading whilst you brush your hair (early parenthood stage, if you're lucky enough to find time to brush your hair!). Also, practically, it's spiral-bound which is a big tick for me as it can be written in easily and it can be left open on a page to come back to later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Willmot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e"}
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Or you may like to take time each day just to dip in and out of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vickicottingham.wordpress.com\/2023\/11\/30\/book-review-christmas-voices-by-claire-musters\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vickicottingham.wordpress.com\/2023\/11\/30\/book-review-christmas-voices-by-claire-musters\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-05-09T17:58:43+01:00","created_at":"2023-05-09T17:58:43+01:00","vendor":"BRFonline","type":"Paperback","tags":["Advent","Christmas","Gift","New Titles","Upcoming titles"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42347656020159,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800392304","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Christmas Voices","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":999,"weight":253,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800392304","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChristmasVoices.jpg?v=1683651580"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChristmasVoices.jpg?v=1683651580","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":27039831883967,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.064,"height":1831,"width":1949,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChristmasVoices.jpg?v=1683651580"},"aspect_ratio":1.064,"height":1831,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChristmasVoices.jpg?v=1683651580","width":1949}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 short reflective pieces for the Christmas season written by Claire Musters, travelling through promise and preparation to joy, peace and finally love. 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Each day there is also a passage of Scripture to read, and Claire finishes each devotion with a prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this devotional unique, in my eyes, are the voices of many others shared within the pages of this book. We hear which carol, or poem, or prayer is special to them and why it has a special place in their hearts. We hear from people such as Mags Duggan, Carl Beech and Pam Rhodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love to sing carols at Christmas time (often starting very early in November!), but I don’t always concentrate on the words of the carol. Having the words of various carols within this book meant that I slowed down to really read the words. There are some wonderful truths within these carols that I had never noticed before. 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