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For Adults
A Meal with Jesus — Tim Chester
Meals have always been important across societies and cultures — a time for friends and families to come together. They are vital to our relational and social health. As Tim Chester puts it: “Food connects…”
Chester encourages generosity and love around the table, helping readers see how meals can become opportunities to serve others and share the grace of Christ.
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You — Tony Reinke
Many of us adopted smartphones quickly — before considering the long-term consequences. Now we try to steward this powerful device wisely, navigating its effects on our spiritual and emotional health.
Tony Reinke draws on research, studies and Christian thinkers to outline twelve ways smartphones shape us, for better and for worse. He encourages healthy digital habits, gratitude for technology’s benefits, and wisdom to avoid its pitfalls.
The Way of Wisdom — Timothy Keller
In this follow-up to the bestselling My Rock My Refuge, Timothy Keller offers an entirely new devotional based on the book of Proverbs.
Keller brings ancient wisdom to life with his trademark clarity, showing how Proverbs applies to the everyday realities of modern life. Just as his previous devotional taught readers how to pray, The Way of Wisdom teaches us how to live lives rooted in God’s wisdom.
For Kids
Everything a Child Should Know About God — Kenneth N. Taylor
This beautifully illustrated book introduces essential truths about God in simple, engaging language. Each chapter includes an explanation, a discussion question and a Bible reference, making it ideal for reading aloud with children.
Everyone a Child Should Know — Clare Heath-Whyte
Introduce the next generation to 52 heroes of the Christian faith — one for each week of the year. Missionaries, martyrs, reformers, writers, politicians and poets show children that anyone who follows Jesus can do remarkable things for him.
God’s Very Good Idea — Trillia Newbell
A joyful retelling of God’s design for his diverse family — all made in his image, all valuable, yet wonderfully different. Children learn how they can be part of God’s “very good idea”.
Devotional Dippers: Key Bible Words
Fun, interactive Bible devotions for the whole family. Each stick includes a theme, a Bible passage to read, a discussion question and a prayer point — a simple way to help families read God’s word together.
For Teenagers
Hanging in There — John Dickson
A practical and honest book covering God, the Bible, prayer, relationships, sex, doubts, feelings and more. Ideal for new Christians or long-term believers who need encouragement.
A Sneaking Suspicion — John Dickson
A thoughtful look at big life questions we don’t often talk about.
John Dickson writes:
“For me, what began as a sneaking suspicion has blown into a huge reality. Like most Aussies, I had a hunch there was something more to life than beer and footie. I also had a hunch that the ‘something more’ could be found by looking into Jesus. When I decided to go with my hunch, I discovered more than I ever bargained for.”
For Parents
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles — Paul David Tripp
Tripp shows why parenting must be shaped by grace rather than rules alone. He presents 14 gospel-centred principles that transform how parents understand their role and how they disciple their children.
Everyday Talk — John Younts
The most important conversations with children happen in ordinary moments. John Younts helps parents use everyday opportunities to talk about God and his world, offering clear, practical and biblically grounded insight.
Buy this book — and put it into practice. Your children will thank you.
Tom Roberts, 02/12/2019