C.B.A. Book of the Year 2007
PRAYER, by Philip Yancey,
In his most powerful book since "What’s So Amazing About Grace?" and "The Jesus I Never Knew", Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work? In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the universe. In practice, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?" is an exploration of the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and relate.
Writing as a fellow pilgrim, Yancey explores such questions as:
•Is God listening?
•Why should God care about me?
•If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer?
•Why do answers to prayer seem so inconsistent and capricious?
•Why does God seem sometimes close and sometimes far away?
•How can I make prayer more satisfying?
“I have found that the most important purpose of prayer may be to let ourselves be loved by God,” says Yancey. "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?" encourages us to pray to God the Father who sees what lies ahead of us, knows what lies within us, and who invites us into an eternal partnership—through prayer.
Chris Tomlin, a native Texan with the unique ability to craft a worship song larger than the state itself, has delivered songs that have swept across the globe. "Arriving" features a number of songs that have become firm favourites around the world including “How Great Is Our God”, “Your Grace Is Enough”, and “Indescribable”.
The songs on "Arriving" are based on the theme of Isaiah 40:3-5..."In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God..."
The all-new recording captures a fresh stripped down acoustic rock style paired with soaring melodies and grounded lyrics that focus on the richness and glory of our Creator.
"Arriving" justly deserves to be voted Album Of The Year for the impact the songs have had on in New Zealand.
C.B.A. Young Person’s Book of the Year 2007
The Beginner's Bible, by Karen Henley, published by Candle Publishing
"The Beginner's Bible" was created more than fifteen years ago, to tell favourite Bible stories in a language children could easily understand. It became a treasured bestseller, playing a pivotal role in the spiritual development of a generation of children. This new revised and updated edition features fresh new art, new easy to read text, bright full colour illustrations, and 94 Bible stories. This is a perfect way to introduce your young children to the stories and characters of the Bible.
C.B.A. N.Z. Christian Book of the Year 2007
Growing Great Boys is a brilliant practical book about parenting boys. It’s packed with lots of tips and pragmatic ideas for parents and has a strong and positive message. Growing Great Boys gives parenting advice for all boys from pre-schoolers to teenagers. It includes:
* The landscape for boys in the 21st century
* Real differences, real boys
* The importance of fathers
* The value of mothers
* Parenting boys on your own
* Pre-school years — The men your boys will become
* The middle years — Your window of opportunity
* Teenagers! Parenting boys in adolescence
* Boys and masks — Talking to the real boy
* Boys and spirituality, traditions and rites of passage
* Twelve things I want my boys to know
Well-known Kiwi author Ian Grant states, “It’s easier to build boys than fix men and that’s the challenge for parents as they influence the men of tomorrow.” Other books give you the statistics and theories about raising boys - this book gives you the practical tools and strategies to help you raise your sons and enjoy parenting!
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