Phil: 1611 books

The cross is central to our Christianity. Yet typically, the ‘getting back to the cross’ message is presented as a morbid, solemn experience of deep reflection, remorse and sorrow—but there is much more to the cross that we realise. The cross presents us with the singularly most powerful and...

Philemon is a short New Testament book that is often overlooked for not having deep theological ideas. While this biblical book is short on theory, it is huge on application. Phils book reveals that Philemon is not about how to talk about love but rather how to see love in action within a family and a church.

Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. The contributors tackle a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and health...

Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy--with no obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size--and yet not exhibit fitness. A fit church is one that is not...

How do you build a jet ski that travels at the speed of light or faster? Toocool knows the answer. Easy – just ask Wong. Find out how Wong turns Toocool’s ‘bathtub’ into a supercharged jet ski. But will it help Toocool win his most challenging race ever? His name is Toocool, and he’s a legend!

When you feel stuck in your job or relationship . . . when all you worked for leaves you feeling empty inside . . . when fear of what is to come consumes sleepless nights . . . when love seems like an impossible choice to make . . . when the world is not large enough to contain your grief . . . when...

Hebrews addresses Jews who were in a dangerous position: a wave of persecution had caused many of them to drift back to the Jewish synagogues. The writer warns them that they are turning their backs on the gospel. Having started out with Jesus, they have started to side with the Sanhedrin who crucified...

The Straight to the Heart series of devotional commentaries allows people to get to grips with each book of the Bible one bite at a time. In part one of the minor prophets we study Amos and Hosea, the two prophets sent by God to confront the northern kingdom of Israel. In part two, Jonah and Nahum,...

We all have tough questions we would like to ask Jesus. Most of us assume we will never get an answer. But Jesus welcomes people's questions. This book takes your fifteen toughest questions and sees what happens when Jesus places himself right where we want him to answer them. There are no excuses and no evasiveness. Just honest answers.

Mark's gospel reveals the exhilarating highs and lows of what it would have felt like to be one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Mark listened to Peter as he preached the story of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire, then he wrote it down. Mark wants the reader to experience what it was like for Peter...

WETHAIR is a departure from the traditional elementary-level what-we-believe studies for new Christ followers. It is a relational conversation between a new believer and a seasoned believer who has shared in the process of helping thousands of new believers get traction for their journey. Many new...

A collection of humorous and painfully frank poems recounting the rise and fall of Simon Bean as he navigates the treacherous waters of working in customer service. Developing friendships, discovering his potential and ultimately encountering the sharp blades of management politics.

The true story of hardship and horror in the blood and mud seen through the eyes of a teenage volunteer and his comrades in the forgotten conflicts of Salonika and Palestine, during the Great War, fighting for the freedom of small nations and in particular, Home Rule for Ireland. Then the Irish War of Independence, which helped establish a nation.

This concise text is written specifically to help students and practitioners hone their techniques and develop their skills when it comes to writing in a clear, accessible and, above all, rigorous manner. There are sections on good essay writing and how to construct an argument, referencing and plagiarism,...