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When life gets tough what use is a belief in God?Speaker, journalist and bestselling author, Philip Yancey has travelled the world tackling the most challenging questions: Can God truly bring solace to the terrorised people of Mumbai, or the students who witnessed the murder of their classmates? Will the deep scars of racism ever heal in post-apartheid South Africa, or the American South? Can a persecuted Christian minority have any impact in places as hostile as China or the Middle East?
For each of his ten destinations, WHAT GOOD IS GOD? shares Philip's inspiring words of encouragement and reveals the compelling story behind the speaking engagement.
Whether he's addressing alcoholics or Bible college students, sex workers or C.S. Lewis enthusiasts, Yancey's experiences of redemption, hope and grace provide evidence that when we are severely tested, faith really does matter.Powerful and life-changing.'Compelling'Author of CBC Book of the Year 2007 - PRAYER, Philip Yancey is one of the most popular and acclaimed religious writers of our day. His searching and refreshingly honest books, have encouraged and inspired millions of people around the world. With a background in journalism, Philip prefers to ask the questions instead of answer them. This has led him through a path of re-discovering his faith and sharing that publicly through his writing in some of the most heart-felt ways imaginable. Philip admits that he lost his faith in a racist church and made a living out of being a doubter and sceptic. After he came back to his faith, he wrote books about his journey by `circling the edges` of common issues and eventually moving on to topics like Jesus, grace and most recently prayer.Yancey's previous bestseller PRAYER sold close to 100K copiesFull of moving stories of faith and redemptionWritten in the author's trademark authoritative yet friendly style

An intelligent, intellectually rigorous examination of why the Christian faith still makes sense in an age of scepticismAs the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced 'doubts' sceptics bring to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In THE REASON FOR GOD, he addresses each doubt and explains each reason.Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
In this apologia for Christian faith, Keller mines material from literary classics, philosophy, anthropology and a multitude of other disciplines to make an intellectually compelling case for God. Written for sceptics and the believers who love them, the book draws on the author's encounters as founding pastor of New York's booming Redeemer Presbyterian Church.Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.Tim Keller's ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics toward belief in God. I thank God for him.Timothy J. Keller is an American author, speaker, and the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in New York City.A much-needed new voice in the debate concerning religious belief, and a twenty-first century Mere ChristianityAn enlightening look at the perennial reasons against belief in GodAn intelligent invitation to reasoned debate for those on both sides of the faith divideTHE REASON FOR GOD has sold 10,000 hardback copies in the UK so far

A brand new re-issue of this Christian classic, with a stunning new cover.Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer. This timeless classic has helped well over a million people discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace and a deeper understanding of God.
The book explores the 'classic disciplines' of Christian faith: the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study; the outward disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission and service and the corporate disciplines of confession, worship, guidance and celebration.
Like a child exploring the attic of an old house on a rainy day, discovering a trunk full of treasure and then calling all his brothers and sisters to share the find, Richard Foster has 'found' the spiritual disciplines that the modern world stored away and forgot ... the instruments of joy, the way into mature Christian spirituality and abundant life.This is a book I'd love to have written ... exciting, stimulating and joyful.The best modern book on Christian spirituality.Richard Foster is a best-selling author, the founder of RENOVAR? - a movement committed to spiritual renewal - and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University, California.A classic work - over 100,000 copies sold in UK & Commonwealth markets aloneRichard Foster is one of the most respected Christian writers of our dayRe-issued with a brand new cover in a similar design to LIFE WITH GOD, released May 2008

Jonathan Sacks sets out a clear and forceful argument for the complementary nature of science and religion, drawing on an eclectic range of historical and philosophical arguments to prove the necessity of both if we are to understand the human condition.Writing with his usual grace and fluency, Jonathan Sacks moves beyond the tired arguments of militant atheists such as Dawkins and Hitchens, to explore how religion has always played a valuable part in human culture and far from being dismissed as redundant, must be allowed to temper and develop scientific understanding in order for us to be fully human.

Ranging around the world to draw comparisons from different cultures, and delving deep into the history of language and of western civilisation, Jonathan Sacks shows how the predominance of science-oriented thinking is embedded deeply even in our religious understanding, and calls on us to recognise the centrality of relationship to true religion, and thus to see how this core value of relationship is essential if we are to avoid the natural tendency for science to rule our lives rather than fulfilling its promise to set us free.

'The most persuasive argument for religious belief I have read'

'An intelligent, optimistic credo that allows for the happy coexistence of science and religion''One of the most engaging thinkers of our time''Britain's most authentically prophetic voice''Jonathan Sacks's voice carries unique moral authority far beyond the Jewish community'Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks is admired by non-Jews as well as Jews, by secular as well as religious thinkers, and is equally at home in the university and the yeshiva. A well-known writer and broadcaster, he has authored 18 books including Radical Then, Radical Now, The Dignity of Difference and, most recently, FUTURE TENSE. Addresses the key themes of science and religion from a new angle and with new thinking.Bestselling author of Dignity of Difference, Radical Then, Radical Now and FUTURE TENSE.Lord Sacks is highly respected as a philosopher and writer across both the secular and religious realms.Jewish Chief Rabbi for the UK and Commonwealth.

R. T. Kendall has made the liberating topic of forgiveness his life's work; now he turns his attention to the deepest question of all - why and how we need to forgive God.It's one of the most difficult questions that Christians face, and a problem that keeps many away from faith: why does a good God allow bad things to happen? And how do we keep on trusting him when they do? Having written bestselling books on how to forgive both others and ourselves, much-loved author R. T. Kendall now tackles our need to forgive God for all the times we feel he's let us down. Written with courage, humour and above all kindness, this book is an encouragement to all who've grappled with life's deepest mysteries.
Over thirty years as a pastor, I've found that bitterness toward God is often the primary barrier to accepting his salvation and trusting his guidance on a daily basis. I know of no one better suited than R. T. Kendall to address this deep hurt in so many lives. I'm so grateful for this book.Forgiving God for not intervening in times of suffering and trouble is taboo for many writers, but not for R. T. Kendall. What he writes so brilliantly not only helps us spiritually; it also helps us psychologically.R. T. Kendall is a Christian leader for whom I have the greatest respect; a bestselling author, preacher and theologian. He is never afraid to tackle the big issues, such as the reality of suffering and the struggles of life. I commend this book to you.Dr R. T. Kendall is a Christian writer, speaker and teacher who was Minister of Westminster Chapel in London for twenty-five years. He has written many bestselling books including TOTAL FORGIVENESS, TOTALLY FORGIVING OURSELVES and OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE. He is currently president of R.T. Kendall Ministries.New and challenging book from bestselling author R. T. KendallR. T. Kendall is one of Hodder Faith's most loved and respected long-term authorsCompanion title TOTAL FORGIVENESS has sold over 50,000 copies

What does it mean to take Jesus' words seriously, and how do they affect the 'hot' issues facing us at the beginning of the 21st century?

In RED LETTER CHRISTIANITY Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo explore what it means to take seriously the words of Jesus. Both authors are known for their commitment to the lifestyle requisites of the Gospels, and their belief that real Christianity must inform the way we live... every day of our lives. RED LETTER CHRISTIANITY deals with the crucial questions facing followers of Jesus today, including global poverty and injustice, the growth of the church, issues of sexuality, the environment... and many more. Readers are invited to sit around the table with Shane and Tony as they discuss these issues together.

'a clarion call to rethink the meaning of church, conversion and Christianity; no reader will go away unshaken' (for Shane Claiborne's The Irresistible Revolution)'This book's blend of kindly spiritual insights and practical wisdom may well appeal to those beyond the target Christian audience' (for Tony Campolo's Connecting Like Jesus)Shane Claiborne is the best selling author of The Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President. A prominent Christian activist and sought-after speaker, he is a founding partner of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped to birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. Acclaimed preacher Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St Davids, Pennsylvania. A media commentator on religious, social and political matters, he is the author of many books, including Letters to a Young Evangelical, Speaking My Mind and Which Jesus.New book from leading US author and activist Shane Claiborne, and veteran activist/author Tony CampoloConfronts head-on some of today's most pressing issues - consumerism; the poor; the environmentWritten in a lively, engaging, conversational style

One woman's struggle against the darkness of Hong Kong's drug dens.Until it was pulled down, the Walled City was Hong Kong's most foreboding territory. It was a lawless place, dominated by the Triads, and which the police hesitated to enter. Strangers were unwelcome. Drug smuggling and heroin addiction flourished, as did prostitution and pornography, extortion and fear.
When Jackie Pullinger set sail from England in 1966 she had no idea that God was calling her to the Walled City. Yet, as she spoke of Jesus Christ, brutal Triad gangsters were converted, prostitutes quit, and Jackie discovered a new treatment for drug addiction: baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Truly inspiring ... a wonderful book.Jackie Pullinger has helped to turn a city around and has saved lives, all because of the compassion that she's received from Jesus. She is clear and straight up in the way that only someone who is actually doing what she says can be.'One of the most dramatic Christian autobiographies ever published''Anyone less likely to go tripping into the vice dens of the notorious Walled City could not be found. Maybe her ignorance saved her ... or her courage.''A book to stop you in your tracks.'Jackie Pullinger-To is a British woman who still lives and works among the poor, homeless and drug addicts of Hong Kong, in the ministry she began over thirty years ago.A striking new cover for this contemporary Christian classic.One of the most famous true Christian stories of the modern day.Millions of copies sold worldwide.A true best-seller: continues to sell close to 10,000 copies a year in UK alone.Rights sold in twenty languages

Is it possible to have a strong Christian identity, while remaining generous towards other faiths?Christians and Muslims together make up about 57% of the world's population today, and by the end of the century they will constitute about 66% of the world's population. More than any other single factor, the wellbeing of our children and grandchildren may depend on how well Christians learn to relate to Muslims - and Hindus, the next largest faith, not to mention Buddhists, Jews, people of indigenous faiths, and the nonreligious. We know how to have a strong Christian identity that is intolerant of or belligerent towards other faiths, and we know how to have a weak Christian identity that is tolerant and benevolent. But is there a third alternative? How do we discover, live, teach, and practise a Christian identity that is both strong and benevolent towards other faiths?

In this provocative and inspiring book, author Brian McLaren tackles some of the hardest questions around the issue of interfaith relations, and shares a hopeful vision of the reconciliation that Jesus offers to our multi-faith world. 'The thing I love about Brian is that he's kind and intelligent and funny and easy to talk to and in no time you're deep into conversation until it hits you: this man has a very, very radical message. He actually believes that Jesus and his followers can change the world. This book is no exception - he starts with a joke but quickly you realize just how serious he is about doing what Jesus teaches us to do. Helpful, timely, and really, really inspiring.''An extraordinary book: a thought-provoking introduction to one of the biggest challenges confronting the church in our globalised world, and a profoundly biblical and brave beginning to a Christ-centred cultural revolution.''Brian McLaren is a genius in provoking - in a constructive way. You won't see relations among religions in the same way after you read this book.''I think Brian McLaren is a spiritual genius! Not only does he have the courage to say what must and can be said, but he says it with a deep knowledge of both Scriptures and Tradition, and then says it very well besides - in ways that both the ordinary layperson and the scholar can respect and understand. You can't get any better than that, which is why I call him a genius!''In its relationship to those who believe differently, Christian formation all too often takes shape with hostile reaction, or collapses into some washed out common denominator. Brian helps us recover, and explore a vital and exciting alternative. Of how learning from "others" of all persuasions, is possible and intrinsic to vibrant Christian identity.'Brian McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and spiritual leader in the emerging church movement. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programmes, and an in-demand blogger on faith and public policy.Topical new book from bestselling emergent author Brian McLarenTackles a key issue for today's global church - interfaith relationsDeeply considered theology, interspersed with a playful parable that will draw comparisons to McLaren's bestselling A New Kind of Christian

An exciting look at the real Jesus - wild, playful and provocative - from bestselling author John Eldredge. Jesus is the most vague, misrepresented figure in the history of the world. Is it possible to know and trust someone so ethereal and lofty? What is he really like?

BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW offers a look into the humanity of Jesus, dismantling all the religious nonsense and helping us understand who this man really was - on a personal level. Focusing on his compelling personality, bestselling author John Eldredge shows us the real Jesus - playful, wild, and often scandalous.
'Eldredge uses his playful style to uncover the truth about who Jesus really was. With an eyebrow-raising warning about the "poison of religion," he urges readers to turn from religious power displays and legalism and instead spend time falling in love with the man, Jesus. Eldredge repeats tales from the Gospels to reveal a leader who was both humorous and confrontational, generous and moody. Eldredge clearly loves his subject, almost chuckling in delight at Jesus' antics. Readers get an intriguing glimpse of Jesus waiting his turn in line, "snorting" in anger, and artfully outsmarting his enemies... readers will find a three-dimensional Jesus and may find themselves re-reading scripture with an eye on characters' feelings.''Eldredge's trademark passion and personal transparency offer another inspiring challenge that could revolutionize lives as did his Wild at Heart.'JOHN ELDREDGE is the founder and director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs. John has written numerous books, including Epic, Waking the Dead, Wild at Heart, Desire, and is the co-author of Captivating and The Sacred Romance. An exciting author on a compelling subject - JesusThe perfect inspirational readEldredge's Wild at Heart has sold over two and a half million copies

A gorgeous pocket-sized Bible in a fantastically popular pink binding, a perfect gift for those who like to take their Bible everywhere.With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. Fully revised and updated for the first time in 25 years, the NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study.

This Bible also features:

clear, readable 6.75pt text

easy-to-read layout

shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible

reading plan

timeline

book by book overview

quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.

British Text
This edition uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.

More about the translation
This revised and updated edition of the NIV includes three main types of change, taking into account changes in the way we use language day to day; advances in biblical scholarship and understanding; and the need to ensure that gender accurate language is used, to faithfully reflect whether men and women are referred to in each instance. The translators have carefully assessed a huge body of scholarship, as well as inviting peer submissions, in order to review every word of the existing NIV to ensure it remains as clear and relevant today as when it was first published.

Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.
'This newly updated edition of the NIV retains its commitment to accuracy even while remaining accessible to the widest possible audience.'The New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. Developed by Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, the New International Version is the result of years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, overseeing the efforts of many contributing scholars. The translators are drawn from a wide range of denominations and from various countries and they continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance and authority.

Revised and updated NIV text

The most popular Bible translation in modern English

Year-long marketing campaign for NIV range with many elements

British spelling, grammar and punctuation

Matches pagination of new and previous NIV Pew Bible and Lectern Bible

Previous title: Pocket pink 9780340979686

The NIV Study Bible is the number one bestselling study Bible in the world's most popular modern-English Bible translation - the New International Version.This best-loved NIV STUDY BIBLE features a stunning four-colour interior with full-colour photographs, maps, charts and illustrations. One look inside reveals why this Bible is a favourite for over nine million people.

Visually arresting section breaks help with navigation. Full-colour photos, maps and illustrations make the NIV STUDY BIBLE accessible and friendly. Referred to daily by millions of pastors, students, church leaders and other Bible readers around the world, the 20,000 study notes are the handiwork of the same translation team that produced this Bible's text.

The New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. Developed by Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, the New International Version is the result of years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, overseeing the efforts of many contributing scholars. The translators are drawn from a wide range of denominations and from various countries and they continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance and authority.

Full text of the world's most popular modern English Bible - the New International Version (NIV).Over 20,000 study notes, with icons to make important information easy to spot.Introductions and outlines provide valuable background information for each book of the Bible.In-text maps, charts, diagrams and illustrations visually clarify the stories in the Bible.400 full-colour photos, maps, time lines and illustrations.Words of Christ in red.NIV concordance plus subject and study notes indexes.

Last year saw an online viral movement of people colouring in their Bible In One Year and sharing photos of their artwork. This year's lively hardback cover has been designed to be easily customised. 'The whole Bible, in just one year? You've got to be kidding.'
Don't panic! We've found a way to make this work:

Take thousands of young people all committed to reading the Bible together

Add in a brand new arrangement of the Bible, with specific chunks to read each day

Start on 1st September, when the new school/uni year is getting going

Kick it off with a bit of explanation about how the Bible works and what it contains

Mix with online blogs and commentary from Mike Pilavachi, Andy Croft, Ali Martin and more

Top it up with prayer, good friends, supportive youth leaders - and a lot of help from GodThe translators of the New International Version of the Bible were chosen from a wide range of denominations and various countries to form the Committee on Bible Translation, a working group overseen by Biblica.The ideal approach to reading the whole Bible - in the fully revised and updated NIV translation.Readings begin on 1st September to mirror the academic year, although the reader may start on any day.Bible books appear in sequence to enable consistent reading and to keep the individual character of each book.Soul Survivor will be building on the huge success of the 2010 campaign and promoting reading the Bible in One Year in 2011 at the Soul Survivor and Momentum festivals.

Compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis to mark the 50th anniversary of his death.

For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis's Narnia series has captured the imagination of millions. In C. S. LEWIS: A LIFE, Dr Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely legacy of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching medieval English Literature and his nights writing a bestselling fantasy series for children.
To write this biography McGrath studied all of Lewis's correspondence and archival materials in chronological order, so as to illuminate afresh this much-loved author's life. Alister challenges some of the previously held beliefs about the timing of Lewis's shift from atheism to theism and Christianity. This definitive biography paints a portrait of a deeply original thinker who became an inspiring, though reluctant, prophet for our times.
Accessible and engaging, this is a fascinating portrayal of a creative genius who continues to inspire millions of readers around the world.

To the question of whether the world really needs another biography of C. S. Lewis, McGrath's lucid and unsentimental portrait of the Christian champion responds with a resounding "yes." The year 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Lewis's death, and times have changed and evangelical sentiments have matured. McGrath offers a new and at times shocking look into the complicated life of this complex figure, in a deeply researched biography. The author takes us headlong into the heart of a Lewis we've known little about: his unconventional affair with Mrs. Jane Moore; his hostile and deceptive relationship with his father; his curiosity about the sensuality of cruelty. McGrath navigates the reader through these messy themes, ultimately landing us onto the solid ground of Lewis's postconversion legacy. He shows with skill, sympathy, dispassion, and engaging prose that Lewis, like the rest of us, did the best he could with the hand he was dealt. But he got over it, as must all those who would prefer a Lewis without shadows.Many of us thought we knew most of what there was to know about C. S. Lewis. Alister McGrath's new biography makes use of archives and other material that clarify, deepen and further explain the many sides of one of Christianity's most remarkable apologists. This is a penetrating and illuminating study.Alister McGrath's new biography of C. S. Lewis is excellent. It's filled with information based on extensive scholarship but is nonetheless extremely readable. It not only devotes great attention to the formation and character of Lewis the man, it offers incisive and balanced analyses of all his main literary works. Lewis's impact on me was profound and lasting, and Dr McGrath clearly explains why so many believers and Christians leaders today would say the same thing.A welcome addition to the biographical literature on C. S. Lewis, which includes several valuable new perspectives. McGrath's book will gain a permanent position in Lewis scholarship for his brilliant and, to my mind, undeniable re-dating of Lewis's conversion to Theism. How we all missed this for so long is astonishing!Alister McGrath sheds new light on the incomparable C. S. Lewis. This is an important book.This biography is the one Lewis's admirers - especially those who, like him, believe that books are to be read and enjoyed - should prefer to all others.There have been plenty of biographies of Lewis - I once wrote one myself - but I do not think there has been a better one than Alister McGrath's.If you're looking for a lively, general introduction to this multitalented thinker and writer, Alister McGrath's new biography is a good place to start.Those of us who have been changed for ever by Lewis's introduction to vanished worlds must be grateful for this sympathetic and thorough account.It weaves in a thoughtful, erudite lit-crit appraisal of the writings, plus an unabashed serenade for Lewis's theologyNot only has McGrath produced a lively and robustly researched work recounting the life of Lewis, he shares his subject's ability to reach out to a popular audience in communicating the message of faith evident in the lives of both.

Alister McGrath gives us much food for thought in this dutiful, sound and worthy book.

http://www.spectator.co.uk/books/8889361/surprised-by-fame/

http://www.aslanchristianbooks.co.uk/book-review-c-s-lewis-a-life-by-alister-mcgrath/

As a Lewis fan I found this book compelling, engrossing and illuminating. Certainly a worthy edition to any Lewis collection, and the perfect contribution to understanding the man in this, the fiftieth anniversary of his death.

McGrath is a clear-eyed, learned companion. His analysis of the Narnia books is illuminating....it leaves the reader marvelling at the joy and wonder that inhabit the Narnia books:that enchanting glimpse into something beautiful and eternal.

Alister McGrath writing on Why C. S. Lewis created Narnia on We Love This Book
http://www.welovethisbook.com/features/why-cs-lewis-created-narnia

Interview with McGrath on Aslan Christian Books:

http://www.aslanchristianbooks.co.uk/alister-mcgrath-on-c-s-lewis/

Scrupulously researched and accesible to the general reader... Dr McGrath is able to add to the story much compelling detail on how and why Lewis is a source of religious inspiration to millions. "McGrath's illuminating book has benefited from access to recently released archive material that throws new light on Lewis's unconventional affair with Irish divorcee Jane Moore, his life at Oxford and his conversion to ChristianityDid a round up of all of the other reviews as opposed to an actual reviewMcGrath is a clear eyed and learned companion. His analysis of the Narnia books is illuminating... it leaves the reader marvelling at the joy and wonder that inhabit the Narnia books: that enchanted glimpse into something beautiful and eternal

http://acommonreader.org/lewis-life-mcgrath/

This is altogether a very fine book and a welcome addition

The definitive biography of an influencial writer whose star burns far brighter now than it ever did in his lifetime

http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/books/book-review-cs-lewis-a-life-by-alister-mcgrath-1-2919444

A RE-ISSUE of the Evening Standard review

The Guardian review: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/may/08/lewis-genius-prophet-mcgrath-review - no quotes as pretty scathinghttp://stuck-in-a-book.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=mcgrath mention of the book with promised reviewNot only has McGrath produced a lively and robustly researched work recounting the life of Lewis, he shares his subject's ability to reach out to a popular audience in communicating the message of faith evident in the lives of both.Alister McGrath is Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King's College London, and head of its Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture. He is also Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, and President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. After initial academic work in the natural sciences, Alister turned to the study of theology and intellectual history, while occasionally becoming engaged in broader cultural debates about the rationality and relevance of the Christian faith. He is the author of many academic and theological works, as well as the bestselling The Dawkins Delusion.Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lewis's death.From a writer and academic similar to Lewis in many ways, and thus ideally placed to write this book.Of broad appeal to both Christian and general markets.Includes many black and white photos, maps and drawings to illustrate Lewis's life.

There are thousands of children in care in the UK, in need of adoptive or foster parents, and this strong call to action from Krish Kandiah, tying in to a nationwide campaign, urges us all to find ways to help them find a real home.

Tying in to a nationwide joint campaign by the Evangelical Alliance and Care for the Family, Krish Kandiah wants us all to take seriously Jesus' call to 'suffer the little children' by engaging with the needs of the many thousands of children up and down the country who are in care and whom the church could and should be helping.

Krish and his wife Miriam have adopted and fostered children themselves and their experience - and that of the many others in this book - is very different from the popular myth which suggests social services seek to prevent Christians from getting involved. Krish argues that whatever the state's stance may be, it is a part of our calling as God's church to get involved where it's hardest, and to help these children out of the tough realities they find themselves in.

Filled with stories from people who have adopted or were adopted themselves, alongside practical advice on how it all works and the challenges that will come, this book makes a compelling case that the church can and must make a difference in these children's lives, and asks us all to consider our response.

Krish and Miriam Kandiah write from a deep well of experience as they explore the landscape of adoption and fostering in today's culture. In this book they provide practical models to help anyone who has a vision to offer homes to some of the most vulnerable in our society.Krish Kandiah is Executive Director for Churches in Mission at the Evangelical Alliance, and was until recently part of the Spring Harvest Leadership Team. He and his wife, Miriam, have adopted and fostered a number of children as well as having their own family, and are heading up the Home for Good campaign on behalf of Evangelical Alliance and Care for the Family.Krish Kandiah is a well-known Christian speaker, both in the UK and increasingly overseas, with a gift for communicating clearly and compellingly.National campaign by Evangelical Alliance and Care for the Family is set to make this issue a major talking point next yearMajor promotion for campaign and book at each of the Christian festivals through 2013