I write this the week before Ash Wednesday and many will be joining in with the Lent Groups, using the book, ‘The Prayers Of Jesus’ by Amy Boucher Pye. For those unable to take part this year or for additional reading / meditation, I offer a few suggestions: -
In Quietness & Trust: Lent Devotions from the Beatitudes by Matt Searles
Early in his ministry, Jesus gave his followers a description of how he wants his people to live Rather than seeking to ascend to God, Christian discipleship is a downward flourishing; a counter cultural way of blessing. These 40 devotions will guide you through the beatitudes Jesus gave in the Sermon on the Mount.
REF 1456 (10 PUBLISHING) (RRP £6.99) ASLAN £4.99
Easter Inside Out: The Story as if You Were There by David Kitchen
Step into the Easter story… Acclaimed storyteller David Kitchen reimagines the Easter narrative through a varied cast of characters, from Mary Magdalene to Caiaphas. If you want to understand who might have been where and doing what as the Easter story unfolds, this book gives you answers.
REF 1372 (BRF) (RRP £12.99) ASLAN £8.99
Lent and Easter for Everyone: From Wilderness to Glory by Tom Wright
Offering seven weeks’ worth of daily readings and reflections, Lent and Easter for Everyone enables you to relive Christ’s journey – from his temptations in the wilderness to the darkness of the cross and beyond into the glory of Easter. Each reflection is drawn from a key passage in Wright’s immensely popular ‘For Everyone’ series.
REF 7598(SPCK) (RRP) £11.99) ASLAN £8.99
Godforsaken: The Cross – the Greatest Hope of All by Stephen Cottrell
In the Gospel of Mark’s account of the Passion narrative, Jesus calls out from the cross ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which is the Aramaic for ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ This series of reflections ponders the significance of these words. What does it mean for Jesus to have quoted them, at the very end of his life? What do those words mean for us?
REF 5755 (HODDER & STOUGHTON) (RRP £14.99) ASLAN £9.99
Loving My Neighbour: A Lenten Journey. Edited by Olivia Warburton
Loving My Neighbour takes us on a journey through the challenging terrain of how we can truly love one another, individually and in our communities. Daily Bible readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day explore how we can love in truth, love the vulnerable and the suffering, embrace difference, care for our world, and love ourselves as God loves us.
REF 7593 (BRF) (RRP £9.99) ASLAN £6.99
The Glory of the Cross-: Reflections for Lent From the Gospel of John by Tim Chester
Easter is the high point of the year where we remember three days that changed history. For many it comes and goes without us feeling different, yet for centuries Christians have marked the season of Lent as a way of reflecting on their need for forgiveness and the cross. These daily readings present Lenten theology in a concise way allowing you to soak up the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
REF 2011 (GOOD BOOK COMPANY) (RRP £8.99)
ASLAN £6.49
The Risen King: 40 Devotions for Easter by C.H.Spurgeon
These short and profound reflections on the life and teaching of Jesus have been carefully compiled and edited by Jeff Meddens from a collection of Spurgeon’s sermons. Each day features a theme verse, rich content from the teaching of Spurgeon, a prayer and reflection questions, helping readers meditate on the cross in the run up to Easter.
REF 1376 (GOOD BOOK COMPANY) (RRP £6.99) ASLAN £6.99
These are just a few of the many titles available, both for adults and children, from Aslan Christian Books. Do take a look at their website – aslanchristianbooks.com or phone 0330 0272828 or I can order for you.
Wishing you all a meaningful Lent and a joyous Easter.
Lynn Winter
