We're conscious, here at The Good Book Company, of our need for prayer. We want to be working in God's strength - for God's glory - in God's Kingdom not just pottering about doing what we think is good and right. If you could remembers us in prayer, that would be so much appreciated. To that end, this Wednesday we're continuing to pop up some prayer requests - asking you to pray for us department by department. This week, translations:
Although the majority of the books we sell are in English, we also have a growing range of editions available in other languages. These editions are prepared by local publishing houses and the person who manages this process is our translations co-ordinator, Elizabeth. She works with publishers in more than 30 countries around the world. Please pray for:
1. Gospel Truth just £4.95 till midday Thursday!
Get the ebook version of Gospel Truth for just £4.95!
2. Why We Love to Read
A post from Tim Challies about reading.
3. Surprised by Suffering - free ebook
Free ebook version of R. C. Sproul’s book on pain and suffering (also available on Amazon).
4. Five Back-to-School Basics
Marshall Segal at Desiring God shares five basics as you prepare to go back to school.
5. And finally...
Our video of the week, ‘1 Samuel For You Trailer’:
What do you notice in this photo? Take a moment to have a look. Is it the industrial buildings? The parked cars? The train at the station? The fading sun?
This is the view from the back of my flat, and is one of the many, many photos I've taken hanging out the bathroom window. All of sunsets. This one was stunning - but as usual, it failed to translate into the photo. And it struck me that life is a bit like that…... continue reading
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:8-11
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For students up and down the land, today is the day. Will all the work of the last year or two have been worth it? Did I achieve what I set out to achieve? Is that place at university or college secure? Is my future on track? Will my parents be proud? Or will life begin to unravel in disappointment and confusion about what happens next?
Here at The Good Book Company we're an eclectic bunch. Some sailed through A'levels with straight As and went up to an Oxbridge university. Others found A'levels a hard hurdle to overcome. We're all doing OK though - one happy family, serving Jesus with a range of results on our CVs. So what thoughts can we pass on to the students finding out their results today? Here are a few thoughts ...... continue reading
As yet another celebrity suicide hits the headlines, people have once again been discussing what it means to take your own life. Some describe it as a "waste", others a "mystery", many as a "tragedy" but, in quiet corners, there are other groups of people: those who see it as an "appealing option". Today on The Good Book Blog we meet one Christian who sought suicide, tried suicide but is now praising God for her life.... continue reading
We're conscious, here at The Good Book Company, of our need for prayer. We want to be working in God's strength - for God's glory - in God's Kingdom not just pottering about doing what we think is good and right. If you could remembers us in prayer, that would be so much appreciated. To that end, this Wednesday we're continuing to pop up some prayer requests - asking you to pray for us department by department. This week, customer services:
The Customer Services department looks after the end of the publishing process: getting books into people's hands. We are a team of 5 people in the UK (Andy, Robin, Neil, Bex and Dex) and we are the guys and girls who answer the phone when customers call with queries. We also pick and pack all the orders that are generated from phone, email and web sales.
Please pray:
We want to serve our customers in the best way possible. Pray that we would continue to do so, and to go the extra mile for our customers' needs.
As we follow the patterns and rhythms of an academic year, the start of September will be a busy time. Pray that the team would be able to manage the extra workload, and continue to be of excellent service to the church.
That we would be continually reminded that we are serving for the Kingdom. Often we don't see or hear what happens when the resources are delivered. Pray that we would trust in God, and what he's doing through the resources we send out.
1. The Big Ego Trip just £5 till midday Thursday!
Get the ebook version of The Big Ego Trip for just £5!
2. Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church
The new journal from 9Marks.
3. Tips for Hospital Visiting
A load of helpful tips from David Murray.
4. 7 Marks of Enduring Accountability Relationships
Brad Hambrick shares his seven marks.
5. And finally...
Our video of the week, ‘Can I Really Trust The Bible? Promo’:
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I’ve got a friend who’s been a Christian for a while. She knows her Bible reasonably well. She can look back on some enthusiastic years. But now things have changed. She doesn’t look forward to church any more. Why? She’s been hurt by someone in the congregation. And she’s disillusioned by some of the policies and practises that are going on. The pain and frustration seems to have sapped every ounce of energy she used to have.
Sound familiar? It probably does. There are plenty of Christians up and down the land who struggle. There are plenty of people who can look back over a period of years and see the gradual waning of their enthusiasm. Maybe that can even be said of you?... continue reading
