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Three Dummies in a Dinghy is the third instalment of the Stories of Life series. In it, ordinary Australians share their extraordinary stories of faith and life. Some tales are humourous, others are entertaining and upbeat. But not all are happy stories. Many writers describe how they were found by a loving God in the midst of doubts and great suffering, and the circumstances don't always get easier. But the message still comes through loud an...

What sort of God would create such an unimaginably vast and beautiful universe? What sort of God would create humanity with such extraordinary power of creation and destruction? What sort of God would create a world full of life yet plagued by earthquakes and genetic disorders? In the words of one of this book's authors, the Christian God is the loving, "reckless" God who, like the devoted father of the prodigal, risks himself for the sake of ...

In If They Could Talk, the authors ask the question: what if the animals of biblical times could talk? What would be the whale's take on swallowing Jonah? How would the scapegoat who carried away Israel's sins feel? Would the prodigal's fatted calf resent his role or be happily oblivious to it, or both? What did Balaam's donkey really think of his master? And how did the she-bears in the story of Elisha view God's provision of a feast of forty...

In this compelling work, Garry Deverell offers a remarkable synthesis of autobiographical reflections, theological analysis and liturgical creativity. Putting aside theoretical jargon and conventional God-talk, we encounter here an Aboriginal voice that none of the churches in Australia can afford to ignore. This is a book that all Australian Christians need to read. - Professor Mark Brett, Whitley College

Judas Iscariot is the most infamous and most perplexing character in religious history.He accepts the offer to follow Jesus, hoping he might be the long-awaited Messiah who will liberate his people from Roman rule. But in the end, his actions seal both their fates. What led Judas to betray his friend and teacher, then fall into complete despair?If Judas' father was Simon the Pharisee of Bethany, then Judas was likely the cousin of Martha, Mary...

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Out of the Wilderness is the story of a Michigan farming town so small it does not appear on most maps.Driving through the crossroads with its lonely stone church and wooden hall you would think, 'Nothing much has ever happened here.' In that, you would be mistaken. Not only is the story of this small, tenacious community filled with unexpected drama, but there is the sense that one is reading a cultural, social and political history of the Un...

But What If She'd Said 'No'? - Backstories to the Bible contains fifteen stories, all but one of which relate to events described in the Bible.They include creation, the plagues of Egypt, David and Goliath, Jonah, the Annunication, the feeding of the five thousand and the events of Holy Week and Easter. Each story is told from the perspective of someone who was either present during the event or who has heard of it from those who were. For exa...

If Christianity is to continue to be a major force in the world it must be clear in both its message and practice that God is a God of love, compassion and justice who can transform lives.This collection of 31 interviews, and a reflection on Pope Francis' spirituality, present such a vision. The book provides insights into particular prayer and meditation practices and experiences of the transcendent, and offers hope and wisdom on the great mo...

An inspirational and compelling exploration of a spreading phenomenon that is breaking out in the most unlikely of places.As attendance in churches is in plateau or freefall, small and growing numbers of people are turning to creative and relationally connected communities that shine the light of Christ with great effect and generosity. Kingdom Communities: Shining the light of Christ through faith, hope and love examines the rise of this dive...

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