A Novel to Make Faith Real for Gen Z Teens
Gen Zers are turning to God. The Times reports 62% of the older cohort saying they are ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ spiritual, and church leaders across the UK are seeing signs of God being at work. But what does faith look like for young teens, and where can they look for guidance?
Family Matters, CRT award-shortlisted author Helen Parker’s third YA novel, offers… Read More »
The Medical World Destined Their Pregnancy to End in Death – but God Had Other Plans…
‘An intensely personal, deeply moving story of hope in the face of despair. Carrying Hope will, I have no doubt, bring comfort, provoke reflection, and even save lives.’
Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer
How would you feel if doctors told you there was something terribly wrong with your unborn child? This was what Beth Appleby and her husband had to face after a routine antenatal scan for their third child.. Read More »
Be Immersed Anew in the Fruit of the Spirit
‘Each poem lodges a droplet of God’s life into your soul, which will strengthen, encourage and inspire.’
Peter Read, Vice-Principal, Regents Theological College
Did you know that one-third of the Bible is made up of poetry? From the richness of the Psalms to the passion and challenge of the prophets, the biblical authors often found poetry to be the best medium for conveying God’s heart to His people. And with poetry experiencing a resurgence in popularity, could it now be the means to help Christians engage with well-known truths in new and life-changing ways? Read More »
Doesn’t it feel like the world is in a bad place right now?
Rev Dr Shaun Lambert joined Lydia Bennett to discuss positivity and how to find light in the deepest of darkness… Read More »
Last month, Instant Apostle was delighted to see one of our books win an industry award!
Novelist Jo Sheringham’s first book with us, The Perfect Companion, won the Christian Resources Together Fiction Book of the Year Award. These awards have been described as the Oscars of the Christian publishing world, and to win one as a small publisher is an incredible achievement. So often, a prize like this goes to a well-known novelist writing for one of the big publishers in America… Read More »
A Journey into the Abundant Heart of God
‘Leads us on a gentle exploration of Christ’s teaching, helping us to marvel afresh at the Son of God, and encouraging us to consider where there may be room for improvement in our own lives.’
David Wilson, National Director at Precept Ireland
In 2 Corinthians 1:4, Paul talks about how we are able to comfort others in their troubles with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. It was in seeking to do just this that Carolyn Dawson found herself writing a popular devotional blog, and now The Narrow Path… Read More »
Everyone’s Favourite Mumfluencer Comes to Home Group!
‘Among the familiar fun and frivolity, the pomposity and ridiculousness, she weaves a heartfelt, poignant and beautifully written story of deep spiritual awakening. The best book yet.’
Joy Margetts, author of The Healing series of books and Christ Illuminated
Have you ever wondered what a home group looks like to a new Christian? When everyone’s eyes are shut, how do you know when it’s your turn to pray? And how do you make those strange, encouraging sounds when someone else is praying? Are there questions you’re not supposed to ask? And what counts as an acceptable biscuit?! Read More »
Social media influencer Isabella Smugge portrays a life of perfection on Instagram, yet it all starts to unravel. She then starts a journey of faith thanks to a Christian friend, and through Isabella’s eyes we see what the life of faith looks like when it’s all completely new… Read More »
Will You Take the Thirty-day Generosity Challenge?
‘A stimulating and vital book that encourages Christians to treat giving both as ‘obligation’ and ‘opportunity’. A means of blessing others and being blessed ourselves.’
Rev Canon J. John
At sixteen, Wendy Pawsey was pregnant, homeless and unemployed. Today, she is an Elim minister and Head of Giving at the Evangelical Alliance, with a successful career in wealth management behind her. Whether in personal, professional or pastoral capacities, few know better than Wendy the power… Read More »
Is a 5-minute quiet time enough? How can we find physical and spiritual breathing space? We think we’re made to do things, and if we can add in a bit of rest, that’s great – but actually Sabbath rest is where we should begin rather than end our weeks… Dr Shaun Lambert joined Fiona Stewart … Read more …
