A Faith-Building Journey into the Heart of John’s Gospel
‘Careful, imaginative, demanding and exciting. Paula Griffiths makes this inexhaustible text fresh and arresting again for us.’
Bishop Rowan Williams
We are all familiar with John 3:16, Lazarus’ dramatic restoration to life and Jesus’ vivid description of Himself as the Good Shepherd. But how many of us have a thorough understanding of John’s mysterious Gospel? Overflowing with… Read More »
How can you have hope when your chances are almost statistically impossible? Beth Appleby was told that her third child would likely die during childbirth, yet somewhere deep inside of her, she still had hope; she joined Fiona Stewart to share her incredible testimony! Read More »
Discover the Spiritual Power of Ministering – and Being Ministered to – in Life’s Slower Seasons
‘Timely reminder that God’s kingdom isn’t built through grand schemes or strategies but by the obedient, faithful sowing of seed in the often ordinary places life takes us.’
Becky Silver, Presenter, BBC Radio 4 Daily Service
At some point in our lives, we will all face periods where we have to slow down… Read More »
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 »
