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NEW BOOK: Mindful Formation

Could biblically-rooted ‘mindful formation’ be the answer to our spiritual and mental health crisis?

‘Shaun’s wisdom surrounding the cultivation of a mindful awareness of both God and self is clear as he guides the reader, enabling “moments of meeting” with the Lord.’
Rev Dr Kate Middleton, Director of Mind and Soul Foundation

We are formed by what we pay attention to. But in our multimedia age, with smart phones, social media and 24-hour news cycles, our capacity for attention is in crisis. Unable to attune ourselves to… Read More »

NEW BOOK: Stories from the Road

Saddle up with the ‘God’s Squad’ vicar on an ageing Harley!

‘Speaks powerfully of the God of surprises … An uplifting and faith-affirming read, which encourages us all to look for God’s hand at work in every area of life.’
Rt Reverend Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough

Looking back, if I had known that I would be swamped in a full-blown flood in Rome, that both brakes would fail in the Alps, or that I would be sliding sideways on loose gravel towards a sheer drop, I may never have taken the Harley out of the garage. But God had other ideas… Read More »

NEW NOVEL: The Perfect Companion

A devoted daughter discovers she is not alone!

‘Brim-full of peace and a sense of God’s love; thoughtfully written and hauntingly beautiful.’
Sheila Jacobs, editor and award-winning author

Caring for elderly parents can be lonely and tiring. Age UK suggests that 3.3 million adults aged 40-60 are fulfilling this role, with an incredible 8.3 million considering doing so in the future. Finding God in the midst of these demands and… Read More »

Sample Chapters: The Perfect Companion

Go Forth

Sharp pinnacles of slate grey stood fast against the driving rain. The falcon pair, lifelong companions, shuffled together, closer still inside their ornamental alcove. It was not good weather for hunting. Ancient stone cathedral spires adorned by clusters of budding crockets, which for the most part had remained unsullied by the elements, now found themselves blackened by a century of… Read More »

NEW BOOK: Live Deeply

It’s Time to Get Out of the Shallows!

‘His use of Scripture brings the Word alive and you come away stirred, with a longing to live deeply.’
Anne Calver, Unleashed Church

Live Deeply is a manifesto for the dissatisfied. It is a call to those who find themselves paddling around in the shallows but can hear the Father bidding them come deeper. It is an accessible and enticing challenge to leave the shore behind and launch out into the depths with God! Read More »

Sample Chapters: Live Deeply

Introduction

I’ve changed.
I’m not the person I once was.
In my twenties I was primarily focused on my purpose. My goal was to discover why God had given me the gifts, skills, personality and opportunities I had been given. I wanted to ensure that I wanted to ensure that I lived from a sense of calling, that I was clear about my assignment and that I was moving forward with a clear sense of purpose.
In my thirties my focus began to shift… Read More »

An Award-Winning Book!

We are delighted to share that Matt McChlery’s book about living with faith and cancer recently won the Page Turner Award in the Christian book category! Standing in the Storm is one of a number of Instant Apostle books to have won and been shortlisted for awards over the years. As a small publisher, it is always incredibly encouraging for us to see books recognised in this way, and naturally it is a great acknowledgement for the writers themselves… Read More »

NEW BOOK: The Transformed Follower

Where ordinary and extraordinary embrace

‘Fantastic encouragement to cooperate with Jesus as He brings the greatness of His life out from you.’
Paul Harcourt, Ambassador for New Wine England

Reading the Gospels, we quickly discover that there were many people who admired Jesus. They saw Him as a prophet, a great teacher, a miracle worker, a healer – or even as the Messiah! – yet it didn’t change their lives. But then there were those… Read More »

Sample Chapters: The Transformed Follower

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Catching Our Attention

What does following involve? What does it commit us to? And most importantly, who exactly is it we are called to follow? Jesus did not say, ‘Come and find me.’ He said, ‘Come and follow me.’ There is a world of difference between looking for someone and being found by that person.

Throughout our lives we are all influenced by… Read More »

NEW NOVEL: The Bride

Female powerlessness meets the Father’s love in medieval Wales

‘I found Efa’s growing spirituality and gentle responses to those around her challenging, and was rivetted to the story.’
Claire Musters, writer, speaker, editor and host of the Woman Alive Book Club

The Bride’s leading lady, Efa, may be a noble woman, but she is as subject to the whims of the powerful men who surround her as any peasant might be. Thrust into a marriage she did not choose, and made mother to three neglected children, she is deserted by the man she loved and forced to… Read More »