Shop Talk: Book Reviews

Saltshakers A journey back to the foundations of our faith.

The Church needs to rethink the way that it engages with the world if it is to become effective in this new toxic climate and Into the Lion’s Den provides radical solutions that are grounded in none other than the ‘Jesus’ mindset.

In the Middle of the Mess by Sheila Walsh - Book Review

Through her breakdown and ongoing battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, Sheila recognised the necessity of being completely honest with God. She describes how she chose to make confession a part of her daily routine as she realised that salvation is not just about a one-off moment in time, but that ‘there is a present-tense salvation, one that’s offered to us right now in the middle of our mess’.

Paul: A Biography by Tom Wright

This most recent book on Paul by Tom Wright is a genuine biography of the Apostle Paul in the same way as other historians have written about characters such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.

The Hymns Project

The distinctive voice of Jonathan Veira breathes new life and vitality into a sublime collection of 12 much-loved hymns on a brand new release from Essential Christian called The Hymns Project. Sue Rinaldi opens the hymn book to find out what’s inside.

Thinking of You: A resource for the spiritual care of people with dementia

This exquisite book, Thinking of You: A resource for the spiritual care of people with dementia , is a profound exploration of a strange land that will be accessible and encouraging to a wide readership. Joanna Collicutt’s expertise in clinical neuropsychology and as priest, trainer and pastoral adviser ensures that this is essentially a practical resource.

A Big Raft, Some White Water, and One Freaked Out Little Kid

Chapter one excerpt from John Stanley’s Surrender, a CLC Publication. John Stanley's Surrender encourages readers in the call upon every Christian’s life to daily die to self and surrender—in salvation and in every single circumstance.