I am a relative n00b when it comes to internet technologies, so I just ask that you are patient.
I came accross a freature on http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk (under the readers holiday section), that I would like to implement on my site.
This feature involves the user beng able to click on a hyperlink for one of the listed brochures, and this information then being copied into the text box on the form at the top of the page.
My site includes a library catalogue, and I would like to try to implement a similar thing, where the user can click on the title of a book and the book information be pasted into the form, so that the recipient of the form can bring that book along to the next meeting of our group.
You have to edit the highlighted values. "Form" should be the form name where the textfield is in, and "items" should be the textfield name where you want the items to add to.
I am probably being really dumb, and a huge n00b, but I cant seem to get it working at all.
Have put that code in the header, and changed the tags to state the form name and the textarea name, and placed the href next to the text, but nothing seems to happen
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<div class="style2" id="Layer18"><span class="style9">Books Owned by The CU </span>
<p><strong>Adrian Plass</strong><br />
<em>Adrian Plass is a renowned Christian author and comedian, who writes with piercing honesty and a great deal of good humour!</em> <br />
Plass, A., 1987, 'The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass', Marshall Pickering<br />
<em>The first of the blockbuster series!</em> <a href="#" onclick="AddItem('Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass);">Add Book</a><br />
Plass, A., 1988, 'The Horizontal Epistles of Andromeda Veal', Marshall Pickering<br />
<em>The second of the blockbuster series!</em> <br />
Plass, A., 1990 (this edition 1991), 'A Smile on the Face of God', Hodder Christian Paperbacks<br />
Plass, A., 1991, 'View From a Bouncy Castle', Fount<br />
<em>"Another very wry look at faith and its self-inflicted problems, this time from the pleasurable but insecure viewpoints of the inflated "bouncy castle" so beloved of children at fairs. Generally forbidden to adults, they gaze longingly at it from a distance."</em> </p>
<p><strong>Archaeology</strong><br />
LaHaye, T., & Morris, J., 1976, 'The Ark at Ararat', Lakeland</p>
<p><strong>Bible Study</strong><br />
Kuhatschek, J., 1990, 'Taking the Guesswork out of Applying the Bible', IVP</p>
<p><strong>Christianity and the world</strong><br />
Danby, K., ed., 2002, 'Stories from Around the World', Authentic Lifestyle</p>
<p><strong>Creation/ Evolution</strong><br />
Burgess, S., 1982, 'Hallmarks of Design', DayOne</p>
<p><strong>Evangelistic</strong><br />
Carswell, R., 2001, 'Areopagus', Paternoster Lifestyle<br />
Gaukroger, S., 1996, 'Why Bother With Mission?', IVP<br />
Johnson, J.D., 1991, 'God Planted the Seeds', New Tribes Mission<br />
Johnston, K., 1985, 'The Story of New Tribes Mission', New Tribes Mission<br />
Masters, J., 2001, '2 Pork Chops', SBP<br />
Richard, C., 1983, 'You, Me and Jesus', John Farman<br />
Rothenberg, M., & White, M., 1985, 'David' [note: not the obvious David], Kingsway<br />
Yaconelli, M., 1991, 'Mike Yaconelli's Guide to Jerk-Free Christianity', Marshall Pickering</p>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong><br />
Rice, H.S., 1968 (this edition 1989), 'Just for You', Hutchinson & Co<br />
Schaeffer, F., 1968 (this edition 1979), 'Escape from Reason', IVP<br />
Tilby, A., 2001, 'Son of God', BBCOne</p>
<p><strong>Testimony</strong><br />
Irvine, D., 1973 (this edition 1994), 'From Witchcraft to Christ', 'Set Free to Serve Christ', & 'Spiritual Warfare', Kingsway</p>
<p><strong>Theological</strong><br />
Roberts, V., 1999, 'Turning Points', OM Publishing<br />
<em>An expert at weaving the Scriptures together into a coherent system, this is the first of a series he is still working on.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Workbooks</strong><br />
Blackaby, H.T., & Skinner, K.L., 2000, 'Created to be God's Friend', Nelson<br />
Campbell, P., & Smith, B., 1997, 'Full of Promise', St Matthias Press<br />
Discipleship Journal, 1996, 'Discipleship Journal's 101 Best Small-Group Ideas', The Navigators<br />
Kendall, R.T., 1993, 'Oasis: Believing God', Frontier Publishing International<br />
Le Peau, A.T. & P.J., 1987, 'James', Lifebuilder Bible Study<br />
MacArthur, J., 2000, '1 Samuel', Word Publishing<br />
MacArthur, J., 2000, 'Ephesians', Word Publishing<br />
MacArthur, J., 2000, 'Mark', Word Publishing<br />
Nyquist, J.F., & Kuhatschek, J., 'Leading Bible Discussions', Lifebuilder Bible Study<br />
Pippert, R., & Siemens, R., 1985, 'Evangelism: A Way of Life', Lifebuilder Bible Study</p>
<p><strong><span class="style13">Books Owned by Tom </span></strong></p>
<p>TOM'S BOOKS</p>
<p><strong>Bible Study</strong><br />
Barclay, W., 1964 (this edition 1967), 'The Plain Man Looks at the Lord's Prayer', Fontana<br />
<em>Commentator on the Bible, Barclay turns his attention to the Lord's Prayer, the pattern that Christ set us for prayer.</em><br />
Kendall, R. T., 1997, 'Just Love: The Most Excellent Way', Christian Focus<br />
<em>One of the greatest of the modern writers, Kendall discusses the requirement for love in "a world view that has forgotten the concept of self-sacrifice". This is a beautiful and insightful study into 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul's "most excellent way".</em><br />
Phillips, J. B., 1947 (this edition 1959), 'Letters to Young Church', Fontana Books<br />
<em>J. B. Phillips' famous translation of the Epistles.</em> <br />
Phillips, J. B., 1955, 'The Young Church in Action', Fontana Books<br />
<em>J. B. Phillips' famous translation of the Acts of the Apostles.</em> <br />
Roberts, V., 2003, 'God's Big Picture', IVP<br />
<em>This is an excellent study of Scripture, attempting to integrate the message of the Bible as a whole. "How can the sixty-six books of the Bible have a single message for us today? What unites the vastly different accounts of God's work with the world?</em><br />
Roberts, V., 2004, 'Life's Big Questions', IVP<br />
<em>This is an excellent study of Scripture, attempting to integrate the message of the Bible as a whole. "How can the sixty-six books of the Bible have a single message for us today? What unites the vastly different accounts of God's work with the world?</em><br />
Roberts, V., 2005, 'God's Big Design', IVP<br />
<em>A study of the first chapters of Genesis, extracting with care their meaning to how we live our lives today, and the impact they have on our understanding of the world. This book avoids the Creation-evolution debate quite well.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1979, 'The Message of Ephesians', IVP<br />
<em>John Stott's study of the "new creation" promised by Christ, one that supersedes every other vision of Humanity!</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1988 (this edition 2003), 'Favourite Psalms', Monarch Books<br />
<em>"Dr Stott provides an inspiring and enlightening look at 38 of the most popular Psalms." More than any other book of Scripture, the Psalms reflect the nature of our relationship with God, which this slim book explores. Each of the Psalms covered is done so quickly but thoroughly, aking for an easy study aid.</em> <br />
Swindoll, C.R., 2000, 'Elijah: A Man of Heroism and Humility', W Publishing Group<br />
<em>While an excellent study, for me it misses several of the major aspects of Elijah's life.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Church and community</strong><br />
Barna, G., 1973 (this editio 1999), 'Habits of Highly Effective Churches', Regal<br />
<em>Exactly what it says on the lid.</em> <br />
Ortberg, J., 2003, 'Everybody's Normal till you get to know them', Zondervan<br />
<em>A beautiful and insightful book on how to create Christian community.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1990 (this edition 2003), 'What Christ Thinks of the Church', Monarch Books<br />
<em>Studying the early chapters of Revelation, Stott "explores the teaching of the fascinating letters to seven churches of the ancient world - with many insights for our church today."</em> </p>
<p><strong>Counselling</strong><br />
Hughes, S., 1981 (this edition 1989), 'A Friend In Need', Kingsway Publications<br />
<em>The late Selwyn Hughes, one of the most famous Christian ministers in Britain in the twentieth and early twenty-first century, worked for many years as a Christian counsellor. This is the fruit of his work.</em> <br />
McClung, F., 1985 (this edition 2005), 'The Father Heart of God', Kingsway<br />
<em>A touching and insightful book, this asks what it actually means to have a relationship with God as our Father. "What is God like? Does he really care for people today? In his work on three continents Floyd McClung has met many people who suffer from emotional scars and fears. Over and over again it has been the discovery of God as Father - perfectly reliable, unlike any human parent - that has brought freedom and healing."</em><br />
Nouwen, H., 2001, 'Turn My Morning Into Dancing', W Publishing Group<br />
<em>"Let God move you through suffering - whatever form it takes - and into the joy of dancing... Moment by moment in His grace."</em> <br />
Tan, S.Y., & Ortberg, J., 2004, 'Coping with Depression', Baker Books<br />
<em>An attempt to understand depression from a psychological and Christian perspective, but not altogether comprehensive.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Evangelism</strong><br />
Chapman, J., 1999, 'Setting Hearts on Fire', St Matthias Press Ltd<br />
<em>Accredited by UCCF, this is a guide to giving evangelistic talks.</em> <br />
John, J., 1995 (this edition 1997), 'God's Top Ten', Kingsway<br />
<em>An evangelistic study on the Ten Commandments.</em> <br />
Robinson, S., 2003, 'Mosques and Miracles: Revealing Islam and God's Grace', City Harvest Publications<br />
<em>Without a doubt the most intensive and thorough study of Christian responses to the Islamic religion. This book includes a wealth of data, empowering believers to witness effectively to their Muslim neighbours. This intensive study includes the history of Islam, a global perspective (with the U.K., Europe, U.S.A., Africa, SSA, and the Sudan, all examined carefully and in detail), a detailed examination of Isalmic beliefs, and an equally detailed study of Christian responses to Islam on both a global and personal level. The glossary of Islamic terms alone is a must-read for anyone encountering Islam.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Grace</strong><br />
Boice, J.M., 2001, 'Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?', Crossway Books<br />
<em>A call to return to the Reformation doctrines of Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, and glory to God alone.</em> <br />
Hughes, S., 2004, 'The Scandal of Grace: God's Amazing Gift', CWR<br />
<em>This book "unwraps the amazing gift of grace and shows how it is available to us as Christians - we just need to reach out and receive it." The late Selwyn Hughes deals with many issues, including suffering, inadequacy, and disunity, and shows the grace of God available to us in all these.</em> <br />
Johnson, T.L., 2002, 'When Grace Transforms', Christian Focus Publications<br />
<em>In a beautiful and intense study of the Beatitudes, Johnson succeeds perfectly in drawing together the sometimes-exclusive strands of grace and holiness.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1997, 'What's So Amazing About Grace?', Zondervan<br />
<em>Yancey's greatest, and most famous, study on the subject of grace, delivered with life-transforming power and a potent honesty.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Holiness</strong><br />
Ryle, J.C., 1879 (this edition 2004), 'Holiness', Evangelical Press<br />
<em>One of the classics, and a perfect refutation to extremities of Theology, the book is nonetheless a very difficult read, as it is now becoming dated. This is for the serious Theologian!</em> </p>
<p><strong>Humour</strong><br />
Fabry, C., 1997, 'The 77 Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians', Crossway Books<br />
<em>A hilarious and enjoyable study of the habits we Christians so often slip into in our walks with God.</em> <br />
Plass, A., 1987 (this edition 1991), 'The Final Boundary', Minstrel<br />
<em>"Life is a rich tapestry of emotions, memories and experience. Adrian Plass is one of the few Christian writers today who reflects that richness, wielding a pen at one moment like an artist's paintbrush, and at the next like a surgeon's knife." This is a book of parables, attempting to rediscover the humour of the moment!</em> </p>
<p><strong>Jesus</strong><br />
Chalke, S., 2003, 'The Lost Message of Jesus', Zondervan<br />
<em>Steve Chalke's book caused a great deal of furore due to its' unusual style and manner, and raised a heated debate about the nature of the Cross. While the book is good, it is less original that it hopes to be, and swings from the polar extreme of the traditional religious anthropomorphic view too far to the traditional humanist.</em> <br />
Manning, B., 2003, 'Above All', Integrity<br />
<em>Inspired by the worship song 'Above All', this is Brennan Manning's inspired and personal study of Jesus.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1985, 'The Authentic Jesus', Marshalls<br />
<em>This is John Stott's defence of the Christian faith in Jesus, in the face of scepticism in the Church. A must-read for any with questions.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 2001, 'The Incomparable Christ', IVP<br />
<em>"In masterly surveys, John Stott looks at the New Testament writers, at the way the church has portrayed Christ down the centuries, and at the influence Christ has had on individuals over the last two thousand years. Finally, turning to the book of Revelation, he asks what Jesus Christ should mean to us today. Here is the fruit of a lifetime of biblical study, rigorous Christian thought, and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ."</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1995, 'The Jesus I Never Knew', Zondervan<br />
<em>Struggling with legalism from his childhood, this book is Philip Yancey's attempt to rediscover the Person of Christ. "What happens when a respected Christian journalist decides to set aside his preconceptions and take a long look at the Jesus described in the Gospels? How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the "new, rediscovered" Jesus - or even the Jesus we think we know so well?"</em> </p>
<p><strong>Leadership</strong><br />
Finney, J., 1989, 'Understanding Leadership', Daybreak<br />
<em>"What is the basis of good leadership? How should change be dealt with? How can church members be encouraged to fulfil their potential?"</em> <br />
Maxwell, J.C., 1993, 'Developing the Leader Within You', Nelson<br />
<em>One of the most well-respected authors on Christian leadership today, this is one of Maxwell's first books on the theme.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 2002, 'Calling Christian Leaders', IVP<br />
<em>Focusing upon 1 Corinthians 1-4, Stott draws out lessons that anyone aspiring to Christian leadership must learn.</em> <br />
<em>ow, intimacy with God eludes us. Caught up in the mainstream of life, we know we're missing something vital. But how do we attain it?"</em> <br />
Watson, D., 1981 (this edition 1984), 'Discipleship', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>The late David Watson tackles the question of what it actually means to follow Christ. This is probably one of the best studies of Christian Discipleship around, examining the call to Discipleship, community, how we create community, how we make Disciples, how we live in the Spirit, prayer, Scripture, spiritual warfare (handled very well), evangelism, lifestyle, the cost of Discipleship, and hope. The Appendices include an evangelical commitment to simple lifestyle and a Discipleship course.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Life</strong><br />
Anderson, N.T., 1994 (this edition 2002), 'Victory over the Darkness', Monarch Books<br />
<em>"Realise your identity in Christ. Find growth, meaning and fulfilment as a Christian. Become the unique person God wants you to be."</em> <br />
Fabry, C., 1997, 'The 77 Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians', Crossway Books<br />
<em>A hilarious and enjoyable study of the habits we Christians so often slip into in our walks with God.</em><br />
Hsu, A., 1997, 'The Single Issue', IVP<br />
<em>Probably one of the only books on Christian singleness that takes a truly Theological perspective, battling the terrible questions of aloneness and sexuality. While nearly half of today's adult population is unmarried, only one in five Churches has any ministry to singles. This must change, and Hsu's book provides a starting point for this change.</em> <br />
Kendall, R. T., 1997, 'Just Love: The Most Excellent Way', Christian Focus<br />
<em>One of the greatest of the modern writers, Kendall discusses the requirement for love in "a world view that has forgotten the concept of self-sacrifice". This is a beautiful and insightful study into 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul's "most excellent way".</em> <br />
Lewis, C.S., 1942 (this edition 1998), 'The Screwtape Letters', Fount<br />
<em>Possibly the greatest of C. S. Lewis' writings, 'The Screwtape Letters' is his hilarious but piercing account of a dialogue between demons on the tempting of a young Christian.</em> <br />
Sheldon, C.M., no copyright (this edition 1998), 'In His Steps', Spire Books<br />
<em>Nobody knows how many copies of this book has sold, but it tells the inspiring tale of what happens when a Church truly begins to ask - "What would Jesus do?"</em> <br />
White, J., 1977 (this edition 1995), 'The Fight', IVP<br />
<em>A gifted Christian counsellor, John White's career has influenced many lives. This is his most famous book. "As you live the Christian life, you may have periods of darkness or of doubt. You may encounter painful struggle or discouragement. But there will also be moments of exultation and glory. And most important of all, you will be free."</em> </p>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong><br />
Plass, A., 1987 (this edition 1991), 'The Final Boundary', Minstrel<br />
<em>"Life is a rich tapestry of emotions, memories and experience. Adrian Plass is one of the few Christian writers today who reflects that richness, wielding a pen at one moment like an artist's paintbrush, and at the next like a surgeon's knife." This is a book of parables, attempting to rediscover the humour of the moment!</em> <br />
Plass, A., 1992, 'An Alien at St. Wilfred's', Fount<br />
<em>"Who wants to poison the organist? Why is the overhead projector so very annoyed? Who made the vicar burst into tears in his own puplit? What on earth is happening to the church lighting? Why did four sane Anglicans meet on top of the tower in a raging storm? What is going on? It's very simple - there is an alien at St. Wilfred's! Expect the usual Plass hilarity - and the subtle depth."</em> <br />
Watson, D., 1933, 'Is Anyone There?', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>Beginning with the poem most recently used in the film 'Identity', Watson's book is a good introduction to Christianity.</em> </p>
<p><strong>On general Theology</strong><br />
Chesterton, G.K., 1908 (this edition 1961), 'Orthodoxy', Fontana Books<br />
<em>Chesterton, the greatest but surely the strangest Christian apologist of the twentieth century, here explains his own faith and the ideas that guided him towards God. "I did try to found a heresy of my own, and when it was completed, I found that it was orthodoxy."</em> <br />
Christensen, M.J., 1979, 'C. S. Lewis on Scripture', Word Incorporated<br />
<em>Christensen's interesting thesis on the views of C. S. Lewis, the famous Theologian, and Scripture.</em><br />
Klein, P.S., 2003, 'A Year With C. S. Lewis', Harper Collins<br />
<em>365 readings from C.S. Lewis (with an extra for a leap year!)</em> <br />
Lloyd-Jones, D. M., 1958 (this edition 1973), 'Authority', IVP<br />
<em>The question of authority is probably the supreme one of all religion. Here, D.M. Lloyd-Jones, a famous Pentecostal Theologian, tackles three issues of authority; firstly, the authority of Jesus Christ Himself, outlining the case for His being reputable and believable; secondly, the authority of the Scriptures, raising the debates of accuracy and error; and finally, the authority of the Holy Spirit, which is dealt with in a fairly balanced style.</em> <br />
Nouwen, H.J.M., 1979 (this edition 2005), 'The Wounded Healer', D.L.T.<br />
O'Brien, J.A., 1964, 'Steps to Christian Unity', Fontana Books<br />
<em>An interesting book on the ecumenical movement, with articles by Cardinal Meyer, Franklin Littell, Robert McAfee Brown, Hans Kung, Karl Barth, Bernard Pawley, Max Thurian, Emille-Joseph De Smedt, Richard Cushing, Martin Marty, Karl Rahner, John Cogley, Augustin Bea, Vatican II, K. E. Skydsgaard, the Montreal Ecuminenical Movement, Pope Paul VI, W. A. Visser't Hooft, Athenagoras of Elaia, George Johnston, and Paul-Emile Leger.</em> <br />
O'Collins, G., 1999, 'The Tripersonal God', Continuum<br />
<em>This Catholic book explores the issue of the Trinity; it is a very deep and technical book, and needs careful study.</em> <br />
Phillips, J. B., 'The Ring of Truth', Hodder & Soughton<br />
<em>The testimony of a man who has translated the Scriptures as to why he believes in the Christian faith.</em> <br />
Roberts, V., 2004, 'Life's Big Questions', IVP<br />
<em>This is an excellent study of Scripture, attempting to integrate the message of the Bible as a whole. "How can the sixty-six books of the Bible have a single message for us today? What unites the vastly different accounts of God's work with the world?</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1984 (this edition 1999), 'New Issues Facing Christians Today', Zondervan<br />
<em>In a deep and insightful style, prominent Theologian John Stott, at the time of writing President of the Institute for Conemporary Christianity, tackles the issues of society today and Christianity's response to them, if any is needed. A massive range of topics are all covered thoroughly, and this book consequently provides an ideal starting point for study on any of these issues. These include: social concern; what it is to be Human; pluralism; Christian influence; conflict; nuclear disarmament; environmentalism; economic inequality; Human rights violations; unemployment; industrial relations; racism; poverty; feminism; marriage and divorce; abortion; euthenasia; homosexuality; and applications of these issues for Christian leaders.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1992, 'The Contemporary Christian', IVP<br />
<em>How do we live as Christians in today's world? That is the issue tackled here by popular evangelical author John Stott, his "definitive and passionate plea to the church. Before we attempt to teach or evangelise, he emphasises, we must listen to God's word and God's world. Only then will we be able to communicate the authentic gospel effectively.</em> </p>
<p><strong>On relationships with God</strong><br />
Brother Lawrence, this edition 2004, 'The Practice of the Presence of God', Hendrickson Christian Classics<br />
<em>The reflections of one Brother Lawrence (1614-1691), who declared, "There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God: those only can comprehend it who practice it and experience it."</em> <br />
Curtis, B., & Eldredge, J., 1997, 'The Sacred Romance', Nelson Publishing<br />
<em>"From childhood on, something or Someone has called us on a journey of the heart. It is a journey full of intimacy, adventure, and beauty - but like any fairy tale it is also fraught with more than a little danger. To ignore this whispered call is to become one of the living dead who carry on their lives divorced from their most intimate selves, their heart." What is true religion? What is Christianity, and how do we live as Christians? What part do the laws have to play, and how can we discover (or rediscover) true passion - as we enter into the Sacred Romance?</em> <br />
Jensen, P.D., & Payne, T., 1997, 'Guidance and the Voice of God', IVP<br />
<em>Recommended by UCCF, this book is an attempt to tackle the issue of how we hear from God and how we discern His will in our lives. It is, however, far from the "last word" on the subject, taking a stance that some believers will find troublesome - arguing that God does </em>not<em> have a specific and communicable will for our lives beyond that revealed in Scripture. Denominations will differ as regards this book.</em><br />
McClung, F., 1985 (this edition 2005), 'The Father Heart of God', Kingsway<br />
<em>A touching and insightful book, this asks what it actually means to have a relationship with God as our Father. "What is God like? Does he really care for people today? In his work on three continents Floyd McClung has met many people who suffer from emotional scars and fears. Over and over again it has been the discovery of God as Father - perfectly reliable, unlike any human parent - that has brought freedom and healing."</em> <br />
Ortberg, J., 2005, 'God Is Closer Than You Think', Zondervan<br />
<em>One of the best-selling Christian books this year, Ortberg's latest has a single powerful premise. "The Bible is filled with examples of an intimate God, a God keenly interested in connecting with ordinary people. He promises to be with us. He says he will personally guide us. Yet somehow, intimacy with God eludes us. Caught up in the mainstream of life, we know we're missing something vital. But how do we attain it?"</em> <br />
Phillips, J. B., 1952 (this edition 1956), 'Your God Is Too Small', Wyvern Books<br />
<em>In one of the most powerful of Phillips' books, the famous translator discusses our popular misconceptions of God, drawing truth out of these false images.</em> <br />
Watson, D., 1981 (this edition 1984), 'Discipleship', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>The late David Watson tackles the question of what it actually means to follow Christ. This is probably one of the best studies of Christian Discipleship around, examining the call to Discipleship, community, how we create community, how we make Disciples, how we live in the Spirit, prayer, Scripture, spiritual warfare (handled very well), evangelism, lifestyle, the cost of Discipleship, and hope. The Appendices include an evangelical commitment to simple lifestyle and a Discipleship course.</em> <br />
<em> life); and the prophets (which show God's side of the relationship He has with Israel in the Old Testament).</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 2000, 'Reaching for the Invisible God', Zondervan<br />
<em>What does it actually mean to have a relationship with the God we cannot see, and how does this really work out in our lives?</em> </p>
<p><strong>Pain and suffering</strong><br />
Lewis, C. S., 1940 (1979), 'The Problem of Pain', Fount<br />
<em>C. S. Lewis' grat treatise on the problem of pain.</em> <br />
Nouwen, H., 2001, 'Turn My Morning Into Dancing', W Publishing Group<br />
<em>"Let God move you through suffering - whatever form it takes - and into the joy of dancing... Moment by moment in His grace."</em><br />
Redman, M. & B., 2005, 'Blessed be your Name', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>Written by popular worship leader Matt Redman, whose life has known the road marked with suffering to a great deal, this book is a heartfelt and passionate confrontation of the supreme question: how do we meet with God even at times of trouble and strife?</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1977 (this edition 1988), 'Where is God When It Hurts?', Zondervan<br />
<em>Recommended reading on many Christian counselling courses, this is Philip Yancey's personal struggle with the terrible questions of pain and suffering. Avoiding easy answers, he circles round the questions that have shaken his faith, and shows his own personal discoveries as he asks this nagging question.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Paul (The Apostle)</strong><br />
Plass, B., 2001, 'Dear Paul... Am I The Only One?', BRF<br />
<em>"I confess that I am ashamed," Bridget Plass writes, "at the way that many of the women of today dismiss what Paul has to say on the role of women." It is a thorny debate, and this is Plass' attempt at tackling it, in the original style of an imagined series of letters traded with the Apostle Paul himself. While purely fictional, Plass' thorough grasp of the subject is obvious at all stages, and this book will prove fuel for future debate.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Philip Yancey</strong><br />
<em>Philip Yancey is an author who is, in his own words, "in recovery from the Church". Yancey is one of the most popular evangelical authors of today, respected and accredited by such names as Billy Graham.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., & Brand, P., 1980 (this edition 1987), 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made', Zondervan<br />
<em>The late Dr. Paul Brand spent many years of his life working in the treatment of leprosy in India and America. This book, collected through his friendship with Philip Yancey, reflects the biological lessons that he learned - and their broader application to the Body of Christ, that is, the Church. Brand's insights are remarkable, and reveal that the metaphor of the Body, used by Paul frequently to describe the Church, holds true at a number of levels. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the relationship between Christ and His Church.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1977 (this edition 1988), 'Where is God When It Hurts?', Zondervan<br />
<em>Recommended reading on many Christian counselling courses, this is Philip Yancey's personal struggle with the terrible questions of pain and suffering. Avoiding easy answers, he circles round the questions that have shaken his faith, and shows his own personal discoveries as he asks this nagging question.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1995, 'The Jesus I Never Knew', Zondervan<br />
<em>Struggling with legalism from his childhood, this book is Philip Yancey's attempt to rediscover the Person of Christ. "What happens when a respected Christian journalist decides to set aside his preconceptions and take a long look at the Jesus described in the Gospels? How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the "new, rediscovered" Jesus - or even the Jesus we think we know so well?"</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1997, 'What's So Amazing About Grace?', Zondervan<br />
<em>Yancey's greatest, and most famous, study on the subject of grace, delivered with life-transforming power and a potent honesty.</em><br />
Yancey, P., 1998, 'Church: Why Bother?', Zondervan<br />
<em>Hurt as he was in his childhood by the Church, what is it that has drawn Yancey back to his Christian faith? This slim book explores the theme.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 1999, 'The Bible Jesus Read', Zondervan<br />
<em>"A warning: it may prove dangerous to get involved with the Bible. You approach it with a series of questions, and as you enter it you find the questions turned back upon you. King David got swept up in a story by the prophet Nathan and leapt to his feet indignant - only to learn the barbed story concerned himself." Philip Yancey freely confesses that he finds the books of the Old Testament difficult, and this is his attempt to work through them. In truth, the separate sections are ideal overviews of different books of the Bible, perhaps tools for a study of them. The focus is on four books (and one series of books); namely Job (which throws up the terrible problems of pain and suffering); Deuteronomy (one of the terrible and tricky books of the Law); the Psalms (which, in their tumultous sways, describe the reality of a life with God); Ecclesiastes (the story of one man's search for meaning, in all avenues of life); and the prophets (which show God's side of the relationship He has with Israel in the Old Testament).</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 2000, 'Reaching for the Invisible God', Zondervan<br />
<em>What does it actually mean to have a relationship with the God we cannot see, and how does this really work out in our lives?</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 2001, 'Soul Survivor', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>This is a selection from Yancey's latest book, with the same name; it features a study on some of his 'heroes', namely Dr. Paul Brand and G. K. Chesterton.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 2003, 'Rumours of Another World', Zondervan<br />
<em>This book is written "for those who live in the borderlands of belief", and asks many of the trickiest questions.</em> <br />
Yancey, P., 2005 (revised edition), 'Finding God in Unexpected Places', Zondervan<br />
<em>A collection of stimulating and insightful reflections by popular Christian author and journalist Philip Yancey.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Prayer</strong><br />
Barclay, W., 1964 (this edition 1967), 'The Plain Man Looks at the Lord's Prayer', Fontana<br />
<em>Commentator on the Bible, Barclay turns his attention to the Lord's Prayer, the pattern that Christ set us for prayer.</em> <br />
Eastman, D., 1979 (this edition 1982), 'The Hour That Changes The World: A Practical Plan for Personal Prayer', Baker Book House Company<br />
<em>"Filled with practical suggestions for revitalised prayer, this unique book describes a plan by which the Christian who want to improve his prayer life can reach his goal."</em> <br />
Gardiner, K., 1985, 'Standing in the Gap', Kingsway<br />
<em>"So often our prayer life has advanced little beyond the vague wish that God will bless somebody somewhere. If we do become more specific, we are often quick to present God with our own desires and ask for little more than his seal of approval - 'if it is your will'... Carefully and convincingly, this book applies biblical truths to the practice of prayer, showing how we can stand in the gap between heaven's supply and the world's need."</em> <br />
Hybels, B., 1988, 'Too Busy Not to Pray', IVP<br />
<em>In this famous and insightful study into the topic of prayer, Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois, tells of his own personal battle with the problems of prayer.</em> </p>
<p><strong>The Cross</strong><br />
Denney, J., 1951 (this edition 1997), 'The Death of Christ', Paternoster Press<br />
<em>James Denney's deep and insightful study into Calvary. "Christians at both ends of the theological spectrum are in danger of turning their backs on the cross of Christ. Yet the cross was at the heart of first century Christianity and still has power to transform lives."</em> <br />
Morris, L., 1988, 'The Cross of Jesus', Paternoster Press<br />
<em>An excellent study of the Cross, outlining the basic ideas of atonement but taking these to an unusually deep level; this book focuses in on the Cross as the answer to futility, ignorance, sickness and death, loneliness, selfishness. This is an excellent overview of Calvary, and a must-read.</em> <br />
Phillips, J.B., 1956, 'The Church Under the Cross', The Highway Press<br />
<em>Written for the Church Missionary Society, this book tells of J. B. Phillips' own views of the Cross of Christ; it's importance, its' power, and its' way of life.</em> <br />
Stott, J., 1986 (this edition 1989), 'The Cross of Christ', IVP<br />
<em>In this majestic and masterful discussion of Calvary, popular evangelical author and speaker John Stott produces what ought to be required reading for any true study on Calvary.</em> </p>
<p><strong>The Holy Spirit</strong><br />
Deere, J., 1993, 'Surprised by the Power of the Spirit', Kingsway<br />
<em>Jack Deere, at time of writing this book affiliated with the Kansas City Fellowship, has been on the fringes of many of the errors that would emerge in that body. This book, predating those excesses, is his basic argument that the Holy Spirit is available and active today in the lives of believers. He begins with his personal testimony, showing how his own views - which were very much cessationist - were changed by Biblical argument and personal experience. Due to the controversial nature of the author's later experiences, this book probably does need to be read with a degree of discernment and previous study. That being said, most of the material is well-thought-out, Scriptural, and thought-provoking.</em> <br />
Graham, B., 1978, 'The Holy Spirit', Zondervan<br />
<em>Probably one of (if not the) most notable evangelists of all time, Billy Graham tackles the troublesome and divisive issue of the Holy Spirit. This is an excellent introduction to the Person and dealings of the Holy Spirit, avoiding many of the potential Theological trouble-spots with a great deal of wisdom and providing a basis on which Christians of many denominations can agree.</em> <br />
Lloyd-Jones, D. M., 1958 (this edition 1973), 'Authority', IVP<br />
<em>The question of authority is probably the supreme one of all religion. Here, D.M. Lloyd-Jones, a famous Pentecostal Theologian, tackles three issues of authority; firstly, the authority of Jesus Christ Himself, outlining the case for His being reputable and believable; secondly, the authority of the Scriptures, raising the debates of accuracy and error; and finally, the authority of the Holy Spirit, which is dealt with in a fairly balanced style.</em> <br />
Warrington, K., 2005, 'Discovering the Holy Spirit in the New Testament', Hendrickson Publishers<br />
<em>A comprehensive study of the Holy Spirit as regards each book in the New Testament.</em> <br />
Watson, D., 1973 (this edition 1976), 'One In The Spirit', Hodder Christian Paperbacks<br />
<em>David Watson was a prominent Pentecostal Theologian, one of the first to try to understand the experiential strands of the Pentecostal movement in the broader context of the Christian faith. He argues that "The Holy Spirit is for every child of God - a vital necessity". His central premise is this: "For centuries the Holy Spirit has been effectively subordinated either to the Bible or to the Church. The Pentecostal explosion has largely been a reaction to this, with a fresh recognition of the Third Person of the Trinity, and a deep longing for the same wind of the Spirit that energised believers both in the first century and in all the revivals of the Church down the years." Watson's attempts to pull the Theologies together are careful and well-balanced.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Worship</strong><br />
Redman, M. & B., 2005, 'Blessed be your Name', Hodder & Stoughton<br />
<em>Written by popular worship leader Matt Redman, whose life has known the road marked with suffering to a great deal, this book is a heartfelt and passionate confrontation of the supreme question: how do we meet with God even at times of trouble and strife?</em> <br />
Redman, M., 2001, 'The Unquenchable Worshipper', Survivor<br />
<em>In one of his first books, Matt Redman, writer of such songs as 'The Cross Has Said It All', 'Blessed Be Your Name', 'I Will Offer Up My Life', and 'Everything That Has Breath', tackles the basic questions of worship.</em></p>
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