Thursday, September 26, 2013

Encounters with Jesus: Writing in the sand

I am absolutely thrilled that my book, Encounters with Jesus: Writing in the sand, is now available for sale on Amazon. 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Encounters-Jesus-Writing-sand-ebook/dp/B00F8G0A2O/ref=la_B00FF4JH2S_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380184681&sr=1-1

 This is the preface from the book:



This book began as a set of bible studies in the late 1990s. It was designed to be used as a set of daily talks while I was the guest speaker on a variety of summer and winter Christian holidays. Thanks to the holiday company I learned to sail and ski but more importantly these stories of Jesus were received with enthusiasm and excitement. It is my hope that in publishing these stories they will enable others to share in the joy of encountering Jesus.
This book is aimed at: 
·        Those who want to go slightly deeper into gospel stories but are not sure how.
·        Those who want to meditate and imagine that they were really there. To smell the salt in the air and hear the banter of the disciples.
·        Providing resources for preachers, leaders and small groups.
Each chapter is broken down into three sections; the story, study and questions.  I had in mind something that would bring the bible alive, empower discussion and provide thought provoking questions that were open ended, accessible to all and at times be slightly uncomfortable
I hope and pray that this book will help and challenge young and old to look again at the gospels and in so doing find refreshment and direction.
I have enclosed a detailed bibliography at the rear of this book which reflects not only my influences but also the period in which this book was conceived and developed. 


 The paperback is only £5 in the UK, but the US $ price is very reasonable too.