For him
Bridges from the Word to the World
Connecting the Bible and everyday living
Ian Coffey with Kim Bush
Bridges span gaps and help us get to the other side. It is what they do. This book spans what can often seem to be a gap between the Bible and everyday life.
When You Walk
365 readings for ordinary followers of Jesus who sometimes find the going a bit tough
Adrian Plass
A rich collection of warm, honest, highly individualistic, sometimes refreshingly maverick responses to familiar and not-so-familiar passages, which Adrian Plass contributed to BRF’s
New Daylight Bible reading notes over a number of years.
Seeking Sabbath
A personal journey
David Shepherd
This six-month diary follows a very personal journey to rediscover sabbath and establish a more sustainable rhythm of life. His reflections are breath of fresh air, inspiring and contemplative without losing sight of the pressures and realities of everyday life.
One man's journey to rediscover a day. One week at a time.
For her
Assist our Song
Carol Hathorne
Give an inspirational gift! There is a widespread fascination with the idea of guardian angels and helpful strangers offering divine intervention. In this absorbing book, consider what the Bible has to say about angels and read a host of modern-day 'angelic experiences' gathered from the author’s work as an assistant minister in the West Midlands.
Barefoot in the Kitchen
Alie Stibbe
A gift for every mother, Alie Stibbe (once a mother of three children under three) shares her own story and some of the ways she discovered God in the most mundane of everyday tasks.
For children
The Barnabas Children's Bible
Retold by Rhona Davies
Illustrated by Piwowarski
A beautiful hardback Bible for 7-11s,
The Barnabas Children's Bible retells Bible passages in chronological, rather than biblical, order, presenting a continuous thread from Genesis to Revelation.
My First Bible
Leena Lane and Gillian Chapman
An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today. Bold and colourful illustrations from Gillian Chapman bring the world of the Bible to life. Suitable for reading aloud with very young children, or for independent readers aged 4--6 years, the helpful index at the back show where all the stories can be found in the Bible.
When did the Walls Fall Down?
What did the Princess Find?
Who Built the Ark?
and other questions
Sally Ann Wright
What did the princess find? Who built the ark? Who fought a giant? Find out the answers to these and other exciting mysteries and introduce children to some of the best-loved Bible stories. Charming illustrations and wondering questions make these books ideal for reading aloud with young children and an excellent Christmas gift.
More Christmas gifts for children
General gift ideas Pilgrim's Way
David Winter
Pilgrim's Way is the perfect way for any Christian who feels daunted by the Bible to get to know it better. Written by David Winter, one of the UK's most popular Christian writers and broadcasters, Pilgrim's Way provides gentle yet thought-provoking devotional Biblical
reflections for each day of the year. This is an ideal book to use for or to supplement daily Bible reading. David Winter is one of the writers for New Daylight, is the consulting editor for BRF's People's Bible Commentary and has written many books for BRF, including Journey to Jerusalem.
 Three Down, Nine Across
80 Bible-based crosswords
John Capon These 80 non-cryptic crosswords will test your knowledge of the Bible to the limit! Engrossing and absorbing, with a sprinkling of general knowledge questions to add to the fun, each crossword will challenge and entertain you. Should you get stuck, the solutions are provided at the back of the book.
Have a go at a sample crossword!  Blind Spots in the Bible
Adrian Plass
Why was it all right for Zacchaeus to give away part of his wealth while the rich young man had to give it all?
What about that extraordinary passage in Genesis about angels marrying the daughters of men?
Although not offering easy answers, Adrian Plass opens up over 40 blind spots, asking searching questions and responding from his own vulnerable honesty.
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