New Daylight January to April 2011

New Daylight offers four months of daily Bible reading and reflection for everybody who wants to go deeper with God. It is ideal for those looking for a fresh approach to regular Bible study, and offers a talented team of contributors who present a Bible passage (text included), helpful comment and a prayer or thought for the day ahead.

In this issue:

Praying with Psalms 75 - 77
Maggi Dawn
1-8 January

Profile of a prophet: Amos
Tony Horsfall
9-22 January

Holy fire
Naomi Starkey
23 January-5 February

1 John
Andrew John
6-19 February

The miracles of Jesus in Matthew
Amy Boucher Pye
20 February-5 March

The Lord's Prayer
Veronica Zundel
6-12 March

Bible stories rediscovered: Joseph
Michael Mitton
13-26 March

Wisdom and folly: 1 Kings 9:1 - 15:24
David Winter
27 March-9 April

The Passion in Matthew
Dick France
10-24 April

Sayings of Solomon: Proverbs 25 and 26
Margaret Silf
25-30 April

Contributors in this issue:

Maggi Dawn began her career as a singer-songwriter and later studied theology at Cambridge, where she is now Chaplain and Fellow at Robinson College. Her two BRF books include the 2010 Lent book Giving It Up. Her latest publication is The Writing on the Wall (Hodder, 2010).

Tony Horsfall is a freelance trainer and retreat leader based in Yorkshire, with his own ministry, Charis Training. He is an elder of Ackworth Community Church and has written several books for BRF, including Mentoring for Spiritual Growth and Working from a Place of Rest.

Naomi Starkey is a Commissioning Editor for BRF and edits and writes for New Daylight Bible reading notes. She has also written Good Enough Mother and Pilgrims to the Manger for BRF.

Andrew John has been the Bishop of Bangor since 2008, having previously ministered in the Diocese of St Davids. He is married to Caroline, who is also a deacon in the Church in Wales, and they have four children.

Amy Boucher Pye is an American who has lived in the UK for over a decade. She makes her home in North London with her husband and young family and enjoys writing for Christian periodicals.

Veronica Zundel is an Oxford graduate, writer and journalist. She lives with her husband and son in North London, where they belong to the Mennonite Church.

Michael Mitton is a freelance writer, trainer and consultant. He is also the Derby Diocesan Adviser for Fresh Expressions and Priest in Charge of St Paul's, Derby. He worked previously for Anglican Renewal Ministries and the Acorn Christian Healing Foundation. He has written A Heart to Listen, Restoring the Woven Cord and A Handful of Light for BRF.

David Winter is retired from parish ministry. An honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, he is well known as a writer and broadcaster. His most recent book for BRF is Pilgrim's Way.

Dick France is an Anglican minister who taught New Testament at two universities in Nigeria and at the London School of Theology. He was Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and then served as Rector of seven small parishes on the Welsh border until retirement. He has written The People's Bible Commentary: Mark and The People's Bible Commentary: Timothy, Titus and Hebrews for BRF.

Margaret Silf is an ecumenical Christian, committed to working across and beyond the denominational divides. She devotes herself to writing and accompanying others on their spiritual journey.

Quotes from readers of New Daylight

'I have always found the daily readings to be a very important part of my journey through life.'

'The daily notes are sometimes challenging and offer spiritual and prayerful reflection.'

'Please thank all your writers. We feel as if we know each other personally.'

'Many thanks for making the Bible more accessible for us all.'

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