Does God actually exist, or is God simply an idea made up - imagined - by humans? This question has puzzled and challenged society for decades. What are the arguments on both sides, and what is the evidence one way or the other? Written from a Christian perspective, this fascinating book is an invitation to believers and non-believers to engage intelligently with the God Question. Its aim is not to try to persuade people, but to provide a forum for thoughtful, sensitive debate. The author explains the importance of world-views that shape how we view the world around us, and summarises the different ways in which religions treat the idea of God. He outlines the so-called 'Arguments for God', including philosophical arguments and ones based on design, consciousness, morality, sacred texts, probability, and the cumulative case. After looking at the 'Death of God' debate, he examines the different views of agnostics and atheists, and explores why Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists insist that God is simply an invention. He also debunks the popular ideas that modern science has made the idea of God redundant, religious faith is irrational, and science and human reason are value-neutral and objective. Should God make his presence more obvious for us to believe? The author presents a case for thinking of God not as a distant being who is judgmental and inaccessible to humans, but as a pervasive spirit who is near, loving, and accessible.

God - Real or Imagined?

Politics & Social Sciences

Park, Chris

Philosophy

Zaccmedia

Lamb of God

Religion & Spirituality

Shone, Pauline

Christian Books & Bibles

A talking donkey and sword-wielding angel are the images most commonly associated with the Old Testament character of Balaam. Yet the significance and relevance of this ac-count seem to be rarely considered. "Dialogue with a Donkey" aims to open up this extraordinary story by looking at other con-versations that were taking place... and which continue to do so. The compelling force of words to specifically direct, challenge, influence, affirm and develop people's lives are considered through Balaam's successive utterances. These pronouncements brought a divine perspective to the Israelites at that time. As this book advocates, we also need to hear what God is saying, breaking through all surrounding voices. It also underlines how Balaam's words reached a climax in pointing to Jesus who continues powerfully speaking into our darkness. The stubborn donkey ends up being the means by which other people had God's life-giving word brought to them. We also need to hear such words. Are we listening? About the Author Graduating in the 'University of Life', Steve continues to live and work in east London where he was raised. Active in a local 'New Wine' Anglican church, he has his feet kept firmly on the ground by being a (very) junior manager in a high profile civil service depart-ment, trying to grow vegetables in his back yard, and jogging. 'The Way - Christianity Without Walls' website regularly feature his contributions.

Dialogue with a Donkey

Bishop, Stephen

This is the illustrated autobiography of Geoff Tomlinson. Highly regarded in the agricultural community, Geoff has been advising farmers as a rural solicitor for the last 36-years. This book has been written to mark his retirement and retells his life and work with humour and interest.  "Geoff is one of the best known Rural solicitors. He has the uncanny ability to make clients immediately feel at ease with his infectious personality, professionalism and knowledge, but above all, his ability to relay an amusing story or two, some of which are hopefully included in this book. He is a true gent in every sense, who will be missed in his profession by colleagues, clients and contacts."  Richard Furnival  - Partner, Armistead Barnett Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers, Garstang  "Geoff's true passion for the rural community has always set him apart. Following expert resolution of legal matters, we would often seamlessly move on to the hot sporting topic of the moment, be it rugby, cricket or golf. Both satisfied client and myself were always well entertained! Geoff's retirement means the loss of a great servant to the rural community. At least with this book we can still share in his famous tales."  Mark Pearson  - Senior Agricultural Relationship Manager, Natwest, Lancaster  "As a rural solicitor who has stayed grounded to the benefit of his clients, Geoff is a man who has seen most, if not all of life and certainly has an anecdote for every occasion. He has influenced many faming families during his career and ensured that they have been well advised on each occasion."  Robert Sheasby -  NFU North West Director  "In these changing times for the professions, it is hard to believe we will witness his like again for some considerable time; an outstanding 'farming' lawyer with the personal qualities of Geoff appearing only once in a generation."  William Richmond  - Consultant, Towers & Gornall Accountants, Garstang

A Farmer's Lad

Biographies & Memoirs

Tomlinson, Geoff

Professionals & Academics

A 'New South Africa' was born in 1994 when Nelson Mandela was elected the first black President. In 1995 I stepped into this world in Johannesburg and was nearly stabbed to death on my first day and survived only to be robbed later. This true story takes you with me into this Dark Continent. We move from South Africa to Zambia then on to Kenya and finally Uganda. Amazing events transpire as I confront the reality of the refugee crisis, the AIDS pandemic and yet another attempt at taking my life. Grief and trauma associated with these events held up the writing of this book until now. I'll never be the same! '... you have a good, energetic narrative skill ... you have, of course, a perfect name for a writer.' -Phillip Adams Australian writer, broadcaster, film producer and social commentator

Why Did Grandpa Go to Africa?

Penman, Paul

Beyond the Final Curtain

Roe, Richard

October 1921 and the herring fishing fleets have converged on Great Yarmouth for the autumn season. Wick fisherman Robbie Ross has come to blows with his father and been thrown off the family boat. His sister, war widow Lydia, reluctantly sets out to bring him home, little knowing her world and her family are about to be turned upside down.  Her money and ticket home stolen on arrival, she finds herself having to join the Scots fisher lassies gutting herring - lassies she was taught by her strict grandmother to look down on. Lydia finds herself with several hundred others in the Market Place on a cold Saturday night where God is waiting for them in the power of the Holy Spirit and a man called Jock Troup.   Revival has reached Yarmouth and as the fisher folk turn to the Lord, Lydia's family and friends are touched and changed. They take her to meetings - and there she falls in love with Baptist minister Frank Everett. But Frank was a chaplain in the First World War and witnessed the family secret Robbie has been hiding ever since. Robbie knows he has to keep them apart.

When the Boats Come Home

Stewart, Dorothy

"Where Are You My Child?" is a deeply moving true story which takes place against the backdrop of World War II and the British Mandate in Palestine. It is told from the perspective of Roni, an Israeli schoolgirl, who pieces together the dramatic immigration story of her great-grandparents' (Moshe and Shoshanna) for her 'roots' assignment at school. She learns of their last-minute escape from Czechoslovakia when it was already under Nazi occupation. How, with their three-week-old infant, they were crammed into a rickety old boat named the Atlantic, carrying 1800 Jewish refugees. Sailing from Romania, they made a perilous journey, with much suffering, to their ancient homeland. In late November 1940 their limping ship was towed into Haifa harbour by the British Navy, and they were devastated to learn that they would not be allowed to land. The British had plans to deport them to a detention camp on the island of Mauritius on a large ship called SS Patria. A few moments after Shoshanna and her baby were transferred to SS Patria a deafening explosion cracked the hull of the ship and it keeled over and sank... As part of her research Roni listens to cassette recordings made by Moshe and Shoshanna, who describe the horrors of anti-semitism, the great suffering of the so-called 'illegal immigrants', the internment camps and the separation of family members, but also the Zionist hope "to be a free people in our own Land."

Where Are You My Child?: How a young Jewish family escaped Nazi Europe only to be confronted by the British and the tragedy of SS Patria.

Ramati, Aliza

Community & Culture

Drawing close to God is one of the keys to developing a meaningful spiritual life in Christ. This book of poems has been written to strengthen and encourage you in your journey with God. These poems will help you cultivate a heart that can intimately commune with God. The poetry has been crafted to speak to your deepest needs. The author writes, "May it be a way to help you to write the truth of God's love on your heart as you let go and enter into your place of rest. It is there that God is waiting to meet you in the way He chooses. I want to particularly comfort you who are discouraged, who face seemingly formidable battles and obstacles and do not know why, or when it will end. I want to assure you that Jesus knows and cares".

Spirit Call

Literature & Fiction

McCormack, John

Poetry

Behind closed doors, what appears to be an ordinary life can be anything but ordinary - all for the wrong reasons. In this raw life story, Pauline presents her broken life as an example of what it means to fall into the pit of darkness, yet to find the light of hope and freedom. Brought up in South Africa, Pauline's childhood was quickly turned upside down by the remarriage of her mother to a violent alcoholic husband. A knife put in his back was just the start of a series of horrific life events that Pauline would witness. A series of abusive husbands of her own resulted in mental abuse for decades, which led her down the dark path of bulimia and depression. Evil seemed to hold her in bondage. This is a gritty story of suicide, family deaths, tragedy, illness and pain. Yet for Pauline, this was an ordinary life. Despite the brokenness and despair, God was moving in her life and provided a remarkable way to experience true love and healing. A work opportunity in the United Kingdom brought her to a foreign land where she knew no one, except the God who loved her. This is Pauline's testimony that will give tremendous hope to those whose ordinary lives have become unbearable, who feel on the margins of society. You are not alone. This is her story of recovery, into the hands of Jesus, her Saviour.

Ordinary People Finding Jesus

Howell, Pauline

Leaders & Notable People

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