Twelve Hidden Heroes – Rebecca Parkinson
Paperback, 102pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price: £5.00 ISBN 978-1-84625-273-0. This is one of a short series of four books that considers ‘hidden heroes’ from both the Old and New Testaments. It is stated that the author believes the Bible to be ‘a living book that is full […]
Realising a Vision through Faith (the Colleen Redit story)
208 pages of text plus 32 pages of photos, hardback, 6.5″ x 9.5″. £11.95 plus p&p £2.50. Colleen left New Zealand for India in 1964 and is still there today. She has achieved what many would consider to be impossible, often in face of great difficulties. From the beginning God blessed this work and Colleen […]
Rays of the Messiah’s Glory – David Baron
Paperback, 150pp., Published by Crimond House Publications, Crimond House, 48 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN. ISBN 978-0-9549922-7-9. Those readers who are familiar with the writings of David Baron will be pleased to learn that this book has now been reissued for the benefit of another generation of believers. During the second half of the nineteenth […]
Learning from the Past, Facing the Future – Neil Summerton
Paperback, 182 pp, Published by Partnership Publications, 2 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU, UK. ISBN 978-1-907098-05-5. This has been a difficult book to review. Firstly, it is couched in language which is not easily accessible to a general readership, and, secondly, it is written from a perspective that many will not share – I doubt […]
Knowing and Doing – John McQuoid
Paperback, 130pp. Published by Opal Trust, 1 Glenannan Park, Lockerbie, DG11 2FA, Scotland. ISBN 978-1-907098-03-1. This book is designed for those new to the faith who wish to know more about God and His word and, through that knowledge, to obey Him. Composed of twenty short chapters, ranging from God, Creation, Sin and the Fall […]
Judges – Book of Heroes – Tim Mather
Paperback, 236pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON., L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-29-7. There aren’t too many books on the Judges of Israel. In that sense this book should be welcomed. However, it is far from a gap filler! This work is thought-provoking, challenging, and Christ-exalting and a worthy […]
Islam: The Religion of Peace?
128 pages of text, paperback, A5. £6.00 plus p&p £2.50. The purpose and aim of this book is to examine the primary Islamic texts to ascertain the validity, or otherwise, of the accusation that Islam is the most belligerent religion in the world. Examine the evidence for yourself, trace the history and understand where Islam […]
Indispensable Ordinance
by Romel Ghossain, 148 pages, paperback £6.00 plus p&p £2.50. This is a new book by Romel Ghossain (edited by John Bennett) setting out biblical teaching on Baptism, the Breaking of Bread, and Headship and its expression as seen in the local fellowship. An excellent publication to add to your bookshelf and for young believers […]
Travel with John Blanchard – Brian H. Edwards
Paperback, 128pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price: £10.00 ISBN 978-1-84625-161-0. Travel with John Blanchard is a book which combines a biography of Blanchard’s life and a travel guide to sites of special interest throughout his life. These include Guernsey (his birthplace) and various places where he has lived […]
Out of the Shadows Faith Cook
Paperback. 156 pages. Published by EP Books, Faverdale North, Darlington, DL3 0PH, England. ISBN: 978-0-852347-49-2. This is another interesting book from Faith Cook. Out of the Shadows is a collection of nine short biographies of men and women who sought to do a work for God in their lives. It is a testimony to the […]
Living above the Average – W. Macdonald
Paperback, 150 pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON., L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 188270176-3. This is a collection of brief anecdotes of various believers, plus a couple of potted autobiographies. The latter are of Eric Liddell and Robert Cleaver Chapman, of around 2000 words each. Most of the former, […]
Henry Moorhouse; The English Evangelist – John Macpherson
Paperback, 150 pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON. L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN: 978-1-926765–32-7. This is a reprint of a biography written in the 1880’s, shortly after Moorhouse’s death at the early age of 40 years. The writer presents his material under various headings, such as, ‘Conversion’, ‘Work in […]
Divine Principles – R. McClurkin
Paperback. 156 pages. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON LEK 6A6, Canada. ISBN: 978-1-926765-15-0. This book focuses on the truth and practice of the local church as taught in scripture. The articles, in separate chapters, are fairly short, in the main comprising of three to seven sections and dealing […]
This Jesus – Harold S. Paisley
Paperback, 86pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. W., Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6. Price: £6.99 ISBN 978-1926765-20-4. This Jesus is a study of some of the more prominent names and titles of the Lord Jesus. These include Emmanuel, Jesus, Christ Jesus, The Lord Jesus Christ and The Son of Man, to name […]
The Son of God, as Revealed by John – Robert E. Surgenor
Paperback, 240 pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON. L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-34-1. Given all the books which have been written about the Gospel of John, is there room for yet another? Robert Surgenor’s publisher thinks there is, and tells the reader that this work ‘presents things that […]
The Messiah and the Covenants of Israel – Bryan W. Sheldon
Paperback, 181pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Available in UK from John Ritchie Ltd. Price £7.99, ISBN 978-192-676-5105. In the introduction the author asserts that ‘One of the great foundation blocks of a healthy relationship between God and humankind is His righteousness’ and, because God […]
The Lord’s Day – A Medical Point of View – Professor Verna Wright
Paperback, 17pp, Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. ISBN 978-1846252-39-6. ‘“Hurry, Worry, Bury” is the epitaph for many people in this century’. So begins this pamphlet as it examines the implications of 21st Century life on the physical, mental, and spiritual welfare of the population. While many will not agree with […]
A Glimmer of Light – Studies in the Book of Lamentations – Paul Young
Paperback, 309pp. Price: £10.00. Published by Authorhouse UK Ltd., 500 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2BE, UK. ISBN 978-1-4520-1686-3. Available from the author at 31 Fairmeadows, Cwmfelin, Maesteg, Mid Glam., CF34 9JL. The Book of Lamentations is, in Paul Young’s own words, ‘one of the neglected books of the Bible. It is not often the […]
Redemption Hymns
Published by the Emmaus Correspondence School, Wellington New Zealand; www.redhymns.com. ISBN Words: 987-0-473-15052-5 Music; 978-0-473-15053-2. The decision to change a hymnbook is often a controversial one with competing desires to embrace good modern hymn-writing and maintain the timeless hymns which have been loved and sung for generations. With many congregations now using projected words at […]
Men in God’s Service – N. John Jeyanandam
Paperback, 288pp. Published by Moriah Ministries, Post Box No. 2540, 51-57, East Park Road, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, India 6000 030 Available in UK from John Ritchie Ltd. Price £10.00, ISBN 978-81-907600-7-2. In the preface the author indicates that this book is the product of a personal exercise concerning the character and conduct that the Lord […]
Hints and signs of the coming King (Author: Kurt Strassner)
Paperback, 110pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £5.00 ISBN 978-1-84625-208-2. This book is sub-titled ‘Pictures of Jesus in the Old Testament’. It comprises the substance of a series of sermons preached by the author. The Lord Jesus said, ‘Search the scriptures … they are they which testify of me’, […]
Galatians & Ephesians – L. Strauss
Paperback, 250 pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-17-4. This is a helpful commentary which provides the reader with a good grasp of two of Paul’s Epistles. The author is concerned primarily to give the meaning of the text, but he writes warmly; he […]
“Thank You, King James” – the tough life of Robert Hicks – James Hastings
Paperback, 160pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster. HR6 8NZ. Price: £6.00. ISBN 978-1-846252-32-7. It was the psalmist who wrote, ‘He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings’, Ps. 40. 2. Reading this traumatic and […]
The Tabernacle and the Offerings – Albert Leckie
Paperback, 176pp. Published by Precious Seed Publications, The Glebe House, Stanton Drew, Bristol, UK, BS39 4EH. Price: £6.50. ISBN 978-1871642-44-5. This is the second volume of the ministry of the late Albert Leckie of Airdrie, Scotland. Although the name may not be known to the present generation, this book is written in a style that […]
The Man Sent From God – Samuel W. Jennings
Paperback, 160pp. Published by The Ministry for Europe Trust, 39 Ardmore Road, Holywood, Northern Ireland. BT18 0PJ. Price: £7.99. ISBN 5-060165-210565. The Man Sent From God is a comprehensive character study of John the Baptist. Jennings leaves no stone unturned as he systematically analyses the life of the forerunner of the Lord Jesus. There is […]
Roses, Marys & Others – Betty Holt
Paperback, 48pp. Published by Xulon Press. It is available from the author, Mrs. Betty Holt, ‘Bethshan’, 39 Worcester Close, Farnborough, Hants. GU14 8JW. Price: £15.00. ISBN 978-1609579-26-5. This is a full-colour publication that explores something of the scripture record of the lives of fourteen women. It was written with women in mind, particularly ‘those who […]
Could you ever love me again? – Bob Cretney
Paperback, 190pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-14-3. This book is a record of the Gary Weeks story as it was told to the author, Bob Cretney. It is the story of a relatively naïve young man from a Christian, although single parent, home […]
‘Help!’ Booklets Edited by Dr. Paul Tautgers
Paperback, 60 pages each. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, U.K. HR6 8NZ. ISBN all: 978-18462552; then: 150/167/174/228/198/ 211/204/181. ‘My Baby Has Died; I Have Breast Cancer; Someone I Love Has Cancer; Someone I Love Has Been Abused; My Marriage Has Grown Cold; My Toddler Rules The House; My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful; […]
Titanic. The Ship of Dreams – Robert Plant
Paperback, 176pp. Published by Christian Focus Publications, Geanies House, Fearn, Tain, Rossshire, IV20 1TW, Scotland. Price: £5.99. ISBN 978-1845506-41-4. As 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, this book, which is a story of aspects of that fateful maiden voyage, is of interest. Based upon historical research, it weaves an account which is […]
S.O.S. Titanic – Jill Silverthorne
Paperback, 126pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price: £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-308-9. This is another book written with the 100th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy as its background. Based upon historical research, it also weaves an account, which this time is largely fictional, that charts the days of this fateful […]
No Other Doctrine – The Gospel and the Modern World – John F. Parkinson
Paperback, 198 pp, Published John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RH, Scotland. Price £7.99. ISBN 978-1-904064-29-9. This book has arisen from its author’s firm conviction that the message of the gospel is as relevant and as necessary for the people of our day as it was for those of the first century. It has […]
Mountains & Valleys in Christian Living – Donald Norbie
Paperback, 90pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. W., Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price: £7.50.ISBN 9-781897-117941. Mountains & Valleys in Christian Living is a delightful, easy reading and encouraging volume which contains a number of devotional and challenging meditations from the pen of Donald Norbie. As suggested within the preface, although […]
Anticipating The End Times: A Concise Commentary on the Book of Daniel – Malcolm C. Davis
Paperback, 144pp, Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RH, Scotland. Price £6.99. ISBN 978-1-907731-02-0. Given the number of works already available on the prophecy of Daniel, some may question whether another book is needed. Those who read this commentary will readily appreciate that it fills a place in the market by providing […]
You Shall Go Out With Joy – Robert Muir
Paperback, 136pp. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA3 1RH. £6.99. ISBN 978-1-907731-11-2. This delightful book charts the missionary work of Robert and Margaret Muir as they sought to serve the Lord in Congo and Zambia. As Bert Cargill states in the foreword, ‘At a time when many people taking early retirement […]
True Love – Understanding the real meaning of Christian love
James M. Renihan. Paperback, 144pp., Published by Evangelical Press, Faverdale North, Darlington, DL3 0PH, UK. Price: £8.99. ISBN 978-0-852347-13-3. This book will speak to the conscience. James Renihan has not set out to expound 1 Corinthians 13, but rather to describe the essential meaning of its central message, and to challenge his readers to live […]
History Today – James Montgomery Paul S. Taylor
Paperback, 134pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price £7.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-209-9. James Montgomery was the author of some 400 hymns, among the best known are: ‘Hail to the Lord’s Anointed’; ‘Forever with the Lord’; and ‘According to thy gracious word, in meek humility’. In the preface to this book […]
