Top Ten Christmas Gifts 2008

Listed below are re:fresh books' suggested Top Ten gifts for Christmas 2008.  If the specific item mentioned does not appeal to you, it may still give you some ideas.
Note: Items marked with a star are due for release during November. 

CompassionArt CD/DVD* and The Art of Compassion Book.  Twelve of the best-known Christian recording artists have collaborated to produce a CD/DVD containing 14 brand new songs covering a wide range of worship styles.  All proceeds are going to charity.  Bundled with it is a 55-minute DVD and PDFs of the songsheets.  Artists include Martin Smith of Delirious, Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Graham Kendrick, Matt Redman and Michael W Smith plus Amy Grant and other guest vocalists.  Price £13.00.
The companion book The Art of Compassion has contributions from all 12 artists telling why they gave up time and energy for this project. 320 pages paperback at £12.99.

 NLT Study Bible.  A brand new study Bible based on the New Living Translation produced by over 40 scholars over seven years.  It contains nearly 26,000 notes, 400 themed articles, people profiles, word studies, quotations and recommendations for further reading.  The words of Jesus are highlighted in red.  Available as a hardback at £24.99 or bonded leather (black or burgundy) at £43.50.    This is the latest addition to the wide selection of Bibles and Study Bibles available from re:fresh to suit every pocket.

 The Shack.  The top-selling Christian novel that has been at the top of the New York Times Paperback Trade Fiction list for five months.  A novel approach to the question “Why does God allow terrible things to happen to people?”  Suitable for Christian or non-Christian readers.   Other Christian fiction available at re:fresh books includes the novels of CS Lewis as well as modern writers such as Karen Kingsbury and Francine Rivers.

 The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman. 
A brand new format for this popular children’s book includes a CD with all the much-loved tales from the earlier Lion Storyteller Bible plus many brand new retellings.   This is just one example from the vast range of beautifully-presented children’s books at re:fresh.   Take advantage of the 3 for 2 offer on Candle and Lion children’s Christmas books.   A new selection of popular and classic children’s fiction, makes re:fresh your one-stop shop for children’s books.

 Storylines by Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft.  Aimed at young (and older) people who want to read the Bible but don’t know where to start, Storylines explores some of the main themes that run through the Bible.

 Cliff Richard – My Life, My Way is likely to be a popular autobiography this Christmas.  Meanwhile The Faith of Barak Obama will interest anybody concerned to know more about the next American President.   John Keddie’s biography of Eric Liddell, Running the Race offers new insight into the man who captured the world’s imagination at the 1924 Olympics and then went on to serve God in China.

 The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller, author of the best-selling The Reason for God, is a brand new book which uses the story of the prodigal son to challenge believers and unbelievers alike to enter into the “recklessly extravagant” grace of God.   Other new titles from popular writers include Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg, Walking with God by John Eldridge and Did You Think to Pray? by R.T. Kendall.

 

Prince Caspian DVD.  The second in the Chronicles of Narnia  movies is now available on DVD.  Re:fresh books also has the first movie in this series The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.   Other DVDs that will make excellent gifts include Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce and the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

 New CDs.  With such a range to choose from it is difficult to select a single album to recommend.  There is a brand new instrumental album, Beautiful Saviour, by Stuart Townend, Chris Tomlin’s Hello Love, Brian Doerksen’s It’s Time, Bob Fitts’ Restore or Michael W Smith’s A New Hallelujah.  There are also live worship albums from this year’s Spring Harvest, Keswick, New Wine and New Frontiers. 

Willow Tree figures. 
This range of sculptures has proved extremely popular since it was introduced.   The simple figures express subjects like love, peace, promise, friendship and prayer.  They rely on the pose of the body, the position of the hands and tilt of the head to provide expression.   Prices start at £7.95.

 … and if you are still stuck for ideas why not give a re:fresh gift voucher?