My Books
Three of my five books are currently in publication. They are:
- Dead Dreams Can Live!
Originally published in 1987 by Harvestime, Dead Dreams Can Live! came out of some deep personal struggles.
I had been grappling with a major question: why, when I feel I have a clear call from God and set out to obey it, does the path so often seem blocked at every turn? Is this the devil seeking to hinder my obedience to the Lord, or is there perhaps, under God's controlling hand, some deeper and more long-term purpose for me in these frustrations?
Many other Christians, I realised, faced similar difficulties. This book, recently updated and republished, aims to come up with some answers.
- A Sound Mind
Subtitled God-governed Thought Life, this book, A Sound Mind, was first published by Harvestime in 1987.
Like Dead Dreams Can Live!, it came out of some personal battles as I sought to live in a way pleasing to the Lord. I had long-since realised that the key battle was the battle for the mind, and I wanted to discover how to bring my own mind into submission to Christ, whom I had acknowledged as Lord of my life. I had given several talks on the subject in my local church, and these form the basis of the book, which develops it further.
The mind-battle is still the major one for all of us, and I hope the observations in the updated and republished edition of A Sound Mind will help you find your way forward.
- The Covenant Meal
The Covenant Meal, a book on the Lord's Supper—or Holy Communion or the Eucharist—was originally published by Harvestime in 1988.
Most Christians see the communion as a major aspect of worship, yet many remain confused as to its practical significance. Is it merely commemorative? Is it just an acted parable become a ritual? Is it a personal thing or does it require corporate participation to make it meaningful? The book, now updated and republished, addresses these and other questions to help us towards 'meaningful communion'—its subtitle.
Whether you're Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant, you'll find something to challenge and comfort here.
For more details on these books, including prices and how to obtain them,
go to the Leaf Publishing website
My other two books are at present out of print, but I hope to update and republish them. Meanwhile, ask around—your friends might have an old copy, or you could try second-hand bookshops. They are:
- Church Adrift
Subtitled Where in the world are we going?, this was my first book, originally published by Marshalls in 1985.
It is a practical and non-technical book of what is usually called ‘church history’. It tells in summary the story of the church from Pentecost to the present day, highlighting the movements and trends that have left us with today’s many denominations and ‘streams’.
But it doesn’t stop there. It goes on to ask, ‘Are there any discernible patterns in the church’s history? How do its ups and downs reflect God’s advancing purpose? What can we learn from our past that will keep us on a sounder course for the future?
- Christian Manhood
Part of the School of the Word series, Christian Manhood was first published by Harvestime in 1985.
It's a study manual rather than a straight book, suitable for either group use or personal study. In today’s society, at least in the developed world, the role of the man has become increasingly confused, leaving many men unsure of what manhood really means. This book aims to clarify the situation from a Christian perspective.
Based on the NIV, it comes in seven simple lessons, with fill-in blanks and discussion questions to keep you on your toes.
