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For a number of decades, Golden Bells has been feeding Christians around the world with God’s word in tear-off wall and desk calendar formats. For the first time, Golden Bells is now also being made available in book format - taking an ‘evergreen’ undated approach so that you can start reading the daily thoughts at any time during the year. In this volume, each 7 days cycle through one of seven different approaches to enjoying a short extract from God’s Word: An encouraging word to get us thinking about mission; whether that’s evangelism or other service for the Lord; A quote or ...

A show where we listen to a heavy metal album, and then argue about it.

Recognized as one of the definitive handbooks in the battle against assisted suicide, this clearly written analysis examines the issue from numerous perspectives. Chapters include: The story of Jack Kevorkian; the History of the Hemlock Society; Real Answers to Pain and Depression; Hospice Care; Medical Ethics; Social History of Assisted Suicide; and much more.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then let Britain's best-loved storytellers take you through some of their funniest, strangest, and most embarrassing moments in this rib-tickling collection. From Sir Ranulph Fiennes' adventures in the Special Forces and Barry Norman's encounter with the Iron Duke...

Reminiscing about his long life and career at the BBC, Brian talks about many of the diverse occasions and programmes with which he was involved. He also indulges in his well-known love of (rather bad) jokes and puns.

The 28th Governor General's most personal and timely book to date: a passionate and practical guide for turning empathy into action. As the world stumbles through the most severe pandemic of the last century, threatened by teetering economies, torn by political division, separated by unequal...

Brian Johnston, aka ‘Johnners’, the BBC’s long-time cricket commentator, is the umpire in this test of wit and general knowledge, as two teams try to score the highest number of runs under his watchful eye. In these four episodes, team captains Tim Rice and Willie Rushton are joined by...

On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court released two interlocked abortion decisions overturning the laws of all the individual states. Only one of the decisions, Roe v. Wade, tends to get much media attention, and it is popularly said that it grants a "woman's right to choose". But Justice Blackmun is in several places very adamant: Though it had been explicitly sought, he was not granting to women the "right to choose". In Doe v. Bolton, the second and often unexamined companion decision, Blackmun is explicit. The right he is granting is to the doctor.

Towards the end of 2023, world news was dominated by events triggered when Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip. As Bible teacher Brian Johnston demonstrates in this short book, it was prophesied by various Bible prophets more than two and a half thousand years ago that the precise location of the Gaza Strip would undergo violence in the time of the end. This is now happening before our very eyes as we view daily media news reports. Brian also explores how the countries surrounding Israel and currently hostile to her are singled out in the Bible by ...

An ideal primer or workbook for those studying Christian morality, Christian values, Christian living and Christian practice, this book aims to explore biblical attitudes to some of today's most pressing moral and social issues. Each chapter is accompanied by 20 study questions to enable the reader to develop the issues further, either individually or in small groups. I GLOBAL ISSUES 1.1 The Environment: Is God Green? 1.2 Is Our Involvement in War Ever Justified? 1.3 Politics: Where Do Our Duties of Citizenship Apply? 1.4 A World of Need: Can We Afford Not to Care? 1.5 Creation: What Does ...

When Brian Johnston died in 1994 at the age of 81, the Daily Telegraph described him as ‘the greatest natural broadcaster of them all’. In this delightful reading from his autobiography 'It’s Been a Lot of Fun', Brian recalls his schooldays at Eton and Oxford, his early career in the...

In a time of growing biblical illiteracy, cultural confusion, and spiritual pressure, many believers sense that something essential is missing. The Fully Equipped Christian by Brian Johnston addresses this need head-on, offering a clear, Bible-centred guide to the resources God has already provided for faithful Christian living. Rooted in the powerful benediction of Hebrews 13:20–21, this book explores how God equips His people “in every good thing to do His will.” Brian shows that Christian maturity is not achieved through self-effort or modern techniques, but through God’s ...

In part 1 of this book, Brian Johnston invites us to rediscover a potentially overlooked but profound offering in Old Testament worship—the daily sacrifice of two lambs, one in the morning and one in the evening. Known as the continual or perpetual burnt offering, it formed the foundation of Israel’s worship, symbolizing an unbroken presence before God. But was it merely ancient routine—or a divine foreshadowing? Tracing the third and ninth hour offerings through Scripture, Jewish tradition, and New Testament fulfillment, this compelling study unveils how this daily sacrifice pointed ...

THE Podcast for Owner Operators.

The Authorities: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field brings together insights from industry experts to guide readers toward personal and professional excellence. In my chapter, The Customer Whisperer: Turning Complaints into Compliments with a Wave of Your Wand, I delve into transformative strategies for converting customer complaints into opportunities for building loyalty and enhancing brand reputation. This book is an essential read for those aiming to elevate their leadership skills and foster meaningful customer relationships.

Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston takes a loo k at five encounters of people who met Jesus at the cross: PONTIUS PILATE – UNDER PRESSURE SIMON OF CYRENE - UNDER OBLIGATION BARABBAS - UNDER CONVICTION JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA - UNDER COVER THE CENTURION – UNDER AUTHORITY This books also contains a bonus book, "Blessed Assurance", in which Brian discussed four key things that God wants us to have full assurance of! THE POWER OF THE WORD THE CHRIST OF GOD THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING THE HEART OF WORSHIP

Thousands have people have already enjoyed the books in this series and here is the latest addition to the catalogue! Brian Johnston opens up the wonderful and often over-looked subject of Jesus in His role as "Son over God's House" as shown by the writer to the Hebrews. You may think you know Jesus well as your own personal saviour, but here is another vital dimension to his service for His people today. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: THE EXALTED PURIFIER OF SINS CHAPTER 3: THE ROYAL SON OF DAVID’S DYNASTY CHAPTER 4: THE FELLOW OVER GOD’S FELLOWSHIP CHAPTER 5: THE GREATEST EVER ...

What does it really mean to “stand firm in the true grace of God”? In this inspiring and richly biblical study, Brian Johnston takes readers on a journey through the Apostle Peter’s first letter—unpacking what Peter himself declared as his purpose in writing: “This is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!” (1 Peter 5:12). With warmth and clarity, Brian explores five key facets of God’s grace revealed in 1 Peter: Grace in Salvation – God’s sovereign mercy in choosing, redeeming, and giving us new life through Christ. Grace in Service – The privilege of being built into...

Down Your Way was one of the most popular programmes on BBC Radio from 1946 until 1992. Every week the presenter would visit a different city, town or village in the UK and interview six local people about its history, traditions and customs. Brian Johnston presented the series for fifteen years...

Hosted by Commissioner Brian Johnston, a weekly program examining the right to life, culture and the battle of ideas. With various guests and experts he examines the arts, the nature of the law, the practice of medicine, ethics, and personal accountability for our own lives as well as the lives of others.