{"title":"Short and easy-to-read","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"captivated-by-christ","title":"Captivated by Christ","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003eNo fads. Just the fullness of Christ.\u003cbr\u003eNo silver bullets. Just the sufficiency of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eNo clever philosophies. Just clear proclamation of the one in whom “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are found.\u003cbr\u003eJoin pastor and preacher Richard Chin as he seeks to present you mature in Christ by delivering a clear, compelling picture of Jesus from the pages of Colossians.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Chin is married to Jeanette, and is the father of four children walking in Christ. 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I was immediately impressed by his clear, careful and winsome exposition of Scripture. Those same qualities are on display in this excellent treatment of Colossians. Richard offers us personal stories, lessons from history, present-day application, and (most importantly) faithful teaching rooted in words of the Bible. This book is a terrific resource for seekers, new believers and long-time Christians alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is a delightful book—read it and savour it! Not only has Richard Chin gained a profound grasp on the rich letter to the Colossians, he has clearly lived it. This is clear, warm-hearted, searingly applied teaching which will both lift us up and bring us down to size, as it presents Christ to us on every page, in order to present us mature in Christ. I cannot recommend Captivated by Christ highly enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, co-author \u003cem\u003eSaving Eutychus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin's excellent guide to Colossians is written with characteristic pithiness and clarity. He explains the text of Colossians in a way that is understandable and readable. His careful illustration and acute observation enable the reader to see just how and where the teaching of Colossians applies today. Above all else, this book directs the reader to the Lord Jesus Christ in all his fullness. This is what makes the book so valuable. It did me good, and reading it refreshed me in my love for Jesus and appreciation of who he is, and all that he has done.\"\u003cbr\u003e—William Taylor, Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin has given us an engagingly written book, both respectful of God's word and also continuously applied in a deeply personal way. It helps us all to learn from Colossians.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Jensen, Former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Former General Secretary, GAFCON\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book has helped me to see Jesus Christ more clearly from the Bible. Whenever that happens, as Christians all over the world discover, God speaks straight into your sinful heart, then comforts you with his forgiveness, helps you by his Spirit to grow in mature Christlikeness, and prepares you for the hard road ahead as we follow our crucified Lord to glory. Richard has turned his series of talks on Colossians into a book that is so readable, you can almost hear him delivering each chapter. Your time in this book is worth it to be captivated by Christ!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Bronwyn Windsor, Lay ministry leader, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A clear, fresh, sparkling commentary, filled with helpful practical application, which gets to the heart of the apostle Paul's letter - highlighting Jesus Christ's majestic uniqueness and calling all his followers to flesh out his lordship in every sphere of life.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Lindsay Brown, Director, FEUER (Fellowship of Evangelists in the Universities of Europe), Former General Secretary, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I was immediately drawn to 'Captivated by Christ' by Richard's warm and winsome writing style. 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Right? In fact, it most likely seems like a pretty straightforward and trivial weekly activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut things are rarely as simple as they seem, and how you walk into church reveals a great deal about what you think church is, what it's for, and what you think you’re doing there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow to Walk into Church\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Payne helps us think biblically about church. Along with giving plenty of other practical advice, he suggests a way to walk into church that beautifully expresses what church is and why you’re there - a way that every Christian can master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you go to church, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Payne is married to Alison, and they have five adult children and (at last count) ten grandchildren. 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I hope every member of St Helen's reads it—it will do us a world of good.\u003cbr\u003e—William Taylor, St Helen's Bishopsgate\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSometimes the simplest things are the easiest to overlook - things like walking into church. How do you walk into church? If you read this little book, I believe you will think about it a lot differently and you will do it a lot better.\u003cbr\u003e—Tim Challies, author\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eFor most of us our churchgoing - whether regular, occasional, or non-existent - is just an unconsidered part of life. It's something we do, or sometimes do, or rarely do, or never do. But not something we think about so that we might do it with an aim, a purpose, a real intentionality. This clear and engaging book will be a real and practical help. 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Kent Hughes Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church Wheaton\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":29089730429014,"sku":"hwic","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":29089730461782,"sku":"ehwic","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/how-to-walk-into-church_2048.jpg?v=1560824015"},{"product_id":"one-forever","title":"One Forever","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the New Testament describes what it means to be a Christian, it uses a phrase that is everywhere in Paul's letters but almost nowhere in our churches. 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Not some vague-Christian-cliché purpose; but a purpose that is clear and real enough to drive the decisions we make and the way we live our lives from this point on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition includes a new discussion guide and updated resource suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTony Payne is the author of more than 30 books, ministry courses and Bible studies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eincluding \u003ci\u003eTwo ways to live: the choice we all \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eface\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The Course of Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Too much on your plate? Hoping there must be a better way? Then surely you need greater efficiency, better time management techniques, the right apps, the resolve to simply push through, guidance from a guru or influencer …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what if the change we really crave is found somewhere entirely different?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we make our way in this hectic, confused culture, our greatest need is the practical, life-changing wisdom that only our Creator can provide. We need to pause and look to God—who he is, who he has made us to be, and how the good news of Jesus can genuinely reorder our daily lives for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Ian Carmichael as he explores the Bible in search of a better way to handle our busy lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/busy-group-bible-study\" title=\"Busy: Group Bible study\"\u003efree group Bible study\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/busy-group-bible-study-leader-notes\"\u003efree leader's notes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eListen to an interview with the author on Pilgrim Radio:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"player\"\u003e\n\u003cvsc-controller class=\"vsc-controller\" style=\"z-index: 9999999 !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/vsc-controller\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.info\/shopify-files\/pilgrim-radio-busy-interview.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan Carmichael has been with Matthias Media from its beginnings in 1988, co-leading with Tony Payne for many of those years. Ian stepped down from the CEO role in late 2020, and now contributes in an honorary capacity. Ian and his wife, Stephanie, are part of Chatswood Presbyterian Church in Sydney, as well as Unichurch at UNSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBusy\u003c\/em\u003e offers a unique take on busyness and one that strikes to the very heart of our God-given purpose. It is a book that blessed and challenged me and, I trust, one that will bless and challenge you as well. I am glad to recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Tim Challies (read the full review at \u003ca title=\"Challies.com review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.challies.com\/book-reviews\/the-overloaded-christian-life\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChallies.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Reading the book feels like meeting a helpful friend. Carmichael is down to earth, conversational, and personable, guiding us through a biblical perspective on the world we live in, the God who made it, and our busyness. The lack of “magic bullets” does mean it takes nine chapters for the book to start feeling more practical, but that’s okay. The goal is a proper perspective, not just a bunch of strategies.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Aidan Smith (read the full review at \u003ca title=\"TGC Australia review\" href=\"https:\/\/au.thegospelcoalition.org\/book-review\/busyness-following-in-gods-footsteps\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ian Carmichael speaks into our common slavery to busyness, and charts the only road to freedom—not by providing more tips on time management, but by thinking deeply about who we are as humans, and understanding God’s busyness in his plan of redemption. Ian shows us that we are slaves to busyness because we don’t believe the gospel. He is disarmingly honest, confronting and warmly conversational at the same time, anticipating our questions and objections. He provides very practical reflections for personal change towards godly busyness for employees, church members, parents, children, husbands, wives and siblings. I can see radical implications for how we think about retirement. This book is comprehensive.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Colin Marshall, author and trainer\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ian Carmichael’s book \u003cem\u003eBusy\u003c\/em\u003e is refreshingly clear and to the point. It helps us re-examine the purpose of life while we wait for the new creation—that is, Christ-directed busyness and rest. Ian’s relationship audit exercise is insightful and practical for applying the biblical principles given in the first half of the book:\u003cbr\u003eStep 1: Identify our key relationships.\u003cbr\u003eStep 2: Reflect on how we can be more intentional in seeing these precious people transferred into God’s kingdom and transformed into the likeness of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eMedical experts recommend booking annual health checks. I recommend buying and reading this book as an excellent yearly spiritual health check.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Carmelina Read, Dean of Women, Christ College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ian Carmichael’s \u003cem\u003eBusy\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful read. It’s full of biblical wisdom, warmth, humour and grace. Most importantly it will help you think about how God’s kindness in Jesus rearranges our priorities and helps us be busy in a healthy way for God. It’s a book born of a life lived serving Jesus and putting the Bible into practice. It’s a book that will encourage you to rest in God, work hard for Christ, and put busyness into perspective. I encourage you to grab a copy, read it, and live it! It might just turn ‘busy’ into joyful service.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Grimmond, Dean of Students and Lecturer in Ministry and Mission, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBusy\u003c\/em\u003e is not what I expected but it’s exactly what I needed, and I suspect it’s what many of us need. Challenging me to rethink not only Monday-Fridays, Ian also really pushed me to think again about my Sundays (and I say this as a pastor!). 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What implications does an ancient crucifixion have for modern lives? \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever \u003c\/em\u003eis a captivating journey through the Bible’s teachings on Jesus’ death and its impact on you today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll consider key concepts such as forgiveness, atonement, guilt and shame in a new light, as well as topics you might not expect, like Christian leadership, spiritual warfare, and the nature of church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by author and pastor Rory Shiner in his enjoyable and accessible style, \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the cross and its transformative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRory Shiner is the Senior Pastor of Providence City Church—a church committed to ministry and outreach in the Perth CBD and inner suburbs. 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He and his wife, Susan, enjoy the challenges of raising their four boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40261570265174,"sku":"ff","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40286662885462,"sku":"eff","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/ForgivenForever23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1690419154"},{"product_id":"motherhood","title":"Motherhood","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you ever get the sense that you’re stuck on autopilot as a mother? That day follows day, and you’re just going through the motions while life rushes past?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this warm, insightful book, Jocelyn Loane asks us to pause for a moment to consider the immense privilege and responsibility before us as mothers. With grace and humour, Jocelyn shows us how the gospel shapes the big priorities as well as the nitty-gritty moments of motherhood. She offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewisdom for the daily dilemmas and difficulties mothers face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical ideas for gospel-shaped discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erealistic suggestions for prayer and Bible times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprofound truths to cling to when motherhood feels overwhelming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a new mother or a seasoned parent, this book will refresh your heart and equip you for the extraordinary gospel opportunities still ahead of you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose of Christian motherhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Principles and priorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Good gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Forgiven sinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Obedience and discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Discipline in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Disciple-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Mothers, not fathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Decisions and difficulties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Mum guilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Paid work and ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Idols and identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. When motherhood is hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJocelyn Loane has served alongside her husband, Ed, in various full-time ministries over the years, but one of her most important roles is being ‘Mum’ to their five children. Jocelyn also serves as a chaplain to female students at Moore Theological College, Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSome parenting books can be burdensome, leaving us feeling overwhelmed with a list of things we ought to be doing. Not this book! It refreshed my joy in the privilege of being a mother and made me eager to apply the practical, biblical wisdom Jocelyn Loane shares in each chapter. In a world of competing ideas about how to parent well, Jocelyn points us to the best and only true source for confident parenting: the wisdom of God as revealed in his word. I hope many mothers at every stage of parenting will read this!\u003cbr\u003eJackie Gibson, Author, \u003cem\u003eYou Are Still a Mother: Hope for women grieving a stillbirth or miscarriage\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book was so good for me to read—even though I’m not a mother myself. It is packed with biblical truths and affirming of everything it means to be a woman in Christ. Motherhood is esteemed but not idolized. Advice is real and practical. Siren voices from the secular world can be loud, but this book speaks liberating gospel wisdom into the ups and downs of all that it means to be a mother.\u003cbr\u003eChapters are short with helpful discussion questions at the end. This book is ideal for reading slowly and discussing with friends, whatever your stage of motherhood, or even if you are not a mother yourself.\u003cbr\u003eLizzie Ling, Minister (Women), St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe endless parenting advice put forth in our social media age can be overwhelming, but Jocelyn Loane encourages Christian mothers by keeping the main thing central. While offering biblically grounded wisdom on a host of practical parenting issues, she repeatedly brings readers back to the gospel. Jocelyn writes with honesty, humility and humour as she shows us how the good news of Jesus Christ infuses our mothering with purpose and hope. As a mom in the trenches with four boys at home, this book spurred me on in seeking to raise disciples of Jesus, while still entrusting my children to him. Regardless of the season of motherhood you’re in, this book will be a helpful resource, and I highly recommend it.\u003cbr\u003eSarah Rice\u003cbr\u003ePastor’s Wife, Huntsville, Alabama; Author, \u003cem\u003eGospel-Shaped Womanhood: How losing yourself and finding your identity in Christ changes everything\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAs a women’s ministry director, there are precious few books on motherhood that I feel comfortable recommending to our church family. Many, if not most, set unrealistic expectations and view motherhood as the ultimate end goal, while others treat the job too casually. So I was thrilled to find that Jocelyn Loane’s book does exactly what her tagline promises: she shows how the gospel shapes our purpose and priorities in motherhood. This is not a how-to manual or a prescriptive manifesto. Rather, Jocelyn handles the topic of motherhood with humility and sincerity, all the while keeping an eye on the one who made us mothers in the first place. I heartily recommend getting this resource into as many hands—both young and old!—as possible.\u003cbr\u003eBeth Harrell, Women’s Ministry Director, Old North Church, Canfield, Ohio\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a delightful book. It is soaked in Scripture and written by someone living in the trenches of motherhood. Full of grace, wisdom and a wonderful ability to laugh at herself, Jocelyn delivers numerous practical examples that flesh out the principles without being overly prescriptive. Reading this will help you think richly about a biblical portrait of motherhood and walk away rejoicing in the opportunity to live out God’s grace in some of your most precious relationships. Dads will be greatly blessed by reading it too, and better equipped to encourage the mums in their life. We highly recommend it.\u003cbr\u003ePaul and Cathy Grimmond, Dean of Students\/Faculty Wife, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the pages of this book, you will hear the voice of a wise, warm and genuine Christian friend who presents a vision for motherhood that is shaped by Scripture, grounded in the gospel and lived out faithfully (not perfectly!) in her own life. You will be encouraged, inspired and equipped as Jocelyn Loane shows you what the Bible has to say about the eternally significant vocation that God has given to Christian mothers. Jocelyn manages to hold out God’s ideals for family life in a way that remains realistic and compassionate; she brings balance and grace even to the most heated and divisive topics. If you truly believe that God’s word can make you “equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17), including the good work of motherhood, then this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003eHarriet Connor, Author, \u003cem\u003eBig Picture Parents: Ancient wisdom for modern life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFamilies in God’s Plan: 12 Foundational Bible Studies\u003c\/em\u003e; Editor, \u003cem\u003eParenting in God’s Family: Biblical wisdom for navigating everyday issues\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhile I’ve never had children, I’ve watched lots of friends navigate the beauty and challenge of being mothers. Jocelyn Loane’s book helps us in the privileged yet complex world of motherhood, providing great wisdom through the lens of biblical principles. At the same time, Jocelyn recognizes that raising children isn’t linear and comes with many ups and downs. Her personal anecdotes assure us this is someone who continues to ‘walk the walk’. I believe this book will be a tremendous resource for those seeking to be intentional in helping their children grow to know and love Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eKara Hartley, Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, Anglican Diocese of Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI wish this book had been written when I became a mother 54 years ago! It has many treasures in it to help address the myriad issues of motherhood.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a deeply personal book. Jocelyn Loane’s writing style is very accessible as she takes the reader through her own mothering experience—practically, biblically and theologically. Her illustrations and examples confront the issues we all face and have to think through. I was taken back to my family’s Bible reading after our evening meals and the challenge that presented. I love the way Jocelyn works through the practicalities of family life, and her honesty about the struggles and decisions she and Ed have made.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a challenging read as well. It is much more than a handbook on raising a family: it’s an encouragement for the reader’s relationship with Christ in all she does in her marriage and family circumstances. Even now as a great grandmother I have benefited from reading Jocelyn’s book.\u003cbr\u003eChristine Jensen, Member of the Order of Australia; Former President, Mothers Union Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe mums I know and love hear so many different voices telling them what it means to be a good mum, and it’s just exhausting. What a blessing it is to have such words of wisdom in this thoughtful, practical gem of a book. Jocelyn Loane knows what it is like to raise children in today’s world, and the struggles, questions and challenges that she relates will resonate deeply with mums. I’m confident that as they read, mums will have their eyes lifted to the Lord Jesus, full of grace and truth, and so be better equipped to lead their children in worshipping him alone.\u003cbr\u003eHannah Blake, Women’s and Children’s Minister, St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJocelyn Loane’s \u003cem\u003eMotherhood \u003c\/em\u003eis full of grace for Christian mothers. This is primarily because her focus is on who they and their children are in God’s eyes. However, it is also because the reader gets the sense that Jocelyn is walking alongside them, encouraging them in the gift and responsibility they have. It is a warm, relational and beautifully written book. Sharing honestly about her own experience as a mother, Jocelyn offers practical help and touches on common feelings and issues that mothers experience. Motherhood manages to provide both comfort and challenge because it is Christo-centric. It helps readers remember that mothering matters to God; therefore, he has a purpose for it and is always with them as they love and care for their children. This book helps you experience God’s kindness in Christ and want to live in response to that, in all the ups and downs of living this side of the new creation.\u003cbr\u003eJane Tooher, Lecturer, Ministry and Church History; Director, The Priscilla \u0026amp; Aquila Centre, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Co-author, \u003cem\u003eEmbracing Complementarianism: Turning biblical principles into positive church culture\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a joy this book is! Jocelyn Loane combines a rich theological understanding with relatable warmth and humility as she shares her own mothering journey. She lifts our eyes from autopilot to see the beautiful place that God has ordained for motherhood in his eternal plans, whilst also walking arm-in-arm with us through the everyday experiences this brings. Jocelyn bravely draws us to consider issues we often skirt past, but with such empathy and grace that we are encouraged afresh to bring all areas of our motherhood to Jesus. As a mum of four, I felt seen and understood as I read this book but, far more significantly, my heart was warmed afresh to see my God who knows, sees, understands, forgives, changes and loves both me and my children far more abundantly than I could ever ask or imagine.\u003cbr\u003eAlice Brown, Ministry Wife, Durham, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJocelyn Loane has written a heart-warming and empowering primer on Christian motherhood. With her experience as a mother of five children—including a set of twins!—she is no stranger to the struggles and she empathizes with the daily weariness of mothering. The author’s conviction that God’s word is true, good and useful underlies every paragraph. The result is a vision of motherhood infused with joy and thankfulness, despite the hardships of living in a fallen world. I wish I could have read this book when I first became a mum over twenty years ago. But even now, this book brought biblical clarity on my own mothering and is a concise resource as I walk alongside younger mums—training them in the good work of loving their children (Titus 2:3–5).\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will be left with a practical vision for a mother’s love, framed by God’s love for the world.\u003cbr\u003eIsobel Lin, Chair, EQUIP Women’s Conference; Chaplain, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteeped in Scripture, \u003cem\u003eMotherhood\u003c\/em\u003e provides an encouraging reminder of our primary role in raising our children to be disciples of Christ. With a clear focus on the gospel and our identity in Jesus, Jocelyn Loane encourages us to delight in our children as we seek to win their hearts for him. She handles an extensive range of issues, including controversial ones, in a non-judgemental way with godly wisdom and pastoral sensitivity. As God’s word is clearly explained, Jocelyn both encourages and challenges us, providing helpful guidance and showing us how this has worked out in practice in her own family. Her humility is clear throughout this deeply biblical book as she keeps pointing us to Jesus and the forgiveness he freely offers. I have had the privilege of watching Joc (and Ed) raise five wonderful children and am excited that she has been persuaded to share her wisdom with us in this book.\u003cbr\u003eKathryn Thompson, Principal’s Wife, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Business and Finance Director, Church Missionary Society NSW \u0026amp; ACT\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhether a new mum or a bit more experienced, it’s great to pause and reassess our parenting priorities. This book on motherhood will help you to do just that.\u003cbr\u003eJocelyn Loane looks at the principles of parenting with lots of biblical wisdom and a peppering of practical advice throughout as well. 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