The Grappling with God series

Grappling with God is a complete resource that sheds new light on familiar Bible stories by means of prayer, meditation, study and discussion. It is designed for small groups and personal use. Themes covering the whole spectrum of human emotion and experience, relevant to every Christian, are teased out of the Bible stories, then opened up in meditation which forms the central focus of each session.

Each of the four books in this series contains 20 sessions, which follow a similar programme: An Introduction, setting the theme and showing its relevance for today • Bible reading • Meditation • Points to ponder • Discussion openers • Follow-up suggestions • Prayer. The four books were subsequently reprinted in one volume as Grappling with God.

GRAPPLING WITH GOD: LAW AND PROMISE – EXPLORATIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR PERSONAL AND SMALL GROUP USE

Reflections on key stories and characters in the early books of the Old Testament.

GRAPPLING WITH GOD: CONQUEST AND KINGDOM – EXPLORATIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR PERSONAL AND SMALL GROUP USE

Reflections on key stories and characters in the historical books of the Old Testament.

GRAPPLING WITH GOD: WISDOM, SONGS AND STORIES – EXPLORATIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR PERSONAL AND SMALL GROUP USE

Reflections on the psalms, poetry and wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

GRAPPLING WITH GOD: THE WORD OF THE LORD – EXPLORATIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR PERSONAL AND SMALL GROUP USE

Reflections on the message of the Old Testament prophets.

The Unfolding Story: Resources for Reflective Worship on the Old Testament

The Unfolding Story is a comprehensive parish resource for reflective worship on the Old Testament. It is designed for use in public worship or for quiet days, with the 80 meditations woven into themed ready-to-use orders of service. For many the Old Testament is a closed book – primitive and dull, often barbaric, irrelevant. To reconcile the God we find there with the God revealed in Jesus is sometimes hard. But it is also the story of a people’s journey across centuries towards an ever-deepening understanding of God’s greatness, love and mercy, all brought together in anticipation of the promised Messiah – a journey shared and continued by every Christian. The meditations in The Unfolding Story were previously published in Grappling with God. Nick Fawcett has now developed them into complete services with an  Introduction • Prayers • Hymn suggestions • Commentaries • Readings.

The ‘Light’ series

Nick Fawcett’s Reflective writings have for many years offered a valued resource for public worship, providing a powerful and imaginative way of communicating the gospel message across the Christian Seasons. 

LIGHT DAWNS: 100 MEDITATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP FROM ADVENT TO EPIPHANY

In this comprehensive compilation, drawn from several of his most successful publications, Nick provides 100 meditations concerning Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer. Here is a perfect tool for offering fresh insights into this well-loved time of year that speaks so wonderfully of God’s coming into our world through Christ.

LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS: OVER 70 MEDITATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK

Over 70 wonderfully prayerful meditations, drawn from several of Nick’s most successful publications, concerning Holy Week, each linked to a reading of Scripture and ending with a short prayer. Nick Fawcett cleverly imagines the thoughts, feelings and words of different Bible characters caught up in the events of this momentous time and presents each meditation through their eyes. The result is a fresh and moving telling of the awesome suffering and sacrifice of our Lord.

LIGHT OF LIFE: 70 MEDITATIONS FOR EASTER

This compilation from various of Nick’s previous works provides a comprehensive reflective resource which offers new meaning into this unforgettable season of hope, promise and joyful celebration. It features 70 carefully crafted meditations concerning the resurrection and exaltation of Christ, and the gift of his Spirit, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer.

LIGHT SHINES: 100 MEDITATIONS FOR LENT

In this comprehensive compilation, drawn from several of his most successful publications, Nick provides 100 carefully revised meditations on Lenten themes, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer. Here, then, is a perfect tool for offering fresh insights into this special season of prayer, contemplation, confession and recommitment.

The A Man Like No Other/A Most Amazing Man series

Nick Fawcett’s prayers and meditations have always spoken powerfully to those who read and hear them – and these books, featuring entirely new material, are no exception. If you liked No Ordinary Man (1 and 2), then you’re going to value these books just a much.

The three A Most Amazing Man books offer a meditation for each Sunday of the Common Worship lectionary, based on the Gospel readings, one for every Sunday and major feast of the year, and each written from the perspective of Bible characters who appear in the Gospels. The meditations are ideal as a sermon supplement or replacement in a less formal all-age service. Section Two of each book has reflective services and resources for quiet days.

The three A Man Like No Other books use the same material as for A Most Amazing Man, but in a themed format aimed at non-lectionary users. Each comprise two sections: Section One is a series of meditations written from the perspective of the characters who appear in the Gospels. Section two has reflective services for Christian festivals throughout the year and resources for quiet days. Designed to be flexible, the material in these books provides a fresh and imaginative way of presenting the message of Christ and his challenge for today.

A MAN LIKE NO OTHER (BOOK 1): THEMED MEDITATIONS, REFLECTIVE SERVICES AND QUIET DAY OUTLINES ON THE PERSON OF JESUS

A MAN LIKE NO OTHER (BOOK 2): THEMED MEDITATIONS, REFLECTIVE SERVICES AND QUIET DAY OUTLINES ON THE PERSON OF JESUS

A MAN LIKE NO OTHER (BOOK 3): THEMED MEDITATIONS, REFLECTIVE SERVICES AND QUIET DAY OUTLINES ON THE PERSON OF JESUS

A Most Amazing Man (Year A): Meditations, Reflective Services and Quiet Day Outlines Based on the Gospel Readings for Year A of the Lectionary

A MOST AMAZING MAN (YEAR B): MEDITATIONS, REFLECTIVE SERVICES AND QUIET DAY OUTLINES BASED ON THE GOSPEL READINGS FOR YEAR B OF THE LECTIONARY

A MOST AMAZING MAN (YEAR C): MEDITATIONS, REFLECTIVE SERVICES AND QUIET DAY OUTLINES BASED ON THE GOSPEL READINGS FOR YEAR C OF THE LECTIONARY

The No Ordinary series

No Ordinary Man was the first of my books to be published, and it remains one of my most popular. No Ordinary Man 2, featuring another 100 all-new meditations and following the same format as book 1, followed a few years later. No Ordinary Stories, originally published as To Put It Another Way and another of Nick’s earliest books, once again uses meditations, this time as a tool in reflecting on the message of the parable of Jesus: those timeless stories that continue to speak so powerfully today.

NO ORDINARY MAN: RESOURCES FOR REFLECTIVE WORSHIP ON THE PERSON OF JESUS

In 100 imaginative and often moving meditations, Nick Fawcett puts us in the shoes of those who knew Jesus best as they try to make sense of what he meant to them. With a superb collection of prayers, service outlines and much more, these books will prove an invaluable resource, adding a new dimension to your worship.

NO ORDINARY MAN (BOOK 2): RESOURCES FOR REFLECTIVE WORSHIP ON THE PERSON OF JESUS

In another 100 imaginative and often moving meditations, Nick Fawcett puts us in the shoes of those who knew Jesus best as they try to make sense of what he meant to them. With a superb collection of prayers, service outlines and much more, these books will prove an invaluable resource, adding a new dimension to your worship.

NO ORDINARY STORIES: MEDITATIONS AND WORSHIP MATERIAL ON THE PARABLES

(formerly printed as To Put It Another Way)

The parables – we know them so well. Or do we? We may think we have learnt everything they have to teach us, but in these unforgettable stories can be found some of Jesus’ most powerful and challenging teaching about the nature of discipleship and the kingdom of God. No Ordinary Stories does not set out to add anything to the words of Jesus – those stand complete in themselves. Rather, each of the 38 meditations focuses on a particular aspect of what he said and seeks to draw out its implications for our own lives. The meditations can be used independently to give a fresh perspective on the Bible readings and are also woven into 11 themed services for in-depth exploration of Jesus’ teaching in the parables.

Reflective services

The following books, drawn from material that first appeared in No Ordinary Man 1 and 2, or in the A Most Amazing Man series, each offer outlines for reflective services linked to special times of the Christian calendar.

REFLECTIVE SERVICES FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

Here are 14 complete service outlines for innovative and reflective worship at Advent and Christmas. The services consist of suggested visual material and music, introductions, hymns, prayers and meditations – everything you need to add a new dimension to your services.

REFLECTIVE SERVICES FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

Fourteen complete service outlines for innovative and reflective worship. The services comprise: Suggested visual material and music • Introduction • Hymns • Prayers • Meditations. Opening out familiar passages of Scripture to look beyond the events at the people who shaped them, bestselling author Nick Fawcett builds up a reflective atmosphere through the music, images and meditations.

REFLECTIVE SERVICES FOR SPECIAL SUNDAYS

Here is an invaluable resource for any preacher. There is a service for Mothering Sunday, the week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christian Aid Week, Father’s Day and One World week, and two services each for Church Anniversary, Harvest, All Saints’ Day and Remembrance Sunday. All comprise suggested visual material and music, an introduction, hymns, prayers and meditations.

Worship through the Seasons: REFLECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE CHRISTIAN YEAR

In Worship through the Seasons Nick Fawcett provides 24 complete service outlines for innovative and reflective worship during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, the opening days of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. The services consist of: Suggested visual material and music • An introduction • Hymn suggestions • Prayers • Meditations Each service builds up a reflective atmosphere through music, images and meditations as we step into the shoes of those most intimately involved in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Opening out familiar passages of Scripture to look beyond the events to the people who shaped them, Nick Fawcett invites us to reflect upon these Christian seasons in new and refreshing ways. Worship through the Seasons, drawn from the author’s two Volumes of No Ordinary Man and three of A most amazing man, is an invaluable resource for those wishing to add a new dimension to Christian worship.