What if those moments we put down to coincidence are really the calling cards of God? What if those pinpricks of light in the darkest places are beacons to guide us, telling of the agonizing love in God's heart? What if God is calling to us, 'I miss you, please come home' ? Lighting the Beacons seeks to expand our everyday horizons by daring us to believe that the realities of heaven can break through right here, right now. Inspired by her own recurring vision of pinpricks of light being fanned into flame, Bishop Jill writes for a wide audience to kindle faith in our hearts, to light beacons. Highlighting stories from contemporary culture, Scripture and the writings of the saints, Lighting The Beacons seeks to encourage those who are curious about the Christian faith, those who feel discouraged and those aspiring to be giants of faith and part of a transformed society. An excellent gift for those who yearn to be transformed by God. With study guides at the end of each chapter, it is also ideal book for group discussion.

Bishop Jill Duff's long-awaited volume, based on her hugely influential talks, asks, what does it look like to have a faith that transforms society?

About the Author
Jill Duff is the Anglican Bishop of Lancaster in the Diocese of Blackburn in her home county of Lancashire, as well as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of St Asaph in Wales. She is a sought-after speaker, passionate about communicating the good news of Jesus in everyday language, and committed to finding ways for people to come home spiritually. A chemist by background, Jill worked in research and management in a multi-national oil company before being ordained into the Church of England. Until becoming a bishop, she served all her ministry in deprived areas of Liverpool Diocese. She was the founding director of St Mellitus North West - the first full-time ordination training college in the region for over forty years - where she taught mission, evangelism and New Testament. Jill is mum to two teenage boys and wife to Jeremy.

Reviews
A high-energy fix of joy . . . -- Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
I love the way that everything [Bishop Jill] does seems to focus outwards on those beyond the walls of the church, and upwards towards the Lord in prayer. -- Pete Greig, Founder, 24-7 Prayer International
This book IS a beacon - it gives us hope, it shines a light, it is a warning and it is a comfort. All are wrapped seamlessly into every glorious page . . . -- Professor Dame Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome
I am especially grateful to Bishop Jill for her inspirational insights in promoting ordination for those trapped underground by racism, intellectualism, or elitism. -- Nicky Gumbel, Alpha International
A beautiful book with engaging stories to warm the soul of those on the edge of faith and those for whom faith is an old, but mysterious friend. -- Rev Kate Bottley, Radio 2 presenter
A must read for any who are curious, or on the brink of losing heart . . . -- Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, Author, Speaker, Theologian and Honorary Lecturer in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen
Simple language. Clear purpose, to inspire faith. -- Paul Swarbrick, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lancaster
Deeply grounded in a gritty sense of place, yet alert to the signs of God's presence in our culture . . . breathes the kind of hope and longing that will lift your eyes and your heart. -- Graham Tomlin, theologian, author and McDonald Agape Director of the Lambeth Palace Library
The vision Jill describes of beacons of light filling our communities is exactly what the church has been praying and longing for hundreds of years. -- Debra Green OBE, Executive Director, Redeeming Our Communities
Be brave. Read this magnificent book and then simply pray this prayer: "Not my will but yours be done." And watch your miracle happen. -- Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive, Premier Christian Media Trust



Book Information
ISBN 9780281087778
Author Jill Duff
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing