Day by Day with God September to December 2008

Day by Day with God are Bible reading notes specifically written for women. All the contributors are women and write from a woman's perspective. The entries for each day contain a suggested Bible reading, with the key verse written out in full, a helpful comment that engages heart and mind and a short reflection or prayer. The regular team of contributors are all excellent writers. Whatever your current situation in life, you will be inspired and encouraged by these notes.

Published every four months (in January, May and September) and edited by Catherine Butcher.

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Writers this issue:

Anita Cleverly is passionate about passing on biblical literacy to the next generation. She and her husband led a French-speaking church in Paris until Sept-ember 2002, when they moved to St Aldate's, Oxford.

Fiona Barnard is a staff member of Friends International. Her principal work is among international students, encouraging local Christians to reach out in friendship to those temporarily far from home. Rosemary Green recently spent two years in the USA, working in pastoral ministry in a new Anglican church. 'Retirement' means being an active layperson in her local church and being available to help with 14 (mostly young) grandchildren.

Alie Stibbe works as a Student Administrator at West Herts College. She is also a freelance writer, small-time company director, allotment holder, vicar's wife, mother of four, and a recent graduate.

Christine Platt spent ten years with The Navigators in West Africa, involved in evangelism and discipleship. She now enjoys working as a freelance writer and serving as an elder in her church in New Zealand.

Jennifer Rees Larcombe has six children, all married, and loves playing with her numerous grandchildren. She runs Beauty from Ashes, an organization that helps to support people adjusting to bereavement and trauma.

Chris Leonard lives in Surrey with her husband; both 20-something offspring have fled the nest. With 17 books published, Chris leads many creative writing holidays and workshops. See www.chris-leonard-writing.co.uk

Sylvia Mandeville's work has included teaching and writing books and poetry. She is a Lay Reader in Wales, is learning Welsh and is involved with asylum seekers. Her passion is visiting and praying for Uzbekistan.

Anne Coomes edits a resource website for church magazine editors: parishpump.co.uk. She is also editor of the inhouse magazines for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (UK) and Samaritan's Purse (UK).

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