The Looking at Life series is a collection of ‘conversations starter’ leaflets addressing hot topics, big questions and important issues. Without assuming any knowledge of Jesus or the Bible, these leaflets will use everyday language to introduce readers to the real and relevant hope of the gospel.
Looking at Life can help you have open and honest conversations with your friends and family about who Jesus is and what He has done for them. You can read each leaflet online here, by selecting the title you are interested in. Use the order form to request your printed booklets, and we will send your copies of our Looking at Life resources as soon as possible.
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Money makes the world go round… or does it? For many of us and the people we know, the chase for money is a daily struggle. There are bills to pay, mouths to feed, emergencies to shell out for—and never enough money!
Money: Why is it never enough? takes a fresh look at this battle to see what the Bible has to say. If you have non-Christian family and friends who are asking this question, this leaflet can help you speak into their circumstances with kindness and love. It presents Jesus, rather than more money, as the real answer we’re all searching for.
No one seems to want to talk about it, yet everyone will have to face it one day. Really, apart from during the occasional funeral service, most people probably don’t give death all that much thought. But that doesn’t make it any less inevitable! A practical guide to staying alive uses a friendly, modern design and accessible writing style to help you share the eternal hope of Jesus with those you know.
God has invited us to become part of His family—that’s the real celebration of Christmas! This short, friendly, but thought-provoking leaflet is perfect for including in your Christmas cards or for giving out at church services. Gently encourage those you know to delve deeper into what Christmas is all about, and who Jesus really is.
Everybody has moments in their lives when they wish they could start again. This engaging ‘step-by-step’ guide will introduce your non-Christian friends and family to the fresh start Jesus offered when He explained: “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3). This is a new life we all desperately need!
Telling the stories of rugby superstars Pierre Spies and Brad Thorn, Game Plan will introduce rugby fans to Jesus . . . by talking about rugby! This lively and engaging booklet is all about rugby, and why it’s a good illustration for life. Game Plan is a quick read that can help you get a meaningful conversation started about who Jesus really is and why we all need Him!
Do you know non-Christian friends and family who are struggling with worries and anxiety? Does tomorrow only ever promise to bring them more things to stress about? Help! I can’t face tomorrow is a great way to come alongside them and share your love and faith. Rather than promising quick fixes, this gentle and hope-filled leaflet will share with readers the real difference Jesus makes to all of our tomorrows, no matter what they might bring.
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Could computers ever have minds? Could artificial intelligence (A.I) ever get to the point of human self-awareness? The amount of A.I films, books and TV series show just how fascinated we are with the idea of conscious technology. But is it possible? And why is replicating human consciousness, emotions and thought processes so complex? This short discussion takes a fresh look at how unique humanity really is—and why we need to take our uniqueness seriously!
What are you obsessed with? Football? Social media? Celebrities? Your smart phone? Whatever it is, we all have things we can’t live without—yet do they really make our lives complete? What is it in your life that excites you, makes you feel good or gives you a purpose? No matter what it might be, if you want it to give you complete satisfaction, it will certainly fail you at some point. Nothing can make us feel totally good and complete all the time. So what’s the point? Is there anywhere we can go to have a full life and find lasting satisfaction? Obsession—no big deal . . . right? takes a look at the “full life” Jesus offers to see whether it might just be what we are all looking for.
Many people can’t see what the Easter story has to do with them. They think it’s boring, irrelevant and made up. Except that it isn’t! It is the most important story ever told. Christ’s death and resurrection gives us the assurance of God’s forgiveness and love.
This straightforward retelling explains the significance of Jesus’ resurrection and provides a helpful overview of the evidence, leaving readers to make up their own minds. It’s a great way to share your faith in Jesus this Easter!
Spring, daffodils, new lambs, hot cross buns, chocolate eggs. Anything missing? Oh yes, the Easter bunny . . . But Easter is much more than just family fun and good food. The real Easter story is about Jesus, God’s Son and the perfect Man who was hated, falsely accused, beaten, crucified, buried and then raised to life—for each one of us! And this gospel message is vital for everyone. So What Is Easter All About? explains the Easter story and its relevance in accessible and understandable language. It’s a great way to share the gospel with your family and friends in a real way, without being intimidating.
This light-hearted introduction to Easter cuts out the ‘fluffy’ bits, showing your friends and family, perhaps for the first time, what actually happened during the first Easter. Introduce them to Peter, Judas and the criminal on the cross and the choice they each made about Jesus. The Easter Story explains that we, too, need to make a decision about the person and work of Jesus Christ.
We all worry! Whether it’s about the people we care for, our money problems or the future . . . we worry. Is there an answer for such a big problem? You might be surprised to hear what the Bible has to say about worry. Learn about what it means to trust God with everything, including our worry, and discover the difference He makes to every one of our problems!
When is enough, enough? How do we hold on to happiness? No matter what we do, the good feelings always fizzle out. What is it we’re missing? This short, honest booklet has a look at what the Bible has to say about our constant need for more. You might be surprised by what it says, and by the fact that there really is an answer!
Why do so many of us spend a big part of our lives searching for our dream job? And do dream jobs actually exist? Or do we need to be looking somewhere else to find the significance, satisfaction and security we all want? If you know anyone asking these kind of questions, this booklet will help them realise a Person, rather than a profession, is the answer they’ve been looking for!
This is a big question for all of us. In this world of pain, sadness and loss, we want to know why. What is God doing about it all? Without trying to give ‘textbook’ answers to our painfully raw questions, this booklet will show you the suffering God Himself has gone through for us to make sure we have an incredible, pain-free future ahead when we trust Him.
