Released in the UK May 2021
Released in the US May 2021
Trade hardback | 176 Pages
9781527106918 • £9.99 $12.99
BISAC – REL012020
A Certain Brightness
Bible Devotions for Troubled Times
Philippa Ruth Wilson
Short devotions for those who are struggling
Each chapter title is a 5–word Bible phrase
Hardback with illustrations
The devotions in this book are short, encouraging, and a reminder of the light when everything seems dark. Philippa Wilson has begun each chapter with a five–word Bible phrase that is easily memorised and ended with a prayer. Beautiful illustrations by Rebekah Lesan make this an ideal book to give to friends who are struggling.
Philippa Ruth Wilson
Philippa Ruth Wilson has blogged about Jesus and depression at A Certain Brightness for 5 years. She holds a BA in theology, an MA in creative writing, and teaches English to Cardiff teenagers. Outside of the classroom, you will find her charity shop bargain–hunting, writing her novel or having a nap.
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Christian Focus
A wonderful and refreshing treat, written out of personal experience of loss and depression. These five–word biblical truths and Philippa’s thoughtful meditations provide bite–sized nourishment and encouragement for dark times. A book to be savoured slowly and reread.
John Wyatt
Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Perinatology, UCL, London and author, ‘Matters of Life and Death’ and ‘The Robot Will See You Now’
Readers in the midst of hardship – those seasons when it’s so taxing to read and process – will especially appreciate how Philippa presents comforting truths from Scripture in five short words. I’m making a list of friends and counselees who will love this book, confident it will help them feel embraced and strengthened by the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
Janice M. Cappucci
Biblical Counselor and author
These simple, yet profound, devotions, bring the light and life of scripture to those who are struggling through times of darkness and depression. Philippa writes with raw honesty, gentle humour and, above all, Christ–centred hope. There are treasures here for all of us, however we are feeling.
Vaughan Roberts
Rector of St Ebbe's, Oxford and Director of Proclamation Trust
This is a lovely book. Pastoral, sensitive and full of wisdom, it offers comfort and companionship to those who are struggling. I’ve been blessed and encouraged by it. I am thankful to Philippa for sharing from her own experiences and for reminding me of the God who shines brightest in the dark.
Emma Scrivener
Blogger at emmascrivener.net and author of ‘A New Name’ and ‘A New Day’