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As Light Lingers

Basking in the Word of God

by Nina Atcheson

It’s easy to fill our lives with all the “important” things while subconsciously dismissing the most important thing—spending time with our loving God who wants to be close to us.

When you open your Bible, where do you start? Perhaps you’ve asked these questions: Where do I start in my Bible? Is there any difference between reading and studying—or “basking in”—the Bible? How can I get to know the Person behind the words on the pages of my Bible?

Whatever you experience of faith or life circumstances, you will find encouragement, advice, and practical strategies in As Light Lingers. In this book, you will discover how basking in the power of God’s Word will make you want to linger with God—because time with Him is so sweet.

Includes colour pop-out study guide bookmarks.

Reviews and Endorsements


Christina

An amazing book that teaches the skills every Christian should know! A lady at our previous church plant gifted me this book. I found it very easy to read! I love the practical examples and samples that are provided within the book. These help to really spell out what Bible study can look like. The included book marks are fabulous too! I have bought many copies of this book to give away as baptismal gifts along with a blank journal. Highly recommend!


Tania

Accidently, I came across this book after my Pastor and his wife gave me this book as a little thank you gift. They must have known just how exciting it was for me to read it, as I had recently taken up Bible journaling illustration because I just become disillusioned with text journalling: This book really answered my prayers by showing me how I could make meaning with my text journaling, so that now I can complete both picture and written journaling during my devotional times. Moreover, I was so impressed with this book that I decided to order more copies so that I could then give these to friends and family to help then with their journaling and faith. Thank you Nina, Pastor Vikram and Leah.


[Endorsement]

"Nina Atcheson’s book reminds me again and again that the key to spiritual growth and power is in spending time with God in His Word. We know, “Eternal life is to know God,” and that doesn’t happen without quality time spent with Him. This book underlines the importance of studying the Word prayerfully, inviting and allowing the Spirit to change you and use you according to God’s will. It is filled with many profound spiritual lessons and also practical, specific advice on how to study it and implement it. I believe all pastors, leaders, and lay members will be blessed by reading it." - PAVEL GOIA, EDITOR of MINISTRY MAGAZINE


[Endorsement]

I just finished reading the book As Light Lingers by Nina Atcheson, and I love this book so much. This book not only gave me tools to understand the Bible better but also inspired me to read it more. It is a powerful tool, and I highly recommend it to everyone. The book has been such a blessing to me that I am planning to use it in my classes on spiritual growth. - S. JOSEPH KIDDER, PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY, ANDREWS UNIVERSITY


[Endorsement]

"A year ago I discovered something fresh and new from a book about how to be baptized daily by the Holy Spirit. That book changed my life and ministry. This new book by Nina Atcheson may do the same for you. How can you separate the daily baptism of the Spirit from a daily, fresh reading of the Bible? Nina’s strategic plan may be new to you—but if you implement it, you’ll never be the same again. That’s the Author’s promise." - DWIGHT NELSON, SENIOR PASTOR, PIONEER MEMORIAL CHURCH, ANDREWS UNIVERSITY


[Endorsement]

"I love this book. It’s easy to read and so relevant, not only to individuals of any age or stage in their faith journey but also for families so that kids can also learn how to meaningfully study the Bible." - TERRY JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF GREATER SYDNEY CONFERENCE


Katherine A

I recently read this and it is a wonderful book. Very simple to read and honest. We have transformed our morning family worship and now have our own journaling happening from ages 5 to 50+


[ Bookshelf Review ]

For many of us, the task of regularly reading the Bible can seem daunting. A New Year’s resolution, preacher or book might inspire us to pick up the Bible again, but our good intentions can drain away too quickly amid our busy lives. As Light Lingers not only offers inspiration—urging the importance of Bible study for a healthy and growing life of faith—it also provides practical and down-to-earth suggestions for integrating the words of the Bible into our lives and families. Australian author Nina Atcheson is a school teacher and curriculum writer by profession. She brings insights from her education background as to how we can best engage with Scripture and make it more a part of our daily lives, but she also draws on her own experience as a student of the Bible and a mother who wants the Bible as an integral part of the lives of her children. Symbolising her personal commitment to the message of the book, the cover photo shows Nina’s own red chair—her place of daily Bible study—albeit photographed in a field near Cooranbong. As Light Lingers shares anecdotes of the Bible changing the dynamics of her home, and examples of how children can also be taught and mentored as they explore and apply the Bible in their own lives. The pull-out bookmark guides in the back of the book are practical aids for readers of all ages experimenting with the suggested Bible-study techniques. Whatever our experience or current practice of Bible reading and study, As Light Lingers offers a worthwhile reminder of why the Bible matters devotionally and how it can become more important in our daily lives. Even if our Bible-reading habit is going well, we can always try a different approach to help keep it fresh and vibrant. In this way, As Light Lingers offers a boost to our time with the Bible, inviting us again to bask in the reality of God speaking to us today through His Word. —Nathan Brown, book editor, Signs Publishing