Most Popular Books by Catherine Mackenzie

Part of the Little Lights series Read to 4 - 5; Read myself 6 - 7

Lessons from the lives of well known Christians Beautifully illustrated hardbacks in a boxset Part of the Little Lights series

Sam and Katy are really busy. Mum and Dad would like a rest. It's great that God has made day seven for people to worship him. Sam and Katy thank God for his special day of rest.

Do you like speaking to people? You can speak to God. Sometimes we need to say sorry to God. Speak to God. He is always listening.

'Stories from Jesus' series The wonderful parables of Jesus Read to Me- 2-5/ Read Myself- 6-8

Tells the true story of Corrie Ten Boom and little Dutch watch shop. While she mends watches she is constantly watching out for danger to ensure that her friends in the secret room are safe. Tells the story of God who is the only one who can keep us safe.

This is a composition of poems and prose that has been collected since the year 2000. Within are writings of feeling from life's journey and the experience said journey brings.

Activities to carry you through Easter Full colour pull-out calendar Perfect for groups or individuals

Tammy and Jake have to look after an old dog when his master dies. During this time they both have to learn about what love and loyalty mean for friendships, marriage and life in general.

For many years adults have enjoyed and been blessed by the profound thinking and clear writing of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Now this small padded book allows children to discover this joy for themselves. Following the premise of The Chequebook of the Bank of Faith, prolific children's author and editor Catherine Mackenzie has adapted Spurgeon's devotionals to be accessible to today's 9-14 year olds, allowing a new generation to treasure God's promises. Each entry finishes with a suggestion for what the reader should do in response to what they have read, and a prayer.

Playing hide and seek is a game that children love ... but they want to be found - as do we all. The Shepherds find Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem but they find so much more than a baby. They find the King of Kings and the Saviour of the world. As you read this book to your child think about how Jesus was found in a shabby, dirty stable all those years ago. Are you searching for him today? Ask him to find you and your child as you follow the Shepherds through these pages.

Read to me 4-5 years/Read myself 6-7 years David Livingstone's extraordinary journey Part of the popular Little Lights series

ROMANCE - LOVE - PASSION. Follow the heartstrings of diverse, international poets through the twisting and often unexpected paths to new love, to fiery passion, to rekindled romance. Find your own self reflected in these universal experiences of the heart.

The six days of creation retold for younger children. Also includes the day of rest and a title to show how God's Word is continued in the people who love him. Illustrated by Rebecca Elliott.

'Stories from Jesus' series The wonderful parables of Jesus Read to Me- 2-5/ Read Myself- 6-8

The great 19th century preacher Part of the Little Lights series For ages 4 - 7

Unwrap the Greatest Story Ever Told: A Christmas Puzzle Adventure Discover the true meaning of Christmas with this delightful puzzle book that brings the Biblical nativity story to life! Acclaimed children's author Catherine Mackenzie invites young readers ages 6-8 on an interactive journey through the very first Christmas, combining faith, fun, and learning. Each beautifully illustrated page features engaging puzzles that help children explore the miraculous events in Bethlehem. Follow Mary and Joseph's journey,help the shepherds find their way to the manger, decode angel messages, and spot differences in scenes of the wise men's travels. As children solve each puzzle, they'll discover deeper insights into Jesus's birth and God's amazing plan. This 64-page activity book is perfect for: Sunday school activities Family devotion time Christmas season entertainment Building Bible knowledge through play With the perfect balance of education and entertainment, this puzzle book helps young minds understand the Christmas story while developing problem-solving skills.The age-appropriate activities include mazes, word searches,spot-the-difference challenges, and simple codes that reinforce the biblical narrative. Sturdy pages and clear instructions make it ideal for independent learning or family sharing. Make this Christmas meaningful with a gift that entertains while teaching timeless truths!

If a robber broke into your house a policeman would come to save you. Jesus wants to save you in a far greater way!

BackgroundType 2 diabetes has been linked to obesity, binge eating disorder and food addiction (5). It is often managed by diet and exercise. The importance of self-management in attaining and maintaining glycaemic control has been documented extensively (1, 2, and 4). Research suggests people with type 2 diabetes often find managing diet difficult (1, 4). We considered whether this difficulty simply reflects the challenge of altering diet and lifestyle per se, or whether there are some unique factors in type 2 diabetes related to the addictive phenotype.AimsThe aim of this study was to compare the experience of managing diet in type 2 diabetes with that of another diet managed condition (coeliac disease) that has not been associated with an addictive phenotype. We predicted there would be some similarities, but also some significant differences between these groups.MethodParticipants (n = 461) were recruited through social media, local support groups and Prolific, which is a participant recruitment tool (University of Oxford). Self-report questionnaire measures of food addiction and self-control were analysed for group differences alongside measures of mood, subclinical diabetes-related distress, and health perceptions.ResultsBoth groups reported that thinking about their health made them feel depressed and both groups reported making clearer decisions about what and how much they eat after being diagnosed with their condition. People with type 2 diabetes, however, reported more often overeating, and more often feeling upset when this occurred. The type 2 diabetes group also reported perceiving more negative thoughts and beliefs about food/eating compared to the coeliac disease group, and they reported feeling like life was less rewarding overall. Enjoyment of a favourite meal showed a much greater change after diagnosis in the type 2 diabetes group. Finally, the coeliac disease group reported much greater anxiety around attending social situations involving food intake.DiscussionResults suggest that being diagnosed with a long-term diet managed condition has a negative psychological impact, as would be expected. But there are important differences in these conditions. Overeating and feeling upset as a result is much greater in people with type 2 diabetes. In addition, this group appear to suffer negative mood linked to the loss of food as a u2018rewardu2019 in life. These findings are characteristic of an addictive phenotype. In contrast people with coeliac disease reported much higher social anxiety, most likely linked to a fear of being u2018glutenedu2019. Our results therefore suggest that self-control and the relationship with food is very different in these two diet managed conditions. These findings are confirmed by qualitative work in our sister study and suggest that an improved understanding of the psychology underlying these conditions has the potential to impact on the design of care and intervention for successful outcomes.References1. Fisher, L. et al. (2008) u2018A longitudinal study of affective and anxiety disorders, depressive affect and diabetes distress in adults with Type 2 diabetesu2019, Diabetic Medicine. Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 25(9), pp. 1096u20131101. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2008.02533.x.2. National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) (2017) u2018Type 2 diabetes in adults: management ' Guidance and guidelines ' NICEu2019, NICE Guidelines. NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28 (Accessed: 14 February 2019).3. Polonsky, W. H. et al. (2005) u2018Assessing psychosocial distress in diabetes: Development of the Diabetes Distress Scaleu2019, Diabetes Care, 28(3), pp. 626u2013631. doi: 10.2337/diacare.28.3.626.4. RS, M. et al. (2005) u2018Mood and psychotic disorders and type 2 diabetes: A metabolic triadu2019, Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 29(2), pp. 122u2013132.5. World Health Organization (2016) u2018Global Report on Diabetesu2019, Isbn, 978, p. 88. doi: ISBN 978 92 4 156525 7.