Christopher Ash: 19 books

Life can be hard, and sometimes it seems like God doesn’t even care. When faced with difficult trials, many people have resonated with the book of Job—the story of a man who lost nearly everything, seemingly abandoned by God. In this thorough and accessible commentary, Christopher Ash helps...

A Good Marriage Begins with God. It is our natural tendency to seek personal happiness and satisfaction in marriage. We often give our own needs, wants, and goals first priority. But what is God’s design for our marriages? With clarity and conviction, Christopher Ash turns us away from marriage...

In this stimulating and easy-to-read book, Christopher Ash takes a fresh look at the overarching narrative of the Bible and brings it to bear on the most pressing question for today's believers: "How can the ordinary local church help restore the fractured world we live in?"

Why does a good God allow innocent suffering? Why does a just God act unfairly? Why does a sovereign God let disease and evil run rampant? These are not questions asked from the onlooker's armchair, nor from the academic's desk, but from the anguish o

It seems rather obvious to look to our Maker for marriage instructions. After all, God invented marriage. Yet by nature we prefer to work it out for ourselves, starting with our own needs, hopes and desires. This book turns our thinking upside down. Th

Long ago, before the invention of supermarkets or even sliced bread, things were very different from the way they are today. The Wild Wood covered much of the land. People entered the Wild Wood at their own risk: the signs said so. At every pathway entering the wood there was a sign. "Enter at...

“Seven Wonders of the Ancient World To be seen ere this war is won. When the final Wonder’s flag’s unfurled, The final battle will be done.” Three years have passed since the events of Aftermath of Armageddon. FirstWorld is at relative peace. The Balance is as close to balance as it has been...

Tristan Throttlethwaite is from the planet Arcadia, in the constellation of Orion. However, he doesn't know that. Tristan Throttlethwaite is his Earth name. If you think that is difficult to spell, you should see his real name. In Arcadian, his name has thirty‑five letters, with five Qs, six Xs...

“If the radiance of a thousand suns Were to burst at once into the sky That would be like the splendour of the Mighty one … I am become Death, The shatterer of Worlds.” Bhagavad Gita Weylyn the Wolf has been defeated and Elannort saved. Simon Redhead has found his sword and begun to learn how...

Flash fiction is short short stories, generally up to 1000 words but often limited to 300 words. Drabbles are a specific form of flash fiction which are exactly 100 words. The challenge to the writer is to tell a great story in so few words. They are great writing exercises because they teach how...

“Seven Wonders of the Ancient World To be seen ere this war is won. When the final Wonder’s flag’s unfurled, The final battle will be done.” Three years have passed since the events of Aftermath of Armageddon. FirstWorld is at relative peace. The Balance is as close to balance as it...

Mr. MacGregor had a new hat. It was a very expensive hat and his wife said it made him look very elegant and important. Mrs. MacGregor had given it to him as a birthday present. She had been so fed up seeing him with the old battered cap he used to wear. Mr. MacGregor's old hat was now perched on...

Terence the Turtle has been adopted by Mother Duck. Five year old Michael makes the connection to his own family situation and the love he has found.

Warning! This novel may offend people who hold a religious faith, especially the three monotheistic religions. This is the climax of the FirstWorld Saga. Is Simon Redhead ready to confront Gadiel at the End of Time? It would appear that he still has work to do to arrive at the full understanding of...