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Meet the Author
Hello there!
I’m David, and I’m from Northern Ireland. I love writing books for children that will inspire and encourage them in their Christian faith. My books are published by Christian Focus Publications, who are based in the Highlands of Scotland - a huge THANKS to them for doing that. As well as being an author, I am also a Church Planter. I work in Hilden Community Church, which is part of the parish of Lambeg Church of Ireland in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. I am married to Sarah, and we have two beautiful daughters. Thanks for visiting my website. Have a look at the books and testimonials about them. Hopefully you’ll find one that interests you. And watch out for new titles coming later in the year!
John and Charles Wesley
Two Brothers, One Faith
Discover the inspiring story of John and Charles Wesley, two brothers who left an indelible mark on Christian history.
Step into the 18th century and meet John and Charles Wesley, brothers whose unwavering faith sparked a spiritual revolution. Witness their transformative journey from the humble English countryside to the heart of a movement that changed the course of Christianity.
Adventures in Acts
The book in the Bible known as Acts is all about what Jesus did after he went back to heaven after the resurrection. In it we see how the good news about Jesus spread all over the known world.
David Luckman retells every story from Acts in language that is easy to understand and, with help from illustrations by Silvana Di Marcello, shows how Jesus’ death and resurrection wasn’t the end of the story.
Volume One contains stories from the beginning of Acts up to chapter thirteen, and Volume Two contains chapters fourteen to twenty–eight.
Each two–page spread features one story, as well as these additional features:
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Look Back – Read a passage from earlier in the Bible and see how God planned these events from long ago.
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Check This Out – Read another passage from the Bible that relates to this one and see how they connect.
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Think – Spend some time thinking about how what you’ve read is relevant to your life.
Adventures in Acts will help seven to eleven–year–olds engage with the breathtaking events of the Early Church in a totally new way!
Endorsements for Adventures in Acts
"This attractively illustrated book is a helpful tool to excite young people and engage them in this dramatic adventure."
Andy Lines
Missionary Bishop for Europe, Anglican Church in North America
"A wonderfully attractive and engaging teaching tool about the spread of the gospel in Acts. Clarity of explanation, helpful cross–references and many personal challenges all combine with terrific visuals to make this a highly effective introduction, deserving a wide circulation."
David Jackman
Past President, The Proclamation Trust, London
John Wycliffe
According to the Word
John Wycliffe wanted everyone to have access to the Bible, not just the rich, powerful and well–educated. He was a Catholic priest who wasn’t happy with the way things were being done in the Church.
Readers will discover how Wycliffe’s ground breaking work in translating the Bible into English laid the foundation for future reformers. Having a profound impact on the Christian faith, Wycliffe’s unwavering commitment to making the Scriptures accessible to all people meant he was a forerunner for the English Reformation.
Endorsement for Wycliffe
"This is a great book about a real hero of Christianity. We owe so much to people like John Wycliffe. He was one of the first people to translate the Bible into English, inspiring Wycliffe Bible Translators to do for others what he did for English speakers. His teaching paved the way for the Reformation, and his life inspires us to stand firm in Christ. A terrific read!"
James Poole
Executive Director, Wycliffe Bible Translators
Polycarp
Faithful unto Death
What was life like in the early church? This engaging biography takes young readers on a journey through Polycarp’s life, from his days as a disciple of the Apostle John to his steadfast leadership as the Bishop of Smyrna to his courageous stand against persecution.
This vivid and dynamic story highlights Polycarp’s unwavering faith and his willingness to die for the gospel he defended. The book brings to life the inspiring account of Polycarp, one of the early Christian martyrs and a pivotal figure in the early church.
Thomas Cranmer
The King's Ambassador
This flawed hero shows that God uses failures in his church for his own glory.
Thomas Cranmer’s life is perhaps best known for a decision he made that he later regretted and deeply repented of. But his final legacy is the truth that he held on to the last.
Uncover his involvement in the religious and political upheavals of the 16th century. He courageously navigated the treacherous waters of Henry VIII’s court and marriages, aided the separation of the Church of England from Roman Catholic authority and was instrumental in the development of the Book of Common Prayer, which brought uniformity and accessibility to English worship practices.
This compelling story will draw young readers into the dramatic events of Cranmer’s life, including his trials and eventual martyrdom under Queen Mary I. Despite facing intense persecution, Cranmer’s steadfast faith and dedication to reforming the church never wavered and he had a lasting impact on English spirituality and worship.
Jack Turner
Truth in the Arctic
Imagine what it would be like in an Artic winter where, for three months, the world was in complete darkness.
The winter was dark and there was a spiritual darkness too. But, this spiritual darkness was being pushed back by the power of the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ that Jack Turner followed. Using medicine to heal bodies and the gospel to heal souls, he had come to this inhospitable land to translate God’s Word into the native language.
It was a world of snow and hunting and anyone who lived there had to become familiar with the difficult way of living in the Arctic. Danger is around every corner in the wild North – and Jack runs into trouble. Dive in and join Jack Turner for an epic journey through the wilderness.
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