Books by Jo Acharya
Refresh: a wellness devotional for the whole Christian life
‘Refresh’ is an interactive journal exploring God’s design for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. It’s full of gentle Bible-based reflections and beautiful images by Dan.
Glimpsing Grace: 40 days of inspiration in Scripture and prayer
‘Glimpsing Grace’ is a mix of short Bible reflections and prayer activities. Explore creative ways to meet with God and grow your faith with this thoughtful collection.
Living Well With God: easy read Bible lessons for people who find reading hard
‘Living Well With God’ is adapted from ‘Refresh’ and simplified for people who struggle with reading. Its clear layout and colourful illustrations make the Bible easy to understand and enjoy.
The Big Story of the Bible: an easy read journey through God’s special book
‘The Big Story of the Bible’ is a simple journey from Genesis to Revelation, covering the important events and explaining key Christian teachings. Its accessible style and content make it suitable for children and adults, including those with learning difficulties.
There’s Something Very Odd About Max
Jo’s new musical for 5-8 year olds is all about Max, an alien who goes to school on earth. With six catchy songs and a fun, heartwarming story, it teaches children to value their uniqueness and show kindness to those who are different.
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The Jesse Tree Anthology
‘The Jesse Tree Anthology is an Advent devotional with contributions from 25 Christian authors. From creation to nativity, it shows how every Biblical story points to Jesus. Each day’s devotional also comes with questions to think about, simple prayer suggestions, and decorations to colour and hang on your own tree. It’s suitable for reading alone, in a group or with family.
Who We Are
Valley of Springs is the online home of Dan and Jo Acharya.
We write devotional blogs to help you grow in your faith and trust God in difficult times.
We also provide easy read Bible study and discipleship resources for Christians with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities and special needs.
Jo is the author of ‘Refresh: a wellness devotional for the whole Christian life’ and ‘Living Well With God: easy read Bible lessons for people who find reading hard’.