Christian Living

What are Daybrighteners?

“Your mother warned you there’d be days like this”

November 14th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

‘Really, you shouldn’t have.’ The polite response to a totally random gift given at Christmas that will be put away never to be seen again. Buying the right present for the right person can be difficult and time consuming. That’s where Gift Books come in. By definition a gift book is a...

November 10th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Elizabeth Cooper

More Than Gold Designs

We’re a bit like magpies in the Eden Marketing Team. We love a bit of sparkle.

November 3rd, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

Eden Top 10: Power of Praying books

Her books have encouraged millions to turn to prayer in every situation, good or bad. And now, on the release of her latest book The Power of Praying Through Fear, we take a look at some of the top books from Stormie Omartian, and the words of wisdom you can find in them: #10 Power of a Pra...

November 3rd, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

New Christmas Gifts

There are good presents and there are bad presents; the strange and the plain; the meaningful and the last-minute. Above them all, though, is the right present. The one item that perfectly encapsulates not only the person receiving the gift, but fills a need they never even knew existed. Re...

October 30th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Saying Goodbye

There is no easy way to talk about the pain of losing a child. It is a grief that remains largely unspoken of, and is utterly incomprehensible to a great many people. Whilst this silence may be respectful in nature, it has unfortunately served to leave those who have lost a child without the ...

October 12th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Get Ready for 2018: Church Calendar Resources

I can’t quite believe it but we are already into October! The next few months will be packed, for many, with light parties, advent services, carol concerts and much more. The rest of the year could easily run away with us and before we know it, we’ll be into 2018!

October 6th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

What Katie Davis Majors Did Next - Daring to Hope

Katie Davis Majors is a mould-breaker. Any negative preconceptions you may hold about millennials, commonly tagged as impatient and entitled, will be thrown out of the window when you hear her story. For those of us who enjoy reading biography as well as those who want to give a life-changing...

September 19th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Stuart Wilson

Getting Close with John Ortberg

We take a look at I'd Like You More if You Were More like Me, the new book by the bestselling by John Ortberg.

September 13th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

The Great Christian Bake Off

What happens when the current passion for baking meets the Bible? The Great Christian Bake-Off with the fantastic Bake Through the Bible books!

September 5th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Leading a Small Group: Everything you need to know

Term time is fast approaching again, the time when leaders will start planning their Small Groups. So, here's everything you need to host your own small group: 1. Mugs Tea and coffee are the lifeblood of a small group. They are what loosen the gears of a good group, and they are the ul...

August 21st, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Christian Books for the Bank Holiday Weekend

August 18th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

Reverend Coles Confirmed For Strictly Come Dancing

The weather hasn’t been the best here in Chester, today (August 11th!). We’ve been pulling on jumpers and bemoaning the Great British Summer. But, whilst we mourn the summer, there’s a reason to look forward to September… Yes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!! Our bemoaning was halted...

August 11th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

What to Pack for a Summer Festival

Be prepared for all the big Christian summer festivals with our essential guide of what to pack.

May 4th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

The Committed Necklace

“The Committed Necklace isn’t just a beautiful piece of jewelry, it is a movement.”

April 20th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Laura White

Whole Life Worship - Review

Our review of Whole Life Worship, Sam and Sara Hargreaves' book on empowering worshippers for the front-line.

April 7th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Eden Awards 2017: Book Categories

The annual Eden awards are back for 2017! This past year has been one of fresh voices and absolute favourites. We've had new books from big name authors such as Tim Keller and Max Lucado, as well as promising new books from some truly brilliant debut authors. We’ve seen stories that defy...

February 15th, 2017 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Plass and Lucas: Serious and Funny Too

Cartoons of the wisest wits in Christian literature smile from the cover of Jeff Lucas and Adrian Plass' second Seriously Funny book as the two pen-pals deliver another collection of letters on life, love and God.

September 2nd, 2013 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Who Let the Dads Out: Ministry and Bacon Butties

The Who Let the Dads Out initiative began at Hoole Baptist Church, Chester in March 2003, now 10 years on the ministry is growing from strength to strength reaching dads of all ages, discipling and encouraging parents and of course making great bacon butties! As mentioned in the video there ar...

May 23rd, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

What Do Sacred Cows and BBQs Have in Common?

Quirky and funny this frank look on the 'Sacred Cows' that vie for our hearts are prepared for a roasting in Dave Gilpin's book Sacred Cows Make Great BBQs. But what is a 'Sacred Cow', Gilpin describes a Sacred Cow as a 'universally accepted truth, with no arguments or disagreements'. This is whe...

May 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley