Christian Biography

The Monster Within by Brian Greenaway

Brian Greenaway’s autobiographical sequel to his first book Hell’s Angel tells how he found the faith and strength to conquer the monster within and continues his life story of transformation from Hell's Angel to God's messenger.

April 18th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

The Grace Outpouring: the book by Roy Godwin

Roy Godwin's co-authored book, The Grace Outpouring is a testimony to the powerful presence of God at Ffald-y-Brenin and its connection with the origins of Celtic Christianity in Wales.

April 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Heaven Is For Real - An Overview

A four year old experiences heaven during a near death experience. In 'Heaven Is For Real' his father lets us in on the story.

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Peter Harrison

Nearing Home: The New Book by Billy Graham

In Nearing Home, Billy Graham shares his personal experience of growing older and teaches some important lessons on how to best to use your time here on Earth – at whatever stage of life you happen to find yourself.

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Eric Liddell: Sportsman and Missionary

Made famous by the 1981 Oscar-winning film ‘Chariots of Fire’, Eric Liddell stands as the very model of a Christian sportsman.

March 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Finding My Voice - Comic Baritone Reveals All

The hugely popular Jonathan Veira brings out his tremendous autobiography Finding My Voice, taking us inside his world.

March 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Peter Harrison

St Patrick's Day: Worldwide Irish Saint's Day

Enthusiastically celebrated all over the world, 17 March is the feast day and anniversary of the death of St Patrick, 5th century apostle of the Christian faith to Ireland. Perhaps most popular because of the permitted suspension of Lenten restrictions, St Patrick’s day is celebrated with more ...

March 17th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Christian Biography: Questions Answered

Eden.co.uk currently lists around 2500 Christian biography titles. These are categorised as: Autobiography (nearly 300 titles), Biblical biography (about 400 titles), general biography (1500) and Missionary biography (nearly 300). So what's the difference?

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Surviving 20 First Dates: Rebecca K Maddox

A lot of Christian books on relationships and finding your life partner are identical in message. Save sex for marriage, ask God to bring the right person along, then sit back and do nothing.

March 11th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

International Women's Day - Celebrating Women

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women past and present. Choices and opportunities for women are increasing all the time. In many places a feeling of equality appears to have been reached. But when you look closely, it’s hard not to agree with George ...

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Jo Pountney

Christian Biography - lessons from real life

It’s not just the lives and achievements of the great and good of church history that make worthy and readable Christian biographies.

March 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

A biography of Eric Liddell by Julian Wilson

Ian Matthews reviews a new biography of missionary and Olympic champion Eric Liddell.

February 29th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Missionary Biography - a challenge of faith: serving God outside your own culture and community

The Oxford Dictionary defines biography as ‘an account of a person’s life.’ A Missionary Biography might be defined as ‘an account of the life of a person whose response to God takes them outside of their own community’.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Christian Autobiographies - trials and triumph in the lives of men and women told in their own words.

The Oxford Dictionary defines autobiography as ‘an account of a person’s life, written by that person’. A Christian autobiography might be defined as ‘an account of a person’s extraordinary life, written by that same ordinary person’. Even with book sales skewed by Advent, it’s Bi...

February 6th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison