Books in the Biography series

Focus on bearing fruit for Christ Includes questions to help apply truths learned A mixture of well-known and less-known names

Well-known hymn writer Theologian, persecuted for his beliefs Man of logic More than a biography, also theology

13th February 2020 saw the 75th anniversary of the controversial raid on Dresden. First hand account evaluating the raid and Bomber Command's heavy bombing strategy as told from the perspective of an RAF Navigator.

Matthew Henry (1662‿1714) is highly‿valued by contemporary preachers and Bible users. Here we get a closer look at the life of Matthew Henry by an author who has had a life‿long interest in Matthew Henry and his writings. Matthew Henry was the son of a Puritan pastor who had been silenced by the government of the time. Nevertheless Philip Henry, a godly man reared his family on Christian principles and Matthew followed the Lord from an early age. Although it was difficult to find suitable ministerial training, Matthew Henry eventually studied for the ministry. With government opposition relaxing, he became a Presbyterian pastor in Chester in 1687 and later in London from 1712. It is astonishing to note the amount of preaching and writing that he accomplished despite suffering from ill‿health and knowing intense sorrow in his family life.

Missionary & athlete Eric Liddell Sporting biography Beyond 'Chariots of Fire'

I think there is real hope to be found, in the middle of our deepest traumas, in the good news about Jesus Christ. I also think that there is a place for us to find hope and community within the church. Because of these two beliefs, I truly think, distant though it may be, that we may even get to a place of peace within our souls and a place of forgiveness for those who hurt us so much. This is a book that has no easy answers and will offer none. This is a book that tries to get behind the tough questions of why God permits such abuses to occur in this world. Using his own story of childhood abuse, Mez McConnell tells us about a God who is just, sovereign and loving. A good father who knows the pain of rejection and abuse, who hates evil, who can bring hope even in the darkest place. 'It's not a pagan rags to Christian riches story. It's real, raw and radical. I suspect that there will be as many people shocked by the Bible teaching that Mez wrestles with, as there will be those shocked by the abuse he suffered. With chapters like 'The glorious, wonderful reality of Hell' and 'The terrible reality of Heaven', there is no chance of this book being perceived as comfortable.' - David Robertson, Christian Today https: //christiantoday.com/article/my-favourite-christian-book-of-2019/133774.htm

In-depth biography of Columba of Iona Irish monk who is credited with taking Christianity to Scotland Examines many different facets of his life

First hand account British missionaries kidnapped in Nigeria Story of God's grace in the midst of terrifying circumstances

Written by a Consultant Psychiatrist at King's College Hospital 'This book is a celebration of God's Grace' - John Stott Examines the lives of some of the greatest characters in church history