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When the worst that can happen already has: conquering life's most difficult times
Par Dennis Wholey. 1992
Fifty inspirational memoirs of individuals who survived personal loss. Articles describe mental, emotional, and physical crises, as well as the…
coping mechanisms and inner resources that were used to overcome suffering. Includes interviews with well-known personalities like Betty Ford and Jim BradyBrother Frank
Par Frank Minucci. 1998
Inspirational memoir of a drug-addicted career criminal, who at age forty-one reformed his life following a near-death experience and religious…
epiphany. Recounts his early years as an abused child and delinquent teen, his lawless adulthood, his redemption, and his work as a Christian minister. Some violence. 1998The secret of happiness
Par Billy Graham. 1985
Front porch tales: Warm-hearted Stories Of Family, Faith, Laughter, And Love
Par Philip Gulley. 1997
A Quaker pastor in Indiana reminisces about growing up in simpler times, recalling his neighbors, family, and home life. Also…
includes stories about his congregation in the 1990s; illustrates moral principles with passages from scriptureHow to be born again
Par Billy Graham. 1989
Veteran Christian evangelist explains the phrase "born again" as a biblical message that dates back two thousand years. Outlines the…
steps that can lead to a personal and religious turnabout. 1977Extensive collection of poetry featuring the work of fifteen poets, such as Annie Dillard and Daniel Berrigan. Poems are divided…
into the following sections: The Cross, Transformation, Death, Injustice, Presence, God's Body, Fools, Wayfarers, Love, The Dark, Grace, Praise, The Mystical Body, Sacrament, The Leap, and HolyMeditations: on the monk who dwells in daily life
Par Thomas Moore. 1994
The author reflects on the twelve years he spent as a youth in a monastic community. He offers a series…
of brief meditations that he feels can illuminate and enrich the secular life, and he contemplates "values, nuances, styles, and elements of character" that he internalized during his years in the monasteryA 3rd serving of chicken soup for the soul: 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen. 1996
The authors provide even more stories to "inspire and motivate you to love more unconditionally, live more passionately, and pursue…
your heartfelt dreams with more conviction." Topics include love, parenting, attitude, and wisdom. Sequel to A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 40454, BR 10090). BestsellerA woman's worth
Par Marianne Williamson. 1993
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their lives--relationships and sexuality,…
careers, child-rearing, worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism. Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal, Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens and to find the goddess within them. BestsellerActs of faith: daily meditations for people of color
Par Iyanla Vanzant. 1993
Daily meditative statements that Vanzant hopes will "assist the children of the earth in the redevelopment of their minds, bodies,…
and spirits." Divided into sections on self, world, others, and money and abundance, the book includes quotations from the Bible and Yoruba proverbs, as well as from persons such as Maya Angelou, Les Brown, James Baldwin, and Marvin GayeTwenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God and tell how…
their beliefs developed. The editors organize contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life," and "God in Everyday Life."Live your dreams
Par Les Brown. 1992
Brown, a motivational speaker, offers readers his personal growth message. Once labeled educationally mentally retarded, he has been a sanitation…
worker, disc jockey, activist, state legislator, and nightclub emcee. Through his "Nine Principles of Life Enrichment," Brown proposes that anyone can succeed by working towards a dreamDaily reflections
Par Helen Rice. 1990
Bible scriptures are combined with inspirational poetry and brief prayers in this collection of meditations. Chapter themes include, "Prayer," "Faith,"…
"Peace," and "New Beginnings." Each section contains a brief prayer by Virginia J. RuehlmannHope for the troubled heart
Par Billy Graham. 1991
Graham examines the sense of helplessness that he encounters in people all over the world. He claims that experts in…
every field agree that the most vital human need is hope. Drawing upon his experience in the ministry, he addresses loneliness, stress, illness, depression, death, and tragedy. He offers the promise of hope in the midst of human sufferingThe gifts of christmas: 25 joy-filled devotions for advent
Par Sheila Walsh. 2023
When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule?…
Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy. If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the yearCreados para florecer: cultivando una vida abundante
Par Beth Moore. 2021
"God likes watching things grow and flourish. The metaphor of God as Gardener plays out through Scripture as He tends…
His people with care, skill, and intention. When Jesus began His ministry on earth, He took this idea to a whole new level, revealing that He himself is the Vine. He invites us to the sacred ground of abiding, calling us to flourish in the abundant life He offers. In these beautiful reflections based on Beth Moore's bestselling book Chasing Vines, Beth invites you to explore the fruitful life through the language of the garden--and through the words of the Master Gardener Himself." -- GoodreadsLiving the good life at any age: my home at Walker Methodist
Par Helen Bowers. 2017
Helen Bowers tells of moving from independent living to community independent living and then to a wheel chair and assisted…
living. Through it all she keeps motivating others to make the most of their life. AdultA continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
Par Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005