Inspirational Nonfiction

Crack the code on what motivates your man and how you can build a better marriage together! In this revised and updated edition of his classic best seller, Gary Smalley explains how women can use their natural, God-given qualities to build a better marriage. He helps women understand not only the way men think, but also how to move a man's heart. Gary Smalley offers an insider's perspective into the world of men, including practical help and application so wives can deepen their relationships with their husbands and build a lasting marriage.

Everywhere we turn, we see people abandoning their faith and leaving the church. It's disheartening, especially when it seems as if they can't seem to keep from vocalizing and broadcasting their criticism of the church to anyone who will listen. But what about the people who face particular challenges that unfortunately result from insensitive or even cruel church members or leaders and decide to stay? Is it even possible? This book is the author's attempt to cast a light on the very real challenges members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints face while sharing her own ...

All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You’ll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Patrick Morley, a leader in the Christian men’s movement, offers motivation and inspiration to help men put Christ first in their lives. The 75 short readings depict practical daily life challenges of men in their jobs, their finances, and their relationships.

Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice.

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Richard Lui made a tough decision. The award-winning news anchor decided to set aside his growing career to care for his family. At first, this new caregiving lifestyle did not come easily for Lui, and what followed was a seven-year exercise in what it really means to be selfless.

From the author of 29 books and counting... If you… are new to self-publishing are bored with self-editing your books don’t know how to edit well would rather write than edit…then this is the book for you. The techniques you’ll learn from this book will speed your self-editing work and produce a better final manuscript with less stress. Good self-editing helps sell your book - even if you turn your manuscript over to a professional editor. It’s a short book and a fast read, but it’s filled with more useful information than you will get from bigger books filled with details your ...

Korey Bontrager knows he’s been an immature dummkopp. When his widowed dad remarried, Korey was unwelcoming to his kindhearted stepmother. Then he became estranged from his older brother. But after fourteen months in Ohio, God called Korey back to Pennsylvania. Easier said than done. Back home, Korey feels left behind by his family and friends, who want to see him also happily married.

Writing from his prison cell in Nazi Germany in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young German theologian, sketched a vision of what he called "Religionless Christianity". In this book, John Shelby Spong puts flesh onto the bare bones of Bonhoeffer's radical thought. The result is a strikingly new and different portrait of Jesus of Nazareth, a Jesus for the non-religious.

Evelyn Schrock has dismissed the attempts of every young man in her small Amish community to court her. She’s willing to wait for a suitor who shares her curiosities about life and faith. The only reason Jayce Clarkson is in Amish country hefting equipment for his famous father’s movie production company is for the paycheck. The homestyle cooking at the Peony Inn is a perk though, as is his friendship with Evelyn Schrock.

Lady Sabine harbors a skin blemish that, if revealed, could cause her to be branded as a witch, put her life in danger, and damage her chances of making a good marriage. Sir Bennet is returning home to protect his family from an imminent attack by neighboring lords who seek repayment of debts. Without fortune or means to pay those debts, Sir Bennet realizes his only option is to make a marriage match with a wealthy noblewoman. As a man of honor, he loathes the idea of courting a woman for her money, but with time running out for his family’s safety, what other choice does he have?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was arguably the greatest figure of the 20th century. While FDR's official circle was predominantly male, it was his relationships with women - particularly with Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd - that most vividly bring to light the human being beneath this towering statesman.

A true romance memoir. "This is like drinking tea and honey on a cold day." When tragedy struck, I thought for sure that my own life was at an end. I was wrong. This is the true story of how two stray rescue cats and a woman named Kitty, whom I finally met after a wild ride of internet dating, brought love, romance, and laughter back into my life. Love was then. Love is now. Love is forever. WINNER of the 2018 Stephen Memorial Award FINALIST for the 2014 RONE AWARD If you love reading feel-good memoirs, then don't miss THE THREE KITTIES THAT SAVED MY LIFE, where "Mike Meyer pens a tender ...

Jason’s tidy new book identifies three divine rights for every single one of us. These are rights we are truly born with. They are to be the rights to be seen, loved, and lifted. Jason has been speaking on the notion of divine rights for several years, and now it’s time to share this inspiring concept with you. Through deeply personal stories, Jason shares how family, friends, and strangers have changed his life — and their own — by embracing these rights . . . And how you can too. Introduction Why am I writing this? Because inspiration often visits me at night. There’s something ...

Is it time for your church to go multisite? How do you know if it's the right solution for your congregation? MultiChurch brings clarity to the multisite movement and assembles the lessons it has learned over the past 15 years. Combining insights from multisite church pastor Brad House and Christian theology professor Gregg Allison, this book will help anyone interested in multiplying gospel-centered churches to effectively evaluate and develop the best multisite model for their own church context.

Have you opened all the gifts God has for you? When it comes to studying spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit, service gifts might seem less fascinating than power gifts like healing or miracles. But look again. Think how the humble graces of service work hand-in-hand with the full range of supernatural power gifts. Did you know the gift of encouragement could stir the voice of prophecy? Administrative gifts can be empowered by distinguishing of spirits. Hospitality opens the door to healing. Words of wisdom enrich ministry. Intercessory prayer ministry can be divinely super-charged with ...

Game Changers: Women Athletes Who Inspire Kids is a powerful collection of true stories that celebrates determination, courage, and success through the lens of 33 iconic female athletes. Perfect for readers ages 8–12, this inspiring volume from the Young Legends series showcases champions who broke barriers and redefined what’s possible—on and off the field. 🏆 Real Stories, Real Impact: Meet incredible women from all walks of life and across every sport—gymnastics, soccer, basketball, swimming, track, MMA, and more. Each chapter dives into the life lessons, biggest wins, and jaw-...

In Ghetto Bastard III, the third installment of Russell Vann’s memoir series, his compelling, courageous, and empowering life story comes full circle.Fight! Fight! Fight! Malik Russell has been fighting his whole life. Now, he literally has to fight for it. After outrunning fate and creating an existence outside the ghetto for himself and his family, Malik is diagnosed with an incurable illness. This makes him realize that some aspects of living in the ghetto were a frame of mind. As if that isn’t enough for this survivor, Malik must encompass every lesson he’s ever learned from his ...

Explore a new way to expand your world through the same mind that created it. Feeling like you are not enough? Do you lack the mindset to reach your full potential? Are you tired of living a life free of passion? After five years of immersing himself in the personal development field, Topher Pike has taken everything he has uncovered and once again broken it down into 101 tiny pieces of wisdom that any person can grasp and incorporate into their daily lives. Through early morning journaling and personal contemplation, Topher dives into each quote to provide down-to-earth insight on high-...

Move Devotional by pastor, husband, and dad Brian Tome is perfect for any man who is tired of the status quo and wants to live a life of greater spiritual strength and power.