Inspirational Nonfiction

From best-selling ABA author Noel Hynd comes this new series set against the backdrop of Havana, an explosive capital city of faded charm locked in the past and torn by political intrigue. U.S. Treasury Agent Alexandra LaDuca leaves her Manhattan home on an illegal mission to Cuba that could cost her everything. Accompanying her is the attractive but dangerous Paul Guarneri, a Cuban-born exile who lives in the gray areas of the law. Together, they plunge into subterfuge and danger.

Toby Gutteridge was only 24 when he was shot through the neck while operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. He survived despite not breathing for at least 20 minutes. Back in the UK, doctors recommended that his life support machine be switched off, but with the defiant spirit that would define his recovery, Toby pulled through. Now quadriplegic, capable of movement only with his head, Toby has rebuilt his life.

The teen years can be a confusing time of figuring out where you belong, who you are, what you can do, and who you can become, all while searching for a sense of safety as you engage with the world. In All I Am, these core needs of belonging, identity, ability, purpose, and security are explored through God’s traits in the Bible, showing listeners 13 and up that the great I AM not only meets our needs because of all the amazing things he is, but how we also embody those traits because we are his children.

When the Mast family is forced to evacuate their home in the West Kootenai region of Montana, Christine chooses not to move with her family to her father’s childhood home in Kansas. Instead, she wants to stay closer to home and to her beau, Andy Lambright, who has yet to ask for her hand in marriage and who seems to be holding tightly to secrets from his past. Now, living with her aunt and uncle in St. Ignatius, Christine is on her own for the first time in her life.

It is the heart of a man, and even many men that can inspire others to look at life more closely, especially in their own relationships. Relationships are what help us grow as people. It is our relationships especially with family and friends that influence us the most. These individuals function as role models of sorts that help to craft our personalities and characteristics that make us unique for the good or the bad. The focus of this book is to focus on the true stories and poems from men of all different ages. Many of the stories discuss stories and poems about relationships that are ...

We celebrate when wrongdoers are shamed and cringe at shamelessness in public figures yet too often suffer with our own private burden of shame. What are we to make of this powerful, confounding emotion? Is shame good or bad? In For Shame, author Gregg Ten Elshof brings clarity to shame and rediscovers the unexpected virtues hidden within it.

Six circles of relationship formed around Jesus in his time on earth. In the outermost circle, the Crowds who were curious. Next, the Five Thousand who were needy, while the Seventy worked and served in Jesus’ ministry; then came the Twelve who walked with Jesus, the Three who suffered and celebrated with him, and finally the One who sat beside him at the Last Supper. In The One Jesus Loves, you will learn about each of the six circles, and what it takes to move further in, closer and closer to Jesus.

Sometimes, living a life of impact seems just out of reach. "What can I possibly do?" we ask. Amy Wolff often felt this way - that her personal grief and comfortable life made her unqualified to connect and uplift others. But one day she decided to do something - and that something sparked a nationwide and worldwide movement of encouragement. Signs of Hope is an intimate account of the yard signs with encouraging messages she created with her family and placed around their city, and how that act of love has sparked a new journey - helping you find your way to make a difference.

This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

This is a book of sharing. I wanted to share some of the things as I learned how to create anything as a writer, poems, songs, small short stories, news stories, and later fiction and nonfiction. Many years later, I have seen over ninety books published, and because of this, I hope people can find something inspiration and helpful in my own story of how I started writing so long ago.

This is a collection of photographs, digital art, reflections on pilgrimage, and poetry inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage Baha'i Gardens in Haifa, Israel and nearby areas.

Dr. David Jeremiah reminds us, it's a biblical truth: Sex and passionate, romantic love are God's ideas! Nothing rivals the beauty of the writing in the Song of Solomon - and nothing rivals the wisdom of Solomon on matters of love, romance, marriage, and sexual intimacy. Dr. Jeremiah's thoughtful interpretation of Solomon and Shulamith's relationship provides all of us - whether married or single - with valuable lessons for a better, happier, more fulfilling life and a long, loving marriage.

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.

My journey as an overcomer has given me a gift: the opportunity to lead others to live hopeful, expectant lives and realize their purposes. Reflecting on my journey and experiences, I realize there is no roadmap to success. No road signs in life tell you which route to take. Discover your own. The good news is you can learn how to do just that.

Do you dream of becoming a published author and positioning yourself as an industry authority? Well the only way to make that dream a reality is to just write the damn book! In this book, Chloë Bisson shares a comprehensive roadmap for entrepreneurs who genuinely want to share their expertise, inspire others and leave a lasting legacy through writing and publishing their own book.

This book is a collection of 100 Harsh Truths of Life. These harsh truths will: Change the way you think And how you see the world

A New Generation Church is a church with attendees whose average age is at least as young as the average age of the community in which the church exists. Any church can become a New Generation Church that reaches and continues to reach the next generation. Written for both church leaders and members, For a New Generation presents practical strategies that lay a foundation for a church to thrive for generations to come. It is based on the assumption that accepting the status quo is the greatest threat to your church’s core mission and, perhaps, to the survival of your church.

With instructions from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect teens or tweens with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the listener, this devotional inspires and encourages a stronger connect with the creator and living an abundant life in Him. Continue with the other titles in this collection that focus on thankfulness and dealing with busy days.

Dive into the enriching world of "Affirmations for Black Kids: Celebrating Our Unique Shine," a captivating collection designed to inspire confidence and joy in black children. Perfect for an engaging audio experience, this book is an essential companion for parents, educators, and mentors dedicated to uplifting and empowering young minds. In this collection, each affirmation is a celebration of the unique shine inherent in every black child.

Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary isn’t a book of theory. It’s an action plan to help you relate the message of Christ to the people you work around, live with, and call your friends. Using personal experiences, humor, compelling stories, biblical illustrations, and the latest research, Lee Strobel helps you to understand non-Christians and what motivates them.