Inspirational Nonfiction

Discover the Heart and Hammer Behind a Dream Come True When Narilyn set out to build a tiny off-grid cabin in the wilderness, she had no experience—just determination, faith, and a dream. What began as a solo journey of grit and grace soon turned into a beautiful story of love, resilience, and building a life from the ground up—literally. Foundations of Love is part memoir, part how-to guide, and all heart. It weaves together the practical steps of cabin construction with deeply personal reflections on faith, family, and finding the love of her life when you least expected it. Inside, ...

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.

Jesus is the Friend who is always with you. Jesus Today®: Devotions for Kids will pour this powerful truth into your children’s hearts as they learn that He knows everything about them and loves them more than they can imagine. Each devotion is based on Scripture and is written as though Jesus is speaking, assuring that He is in control, that He is good, and that an amazing future awaits all who put their hope in Him.

God gave Israel the Year of Jubilee as a social reset. Taken together with Sabbath laws and gleaning laws (laws dealt with the harvest season), it was a way to celebrate God's gifts and put the pieces of a broken society back together again. These Old Testament economic ethics were highly practical laws with a theological vision that, if enacted, would set Israel apart as a just society in the midst of a cruel, greedy, and unjust world—not unlike our present day. José Humphreys and Adam Gustine take a close look at the economic ethics and practices of the Old Testament.

The Microsoft mogul on the positive power of intelligence and creativity.

"Love Awakens You" is a profound and enlightening read that transcends the boundaries of traditional self-help literature. Its simplicity, coupled with its profound impact, sets it apart from the plethora of inspirational books available today. For anyone seeking a refreshing, liberating, and transformative read, this book is a must-have. Prepare to embark on a life-altering journey from fear to freedom, guided by the gentle wisdom and unwavering love found within the pages of this extraordinary book. By Desert Dweller, Amazon Reviewer From the very first page, I felt an encompassing warmth...

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.

Jump into a world where bravery, adventure, and imagination come to life! Whether you dream of fighting dragons, exploring new places, or inventing cool stuff, this audiobook will help you become the hero of your story.

Everyone wants to do something to improve race relations, but many of us don't know where to start. In Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships, lifelong friends Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler will show you how. Through important lessons they have learned, you will learn how to begin and grow authentic friendships across racial and ethnic barriers.

Nicknamed as the "Queen of Air", Amelia was an international celebrity who set multiple aviation records. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo, raising the bar for all aviators alike. But she did not stop there. Amelia took it up a notch and set out to conquer the seemingly impossible challenge of flying around the world, until her unfortunate and mysterious disappearance.

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.

The personal stories of people who make a journey of discovery into who Jesus really is, are some of the most interesting and endearing narratives of life. New Christian Author, Marissa Robinson shares the many facets of a life lived in search of spiritual truth and the pitfalls she experienced along the way. Marissa was born in the Philippines and as a child, grew up in the Catholic Religion. Having a sincere heart for God at a very young age, her journey into a knowledge of the true Jesus is extraordinary. Marissa writes in a genuine and sincere manner that allows the reader to take a ...

In a town she personifies, Ouisie Pepper wrestles with her own defiance. Desperate to become the wife and mother her husband, Hap, demands, she clings to a simple book about womanhood--striving, failing, and trying again. But beneath her pursuit of self-improvement lies a terrible secret: she knows who killed Daisy Chance.

Tom Hallman Jr. has won every national feature writing award in the business, including the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. A master storyteller, he is an elegant writer with a deeply perceptive heart. Tom has the uncanny ability to see the profound in the everyday. He will make you see it, too, in ways that will remind you of what’s really important in life. This is the second collection of Hallman’s stories from The Oregonian. The first, Dispatches From 1320, was published in 2015

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Proverbs have a way of opening up the mind and bringing meanings to situations or experiences that might otherwise be difficult to explain. This book dives into some unique African proverbs and provides meaning and context for children to understand. The proverbs in this book will help your child understand life lessons and also make them enhance their critical thinking skills as well as increase their analytical skills. The