Inspirational Nonfiction

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.

We all have moments every day where we can use a little help. Some are small, like waking up for school or getting along with a sibling. Others are big, like helping to save the planet and all its creatures - especially sloths! But asking God for help always brings us the strength to get through anything.

Are you looking for an inspirational audiobook to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Can you imagine your little one having so much fun listening, they prefer it over screen time? Then, you will love our children-friendly biography David Attenborough! Use this exciting biography to instill timeless values and principles in your child. Sir David Frederick Attenborough’s work tells the story of a man whose curiosity and wonder for the natural world around him transformed the way people interacted with the environment.

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.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author on the value of creative writing, American Democracy, and science.

Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today in this book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures.

The legendary dancer and choreographer on the importance of practice and the grace that comes from faith.

Find Your Happy offers kids the tools needed to create a more pleasant daily experience. Full of practices and exercises, this book will make kids enjoy learning and doing these tasks while feeling more relaxed, inspired, and confident. This book includes meditations, affirmations, self-esteem practices, calming techniques, and physical exercise routines. Together these help make a child's day more fulfilling and harmonious.

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 spiritual growth and dealing with busy days.

Embark on a Life-Altering Journey! "Blackbird" is not just a book; it's a gripping memoir that will leave you profoundly moved and eager for transformation. If you're ready to break free from the chains of doubt, embrace your true calling, and soar to new heights, then this is the story you've been waiting for. Meet Topher Pike, a seemingly successful sales professional whose life, on the surface, appears picture-perfect. Yet beneath the facade of a good job, a loving family, and financial comfort, he grapples with a haunting sense of emptiness. It takes a seemingly mundane event gone wrong...

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.

A practical book for youth ministers, pastors, parents, and teachers who want to teach prayer to teenagers. The book includes short, meditative chapters that provide listeners with the appropriate history, theology, pedagogy, and examples for introducing teens to the life of prayer.

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.

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

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 the years following the senseless and tragic shooting on the campus of New Life Church in Northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, senior pastor Brady Boyd has received countless questions from the faith-filled and faithless alike. As the nation watched the suffering congregation reel from the gunman's rampage and, later, steady their stance once more, the one question on everyone's mind was, "How has new life weathered such a horrible storm so well"?

Justin Zoradi was once haunted by this question as a young person daunted by the world's needs, yet wanting to make a difference. But when some friends from across the world invited him to join them, Justin said yes - and felt a small spark ignite within. That spark led to the founding of These Numbers Have Faces, a social enterprise investing in the next generation of African leaders. Made for These Times is a field guide to help you find your own spark as you remember who were made to be.

Each of us knows someone who is hearing, visually, or mentally impaired, or physically disabled. Millions more suffer from invisible disabilities that can be just as devastating. Writing from her own experience as a person with a disability, Joni Eareckson Tada joins with her fellow disability advocate, Steve Jensen, to share how you can overcome obstacles that have kept you from becoming friends with those who may be limited by their bodies or their circumstances.

Churches in or near cities have to work hard to minister effectively to a diverse group of people, welcoming those of different backgrounds, engaging both the poor and marginalized as well as the wealthy and influential. For the City relates the wisdom gleaned from years of serving their cities for the sake of God's kingdom. Carter and Patrick practically equip church leaders and Christians to look at their city as a mission field where individuals and churches can faithfully proclaim the gospel and live out the reality of a community changed and transformed by its message.

Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world’s oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of 19 unstoppable Muslim women of the 21st century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields.