Spiritual Memoir

Neighbors and Wise Men introduces captivating dialogues and unexpected moments with God that go beyond the confines of a conventional religious system and offer the chance for powerful life transformation. Get to know Tony Kriz (known by many as "Tony the Beat Poet" in Donald Miller's best-selling book Blue Like Jazz) through his real-life conversations and experiences that prove that God can and will use anyone and anything—from Muslim lands to antireligious academics to post-Christian cultures—to make Himself known.

Drawing from his leadership and ministry experience as president of Alpha USA and Vineyard Churches USA and from his own life experiences as an ordinary Christian, Hunter calls us to reframe our salvation and discipleship. He believes that God intends us to become cooperative friends of Jesus, living in creative goodness for the sake of others through the power of the Holy Spirit.

David Brainerd's diary is a poignant testament to the relentless pursuit of faith amidst the challenges of missionary life in colonial America. As a Puritan of Puritans, Brainerd's unwavering commitment to Calvinist theology shaped every facet of his existence, from his thoughts to his actions, all dedicated to the glorification of God. Sent as a missionary to the Native Americans in Pennsylvania during the 18th century, Brainerd's diary chronicles his struggles, triumphs, and deep spiritual introspection throughout his brief yet impactful life. Within the pages of Brainerd's diary, readers...

This book is about how the power of a single event can spark a journey for answers. It aims to guide listeners toward understanding their own beliefs and perspectives while examining how different events and individuals impact life's journey. Life is full of moments that prompt choices, and relying solely on what others say can lead to trouble—each person's path is unique. Our pursuit of knowledge is valued by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Motherhood's not easy! Whether we like it or not, motherhood forces us to let go of our egos. Some days that may fill us with joy and love—but other days it will give us equal amounts of frustration and despair. Drawing both from her own experiences and the writings of mystics down through the centuries, the author reveals the deep spiritual lessons to be found within motherhood's piecework of both sunshine and shadow.

I wrote this book to share the life experiences that God has divinely helped me out of. Some situations are humorous, and some are life-threatening. But God pulled me out and guided me through every circumstance. I want the listeners to be inspired by the overcoming of difficult situations.

When we are in painful circumstances, we tend to want to escape at any cost. Yet in doing so, we can miss the greatest opportunities of our lives. Writing about her own valleys - including loving a struggling son and reeling from the untimely death of her husband - Yolanda Cohen Stith shares hard-won insights. In the midst of her most painful experiences, Stith discovered that God shows up in the valleys in ways he doesn’t on the mountaintops. She came to believe that we need valleys to recognize our desperate need for God.

Journey with Shawn Hurley through his story of deep darkness into the life-changing light of Father God's love and presence. Discover how Jesus met Shawn in prison and redeemed him from all the sin and pain of a childhood of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and evil. And, most importantly, experience Shawn's revelations of Father God's love and his own transformed identity in Christ.

Join Laura on a secret intellectual and spiritual story. She experienced a series of intense dreams and spiritual interludes that seemed easier and more appropriate to ignore. Finally, it all catches-up with her as she never stops feeling driven to make sense of these experiences. She finds herself on a quest to utilize opportunities within her career to apply the broadest of philosophical principles to aspects of healthcare. At each step by drawing from the context of her surroundings, it seems as if there is some way to understand the true nature of knowledge.

Martin Luther King Jr. was the most inspiring civil rights leader in American history. He was a scholar and a very gifted orator, but, before all else, he was a pastor, a theologian, a martyr, a Christian. Spirit-Led Prophet uniquely tells his compelling story from the perspective of his faith. In the midst of a tumultous public life, King prayed for guidance and depended upon God’s spirit to lead him.

Jingletown is a real place in American history where Dale spends his dramatic childhood. Dale shares his poignant memories, from tear-laden trials, to falling in love, to many other changes that took place upon his "unwelcome return from Vietnam".

Christians Are Revolting: An Infidel's Progress is the story of an unremarkable young man and his thirst for truth. Charming, witty, and bright, you will wonder where these characteristics appear as the author recounts his unique experiences in the drudgery of radical faith.

This book is an anthology of shamanic journeys that I have taken over my 35-year exploration of shamanism. Each inner journey has a unique story about what led up to the trance experience, and what I learned from it. They were powerful life-changing events for me. Journey work is therapeutic and liberating. My trance experiences were healing, insightful and empowering. They often triggered the cathartic release of suppressed emotions producing feelings of peace and well-being. The process restores emotional health through expression and integration of emotions. Shamanism is based on the ...

"Glimpses in Time: A Collection of Memoirs and More" Step into a world where memories shimmer like ethereal gems and emotions dance off the pages. Glimpses in Time beckons readers to dive into 25 poignant moments of introspection and discovery, each a treasure trove of human experience. Through a blend of personal narratives, poetry, and fictional snippets, this collection weaves a tapestry of raw honesty and unfettered emotion. As you lose yourself in these tales of loss, resilience, and hope, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own journey and the universal threads that bind us all. ...

In these captivating pages of "Listen Linda presents: The Women of the Waiting Room Surgery For Your Soul Devotional Volume 2" , author Jacquiline Cox, known as Listen Linda, takes readers on an extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and divine inspiration. This is the second volume to the #1 Amazon International Best-Seller, Listen Linda presents... The Women of the Waiting Room Devotional.

The author of Blessed by the Best: A Memoir by David Kearse, a former journalist (The Baltimore Sun), now writes screenplays, one of which has been optioned by a producer, and has sustained an acting career in Hollywood. Having studied with some of the greats in theater, opera, improvisation, and creativity, he brings what he has learned explicitly to his memoir.

Rotten Minerva lays out a new framework for being “spiritual” while existing in this crazy material reality. In it, author Kelli Hastings sets forth her personal ideology of life with the help of movie quotes, scientific references, and citations to religious scriptures—all interspersed with hilarious stories of her own misadventures on the spiritual path.

More than a narrative about a young man destined to accomplish the impossible, more than a chronicle of successful Hollywood writer, producer, and director Lee Stanley's unparalleled success that changed not only his life but also the lives of millions of others.... Faith in the Land of Make Believe is the gritty memoir of someone who was never taught how to be a man, a husband, or a father, and was scared to death somebody would find out.

In this heartfelt memoir, Carmel Desgrottes shares her personal journey of faith, resilience, and spiritual growth. From moments of doubt to triumph, her story is a testament to the transformative power of trusting in God's plan. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, she invites listeners to walk alongside her and discover how faith can lead us through life's most challenging seasons. This book is a powerful reminder that no matter the struggle, faith has the power to heal, guide, and uplift.

Fasting for Ramadan is structured as a chronicle of daily meditations during two cycles of the 30-day rite of daytime abstinence required by Ramadan for purgation and prayer. Estranged in certain ways from his family’s cultural traditions when he was younger, Ali has in recent years re-embraced the Ramadan ritual, and brings to this rediscovery an extraordinary delicacy of reflection, a powerfully inquiring mind, and the linguistic precision and ardor of a superb poet.