Spiritual Writing

Your story is more than just words: It’s the medicine someone else needs to navigate through their own life's challenges. And in this way, your story becomes your mission. We all have a Soul's Calling Story: that one moment—or perhaps a series of moments—that changed the course of our lives. A crisis that shattered us. Chaos that left us reeling. And in the aftermath, one haunting question lingers: What do I do with this? You have a choice: Keep it locked inside, where it festers. Share it with family and friends, where it reaches only so far. Or, find clarity around your story and ...

Make your character’s story arc resonate more emotionally with readers. What is the Heroine’s Journey? Joseph Campbell originally wrote about the Hero’s Journey in his book, The Hero With a Thousand Faces, as a psychological analysis of the classical myth formula. Maureen Murdock took Campbell’s work, her own psychology experience, and other psychoanalytical writings and world myths to develop The Heroine’s Journey for women. Often, a male and female character will respond differently to conflict in a story because culture and time period will affect a character differently due to...

Bhagavad-gita, the song of God, was sung some 5,000 years ago. It is the world's oldest scripture, read and revered by 850 million people worldwide. Here is the essence of this divine classic, presented to inform, enliven, and broaden the vision of children everywhere.

The Only Road North is the true-life adventure of a 9,000-mile journey across Africa taken by author Erik Mirandette, his brother, and two friends. When the travelers fall victim to a terrorist attack, Erik must struggle through grief and darkness to find his way back to a life lived for God.

This third unfolding of SAMM Speaks emerges from the silence after the storm… the stillness beneath the scream… the sweetness on the other side of surrender. It comes not from effort, but from everything that has already been done. Every path walked. Every tool tried. Every breath held in trembling uncertainty. This is the voice that rises not to teach, but to testify. Not to explain, but to echo what the soul already knows: that when the path narrows to nothing, when the cliff crumbles beneath the grip of the last thought, what remains is not fall, but flight. This book is born from ...

You're the best, Mom. Mothers, for so many, are a welcoming hug, a helping hand, a comforting ear, a wise source of guidance. They do so much for so many, and in the devotional Grace for the Moment for Moms, bestselling author, husband, father, and grandfather Max Lucado offers moms comfort, encouragement, and some much-needed moments of grace and appreciation....

A fast-paced supernatural thrill ride filled with demonic villains set in the heart of South Florida! My name is Patrick Bannon, and I'm a demonologist. Most people would agree that the study of demons isn’t a practical area of research. Lucky for me, Miami has never been a practical kind of city. With more reported cases of demonic possession than any other two cities combined, the jewel of South Florida can be a dangerous place for those who don’t respect it, and when trouble strikes, it falls to me to set it right. Now a renowned Catholic reverend is dead, and the church wants to ...

The Lost Queen A Miracle of Love and War" In "The Lost Queen" readers will be swept into a spellbinding tale of romance, suspense, and unwavering faith. This captivating novel weaves a story of hope and determination that spans continents and transcends all odds. "The Lost Queen" re-introduces us to Queen Zara, a formidable African ruler, known for her wisdom and compassion. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is exiled from her beloved country and thrust into an unfamiliar world in the United States. Forced to marry her betrothed, months before their planned winter wedding,...

“It is not easy to describe the distinctive richness of a fully mature personality. There are as many ways of developing and growing as there are individuals, and in each case the final product is unique. But if we look for general criteria to distinguish a fully developed personality from another immature, there are three distinguishing features that are essential and universal […] The extension of self, introspection and a unifying philosophy of life”. - This study puts into contact two apparently very different worlds: the 6th-century monastic milieu of Dorotheus and the research ...

Some people ask, "Who am I?" Mark Giuliano woke up one morning and asked, "Where am I?" Better yet, "Where is home?" In the spirit of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) and Richard Florida (Who's Your City?), Making It Home is a memoir of both journey and placemaking. With gritty optimism, heart-wrenching honesty, and playful humor, Giuliano shares the story of his audacious endeavor to trade the coastal suburbs of Savannah, Georgia for a home in the hardscaped core of the second poorest city in America - Cleveland, Ohio. "Home is where the cause is," writes Giuliano. "Our restless passion ...

HumanMade Top 105 Best Suspense, Thriller, and Mysteries of All Time A young PhD computer savant, Dr. Myron Whittleman, develops the world's first Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) computer with mental capacities far exceeding human brains. After receiving threats on his life, Whittleman seeks the help of Hokee, a shaman, to perform a vision quest for guidance. This simple request threatens both lives in ways neither foresaw. Others, including the Chinese government, are intent on owning Whittleman's development, however the Chinese will kill in order to own the technology and eliminate any ...

Since 1994 I have been writing poetry. This is a collection of over twenty-five years of poems. The good, the bad, the happy and sad, take an adventure with me. The first poem in the book is the first poem that I ever wrote. The last poem is the most recent one, but there will be more to come in the near future. This is the second book I have written, and the second of a three part series. My first book is "The Alchemist Web..a path to Enlightenment...:Spiritual Alchemy" and that is a spiritual book, covering the biggest topics imaginable (i.e. what is consciousness, the soul, immortality, ...

Apius is gone, but his legacy lives on with a brother's promise. Because of this promise, humanity is on the verge of extinction. Famine has swept across the globe as a mysterious pathogen is destroying the world's food supply. Even though agroterrorism is suspected, FBI Special Agent Peter Nichols knows there is much more to this. Haunted by his long-forgotten past, he hunts for answers — answers hidden deep below an ancient Ceiba tree in the heart of Mexico. Here, protected by a deadly maze of tunnels, is a mythical temple. According to legend, this temple serves as a gateway to the ...

After a lifetime of metaphysical study and practice, a journalist joins a diverse community of joyful spiritual pioneers in a remote British Columbia valley. There, she, her family, and her neighbors explore the down-to-earth application of the Bhagavad-gita's profound and beautiful teachings. Along with comic and cosmic challenges, these daring individuals harvest the Gita's rich and relevant guidance - guidance suited for any time, place, and circumstance.

Whether your story is plot-driven or character-driven, characterization is important. Your readers identify and/or empathize with your characters, and that’s what keeps them on the edge of their seats, wanting to know what happens next to your characters. When your reader is apathetic about your character, they are more likely to put your book down. They simply aren’t as invested in the character and are not as interested in the conflict surrounding them. A three-dimensional character with flaws and strengths usually doesn’t just jump out of a writer’s head. Typically, writers spend...

Are We There Yet? shows a way to turn travel into a spiritual practice. From the Gully to the Crossroads—walking, driving, flying—Rabbi Shefa Gold shares her experience and insight on travel and helps us reexamine our natural inclination to focus on our destinations—both physical and spiritual. Ride along with her on her many journeys—some mundane, some mysterious, and a few near miraculous—and discover the joy of what can happen when you stop worrying about there and focus on here.

Pack a dramatic, spiritual, and emotional punch with your story! Novelist Krista Wagner presents a story-structure guide for writers to explore and create a world of spiritual dramatic suspense. Using one of her stories as a template, she walks you through how to craft a tension-infused story that hits all the reader's expectations. In this reader-friendly book, Wagner introduces the spiritual dramatic suspense genre and then shows you how to: * Create a compelling novel by establishing and maintaining the facets of this genre throughout your story, including the pivotal plot points like: ...

Sharing your heart, opening up, is not always easy. But once allowed the freedom of expression, a soul pours forth its deepest feelings and thoughts. While some feel exposed when they share, others find the outreach, a true release of the burden of keeping everything locked inside. Allowing others to recognize themselves in your thoughts, is a true human bond. Also, the way you try to analyze and make sense of the world, allows others to let their guards down, and attempt to do the same. Writing letters to lovers, old or new, expressing love as well as disappointment, can be a great way to ...

Looking for a guide to unlock the mysteries of the Bhagavad Gita and ignite your spiritual journey? Look no further than Uncovering the Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita. This insightful and comprehensive book takes you through the teachings of one of the world's most ancient and revered spiritual texts.

When God Equips a Writer is a book about overcoming doubt, imposter syndrome, and inner critics to embrace God’s destiny for you and your writing.