Inspirational

WHAT'S THE "SOMETHING EXTRA" THAT MAKES GREAT LEADERS UNFORGETTABLE?From boardrooms to backyards, some people inspire not just by what they do, but by who they are. What's their secret? According to author and podcast host Lisa Nichols, it's a "something extra"-a character strength that...

The most famous strength and conditioning coach in college football uses his story of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back to success to inspire audiences in life, business and sports. Few names in college football command respect like Scott Cochran, affectionately known...

At the peak of her young life, she was dealt a terrible hand: a devastating neurological disease. But she played her cards to the fullest, living a life brimming with joy and inspiration. Andrea and Peter Cahill thought it was their darkest moment. Still...

"An inspiring, insightful read about how to overcome insecurities, build bonds, and break barriers. There's no bigger childhood dream than becoming an astronaut, and there's no bigger adult aspiration than becoming more like Cady Coleman. This is an inside look at what it's like...

"Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful." --Measure for Measure, act 3, scene 1 Shakespeare's plays and poems remain as beloved in the twenty-first century as they were in the sixteenth. For all the years between us, the world he inhabited was much like...

Rumi, one of the most celebrated mystics of all time, chose poetry to communicate his deep spiritual experiences. His language, that of love in its purest form, speaks to us today as it did seven hundred years ago, surpassing time and bridging cultures. These...

Losing one's eyesight is far less significant than losing vision beyond eyesight. Nothing is impossible when one rides by faith, not by sight.I am excited about this opportunity to share what I have learned about overcoming adversity; to dispel stereotypes surrounding blindness; and to...

By popular demand--study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use.Author: John Shelby SpongPublisher: HarperOnePublished: 04/10/1992Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.54w x 0.94dISBN: 9780060675189About the AuthorSpong, John Shelby:...

This book unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections about the Catholic faith. Bestselling author Scott Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, has experienced the doubts that so often drive discussions about God and the Church. In the years before...

More than 25 percent of our marriages end in the tragedy of divorce, and over 72 percent of all teenage marriages terminate in the courtroom. An undetermined number of young people are so disillusioned with marriage that it is no longer even a desirable...

With 250,000 copies sold, this new edition of Joyce Rupp's most popular book offers a fresh opportunity for readers to reflect, ritualize, and reorient themselves as they navigate life's inevitable changes. Everyone has unique goodbyes--times of losing someone or something that has given life...

Have you ever witnessed someone having "one of those days"? Maybe it's a busy mom wrestling three kids while trying to shop for groceries, or your friend who took on too much when she volunteered to babysit three extra kids this week on top...

Having a life-threatening illness is a constant reminder that today is precious. Prayers and Promises When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness offers encouragement and hope to those who suffer and those who love and care for them. Written by a fellow pilgrim on his own...

"Everything is possible for those who believe, even more for those who hope, still more for those who love, and most of all for those who practice and persevere in these three powerful paths." Since it was first published in its pocket-size 1692 edition,...

A collection of some of Bowie's most famous and insightful words that will continue to inspire generations On the January 10th 2016, the world lost a hero. Here are some of his most provocative and memorable sayings to inspire and treasure. "I don't know...

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FILM SOUL ON FIRE In the bestselling tradition of Brene Brown's Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicic's Life Without Limits comes a rousing 7-step plan for living a life on fire, filled with hope and possibility--from an inspirational speaker who survived...

Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk (1863--1950) is popularly celebrated for his fascinating spiritual life. How could one man, one deeply spiritual man, serve as both a traditional Oglala Lakota medicine man and a Roman Catholic catechist and mystic? How did these two spiritual...

What can Morning by Morning do for you? A lot! Especially if you're a serious Christian or a Bible student who wants to be challenged to think differently about how to apply God's Word to your life. Jim Reimann, inspired interpreter of such classics...

Discover the divine power within despite life's challenges. Become undaunted by adversity, fuel your faith, and achieve the extraordinary. God's promise is your victory, and your destiny awaits. In Manasseh, author Raven Symone' Jackson presents an inspiring, soul-stirring narrative that explores the journey of...

The pain you feel today is the pain you can heal.It's no secret that those who are closest to us can wound us the most profoundly. Reeling from betrayal, we build walls around our hearts to protect us from the heartache--yet these are the...