Best of
Inspirational

1993

Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Healing the Wounds of the Past


T.D. Jakes - 1993
    Provides guidance for woman who have struggled to overcome traumas, tragedies, and disappointments, leading them to cleanse their hearts and souls and develop a better relationship with God.

Our Search for Happiness


M. Russell Ballard - 1993
    Russell Ballard explains the Church and LDS beliefs in a clear and inoffensive way. Elder Ballard discusses the Apostasy, the need for the Restoration, the Book of Mormon, the priesthood, the plan of salvation, the Articles of Faith, the Word of Wisdom, temples, missionary work, and benefits of living the gospel. Through personal experiences he reveals how the gospel has benefitted him and concludes by bearing his testimony. You can feel confident in giving this book to nonmember--or less active--friends and family.

Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now


Maya Angelou - 1993
    This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power do spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou's latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth on every page. "From the Paperback edition."

Raising Up a Family to the Lord


Gene R. Cook - 1993
    How can you teach your family with the Spirit of the Lord? How can you reach a wayward child? How can you hold more effective, enjoyable family home evenings? In Raising Up a Family to the Lord, Elder Cook teaches parents how to counter the destructive forces in the world we live in and explains how children can be taught to love the Lord.

Lighten Up


Chieko N. Okazaki - 1993
    Each chapter is filled with insights. Sister Okazaki's straightforward, practical, and cheerful view of life has brought strength to people all over the world. A leader with both feet firmly on the ground and a twinkle in her eye, she believes without equivocation that the gospel is good news.

Miss Fannie's Hat


Jan Karon - 1993
    Now includes an audio CD of the author reading the story.

I Can Do It: How to Use Affirmations to Change Your Life


Louise L. Hay - 1993
    Louise explains that every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation. Even your self-talk, your internal dialogue, is a stream of affirmations. You’re affirming and creating your life experiences with every word and thought. Your beliefs are merely habitual thinking patterns that you learned as a child, and many of them work very well for you. But other beliefs may be limiting your ability to create the very things you say you want. You need to pay attention to your thoughts so that you can begin to eliminate the ones creating experiences that you don’t want. As Louise discusses topics such as health, forgiveness, prosperity, creativity, relationships, job success, and self-esteem, you’ll see that affirmations are solutions that will replace whatever problem you might have in a particular area. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to say “I can do it” with confidence, knowing that you’re on your way to the wonderful, joy-filled life you deserve.

The Eleventh Hour


Michael R. Phillips - 1993
    Series premiere special price! The Prussian Baron von Dortmann and his daughter face the uncertainty of life just before WW II as their faith and relationships are tested.

Diamonds in the Dust: 366 Sparkling Devotions


Joni Eareckson Tada - 1993
    Joni shows us precious jewels of biblical truth that lie scattered amidst the gravel of life’s dusty road. “The book you hold in your hands is my treasure trove of diamond chips I’ve collected over the years,” says Joni. “I’ve carefully selected favorite gems, ones I’ve often held to the light, turned this way and that to admire their beauty, diamonds that have made me rich in faith and wealthy in hope.” These 366 meditations uncover a wealth of promise, of eternal truths waiting to transform the events of our lives into facets that catch and reflect God’s glory. Written from the perspective of a woman who traverses life in a wheelchair, this book wipes away the surface grit of suffering and circumstances to reveal the radiant hope that each of us can claim. Diamonds in the Dust takes theology and gives it flesh, breath, and emotion. With eloquence, Joni draws from her own trials and triumphs to enrich us all with the wisdom of Scripture. But she’s not the only one whose everyday life holds such potential. “Look down at your feet,” Joni writes. “The path sparkles. God has placed diamonds in the dust of your road too!”

New Geneva Study Bible: Bringing the Light of the Reformation to Scripture


Anonymous - 1993
    The New Geneva Study Bible, under the editorial leadership of reformed scholars such as R.C. Sproul and J.I. Packer, offers a modern restatement of Reformation truth. The New Geneva Study Bible meets the need for a theologically conservative, balanced study Bible for Presbyterian, Reformed, Evangelical Free, Christian and Missionary Alliance, and other denominations that trace their heritage directly back to John Calvin.Features include a complete cross-reference system, study notes, book introductions and outlines, sidebar articles on theological themes, maps and charts within the Bible text, a concordance, and the words of Christ in red.

SARK's Journal and Play! Book


S.A.R.K. - 1993
    Your "inside child" will peek out to want, wish, find pleasure, and amaze you. "We need your creative spirit in action," says SARK, "because there is only one of you. . . . So share your dreams and let them get really big."

First You Have to Row a Little Boat: Reflections on Life Living


Richard Bode - 1993
    FIRST YOU HAVE TO ROW A LITTLE BOAT first hit shelves in the mid 1990s and has been inspiring readers ever since. Written by a grown man looking back on his childhood, it reflects on what learning to sail taught him about life: making choices, adapting to change, and becoming his own person. The book is filled with the spiritual wisdom and thought-provoking discoveries that marked such books as Walden, The Prophet, and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. For nearly twenty years, it has enchanted and endeared sailors and non-sailors alike, but foremost, anyone who seeks large truths in small things. This refurbished edition will find a place in the hearts of a whole new generation of readers.

Confession Brings Possession


Norvel Hayes - 1993
    Whether we receive them or not is our choice. Learn how to affirm the Word of God in your hearts and release the power of God through faith-filled words. Confession Brings Possession is a powerful book that will give the reader insight into how to release the power of God in their life.

The Book of Virtues


William J. Bennett - 1993
    Bennett's bestselling The Book of Virtues is an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop moral character—and helps parents teach it to them.Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions—the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy—and learn from—together.

Your Life is Your Message: Finding Harmony With Yourself, Others, and the Earth


Eknath Easwaran - 1993
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Whose Values Do You Value?


John Bytheway - 1993
    Do you sometimes feel like the Lord thought up the commandments just to keep you from having fun and enjoying life? John Bytheway explains how the Lord's guidelines fit into our lives and how they can help us solve our oproblems.

When God Doesn't Make Sense


James C. Dobson - 1993
    From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.

Daily Motivations for African-American Success


Dennis Kimbro - 1993
    Each lesson will last a lifetime!

First Solo: Learning to Recognize the Spirit


John Bytheway - 1993
    As he relates the story he draws parallels to staying on course in life, relying on such instruments as prayer and the Holy Ghost. He tells how to listen for the Spirit and helps young people understand that they can receive personal revelation to help them navigate along the strait and narrow path.

Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans


Eric V. Copage - 1993
    Copage's Black Pearls is an extraordinary book of inspirational thoughts and practical advice for African-Americans. The 365 quotes that begin each day's entry range from African proverbs to wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Terry McMillan, Bill Cosby, Rosa Parks, Spike Lee, Marian Wright Edelman, Alice Walker, and Martin Luther King, Jr., among hundreds of other diverse and accomplished people of African descent. And each day's entry covers a new topic: Love, Anger, Pride, Dieting, Stress, Stereotypes, Power, and Success are just a few! From the daily inspirations, author Eric V. Copage suggests meditations and specific actions that will help readers boost their spirits -- and achieve their dreams.

Scriptural Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith


Joseph Smith Jr. - 1993
    

The Twelfth Angel


Og Mandino - 1993
    He's lost it all and has returned to his home town of Boland, New Hampshire, teetering on the brink of suicide. But an old friend asks John to manage his old Little League team, the Angels. Reluctantly, he agrees, and meets a hopeless player who bears a striking resemblance to his dead son--and through their extroardinary relationship, John finds the wisdom in living that he thought had slipped beyond his grasp forever....AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILD

Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year


Norman Vincent Peale - 1993
    Now, the wisdom of nine books—including The Power of Positive Thinking—can be found within these pages. Timeless in their message, invaluable in the course of daily life, Dr. Peale’s classic books provide inspiration when you most need it and lead the way to a fuller, happier, more satisfying life. With a new introduction by Dr. Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day will help make your every day the best it can possibly be.

Cat's Cradle


Chieko N. Okazaki - 1993
    With equal expertise and enthusiasm she radiates her testimony of the brightness of hope that the gospel brings.A bumper sticker she quotes could well be a summary of this collection of addresses. 'Hard-hat construction area: christian under construction'. She adds: 'We're all Christians under construction, and that's an area where we need hard hats. It's . . . a little risky sometimes'.Sister Okazaki shares her personal experiences reaching out to the reader with love, support and encouragement. Her often penetrating insights into the tests of mortal life ring with truth and sincerity. Just as with the pattern of the cat's cradle, our lives connect and intersect. She describes those connections in both inspiring and practical terms over a broad spectrum of topics: partnership in marriage and in Church callings; love, the heart of the gospel; the process and the joy of service; replacing circles that exclude with circles that include; the changes life brings and the responses we choose; how to accept and handle our mistakes; bringing hope and growth out of the deserts of adversity; using the flowers of our loves for either joy or consolation, as needed; and much more. Pervading every address is Sister Okazaki's sense of the reality of Jesus Christ and how we can make his cause- love- more deeply our own.

Pack Up Your Gloomies in a Great Big Box, Then Sit On the Lid and Laugh!


Barbara Johnson - 1993
    Best of all, each chapter ends with a day-brightening, laughter-packed collection of Gloomee Busters. She lovingly lights the way for others by sharing her own struggles with questions such as:How do I cope when my kids break my heart?How can I let go of my loved one?How can I forgive and forget what was done to me?After love, what's the most important thing parents can give their kids?Will I ever laugh again? How will this pain last?

A Christmas Parable


Boyd K. Packer - 1993
    Packer. “This is a Christmas parable.” With that introduction, President Packer relates the tender story of a man whose strange dream during a difficult Christmas season awakens him to the reality of the Savior's atonement. This meaningful story is highlighted by President Packer's own paintings. A Christmas gift sure to be remembered.

Samuel


John R. Mittelstaedt - 1993
    It's the laypeople's Bible down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Each volume includes that book's complete text from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. The People's Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study. Samuel's mother, Hannah, dedicated her young son to the work of the Lord. Samuel grew up to become one of Israel's great prophets and led God's people through turbulent times. The two books of Samuel tell the story of this great leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.

Expect Good Things


Lynne Gerard - 1993
    Expect Good Things

If Christ Were Your Counselor


Chris Thurman - 1993
    Thurman draws on his knowledge as a clinical psychologist with the Minirth-Meier Clinic, as well as his deep familiarity with the Bible, to give readers Christ's own answers to their most personal questions on forgiveness, taking responsibility, being honest, and relying on God.

Maximum Self-Esteem: The Handbook for Reclaiming Your Sense of Self-Worth


Jerry Minchinton - 1993
    

Worship: Unleashing the Supernatural Power of God in Your Life


Norvel Hayes - 1993
    He knows how to find God's best for your life. Most importantly, he knows the key to all of these things. He knows how to worship and praise the Father.