Best of
Inspirational

1994

Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief


Martha Whitmore Hickman - 1994
    The classic guide for dealing with grief and lossFor those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are thoughtful words to strengthen, inspire and comfort.

Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging


Brennan Manning - 1994
    So we put on a mask to hide our identity. Feelings of embarrassment and shame make us hide from the One who truly loves us. Author Brennan Manning encourages you to let go of this stressful, unreal impostor lifestyle and freely accept your identity as a child of God. Find the rest that you long for as you grow in character and accept His lordship. Includes discussion questions.

The Power of Ambition


Jim Rohn - 1994
    

When God Whispers Your Name


Max Lucado - 1994
    God is whispering your name.Somewhere, between the pages of this book and the pages of your heart, God is speaking. And He is calling you by name.Maybe that's hard to believe. Maybe you just can't imagine that the One who made it all thinks of you that personally -- that He keeps your name on His heart and lips.But it's true. In the Bible and in the circumstances of your life, He whispers your name lovingly. Tenderly. Patiently but persistently. Let these stories remind you of the God who knows your name.Some of the stories are from the Bible. Some are drawn from everyday life. Most are about people who are lost ... or weary ... or discouraged -- just like you may be. If you let them, they will tell the story of your life. And the story of a God who speaks into your situation.So listen closely as you turn these pages. Listen for the Father's gentle whisper that can erase your doubt, your sorrow, your weariness, your despair.It really is your name that you hear, and the Voice that calls is more loving that your ever dared dream. Listen. And learn to hope again.

Inspiring Experiences That Build Faith: From the Life and Ministry of Thomas S. Monson


Thomas S. Monson - 1994
    Taken from events throughout his life, these accounts are organized into sections: Service to others, Faith Precedes Blessings, Prayer Availeth Much, Missionary Moments, Testimony Teaches Truth, Example of the Believers, and On the LIghter Side. One experience tells of an elderly man in oppressed Hungary. He had collected his tithing for forty years until he met a patriarch who could deposit it for him. Also, the man had tried unsuccessfully for many years to get permission to leave Hungary to attend the temple. Following a special blessing, his passport was finally approved and this faithful man received the temple ordinances. This example and many others depict the happiness that comes from obedience to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ. Readers can find renewed strength in their testimonies through these faith-promoting experiences.

Twilight of Courage


Bodie Thoene - 1994
    The Twilight of Courage is a retelling of World War II that intertwines the stories of two American journalists' escape from the collapse of Warsaw, with those of an orphaned baby's journey to Jerusalem, a mathematician's attempt to crack Nazi code, and more.

Jesus of Nazareth


Truman G. Madsen - 1994
    Madsen shares his insights on the life and ministry of the Savior, available for the first time on CD. The same stimulating scholar and speaker who gave us the popular Joseph Smith the Prophet series, Brother Madsen draws on his experience as a former director of the BYU Jerusalem Center and leader of countless tours to the Holy Land to bring new illumination to many aspects of Christ’s unique mission. Topics include Jesus as the Shepherd and the Lamb, His baptism and temptation, and the Sermon on the Mount. The last four addresses deal with the Savior’s final week of mortality. These engrossing talks are sure to bring hours of fascinating listening to all students of the gospel and deepen testimonies of the Lord Jesus Christ.

101 Power Thoughts


Louise L. Hay - 1994
    Listen to one power thought each day or a few at a time. However you decide to play this cd, you'll find that you may begin to think more positively and create exciting changes in your life!

Death And The Life After


Billy Graham - 1994
    Graham helps you find peace, assurance, triumph and even humor in a subject which is important to everyone.

Can You Stand to Be Blessed?


T.D. Jakes - 1994
    Provides insights into how to be a successful Christian, guiding readers in finding their inner strength and purpose and living as God wills.

Whose Child Is This?


Bill Wilson - 1994
    Now he leads a crusade to rescue children in Brooklyn's "war zone"--and beyond. His dramatic story is more than a life-and-death struggle in the midst of crime, drugs and poverty. It is a vision of hope and promise for America's children. "Lately in the news they've been talking about how likely it is for a black male teenager to get shot and killed--especially in my neighborhood. They say it's even more likely that in a couple of years I'll be carrying a gun. But what they don't know is what a difference God's made in my life. Ever since I was three I've been going to Sunday school, and I've learned about God and His ways. And I made up my mind to follow Jesus. No, you'll never see me with a gun shooting anyone. Ever! Because no matter what's going on around me, I am standing for Jesus."--Vincent, age 12

Legend of Starcrash


Dolores Cannon - 1994
    Tuin was a member of a tribe who thought they were the only people on Earth because they had never encounter another tribes throughout their existence. Tuin reports the story of the history of his people as told by the Shaman during long narratives around the campfire. They were descendants of the Old Ones who had travelled across the void of space and had crashed in the area many years ago.

Waiting to Exhale/Mama/Disappearing Acts


Terry McMillan - 1994
    "They say love is a two-way street. But I don't believe it because the

Why Grace Changes Everything


Chuck W. Smith - 1994
    It's a word we all love to hear, but do we really know what it means? Without it, our lives are dry and dusty, but when grace comes, it transforms our lives into something rich and beautiful.

Buddha's Little Instruction Book


Jack Kornfield - 1994
    Just as the serene beauty of the lotus blossom grows out of muddy water, Buddha's simple instructions have helped people to find wholeness and peace amid life's crisis and distractions for more than 2,500 years.  For this small handbook, a well-known American Buddhist teacher and psychologist has distilled and adapted an ancient teaching for the needs of contemporary life.  Its practical reminders and six meditations can infuse smallest everyday action with insight and joy.

Living Juicy: Daily Morsels for Your Creative Soul


S.A.R.K. - 1994
    Sark gives us the juice to nourish our creative souls with this map and miniature guidebook. Weekly topics include "procrastinating," "energizing," "adventuring," "aging," and "shouting." Each daily affirmation is designed to stop those dry and cracked feelings and give us those sweet, wild moments we crave.

When Heaven is Silent: How God Ministers to Us Through the Challenges of Life


Ronald Dunn - 1994
    A simple but powerful book that helps readers develop the faith to see these trials as blessings, rather than curses, ministered by God.

The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff


Vicki Jo Anderson - 1994
    Every parent needs resources that will add to the spiritual roots, and to the moral foundation their children build their lives upon. As we are shown how God has inspired eminent people in their pursuit of excellence, we see how to find His guidance in our lives. When we plant in their hearts a view of history as a legacy to live up to, children are empowered to prepare for, and then perform, the missions God sent them to earth to accomplish.”

That We Might Have Joy


Howard W. Hunter - 1994
    Hunter asked members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "How often do we think of the Savior? How deeply and gratefully and how adoringly do we reflect on his life? How central to our lives do we know him to be?"    Living a more Christlike life has long been a theme of President Hunter's messages to the Saints. That We Might Have Joy presents thirty-two of these messages, each expressing his testimony that "Christ's way is not only the right way, but ultimately the only way to hope and joy."    The book is arranged in four parts"Making Christ Our Exemplar," "A Plea for Unity," "Facing Trials and Tribulations," and "Becoming Disciples of Christ." Each chapter within these sections draws from the scriptures an important message illustrating how using the Savior's life and teachings as our guide can lead to greater peace of mind and joy.    President Hunter summarizes well this theme in his talk entitled "Facing Trials and Tribulations": "Our task is to have the gospel in our lives and to be a bright light, a city set on a hill, that reflects the beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the joy and happiness that will always come to every people in every age who keep the commandments."

The Belonging Heart: The Atonement and Relationships with God and Family


Bruce C. Hafen - 1994
    This book's theme deals with how the Atonement helps us build our relationships with the Lord and with others, especially family members. As we accept the Atonement, the Lord blesses us with a belonging heart. When we commit our lives to God, we show that commitment by how we give our lives, a day at a time, for the benefit of those we love_by how fully we let ourselves belong to them. The authors explain, 'In this kind of life, a full life of gracious connections with God and with other people, we may find where we really belong_for what we really were made.' This thought-provoking book helps us learn to gain the fulness of mortality by 'always abounding in good works, . . . [that] Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal [us] his.' (Mosiah 5:15.)

From Survival to Recovery


Al-Anon Family Groups - 1994
    As adults they tended to behave as though they still were living in an alcoholic home - desperately seeking attention, yearning for affection, trying to be incredibly good, and miserably failing. They were not free to do otherwise - until they came to Al-Anon.

A Woman's Spirit: More Meditations for Women


Karen Casey - 1994
    Yet, all women in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs share many common experiences. We also share the purpose of seeking a new, healthier way of life.   The daily meditations in A Woman's Spirit cover vital topics at the heart of any woman’s recovery journey, such as taking responsibility, managing expectations, dealing with change, and finding purpose. Spending a few moments each day with Karen Casey’s wisdom is sure to bring a sense of peace and belonging to recovering women everywhere.

What I Wish I'd Known in High School: A Crash Course in Teenage Survival


John Bytheway - 1994
    Read by the author." 6 CDs.

Gone Too Soon: The Life and Loss of Infants and Unborn Children


Sherri Devashrayee Wittwer - 1994
    

Water in the Wilderness: God's Provision for our Every Need


T.D. Jakes - 1994
    Jakes guides mothers and fathers through the challenges and rewards of being a parent-along the way illustrating how every family can achieve a stronger relationship with God. Filled with Bishop Jakes's wisdom on such important topics as self-control, patience, tough love, respect, and forgiveness, this is an essential tool for navigating the emotional and complex path of parenthood in today's ever-changing world.

Hymns to an Unknown God: Awakening The Spirit In Everyday Life


Sam Keen - 1994
    Bill Moyers has called this search for spirituality "the biggest story -- not only of the decade but of the century."  Now, Sam Keen, the New York Times bestselling author of Fire in the Belly, addresses this crisis and provides a blueprint for bringing spirituality into everyday life in Hymns to an Unknown God:  Awakening the Spirit in Everyday Life.Using practical examples from his and other people's lives, Keen tells readers how to cut through what he calls the "spiritual bullshit," and recover the sacred in their love affairs, families, jobs, and politics -- in short, how to recover the "Unknown God." Down-to-earth and articulate, Sam Keen is a popular social commentator, philosopher, and teacher. He describes himself as "overeducated at the Ivies," with degrees from Harvard and Princeton. His work has been featured in a special Bill Moyers PBS interview, and for over twenty years he was a consulting editor at Psychology Today.How to Use Your Spiritual Bullshit Detector: In a world of one-minute solutions, false spiritual leaders, and instant spirituality, how can you tell which beliefs are valid and separate the bogus from the genuine.Sex and the Spirit: Why is it that sex and spirituality are so interconnected and confusing? Keen explains the conflict between "I want" and "I should," and tells readers how to integrate sensuality, sexuality and spirituality to experience truly deep and loving relationships.Consecrating Our Days: Rituals for Living: Keen gives more than a dozen suggestions for personal rituals to remind readers of the sacredness in their everyday lives, including creating a private place as a personal sanctuary, learning to make time to think deeply, setting aside personal days as times of celebration, and more.

Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants


Jim Fay - 1994
    Enjoy being a parent again!

The Impossible Just Takes a Little Longer: Living with Purpose and Passion


Art E. Berg - 1994
    A broken neck left him a quadriplegic. Doctors told Berg he would never walk, hold a job, or have children. But they could not have been more wrong. Berg was determined to prevail, and would one day wear his own Super Bowl ring.In The Impossible Just Takes a Little Longer, Berg recounts his harrowing and inspirational story while imparting larger lessons about life, fear, and passion. Never giving up, Art resolved to embrace life even more fully, and established a thriving career as a motivational speaker, giving more than 150 speeches each year.Tragically, Art Berg died in February 2002, but his inspiring story -- a singular vision of passion and conviction -- lives on in The Impossible Just Takes a Little Longer.

Secrets


Robin Jones Gunn - 1994
    She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate paramedic who desires to protect her and the jealous woman who wants nothing more than to destroy her. Will Jessica’s deceit ruin all hope for the future? Or will she find a deeper peace that allows her to stop hiding the truth from those who love her most of all? This heartwarming bestseller, book one in the Glenbrooke series, introduces the fascinating people of Glenbrooke in a compelling tale of romance and spiritual truth.

Echoes of Memory


John O'Donohue - 1994
    Just as To Bless the Space Between Us was being published, he died suddenly at the age of fifty-two. His powerfully wise and lyrical voice is profoundly missed, but his many readers are now given a special opportunity to revisit John in his first book, a collection of poetry.      O'Donohue's readers know him as both a spiritual guide and a poet. In the same spirit as his bestselling works, readers will be inspired yet again by John's depth of wisdom and artistry.

The Final Week of Jesus


Max Lucado - 1994
    So, if you know of Christ, ponder His final days. But where does one begin such a difficult -- yet critically eternal -- journey? With Max Lucado! In this audio release of one of his most insightful and moving books ever, Lucado leads listeners from Friday's defeat to Sunday's victory. Like never before, believers and seekers alike will see Christ's passion, sense His power, and hear His promise. They'll ponder anew how His final journey was just the beginning of a whole new life and whole new plan -- the living example of what really matters for their own lives today and eternally.

Life's Little Treasure Book On Success (Life's Little Treasure Books)


H. Jackson Brown Jr. - 1994
    "He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much," said Bessie Anderson Stanley.This book is a collection of observations about success that the author first shared with his son in the first two volumes of "Life's Little Instruction Book." It also includes thought-provoking and inspiring quotes from other sources.

The Stations of the Cross With Pope John Paul II


Joseph M. Champlin - 1994
    Includes prayers and New American Bible, revised edition, Gospel readings.

I Am Becoming The Woman I've Wanted


Sandra Martz - 1994
    In the emotionally evocative style that characterizes Martz's previous collections, this book explores coming of age, sexuality, child-birth, physical power, menopause, aging, and much more. This is more than just another book about body image. Using her talent for bringing together extraordinary stories, poems, and photographs about women's lives, editor Sandra Martz explores the broader question of how the physical aspects of being female affect women's experiences. This best-selling anthology will have women reading and thinking and sharing for a long time.

15 Minutes Alone with God


Emilie Barnes - 1994
    This book teaches women how to organize their quiet times. It includes meditations that: take 15 minutes or less; contain a Scripture lesson, a key verse, an uplifting meditation, and additional Scripture readings; and, suggest several Thoughts for Action.

The Delany Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom


Sarah L. Delany - 1994
    Now they offer their fans a treasury of grandmotherly good sense: memorable aphorisms, engaging anecdotes, rules for managing money, practical advice on staying active in old age, and some favorite recipes, too. It's a book filled with the secrets of living well, from two women who did it for more than a century.

On a Hill Too Far Away: Putting the Cross Back in the Center of Our Lives


John Fischer - 1994
    Using the powerful image of a 5-foot cross bolted in front of the platform of a small Conneticut church, Fischer explores the centrality of the cross to a Christian's faith for all time, as well as the tragedy of the cross's apparent abscence in contemporary Christianity.

A House Blessing


Welleran Poltarnees - 1994
    Poltarnees, drawing upon his library of antique images, has added pictures which best give each thought its most vivid reality. This book makes an excellent gift for any house.

Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story


Janette Oke - 1994
    A powerful proof of God's overwhelming love.

Listening: How to Increase Awareness of Your Inner Guide


Lee Coit - 1994
    The author suggests that by recognizing holiness within, it is possible to bypass the static and babble of the stream of consciousness, making contact with an integral part of the human being.

On Giants' Shoulders: Bringing New Life to Japan


Patrick McElligott - 1994
    

Walk Tall, You're a Daughter of God


Jamie Glenn - 1994
    

The Proofs of Bahá'u'lláh's Mission


Bahá'u'lláh - 1994
    

Guide Me to Eternity


Christine T. Monsen - 1994
    The book in her own words, touchingly shares her pain and her transcendent love for her husband and coming to the firm knowledge of life after death.

The Mystery of God's Word


Raniero Cantalamessa - 1994
    "Go and Proclaim the Gospel" makes the connection between the Word and the Church. "When I Found Your Words . . ." speaks to those who proclaim the Word. "We Preach Christ Jesus as Lord" reflects on the content of Christian preaching. "For Every Careless Word . . ." warns against confusing human words with the divine Word. "You Will Receive Power from the Holy Spirit" affirms the role of the Holy Spirit in the proclamation of the Word. "Welcome the Word" affirms the place of God's Word in our everyday lives. "The Letter Brings Death But the Spirit Gives Life" attests to the role of the Spirit in the interpretation of the Bible and in the life of the Church.