Inspirational Authors

If you love the TV series, THE CHOSEN, you'll love THRONES IN THE DESERT. THRONES IN THE DESERT does what no Biblical novel has done before. It weaves the story of five fictional characters through twelve chapters, with each chapter corresponding to the first twelve chapters of the Book of Luke. The five main characters--a tax collector, a slave, a guard in Herod's Palace, a Pharisee, and the daughter of a Zealot--have all placed a false god on a throne in their life, only to see it overturned by the rabbi from Nazareth. "He has brought down rulers from their thrones. He has lifted up the ...

***If you loved Finding Healing (Rainbow Haven Beach Prequel) (available for free on Amazon) by #1 best-selling author Sylvia Price, grab the rest of the series featuring seven full-length novels in this special boxed set.*** Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series of love, loss, and a fresh start. After the death of her husband, Beth Campbell decides it's time for a fresh start. When she returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia, she discovers a beautiful old abandoned home by the seaside and imagines it as the perfect spot for her to run a bed and breakfast and ...

Reverend Simon Jackson has always felt destined to lead and he's done a good job of it, transforming his small Houston church into one of the most respected and renowned in the region. But while the good Reverend's been busy tending his flock, his family's gone astray. His 19-year-old daughter, Rachel, gives new meaning to "baby mama drama." Crazy in love with her son's father, she's wreaking havoc on the man's life, even though he's about to marry another woman. David, Simon's oldest at 27, has been spiraling downward ever since a knee injury ended a promising football career.

AaronFor single father Aaron Miller, nothing has been as hard as raising his twins while balancing his demanding career as an ER nurse. He longs for more time with his children, but with long hours spent saving lives, he can’t help but feel like he’s missing out on the two lives that mean the most to him. His fears become a reality when his daughter is involved in a horrific freak accident that leaves her disfigured and Aaron blaming himself. Will Aaron be able to find the right help for his daughter so they both can begin to heal? If he does, will he be able to move past his blame and ...

Agatha O’Malley has become a recluse in the home that should be holding warm and wonderful memories. Up until her husband’s death, she led a happy and social life as the wife of a wealthy physician in the small town of Park Place, South Carolina. But now that he’s dead, she’s not only grieving for him, she’s furious with him over the mysterious disappearance of the stocks, bonds and money he told her he’d put aside for their retirement. What is she to do when there’s barely enough money in their joint checking account to survive, and how will she pay property taxes and keep up...

On August 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year of college at the University of Kentucky, Holly Dunn and her boyfriend, Chris Maier, were walking along railroad tracks on their way home from a party when they were attacked by notorious serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz, a.k.a. The Railroad Killer. After her boyfriend is beaten to death in front of her, Holly is stabbed, raped, and left for dead. In this memoir of survival and healing from a horrific true crime, Holly recounts how she lived through the vicious assault.

What happens when everything around you seems perfect - your family, your health, your social status, your overall life - but all of a sudden something threatens to tear it all apart and rob you of what you've always known? This type of thing happens to many people, every day, from all walks of life. Some are able to get over it and go on with their lives. But others are not so fortunate. They find themselves stuck in their own meltdown of loss, hurt, and pain. Such is the situation in Marita L. Kinney's latest novel.

Popular speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Woman Evolve, Sarah Jakes Roberts shows women they are not disqualified by their pain and failures and offers encouragement and strength to believe God’s best is still possible. Everyone has experiences in their lives that stop them in...

Witness the extraordinary in the midst of the ordinary. In this powerful true story, David Belcher recounts the extraordinary spiritual experiences and miracles that have shaped his life since childhood. As a young man, a near-fatal motorcycle accident left him hovering between life and death. What followed was an incredible out-of-body journey to Heaven, encounters with Jesus, and a miraculous healing that defied all medical odds. Woven throughout David’s personal narrative are accounts of addiction, recovery, resilience, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. From praying for ...

AaronFool me once: shame on you. Fool me twice: shame on me. But maybe, this time, love won’t be out to break Aaron’s heart.Even though Aaron Miller is still crushed over losing Jennifer yet again, he forces himself to push forward for the sake of the twins. But, while her absence doesn’t sting as badly this time, he’s still left shaken over his broken family. Unsure where to turn and needing emotional support, Aaron joins a support group. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he meets the beautiful group leader. But with a freshly broken heart and a fragile family, can ...

A Tell-All Memoir Exposes a Hidden Life and Hard-learned Lessons Southern. Black. Gay. Fatherless. Air Force Veteran. Ordained Methodist Minister. Master of hiding in plain sight. Cedrick Bridgeforth knows what it means to hold, hide, and wrestle with all of these identities. For years Cedrick had taken great pains to shield his full truth from the world. Then one day, at the height of his career, his entire universe came crashing down. Equal parts preacher, poet, confessor, and consummate storyteller, Alabama Grandson chronicles Cedrick’s hard-fought journey to come to terms with the ...

I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim—that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix—a work in progress. This is my story....

For 30 years, author Karen Anna Vogel has lived near the Amish, considered a "Trusted English Friend". She passes on inspirational experiences about the Amish culture in her novels, but readers want more. So, in this 31 Day ‘challenge’ Karen shares all she’s gleaned so far. Book Table of Contents Day 1 Faith Day 2 Commitment Day 3 Community spirit Day 4 Simple Life Day 5 Deep character and enduring values Day 6 Serenity Prayer Day 7 Downsize Day 8 Organized Bliss Day 9 Read Amish Books Day 10 Daddy Time Day 11 Garden Day 12 Gelassenheit Day 13 Volunteer Day 14 Small Business Day 15 ...

From award-winning author Lyn Cote—a powerful conclusion to the Lone Star Courage saga of courage, faith, and enduring love. No one has ever been on Anna’s side. Will that change in Texas? In 1846, young widow Anna Bauer survives the grueling voyage from Germany to begin a new life in the promised land of Texas. Forced by circumstance into servitude, she’s determined to escape her harsh master and claim her freedom. But how can a single woman face the dangers of the frontier alone? Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is charged with leading Anna’s party of German immigrants through Comanche ...

Mysteries, Masterpieces, and Maritime Mayhem—Holmes and Lucy Make Waves! When a frantic sister begs Sherlock Holmes to find her missing sailor brother, the Baker Street team dives headfirst into a case that’s anything but smooth sailing. Meanwhile, Hampton Court Palace is in uproar after a priceless painting vanishes, leaving one warder dead and another missing. Inspector Lestrade is desperate for Holmes’s help—but when the missing warder turns up… murdered, the stakes skyrocket. As Holmes juggles art theft and a missing mariner, Flynn follows the sailor’s trail into London’s ...

2024 Grammy Award Winner #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER In an inspiring follow-up to her acclaimed memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world. ...

Mortality suddenly on the distant radar? Approaching middle age? Family man, but more family than man? It was either do something big or have an affair! I chose the former, and it put me in the best place. I was approaching fifty, had 2 kids, a nice house by the sea, my career was going well and I was happily married. Or was at the time of writing but that is another story and another book. I was also getting larger and working more and could feel the impact on my health both mental and physical. This is my story. I went from an arbitrary exercise regime and excuses to completing an Ironman...

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! “It's the best memoir I've ever read.” —Oprah Winfrey “Will Smith isn't holding back in his bravely inspiring new memoir . . . An ultimately heartwarming read, Will provides a humane glimpse of the man behind the actor, producer and musician, as...

"The Zorg remains a book of great importance and one that will likely become a classic. It takes a respected place within a growing historical literature about the slave ship in generaL…a potent exposé of the ancient clash between humanity and property.”—The New York Times Book Review...

Who sleeps or lusts after a pastor? And who on earths wants to be stuck in the shadow of a man, wearing a big hat and sitting in a permanent front row seat where everyone is watching you? Not Destiny! Roderick Prince Strong is just as handsome as he is fine, but I’m just not sure if being a first lady is a part of my destiny. I know that my journey is marked by love and destined by God, but I still have not accepted the fact that I now own, Faith Temple Cathedral…a church. But just as I’m finally coming to grips with my assignment and things are coming together after the death...