Inspirational Fiction

James is a young man with a terminal illness and a family that is falling apart because of it. Apart from trying to deal with his own mortality, James also has to cope with a father who is running away from reality by withdrawing from his son, a mother who is constantly fearful, and a sister who sees more than she should. When James meets Marcham, a mystical beast who takes him on a series of powerful spiritual journeys, James begins to understand the meaning of life, death, and family.

Booker continues the story he began in his earlier The First Book of David, retelling the life of one of the Bible's most famous and storied figures, King David, who began his life as a humble shepherd boy, shot to fame as the slayer of the Philistine giant Goliath, and eventually entered the court of savage-tempered King Saul. The Second Book of David takes up the story of David at the height of his kingly power, and in a winning formula Booker uses here again, that story is told not from an omniscient viewpoint or from David's own but rather from viewpoints of the people in David's life - the famous Bathsheba, the Prophet Nathan, King Saul's concubine Rizpah and others.

What if you went to the mailbox one day and received a letter from God asking you to host a dinner - in God's honor? Award-winning author, composer, and lyricist Rayme Sciaroni shares the irresistible story of Jenny, a woman in her early 50s who receives such an invitation. Jenny is requested to invite anyone she chooses as well as a person she doesn't know very well to the momentous event. The guests are urged to each bring a dish they would like for God to taste and to wear clothing they would like for God to see them in.

People of the Future Day was reviewed by Gwendolyn Brooks, former Poet Laureate of Illinois. While writing his book about reincarnation, The Resurrection of Noah, Khalim discovered three monumental facts.

After Raine’s dad walked out, Ginevieve Lightly never lived in one place too long, a rambling lifestyle that defined her daughter’s youth. When their car dies in Banister Falls, Wisconsin, Gin promises Raine they can stay until she finishes her senior year of high school. Gin will do anything to make sure her daughter has a bright future...a future that’s compromised when Raine reveals she’s pregnant.

Stephanie London led a life of comfort and ease in St. Louis before feeling inexplicably drawn back to her father’s roots in the tiny Southern town of Hope Springs. Charlotte Willoughby has lived there all her life and longs to make a new life somewhere else. Stephanie doesn’t know exactly what she’s doing there—or how to occupy her time. And Charlotte doesn’t understand why, despite her overbearing family and reminders of her failed engagement, she’s suddenly led to stay.

In his third poetry collection from Red Hen Press, Kim Stafford gathers poems that sing with empathy, humor, witness, and story. Poems in this book have been set to music, quoted in the New York Times, posted online in the Academy of American Poets poem-a-day series, gathered in a chapbook sold to benefit Ukrainian refugees, posted online in response to Supreme Court decisions, composed for a painter’s gallery opening, and in other ways engaged a world at war with itself.

Poetry book with 50 poems.

TV reporter Kate Bradley arrives in Manhattan ready to take on a challenging new position as a national news correspondent. When a massive power outage plunges New York City into darkness, the disaster she expected to cover takes an unexpected turn. Someone is leaving thousands of mysterious gifts throughout the city, and the only clue to the giver's identity is the occasional note from "A Stranger."

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.

When burglars target the palatial estates of American billionaires in a series of high-tech heists, Kate must venture inside the world of the superrich to investigate the biggest story of the year. But the answers don’t come easy. The Los Angeles police detective who’s helping Kate with the case has mysteriously disappeared, Kate’s senator father demands she stop investigating, and the billionaire victims refuse to talk to the media. Still, Kate uncovers clues that prove the crimes are anything but ordinary: those behind the robberies have shocking - but uplifting - motives....

Continue to follow the adventures and miss-adventures of the teenager Izzy and her new friend Geo as they meet new friends during the "Tribulation" period. These two, who recently came to know the Lord, are out to save the world before the anti-Christ takes control.

Billy Doyle, a 12-year-old boy, is caught in a horrible life in the middle of the 1930s Great Depression. Billy's parents take him to his aunt and uncle to live on a farm in a secluded community in rural Ohio. His aunt and uncle offer love and respect to Billy. He meets a special man through the blessing of heaven and is taught the most important lessons in life.

¿Crees en los ángeles?–Me preguntaron un día.–¡Claro que sí!–respondí de inmediato. Lo que jamás imaginé es que ellos, los ángeles, fueran a intervenir en mi vida de la forma en que lo hicieron. Esta podría ser la reflexión de Julio, el protagonista de Diamantes en la noche.

A woman's quest to rescue the child victims of human trafficking leads her on a perilous journey fraught with danger. Will her faith and the gift of "sight" inherited from her beloved grandmother be enough to sustain her on an epic voyage of self-discovery and good conquering evil?

Based on a 133-year-old true story, a small town Missouri minister crosses paths with a weary snowbound traveler who tells of his recent European visit and an unusual discovery of ancient historical documents, which result in unforeseen repercussions.

Do you think Judgment is real? John Williams is about to find out. He abruptly emerges in a solitary room, and he is informed he is there to learn from his pride and reflect on the decisions that he made on earth. Then John would experience the most terrifying situation imaginable. He would have to stand face to face with God and be accountable for his time spent on earth, including denying Christ and receiving the mark on his right hand.

Teddy is living college life with his newfound faith and girlfriend Janet. He used to be an active clubber and always looked forward to the annual Jam Fest, but his priorities have changed. However, as the Jam Fest weekend is approaching, his four best friends have no idea that Teddy is a Christian. Ajani is a drug dealer trying to leave the lifestyle. Eros is a proud player looking to expand his sexual horizons. Q is looking for a new identity and a solution to save his marriage. And K. J. is on a quest to become hip-hop's next star. They are about to have a crazy weekend.

Ich schreibe, weil keiner mehr zuhört... Menschen reden nur noch aneinander vorbei. Sehen sich nicht mehr. Kein Platz für Romantik. Kein Platz für tiefe Gedanken. Alles ist gestellt. Alles auf der Überholspur in die Bedeutungslosigkeit. Niemand nimmt sich Zeit für die kleinen Dinge. Niemand lauscht mehr dem Regen in der Nacht. Höher, schneller, weiter und ignoriert das Blut an den Händen. Was hätte aus uns allen werden können? Vereint für eine gute Welt. Doch der Schein des Glänzenden hat das wahre Glück ersetzt.

In A Collection of Recollections: Between Here and There, Jen Schneider curates, collects, and shares bits and pieces of story and life. From “bus delays” to “knees on concrete” to “states of suspension”, the pieces prompt new ways of thinking about both language and lived experiences. Exploring a range of experiences from “rec time” to “things that go bump in the night”, the collection plays with time, form, and fashion in ways both experiential and experimental.