100 Best Devotion Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Power of Positive Thinking

Norman Vincent Peale

5.0

"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life."

-- Norman Vincent Peale

The precursor to The Secret, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped millions of men and women to achieve fulfillment in their lives. In this phenomenal bestseller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined

Recommended by Donald J. Trump, Ken Blanchard, Sam Gichuru, and 1 others.

Donald J. Trump

USA President

Norman Vincent Peale - the great Norman Vincent Peale - was my pastor. "The Power Of Positive Thinking" - everybody's heard of Norman Vincent Peale. He was so great. [source]

Sam Gichuru

As an entrepreneur I wake up everyday positively optimistic, the most powerful book I read in my 20s was the power of positive thinking. Entrepreneurs, founders, innovators are driven by optimism, one must get a good dose of that in the morning. Then they open twitter... https://t.co/kzD046B4zy [source]

Theresa Evanoff

Here are some of my favourites around purpose, positive habits, positive thinking, and business goals. I’m a firm believer that subject expertise can be learned, but character-building traits, like perseverance and purposefulness, must be honed. “Purpose Driven Life”, Rick Warren “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey "The Magic of Thinking Big", David J. Schwartz "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz “Good to Great”, Jim Collins “Doing Good Well”, Willie Cheng [source]

2

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Sarah Young

4.9

After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her—and many others around the world.

In these powerful pages are the words and Scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, co

3

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

William Braxton Irvine

4.8

Preview Summary

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives.
In A Guide

Recommended by Marc Andreessen, Timothy Ferriss, Jason Fried, and 8 others.

Marc Andreessen

Co-Founder/Andreessen Horowitz

Best (?) walk through the ancient/current philosophy of Stoicism. You can't control other people but you can control yourself, so do that. [source]

Jason Fried

Co-Founder/Basecamp

The book that had the biggest impact on me this year was “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy”. [source]

Phil Libin

CEO/Evernote

A very interesting read. [source]

4

Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth

Richard J. Foster

4.8

Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978.

In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith to show how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spi

Recommended by John C. Maxwell and Ben Greenfield.

Ben Greenfield

In the past 3 years, I’ve really begun to focus on the spiritual disciplines like #fasting, #meditation, #prayer, etc... AND I've been using the amazing book, "Celebration of Discipline", by Richard Foster to help me along my journey... Check it out here: https://t.co/tV4h280iiy [source]

5

My Utmost for His Highest

Oswald Chambers

4.7

For nearly seventy-five years, countless millions of Christians the world over have trusted the spiritual companionship of Oswald Chambers's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." These brief scripture-based readings--by turns comforting and challenging--will draw you into God's presence and form you as a disciple of the Risen Lord. You'll treasure their insight, still fresh and vital. And

6

The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions

Arthur Bennett

4.6

The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written. Consequently in the Puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations which

7

New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional

Paul David Tripp

4.6

Over 500,000 Copies Sold

365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year

"If you're prone to wander, this book is for you." --Matt and Lauren Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas; President, Acts 29 Church Planting Network; and his wife Lauren, writer; speaker; singer

"Paul's writing encourages those who have grown weary of the struggle, living under the weight of the world." --

8

The Practice of the Presence of God

Brother Lawrence

4.6

Three hundred years ago, an uneducated lay cook in a French monastery discovered how to enjoy a profound awareness of God moment by moment, even in the midst of busyness and distraction. The Practice of the Presence of God reveals Brother Lawrence's secrets. Brimming with wisdom and spiritual insight, this classic memoir of the devotional life witnesses to the joy available to all who will seek Hi

Recommended by John C. Maxwell.

9

Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family

Mitch Albom

4.5

Bestselling author Mitch Albom returns to nonfiction for the first time in more than a decade in this poignant memoir that celebrates Chika, a young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart.

Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in a landscape of extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving bir

Recommended by Arianna Huffington and Jillian Michaels.

Arianna Huffington

Founder/The Huffington Post

So loved running into @MitchAlbom last week in the @thrive office. His new book, #FindingChika is fantastic and you can read an excerpt here: https://t.co/OOALsH3DdH [source]

Jillian Michaels

So much of the book resonates with me - adoption, forming a family, learning from your kids. It’s a must-read, must-gift book brilliantly told as only Mitch Albom can. Bravo ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/TqSQJxzUG3 [source]

10

The Artist's Way

Julia Cameron

4.5

Preview Summary

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert

A stunning gift edition of the powerful bestselling book on creativity.The Artist’s Way is one of the bestselling gift books of all time. Beautifully packaged with a slipcase and ribbon, this tenth anniversary gift edition is the ideal gift for loved ones engaged in creative lives.

Recommended by Anand C and Emma Gannon.

Anand C

STARTING FROM AUTHENTICITY: by observing, showing humility and being grateful - I started being open to what’s in the sub-conscious more (30+ sessions in). Speaking your truth is a powerful result of this. One great book to help explore this. https://t.co/sOAgAHhWsO [source]

Emma Gannon

Instead of all these fast paced books saying: ‘Here’s how to be amazing, here’s how to get a side hustle, here’s how to hustle, hustle, hustle.’ This is the total opposite. It’s about slowing right down and connecting with yourself again. [source]

11

The Cost of Discipleship

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.5

Preview Summary

One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus in this classic text on ethics, humanism, and civic duty.

What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us t

Recommended by Mike Huckabee.

Mike Huckabee

This was a book that I read in college, and it influenced me in that I realised that faith that does not cost anything is what Bonhoeffer would call ‘cheap grace’. So much of American Christianity was cheap grace – fire insurance more than a call to true discipleship. It had a profound impact on me. Here was a person whose faith was not merely a belief system; rather, it was a way of life – to a point of even his own death. [source]

12

Confessions

Augustine of Hippo

4.5

Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literature. Written in the author's early forties in the last years of the fourth century A.D. and during his first years as a bishop, they reflect on his life and on the activity of remembering and interpreting a life. Books I-IV are concerned with infancy and learning to talk, schooldays, sexual desire and

Recommended by A N Wilson, Carlos Eire, Paula Fredriksen, and 3 others.

A N Wilson

A lot of people think becoming a Christian is a decision you make. St Augustine doesn’t really think that. [source]

Carlos Eire

St Augustine of Hippo was one of the first thinkers to struggle with the concepts of time, memory and eternity. [source]

Paula Fredriksen

For the reader it’s somewhat like crashing a session of classic psychoanalytic therapy: Augustine speaks, God just listens, and we overhear. [source]

13

As a Man Thinketh

Allen

4.5

Preview Summary

The mind guides our footsteps as we progress along the pathway of life.

Purity of mind leads inevitably to purity of life, to the precious love and understanding that should control our everyday acts and attitudes towards friends and foes.

But where must one look for guidance? How does one achieve purity of mind that alone brings happiness and confidence?

The author offers his clear answers in this b

Recommended by Tony Robbins and Shay Carl.

Tony Robbins

Life Coach

I’ve read this book more than a dozen times and often give it as a gift. [source]

Shay Carl

One of my favorite books. I think that we so undervalue the power of thought. [source]

14

Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

Bob Goff

4.4

Now a New York Times Bestseller!

As a college student he spent 16 days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. As a father he took his kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. He made friends in Uganda, and they liked him so much he became the Ugandan consul. He pursued his wife for three years before she agreed to date him. His grades weren't good enough t

Recommended by Doug McMillon.

Doug McMillon

CEO/Walmart

Read some wonderful and enlightening books this year. Love Does by Bob Goff and New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms are favorites. [source]

15

Walking from East to West: God in the Shadows

Ravi Zacharias and R. S. B. Sawyer

4.4

For more than three decades, apologist Ravi Zacharias has shared bits and pieces of his personal life and experience. In Walking from East to West, now in softcover, Zacharias invites you to follow him on a journey through his life: to see and smell the neighborhood in India where he grew up, to feel a mother’s love and the consternation of a harsh father … and the lure of a rebellious soul. In a

16

God's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs

Timothy Keller

4.4

From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes a beautifully packaged, yearlong daily devotional based on the Book of Proverbs

Proverbs is God's book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers readers a fresh, inspiring lesson for every day of the year based on different passages within the Book of Prove

17

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

Francis Chan

4.4

Revised & Updated—and now available in Hardcover! God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we're missing it?It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try

18

Knowing God

J. I. Packer

4.4

For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals. This edition is updated with Americanized language and spelling and a new preface by the author.

Stemming from Packer's profound theolog

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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

John Mark Comer

4.3

Preview Summary

"Who am I becoming?"

That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words:

"Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life."

It wasn't the response he expected, but it was--and continues to be--the answer h

20

Tuesdays with Morrie

Mitch Albom

4.3

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights fad

21

Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey

Bob Goff

4.3

Beloved and bestselling author Bob Goff provides you with a year's worth of inspiring, unexpected, thought-provoking teaching that will prepare you for the day ahead.

Bob Goff’s first two books, Love Does and Everybody, Always, spent dozens of weeks each as New York Times bestsellers with their unique combination of entertaining, witty storytelling, and challenging, surprising perspectives. Now Bob

22

The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

A. W. Tozer

4.3

“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” This thirst for an intimate relationship with God, claims A.W. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of Christ.

Here is a masterly study of the inner life by a heart thirsting after God. Here is a book for every child of God, pastor, missionary, and Christian. It deals with

23

Awareness

Anthony de Mello, SJ, J. Francis Stroud

4.3

"This is your wake-up call! You may not have even realized you were sleep-walking. Most of us are most of the time. Awareness is an eye-opener. It's Anthony de Mello telling you gently but firmly, 'It's time to get up now.'" --Charles Osgood of "CBS Sunday Morning" and "The Osgood File"

"Awareness will be the critical test of American business in the next decade. I call it the 'business of awarenes

Recommended by Ben Greenfield and Peter Mallouk.

Ben Greenfield

On this edition of the weekly roundup, you'll discover: -An amazing book I'm reading called #Awareness -Edible Honeycombs by @passthehoney -A podcast with @drdanacohen discussing her new book #Quench -My ultimate #supplements guide -And much more... https://t.co/Ql5soW9E19 [source]

Peter Mallouk

Gives you a lot of perspective about yourself and the world. [source]

24

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles

Marianne Williamson

4.3

A prominent lecturer on A Course in Miracles--a self-study system of spiritual psychotherapy--explores the miraculous power of pure love in our daily lives. Marianne Williamson has been featured in USA Today and Vanity Fair.

Recommended by April Glaser.

April Glaser

Marianne Williamson's book, A Return to Love, went from a #1,508 ranking on Amazon's sales to #641 over the course of 12 hours https://t.co/vsq5T0ehAK [source]

25

Walk in Faith: 5-Minute Devotions for Teen Guys

Andy Dooley

4.3

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The One Year Chronological Bible NLT

Tyndale House Publishers

4.3

The One Year Chronological Bible is ideal for anyone who wants to take a fresh look at the Bible by reading it in the order the events actually happened. You can read the entire Bible in as little as 15 minutes a day with this One Year Bible, the best selling daily reading Bible brand.

27

Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close

Lysa TerKeurst

4.3

Embraced is the beautiful new devotional from Lysa TerKeurst, the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the New York Times bestselling author of Uninvited, The Best Yes, Unglued, and Made to Crave. Embraced features 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving them a godly perspective on the issues they face each day.

A real embrace indicates an intimate level of

28

Enter Wild: Exchange a Mild and Mundane Faith for Life with an Uncontainable God

Carlos Whittaker

4.3

Popular speaker and author Carlos Whittaker reveals how he broke free from a safe, boring faith and invites readers to experience all the wild and wonder Jesus promised His disciples.

In John 10:10, Jesus said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." While we have direct access to the radiant life of the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised us, many Christians today feel worry instead

29

The Pilgrim's Progress

John Bunyan

4.3

This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written. Set against realistic backdrops of town and country, the powerful drama of the pilgrim's trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey to the Celestial City.
Along a road filled with monsters and spiritual terrors, Christian confronts such embl

Recommended by Rabbi Lionel Blue.

Rabbi Lionel Blue

Pilgrim’s Progress is a book which has stuck with me throughout my life. And now that I’m over 80 I’m reading more and more the part where Christian and Christiana are preparing themselves to go across the River of Death and get to the Celestial City. [source]

30

Holy Bible: New International Version

Zondervan

4.3

The New International Version is the world's most popular Bible in modern English and is renowned for its combination of accuracy and clarity of language.

31

The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency (Hazelden Meditation Series)

Melody Beattie

4.3

Written for those of us who struggle with codependency, these daily meditations offer growth and renewal, and remind us that the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own self-care.

Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency.

32

The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms

Timothy Keller

4.2

Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller writes the book his readers have been asking for: A year-long daily devotional, beautifully designed with gilt edges and a gold ribbon marker.

The Book of Psalms is known as the Bible’s songbook—Jesus knew all 150 psalms intimately, and relied on them to face every situation, including his death.

Two decades ago, Tim Keller began

33

Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father

Fr Donald Calloway

4.2

In the midst of crisis, confusion, and a world at war with the Church, it's time to come home again to our spiritual father, St. Joseph. In this richly researched and lovingly presented program of consecration to St. Joseph, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, brings to life the wonders, the power, and the ceaseless love of St. Joseph, Universal Patron of the Church and the Terror of Demons.

34

The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

Timothy Keller

4.2

Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "a C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century" in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, he uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation.

Taking his trademark intellectual approach t

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What Really Matters: Faith, Hope, Love: 365 Daily Devotions from Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread Ministries

4.2

You will enjoy a 365-day devotional filled with meditations on faith, hope, and love from the writers of Our Daily Bread. These daily readings will provide encouragement through excerpts from God’s Word, engaging stories, and compelling quotes. You are invited on a journey to build your faith in God and in His Word, to know there is hope for your present and future, and to fall more deeply in love

36

Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Max Lucado

4.2

Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night?Is irrational anxiety your constant companion?Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.

We all encounter anxiety, but we don’t have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxi

37

Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief

Martha Whitmore Hickman

4.2

The classic guide for dealing with grief and loss

For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are thoughtful words to strengthen, inspire and comfort.

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Walking with the Savior

Max Lucado

4.2

This pocket companion presents classic content in new, portable convenient way

39

Hinds' Feet on High Places

Hannah Hurnard

4.2

With over 2 million copies sold, Hinds’ Feet on High Places remains Hannah Hurnard’s best known and most beloved book: a timeless allegory dramatizing the yearning of God’s children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory. In this moving tale, follow Much-Afraid on her spiritual journey as she overcomes many dangers and mounts at last to the High Places. There she gains a new name and i

40

Morning and Evening, Based on the English Standard Version

Charles H. Spurgeon, Alistair Begg

4.2

For over one hundred years, Christians have gotten up and gone to bed with Charles Spurgeon's devotional Morning and Evening as a companion. With a reading to begin and end each day throughout the year, you will come to appreciate Spurgeon's emphasis on the importance of abiding in Christ and meditating on God's Word. His wisdom and counsel provide a timeless guide through the trials and triumphs

41

True Devotion to Mary: with Preparation for Total Consecration

St. Louis De Montfort

4.2

Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, True Devotion to Mary is St Louis de Montfort's classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfect—a way of life chosen by Our Lord Himse

42

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

Andy Andrews

4.2

National Bestseller—New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly

What makes the difference between failure and success?

Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he’s a desperate man. Join New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews as he shares David Ponder’s incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for success that can turn any life around, no ma

Recommended by Cory Procter and Vincent Pugliese.

Cory Procter

What an awesome book. Super simple but should resonate like crazy. All about your choices and how they create your future. Make the decision. Be grateful and go get it. https://t.co/ujvJcG4gjD [source]

Vincent Pugliese

Question: What books would you recommend to young people to be prepared for the future workplaces? Answer: So many! So many by Seth Godin (Linchpin, The Icarus Deception, Purple Cow) Essentialism by Greg McKeown, Deep Work by Cal Newport, The Choice by Og Mandino, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, No More Dreaded Mondays and 48 Days To The Work You Love by Dan Miller, The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Will It Fly by Pat Flynn, The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews, QBQ by John Miller, The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. Wow, there are so many more, but that’s a start. [source]

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The Love Dare

Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick

4.2

Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

The Love Dare, the New York Times No. 1 best seller that has sold five million copies and was major plot device in the popular movie Fireproof, is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to unde

44

The Knowledge of the Holy

A. W. Tozer

4.2

The Knowledge of the Holy by popular evangelical author and Christian mystic A.W. Tozer illuminates God’s attributes—from wisdom, to grace, to mercy—and in doing so, attempts to restore the majesty and wonder of God in the hearts and minds of all Christians. A modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, The Knowledge of the Holy shows us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more

45

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

Rick Warren

4.2

Preview Summary

A New Edition for A New Generation!

Two new bonus chapters on the most common barriers to living a purpose driven life.

Access to an online community where you can discuss your journey to purpose, get feedback, and receive support.

“Movie stars and political leaders aren’t the only ones turning to Rick Warren for spiritual guidance. Millions of people—from NBA and LPGA players to corporate executives

Recommended by John C. Maxwell, Lilian Ong, Robert Katai, and 2 others.

Lilian Ong

I gained clarity and a different perspective of living a life with purpose. I learned that how we are “wired” or our S.H.A.P.E can help us find the purpose of our life. [source]

Robert Katai

I have 2 books that resonate with me and my work. The first one is a book written by Rick Warren called “The Purpose-Driven Life” and the second one is “Purple Cow” by Seth Godin. These are the books that I can read over and over again, because they always remind me what’s my purpose in this life, in my daily job and what I can do with my projects and work to create a purple cow effect. [source]

Theresa Evanoff

Here are some of my favourites around purpose, positive habits, positive thinking, and business goals. I’m a firm believer that subject expertise can be learned, but character-building traits, like perseverance and purposefulness, must be honed. “Purpose Driven Life”, Rick Warren “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey "The Magic of Thinking Big", David J. Schwartz "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz “Good to Great”, Jim Collins “Doing Good Well”, Willie Cheng [source]

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The Imitation of Christ

Thomas a Kempis, Joseph N. Tylenda, Sally Cunneen

4.2

This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ dis

47

Dangerous Prayers: Because Following Jesus Was Never Meant to Be Safe

Craig Groeschel

4.2

Do you ever wonder, "Why doesn't God answer my prayers?" Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? In Dangerous Prayers, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel helps you unlock your greatest potential and tackle your greatest fears by praying stronger, more passionate prayers that lead you into a deeper faith.

Pray

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Mornings with God: Prayers and Devotions for Women

Emily Biggers

4.2

Good mornings are guaranteed when you start the day off in prayer.
Dozens of faith-building prayers are accompanied by inspiring devotional thoughts and scripture selections—just for you. Featuring just-right-sized readings to fit into your busy morning routine and scripture selections from the beloved King James Version of the Bible, you’ll start your days off right with Mornings with God!

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Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

Joyce Meyer

4.2

In her dynamic new devotional, TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful "starting points" for every day of the year. Each day's devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life.

The world wants you to

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Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

Timothy Keller

4.2

Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author of The Songs of Jesus Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer.

Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday

51

Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories

Robert Morgan

4.2

Rob Morgan's inimitable style will help people reacquaint themselves with the hymns of the faithful. His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations.

Don't look for a dry recounting of boring stories. These devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history -- the people whose faith led th

Recommended by C S Lewis Quotes Et Al.

C S Lewis Quotes Et Al

If you love old hymns, this book about the stories behind them is amazing and interesting: Then Sings My Soul by Robert Morgan https://t.co/ngpT9CWLhZ [source]

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The Daniel Prayer: Prayer That Moves Heaven and Changes Nations

Anne Graham Lotz

4.2

Bestselling author Anne Graham Lotz will teach you how to pray effectively for your nation, for your families, and for yourself.

Many people today find that their prayers don’t “work.” And like a broken cell phone, DVD player, or TV remote, they throw prayer out as unnecessary “clutter” in their busy lives. Anne Graham Lotz has found that while prayer does work, sometimes the “pray-ers” don’t. So s

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One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

Ann Voskamp

4.1

Just like you, Ann Voskamp hungers to live her one life well. Forget the bucket lists that have us escaping our everyday lives for exotic experiences. How, Ann wondered, do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long and sometimes even dark? How is God even here?

In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites

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Hope for an Aching Heart: Uplifting Devotions for Widows

Margaret Nyman

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Women who are facing the reality of widowhood are often connected by a common thread of grief and uncertainty. Hope for an Aching Heart offers encouragement to help readers handle the challenges of each day with God’s grace. Sharing from a widow’s heart, the author weaves personal stories, Scripture, and prayers into 60 days of inspirational thoughts that motivate readers to draw closer to God. Th

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Jesus and the Disinherited

Howard Thurman

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In this classic theological treatise, the acclaimed theologian and religious leader Howard Thurman (1900–81) demonstrates how the gospel may be read as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. Jesus is a partner in the pain of the oppressed and the example of His life offers a solution to ending the descent into moral nihilism. Hatred does not empower—it decays. Only through self-l

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Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul

Melody Beattie

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“Melody Beattie gives you the tools to discover the magnificence and splendor of your being.” –Deepak Chopra, author of Jesus and Buddha

Beattie, author of Codependent No More,Beyond Codependency, and Lessons of Love, writes with the same warmth, honesty, and compassion in this collection, helping readers chart a new path toward spiritual growth and renewal. Journey to the Heart will comfort and

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Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

Dan Millman

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Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a

Recommended by Brian MacKenzie and Greg Norman.

Brian MacKenzie

It takes you from a basic 'here’s what’s going on' to 'here’s ultimate potential.' [source]

Greg Norman

Greg Norman said this is one of his most-recommended books. [source]

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A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

W. Phillip Keller

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“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want…”

Travel the shepherd’s path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23.

As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep— and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lor

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Starting Your Day Right: Devotions for Each Morning of the Year

Joyce Meyer

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Readers are invited to start the morning off right with #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer's devotions for each day of the year.

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Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith

Michael Reeves

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In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that is rooted in the triune God. He takes cues from preachers and teachers down through the ages, setting key doctrines of creation, the person and work of Christ, and life in the Spirit into a simple framework of the Christian life. A rich and enjoyable read on the basic beliefs of Christianity that av

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How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

A. Z. Tozer

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2010 Reprint of 1960 First Edition.This work consists of a series of lectures Tozer presented before his Church Congregation during a period of successive Sundays. Herein Tozer tackles the questions of "Who is the Holy Spirit" and "What is the Holy Spirit". Tozer then goes on to provide a detailed and meticulous account of precisely how one goes about being filled by the holy spirit.

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Worry Less, Pray More: A Woman's Devotional Guide to Anxiety-Free Living

Donna K. Maltese

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Worry-Free Devotional Guide for Women Offers You Calm for an Anxiety-Filled Soul

This purposeful devotional guide features 180 readings and prayers designed to help alleviate your worries as you learn to live in the peace of the Almighty God, who offers calm for your anxiety-filled soul. Inspired by this promise from God's Word: "Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and pr

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The Upper Room Disciplines 2020: A Book of Daily Devotions

Upper Room

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Faithful readers of The Upper Room Disciplines know that the practice of reading and reflecting on scripture nourishes and transforms the spirit. This best-selling devotional guide offers daily, lectionary-based scripture readings and reflections. Each week of devotions focuses on a particular theme and engages readers with the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. The 2020 edition of Discipli

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Awaken: 90 Days with the God who Speaks

Priscilla Shirer

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The choice of a devotional book is more personal than most. This kind of reading is not merely for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment. No, with this kind of resource you’re expecting and praying for something more. You want to hear from God, receive His direction, and be refreshed in the depths of your soul. Only God’s Word can do that.

So you need to choose wisely.

With her first devotional boo

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To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings

John O'Donohue

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From the author of the bestselling Anam Cara comes a beautiful collection of blessings to help readers through both the everyday and the extraordinary events of their lives.

John O'Donohue, Irish teacher and poet, has been widely praised for his gift of drawing on Celtic spiritual traditions to create words of inspiration and wisdom for today. In To Bless the Space Between Us, his compelling blend

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#Truth: 365 Devotions Connecting Life and Faith for Teens

Josh McDowell

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Inspire. . . Challenge. . . Fuel Your Faith.

This daily devotional from Josh McDowell unpacks spiritual truths that will inspire, challenge, and fuel your soul every day of the year--from January 1 to December 31.
Practical and relevant, each month of devotional readings shares a common theme—

January: THE TRUTH THAT GOD EXISTS
February: THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD'S WORD
March: THE TRUTH ABOUT ORIGINAL S

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The Weight of Glory

C. S. Lewis

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Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt. These are ardent and lucid sermons that provide a compassionate vision of Christianity.

Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our day-to-day lives, C.S. Lewis's ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual

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Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ (Theologians on the Christian Life)

Tony Reinke

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John Newton is famous for his legendary hymn “Amazing Grace.” Many have celebrated his dramatic conversion from a life in the slave trade to his eventual work to end it. But often overlooked are Newton’s forty years as a pastor ministering to parishioners and friends unsettled by the trials, doubts, and fears of life.

Newton is perhaps the greatest pastoral letter writer in the history of the churc

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Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Richard Walker

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This best-selling meditation book for those in recovery offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life.

Since 1954, Twenty-Four Hours a Day has become a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics throughout the world. With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised), this "little black book" offers daily thoughts, meditations, and p

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The Enneagram of Belonging: A Compassionate Journey of Self-Acceptance

Christopher L. Heuertz

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For the Enneagram enthusiast looking to deepen their transformation, The Enneagram of Belonging offers an enlightening, enriching path forward.

Many have discovered the Enneagram to be a powerful tool for self-understanding, yet knowing ourselves doesn't necessarily mean we accept ourselves. Most of us tend to curate the personality of our type: leading with the traits we perceive as positive, and

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The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations

Joyce Meyer

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Revised and Expanded Edition

God has created you to be confident, bold, and free-free to be yourself, free from the need to compare yourself to others, and free to step into His destiny for your life.

Based on her #1 New York Times bestseller The Confident Woman, Joyce Meyer taps into concerns and issues that many women commonly experience-lack of confidence, poor self-image, dysfunctional relations

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

U.S. Catholic Church

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Here it is -- the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standarad for all future catechisms.

The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It com

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The Bruised Reed

Richard Sibbes

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In this famous exposition of Isaiah 42:3, Sibbes unfolds the tender ministry of Jesus Christ, who is 'a physician good at all diseases, especially at the binding up of the broken heart'.

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The Power of a Praying Parent

Stormie Omartian

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Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying series (more than 23 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of readers eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives.

After 20 years of raising her son and daughter alongside her husband, Michael, Stormie looks back at the trials and joys of parenting and the power in pra

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Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

David Platt

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WHAT IS JESUS WORTH TO YOU?

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...

BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?

In Rad

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God Every Day: 365 Life Application Devotions

Mike Lutz

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A new contemporary devotional. In his dynamic daily devotional, God Every Day, pastor and author Mike Lutz provides readers with a spiritually energizing and uplifting start to their day. God Every Day is a contemporary and practical daily devotional that will have you waking up eager to hear from God.

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A Little God Time for Mothers: 365 Daily Devotions

BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC

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A little God time is what all mothers need but can rarely find in the craziness of everyday life.

This daily devotional encourages mothers of all ages to carve out some time for the refreshment and renewal found in God’s presence.

When life demands your attention, find some time in your day to reflect on the God who truly desires to be with you.

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The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God's Delight in Being God

John Piper

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THE SOURCE OF TRUE SATISFACTION.

Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God!

What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.”

Unlike so much of what is

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The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly and Without Fear

Joyce Meyer

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What keeps women from being their best? Joyce has been helping women better themselves by helping identify emotional barriers and physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles in their lives for years. Now she provides another answer-confidence.
Our society has an insecurity epidemic, women in particular. Compensating by pretending to be secure-a common response-only leads to feelings of shame. Lack o

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Contemporary Classic/Streams in the Desert

Zondervan

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Few books ever attain such a widespread recognition and perennial appeal as Streams in the Desert. Now over seventy years since its first publication, this marvelous devotional by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman has established itself firmly in the ranks of the Christian classics. Written from Mrs. Cowman's rich experiences with life, from its dry wastelands to its well-watered gardens, Streams in the Dese

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Dugout Devotions: Inspirational Hits from Mlb's Best

Del Duduit

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Dugout Devotions inspires you to stand in the batter's box and knock the curveball out of the park in your own life. These unique interview-based devotions offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the spiritual lives of many Major League Baseball players. Recounting their successes both on and off the diamond, you'll see the players who inspire you turn to God for inspiration. Their struggles are re

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The Inspiring Grandmother: 90 Days of Devotions, Prayer Encouragement

Doris Rikkers

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Grandmothers—you love your grandchildren and want what’s best for them. Nourish your own soul so you can nurture your grandchildren. Start with The Inspiring Grandmother, featuring 90 devotions written by top Christian authors such as Elisa Morgan, Cynthia Heald, Karen Kingsbury, Ruth Graham, and Carol Cymbala. Each devotion contains a relevant topic, two prayers (one for you and one for your gran

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Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible

Max Lucado

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You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.

He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.

David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw

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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

Dallas Willard

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The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In this classic, one of the most brilliant Christian thinkers of our times and author of the acclaimed The Spirit of Disciplines, Dallas Willard, skillfully weaves together biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice, revealing what it means to "apprentice" ourselves t

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The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out

Brennan Manning

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A Furious Love Is Hot on Your Trail!

Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. In this newly repackaged edition--now with full appendix, study questions, and the author's own epilogue, ""Ragamuffin" Ten Years Later

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For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God's Word

D. A. Carson

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In a world that views absolute truth, right and wrong, and salvation as being subject to individual interpretation, the Bible's unwavering proclamations and miraculous stories seem obsolete in modern times. But it is not God's Word that has changed. Indeed, its relevancy and its power to transform lives are intact. What has changed is the number of people who consult it. Now more than ever the nee

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Doodle Devotions for Kids Softcover

Nancy Taylor

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A great way to get kids to dig deeper into their Bibles is to have them interact with its stories and lessons. Doodle Devotions for Kids by Nancy Taylor helps children do that through its 60 devotions accompanied by doodling activities. This collection of devos goes through the entire Bible while encouraging kids to respond in their own creative ways. Do as the author says, Write all over this boo

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3-Minute Devotions for Guys: 180 Encouraging Readings for Teens

Glenn Hascall

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Got 3 minutes? . . .
Three minutes to much-needed wisdom and encouragement--especially for guys.

You'll find just the wisdom and encouragement you need in 3-Minute Devotions for Guys. This practical devotional packs a powerful dose of inspiration into 3 short minutes.

Minute 1: scripture to meditate on
Minute 2: a just-right-sized-for-you devotional reading
Minute 3: a prayer to help you jump-star

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The Complete Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue

Neale Donald Walsch

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An essential collection of Books 1, 2 and 3 in the Conversations with God series

This powerful and engaging volume collects the first and bestselling three books in Neale Donald Walsch's beloved Conversations with God series, complete with a foreword by the author.

Offering a fresh perspective for spiritual seekers, Walsch's books have inspired millions of readers around the world, introducing a c

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365 Devotions for Catholics: Daily Moments with God

Terence Hegarty and Paul Pennick

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The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just a Quarter Acre!

Carleen Madigan

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This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you’ll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long.

Also available in this series: The Backyard Homest

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Choose Hope: 3-Minute Devotions for Women

Compiled by Barbour Staff

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Got 3 minutes to spare? You'll find the spiritual pick-me-up you need in Choose Hope: 3-Minute Devotions for Women. Written especially the twenty-first-century woman, this delightful devotional packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and hope into just-right-sized readings. Minute 1: scripture to meditate on; Minute 2: a short devotional reading; Minute 3: a prayer to jump-start a convers

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Stillness Speaks

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle shows you how to become your true self by embracing stillness and silence. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move forward towards a new understanding of our relationships, of nature and of the profound wisdom that is to be found in stillness.

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A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

Martin Luther King and James M. Washington

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Here, in the only major one-volume collection of his writings, speeches, interviews, and autobiographical reflections, is Martin Luther King Jr. on non-violence, social policy, integration, black nationalism, the ethics of love and hope, and more.

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Prayer - 10th Anniversary Edition: Finding the Heart's True Home

Richard J. Foster

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Winner of numerous honors, including "Christianity Today's" Book of the Year and the Evangelical Christian Publishers' Association Gold Medallion Award, this life-changing book shows how each of the various forms of prayer can move us inward into personal transformation, upward toward intimacy with God, and outward to minister to others.

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God Will Use This for Good: Surviving the Mess of Life

Max Lucado

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Does it ever feel like life is out of control? Could you use the reminder that God is in control?

When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado tells us that though it may not be quick or painless, God will use this mess for good.

In this booklet, Max Lucado will help you:

Find cou

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Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You

John Eldredge

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There is a path leading to authentic manhood, cut by men who have gone before us, sons following in the footsteps of their fathers, generation after generation. There are perils along the trail, even disasters?all the more reason to rely on the guidance of a Father who has gone before.

But in an age when true fathers are in short supply, how do you find the path to manhood? How do you steer clear o

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The Freedom Writers Diary

The Freedom Writers

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

Straight from the front line of urban America, the inspiring story of one fiercely determined teacher and her remarkable students.

As an idealistic twenty-three-year-old English teacher at Wilson High School in Long beach, California, Erin Gruwell confronted a room of “unteachable, at-risk” students. One day she intercepted a note with an ugl

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A Prayer A Day for Graduates

DaySpring

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We're Pregnant! the First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook: The First-time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook: Everything You Need to Know for Your Partner & Baby

Adrian Kulp

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