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Grace in Motion: Discovering God on the Run is a captivating spiritual memoir that blends the rhythm of running with the profound journey of faith. Written by Fr. Vincent F. Pineda, a Catholic priest and endurance runner, this inspiring book explores how physical movement becomes a pathway to deeper spiritual understanding and connection with God. Through four compelling parts, Fr. Vince shares his personal story, beginning with his discovery of running at age 47 and drawing parallels between ancient biblical runners—like Moses and Jonah—and modern spiritual journeys.

In this new biography of Abraham, Judaism's foundational figure, Anthony Julius offers an account of the origins of a fundamental struggle within Judaism between skepticism and faith, critique and affirmation, thinking for oneself and thinking under the direction of another. Julius describes Abraham's life as two separate lives, and as a version of the collective life of the Jewish people.

കേരളത്തിന്റെ സാമൂഹിക-സാംസ്‌കാരികരംഗത്ത് സജീവസാന്നിദ്ധ്യമാണ് ക്രിസോസ്റ്റം തിരുമേനി എന്ന ഫിലിപ്പോസ് മാര്‍ ക്രിസോസ്റ്റം വലിയ മെത്രാപ്പോലീത്ത. ചിരിയും ചിന്തയും സമന്വയിപ്പിക്കുന്ന അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ കാഴ്ചപ്പാടുകള്‍ കേവലം മതത്തിനുള്ളിലോ സമുദായത്തിനുള്ളിലോ ഒതുങ്ങുന്നില്ല. ജാതിമതഭേദമെന്യേ തന്റെ ചുറ്റുമുള്ള ജനങ്ങളുടെ നടുവില്‍ ഒരാളായി, ഏതു സമസ്യയ്ക്കും തന്റേതായ ശൈലിയിലുള്ള ഉത്തരവുമായി അദ്ദേഹമുണ്ട്. ഈ പുസ്തകം ഒരു ആത്മകഥ മാത്രമല്ല, ക്രിസോസ്റ്റം എന്ന യോഗിവര്യന്റെ കര്‍മ്മപഥവും ജീവിതവീക്ഷണങ്ങളും ചിന്താധാരകളും എന്നെന്നേക്കുമായി ഇവിടെ അടയാളപ്പെടുത്തപ്പെടുകയാണ്.

As early as she could remember, Laya Steinberg asked questions. She didn’t always ask them out loud or right away; instead, she observed the world around her and came to her own conclusions. It was this sharp intelligence and spirit that led her to her ultimate choice: breaking away from Jewish Orthodoxy to marry the love of her life.

How does a kid raised by atheists end up in a convent? In her forties, Celia McBride abandoned her worldly life to follow a “sense of call” and explore the idea of becoming a Catholic nun. There was only one problem: she wasn’t Catholic. Discerning the call to become something she wasn’t turned into the greatest spiritual challenge of her life, as she was forced to confront her deepest values and beliefs and make a humble decision.

In this captivating Christian memoir, Tika McCoy shares her deeply personal journey of loss, grief, and divorce, revealing the raw emotions of tears and anger that consumed her. But amidst the chaos, McCoy discovered God’s presence sustaining her during the storm. As the tears dry up and her life is restored, she realizes that it is God who has been steadfastly by her side all along.

We all want to be loved, to be included, and to be safe. Often, life puts us in positions of deep pain, betrayal, and open vulnerability directly at the mercy of the cold, stiff, and unrelenting people with power. It is in these times that we have a choice—to lean into God or to grasp for worldly coping mechanisms to help us get through. Raped but Not Forgotten shows us how God meets us in the secret places and ministers to us in our deep need. Through the eloquent exploration of her own personal story and the biblical stories of sexual abuse, Jessie calls us to a closer trusting in God.

Sky-Hitching to Heaven, Experiencing the Fun Side of God is an entertaining book that includes thirty amazing experiences in which God intervened in unexpected ways. Mary Gordon has lived a life filled with thrills. Whether “sky-hitching” across the country, whitewater canoeing, hiking, primitive camping, or cooking exotic multi-course meals, she sees God involved in the everyday and the extraordinary aspects of life. There’s even a chapter involving a shopping miracle. In 1977 Mary sky-hitched from mid-Ohio to Spokane, Washington.

In I Became the Man I Never Met, Ignacio Pizano Sr. takes listeners on an inspiring journey of resilience, faith, and transformation through fatherhood. As he reflects on his life, Ignacio shares how he rose from a broken past to become the loving, supportive father he never knew. Driven by his faith and the deep desire to break generational cycles of abandonment, he chose to become the man who could turn his heart toward his children and, in doing so, forge a path of love, strength, and guidance."Being a father is the most fulfilling opportunity a man can have.

What if the storms in your life are more than just accidents of fate? In Serving God in the Rain, Dakota Lynch invites you into his deeply personal journey of discovering God’s providence in the face of brokenness, loss, and unanswered questions. From childhood trauma to the profound joy of connecting with his father after 31 years, Dakota’s story showcases the redemptive power of God’s love and the beauty He brings from even the darkest circumstances. Whether you’re grieving, searching, or struggling to see God’s purpose in your pain, this book will strengthen your faith and renew your hope.

It is a captivating book. Each horse has come into Diane’s life in a different way. Each came to teach a lesson or bring a message. Horses may be without speech, but they are not without a voice. Life can get complicated, but its truths are often very simple. Her horses are loved no matter who they are or where they are in life. God loves each of us too, individually and completely. We are all “keepers” in his sight. We each carry a spark of God’s heart with an important message to be shared with the world. We can and do make a difference in other’s lives.

Guyon's books have been in print without interruption for three hundred years. This is because so many Christians have been profoundly influenced by her incredible life.

Explore the remarkable life and heartfelt verse of the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, one of the largest multicultural congregations in the US. As the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, James A. Forbes Jr. shattered barriers of Black leadership in mainline Christian denominations. Through his powerful sermons, Forbes brought the rich preaching styles of the African American church to white pulpits, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of progressive Christianity.

Francis Grimké's life left a significant mark on American Christianity at the turn of the 20th century. Born enslaved in South Carolina, Grimké dedicated his life to teaching and preaching the gospel and confronting the racism and injustice of his time. For 50 years, he served as a Presbyterian pastor in Washington, DC, emerging as a prominent leader in the early civil rights movement. This audiobook explores Grimké's vision of the Christian life, emphasizing his beliefs on personal piety, family, the mission of the church, and the relationship between faith and politics.

Under The Halo is an examination of whether William Branham, a twentieth-century faith-healer and evangelist, was a prophet of God as believed by an estimated 1 to 1.5 million followers who call his teachings the “Message.“ Written by a former Message member who shares his journey into and out of this cult, it’s a well-researched review of the prophecies, visions, stories, and doctrines of William Branham—things that can’t be questioned by those in the Message.

What if the films Grumpy Old Men and Back to the Future collided in a Sunday school class? Senior citizens are one of the more difficult groups of God’s children to deal with on church campuses because they already know everything there is to know about everything, including how to run a church. In 2007, that was certainly true at Mountain Top Community Church in Mesa, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. So, when 56-year-old energy industry analyst Sam Slouch was invited to lead a class for those in the Hospice Preschool community, he wasn’t thrilled.

"Two of my greatest fears have always been hearing the words, ‘You have cancer,’ and being falsely accused of a crime. Well, I guess I can scratch two things off my anti-bucket list.” Tim Sharer became a mentor in 1989 when a student leader application literally hit him in the chest, thrown by a youth minister during a church service. Finding contentment and purpose in helping disciple young men, Tim spent the next thirty years building a community of men who continued to support each other, long after they’d moved on to start their families and careers.

Glory Through Pain is a riveting memoir of faith, perseverance, and the miraculous. One phone call altered Christy’s world forever—the call that delivered the news that her brother had been in a life-threatening head-on collision. Afraid and uncertain, she rushed to the hospital, where the next few weeks were filled with tension, prayer, and waiting. As Christy endured the agonizing hospital ordeal, she couldn't forget the miraculous moments from her past that had changed her life.

This is a story of transformation—a journey where trials became triumphs and pain became the foundation for purpose. From the beginning, a mother’s prayer set the stage for a life destined to impact others. Her whispered hopes for her child, combined with unforeseen hardship, laid the groundwork for a journey filled with resilience, healing, and an unshakable sense of purpose. The narrative unfolds with an accident that left a young boy navigating life with a disability. While it brought visible scars, it also unearthed hidden strengths.

Growing up in the whaling city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, author Jason E. Bouchard enjoyed a special relationship with his parents. He was a momma’s boy, and his dad is his best friend. Bouchard cherished the relationship with his mother, sharing a love for midnight ice cream snacking. She was his biggest supporter in life, and he constantly strived to make her proud. In February of 2021, Bouchard learned his mother had cancer that spread quickly, and within three weeks she passed away.