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Anne, a divorced single mom, barely able to cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of…
her young son. Mark, a former architect, now works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track. Father Paul, the abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, questions how to best live a life that secludes him from the world. At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio discovers the answers--a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives. Unrated
The parables of Joshua (Joshua)
Par Joseph F. Girzone, Joseph F Girzone. 2002
Author recasts the parables of Jesus from the New Testament in twenty-first-century settings to make their messages more meaningful to…
new audiences. First in the collection is the parable of a rich man who shares his wealth with common people. 2001
Eclipse of the sun: a novel
Par Michael O'Brien, Michael D O'Brien. 1999
Set in the near future, the story describes the rise of a police state in North America in which every…
level of society is infected with propaganda, confusion and disinformation. Against this background, the Delaney family is struck a severe blow when the father of the family is arrested by the dreaded Office of Internal Security. His older children flee into the forest of the northern interior, accompanied by their great-grandfather and an elderly priest, Father Andrei. Their little brother Arrow also becomes a fugitive as the government seeks to remove any witnesses, and eradicate all evidence of its ultimate goals. Bestseller
Father Elijah: An Apocalypse
Par Michael O'Brien, Michael D. O'Brien. 1997
In this first book in the six book series called Children of the Last Days, Michael O'Brien presents a thrilling…
apocalyptic novel about the condition of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of time. It explores the state of the modern world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary religious scene, by taking his central character, Father Elijah Schafer, a Carmelite priest, on a secret mission for the Vatican which embroils him in a series of crises and subterfuges affecting the ultimate destiny of the Church. In this richly textured tale, Father Elijah crosses Europe and the Middle East, moves through the echelons of world power, meets saints and sinners, presidents, judges, mystics, embattled Catholic journalists, faithful priests and a conspiracy of traitors within the very House of God. This is an apocalypse in the old literary sense, but one that was written in the light of Christian revelation. Bestseller
Strangers and sojourners: a novel
Par Michael O'Brien, Michael D. O'Brien. 2002
Set in the rugged interior of British Columbia, the first volume of a trilogy which traces the lives of four…
generations of a family of exiles. Interwoven with scenes from Ireland, England, Poland, Russia, and Belgium during the War, it's a tale of the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. For high school and adult. Bestseller
Ballet for Martha: making Appalachian Spring
Par Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan, Brian Floca. 2010

Pete the cat's groovy guide to life (Pete the Cat)
Par Kimberly Dean, James Dean, Kim Dean. 2015

Yes we can!: a salute to children from President Obama's victory speech
Par Barack Obama. 2009

Mountains of spices (Living books)
Par Hannah Hurnard. 1983

The Christmas list
Par Pete Nelson, Peter Nelson. 2004
A nun who is teaching fourth-graders has her class make a list of admiration and appreciation for each person in…
the class. Years later, James Engler returns home to Iowa one Christmas after his fiancée calls off their marriage and discovers that his best childhood friend, Mike, has just been killed in the Gulf War. When Mike's parents reveal at a memorial service that Mike had carried his fourth-grade list with him, most of James's former classmates confess that they, too, kept their lists as a reminder, even in the worst of times, of their admirable traits and that they were appreciated. James didn't save his list, but his mother had--and reading this list changes his life
Kate's journey: triumph over adversity
Par Kate Adamson. 2004
Author recounts her survival against immense odds after suffering a brain stem stroke that left her completely paralyzed at the…
age of thirty-three. Describes the physical and emotional challenges she overcame and the lessons she learned on her long road to recovery. 2004
Chicken soup for the teenage soul on love & friendship (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger. 2002
Companion to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (DB 44853) and others offers anecdotes, poems, and short essays by teenagers…
about falling in love, breaking up, friendship, family, and growing up. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2002
The peacemakers (American Family Portrait Ser. #Vol. 8)
Par Jack Cavanaugh. 1999
In this sequel to The Victors (DB 53143), Travis and Paige, the children of Nat and Allegra Morgan, become involved…
in the Vietnam War. Travis, unwillingly, is sent to battle. Paige becomes a protester, and for a time, seems to lose her faith. Yet, it is faith that ultimately sustains them. 1999
As my parents age: reflections on life, love, and change
Par Cynthia Ruchti. 2017

A continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
Par Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005
Glimpses of grace: daily thoughts and reflections
Par Madeleine L'Engle. 1996
For half a century, Madeleine L'Engle has spun magic with words, touching millions of lives and earning a devoted readership…
with her award-winning fiction, candid reflections on her personal and family life and graceful meditations on faith. Now, Glimpses of Grace captures the essence of L'Engle's literary gift in one unprecedented volume. Ranging freely throughout L'Engle's remarkable lifework of more than 40 volumes of fiction and nonfiction, adventure stories, family dramas, autobiography and religious commentary, editor Carole P. Chase has collected evocative passages and arranged them as daily readings that offer illuminating bits of wisdom, provocative insight, and, above all, engaging and intelligent daily inspiration. With enduring power and resonance, each of these 366 rich selections speaks to the simple joys and sorrows of daily life and the deepest questions of the human heart and spirit, while reflecting the exhilarating artistry of one of the most spiritually alive and articulate storytellers of this century. Adult
Akua is great
Par Artika R Tyner. 2021
A story about a young girl's journey of learning about our identity and heritage. Each night, her mother shares a…
bedtime story concluding with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one. Her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference in the world. With each affirmation, Akua is reminded of her greatness. This book serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement. This story reminds every child like Akua--they are great. For preschool to grade 2
The James Allen Companion
Par James Allen. 2015
James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the…
self-help movement. His best known work, 'As a Man Thinketh,' has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors. This omnibus edition features 18 of his best-loved works, including 'From Poverty to Power,' 'All These Things Added,' 'As a Man Thinketh,' 'Byways of Blessedness,' 'Out from the Heart,' 'Poems of Peace,' 'The Life Triumphant,' 'Morning and Evening Thoughts,' 'The Mastery of Destiny,' 'Above Life's Turmoil,' 'From Passion to Peace,' 'Eight Pillars of Prosperity,' 'Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance,' 'Light on Life's Difficulties,' 'Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success,' 'Meditations for Every Day in the Year,' 'Men and Systems,' and 'The Shining Gateway.'
The Last Odd Day
Par Lynne Hinton. 2004

Timepiece (Christmas Box #2)
Par Richard Paul Evans. 1996
"Of all, clockmakers and morticians should bear the keenest sense of priority-their lives daily spent in observance of the unflagging…
procession of time... and the end thereof."-DAVID PARKIN'S DIARY. JANUARY 3, 1901 So begins Timepiece, the unforgettable story of hope and the source of the wisdom MaryAnne Parkin shared with Richard in The Christmas Box. With the help of David Parkin's diary, Richard discovers the mystery of the timepiece and the significance of MaryAnne's request.Nineteen years previous, only eleven days before her death, MaryAnne Parkin had bequeathed a beautiful rose-gold timepiece to my keeping."The day before you give Jenna away," she had said, her voice trembling as she handed me the heirloom, "give this to her for the gift."I was puzzled by her choice of words."Her wedding gift?" I asked.She looked at me sadly, then forced a fragile smile."You will know what I mean."