Join the thousands of women who have been inspired and encouraged by Darlene Sala’s popular devotional, Encouraging Words for Women—now available in Barbour’s new Inspirational Library format. In fifty-two devotional chapters, you’ll be reminded of your worth in God’s eyes, and of His affirmation, protection, and guidance, no matter your circumstances in life. Be assured that, whatever their circumstances, our God is a Father who can always be trusted.

Encouraging Words for New Stepmothers, a portable support system, is a series of essays based on the most current research about stepfamilies and written in a conversational style, much like sitting down for tea with a knowledgeable, caring friend. Whether you need to receive support as a stepmother or wish to give support, you'll find a wealth of information at your fingertips.

Bestselling author and entertainer John Cena motivates and inspires readers with this illustrated book of uplifting encouragements adapted from his popular Twitter feed. The perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, and life's biggest celebrations! Hope + Effort = Making the impossible possible In this colorfully illustrated book of encouragements, John Cena urges young readers to be who they are, act to make the world a better place, and never stop striving. Aimed at elementary and middle schoolers, but fun and fitting for readers of any age, John's inspiring perspective and thoughtful advice are perfect for milestones like graduations, new siblings, and other big life moments, as well as for anyone who could use a little boost. These affirmations about growing up and moving forward are sure to help kids find joy in their efforts and achievements.

Nominated for the Tricycle Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Buddhism in America—a collection of short talks and essays from a renowned meditation teacher. "The inspiration that guided monks and nuns in ancient times is our own deepest incentive as we establish our practice in a world that desperately needs new forms of kinship and love." —Robert Aitken In this inspiring collection, you will find a series of talks and essays that Aitken Rashi has offered his students at meditation retreats during the past two decades. They are arranged according to themes central to all spiritual seekers—attention, emptiness, coming and going, diligence, death and the afterlife, the sacred self, and the moral path. Aitken provides guidance on pursuing religious practice in a lay context, “re-casting the Dharma to include women, jobs, and family.” He also charts his own quest to develop a set of moral codes in keeping with Buddhism's basic precepts and honoring the enormous ethical challenges faced in the twentieth century.

Sometimes we all need an encouraging word to help us move forward from a difficult situation or to even help us with our own thoughts of self-doubt and insecurity. An encouraging word can be shared with everyone regardless of their age, gender, color, background, or religious beliefs. Some of these poems stemmed from my own feelings and were planted in my soul from listening to my family and my friends throughout the years. I hope these poems will encourage someone to know that they are not alone with their struggles. I want everyone to know that we can be on different stages of life, and still deal with some of the same emotions that causes us to have feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, and fear. I am grateful that God speaks to me through the words of the Holy Bible and through my family. I faithfully believe that an encouraging word can be planted to spread healing. I also wholeheartedly believe that an encouraging word can give hope to others when they are feeling down and may not have the strength to encourage themselves. Just knowing that someone cares enough to speak a positive word in my life, helped me to feel stronger, and motivated me to share poems of inspiration to speak encouraging words to others.

Insightful words of encouragement for anyone looking for light hearted humor in daily life.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad? This collection of daily reflections will lift your spirits and remind you of God's great love for you. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and pastoral expertise, Anne Costa has written a spiritual resource that will enable you to look upon each day with hope. This book will help anyone who is overwhelmed by life or struggling with anxiety or depression to find peace and renew their connection with God and others.