Biographies can give us an example of the many of the great Christian leaders of the faith who have gone on before us, and they can also deliver powerful testimonies of faith leaders today. Read through real stories of men and women of the past and present, who aren't so different from us today.

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By Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam

Author Andrew Montonera tells the story of his distant relatives, and the inspiring lives they led in his biography, By Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam. In this amazing story, Montonera looks through family scrapbooks and unpublished sources to find how John &amp; Betty Stam, along with their little baby, were ransomed, and kidnapped by Chinese soldiers. He talks about their courage, how they impacted Christianity in China, even with their lives were short lived.

Rees Howells Intercessor

In this biography of Rees Howells, whose mastery of intercessory prayer had global consequences, we discover rich truths of the Spirit for all the church today. Norman Grubb tells the story with simplicity, humanity, and humor.

Prisoner and Yet

When the Nazis overran Holland, Corrie Ten Boom, her father and sister, chose to risk death by making their quiet, respectable home a haven for refugees. Finally, the Gestapo came--and during months in concentration camps that followed, Corrie Ten Boom shared suffering and torture, watched her father and sister die.Yet she survived, mind intact, soul still free. Where did this gentle, undemanding woman find the courage to resist ... to suffer ... yet to endure?This book contains the answer. It reveals a belief in Christ that carried an innocent woman through some of the worst agonies man can devise. Here is one of the most tragic, yet finally most inspiring and faith-giving true stories of modern times!

Life is Funny Until It's Not

Chonda Pierce, a stand-up comedian knows when things are funny, when they stop being funny, and how it will all become funny once again. In her memoir, Life is Funny Until It's Not, she tells her story of unshakeable faith that will inspire others to believe in the power of God. She tells of having a preacher's daughter's upbringing that included heartbreak, abuse, parent's divorce, and the death of her two sisters over 2 years. Even through all the grief &amp; suffering, she had sold out comedy tours, but was still dealing with marriage issues, motherhood, and being a widow. Through it all, she learned to laugh again, with the help of God.

Through the Storm

Through the Storm will empower you to trust God with every struggle, disappointment, and worry you face. You no longer need to rely on your own strength; instead, you will be able to lean totally on Christ.
Joni Lamb unveils her untold story of resilience, faith, and triumph. As the visionary cofounder of the groundbreaking Daystar Television Network, Joni has navigated uncharted territories, overcome countless trials, and emerged stronger than ever before.
Along with the relentless challenges growing Daystar into the world's largest Christian network, Joni's life took an unexpected turn with the devastating loss of her husband, Marcus. In the face of unbearable grief and uncertainty, she discovered the true depth of her faith and the indomitable strength within her. Through the darkest days, Joni clung to her unwavering belief in Christ, finding solace, purpose, and hope even in the midst of unimaginable pain.
Through the Storm is more than a memoir; it's packed with Joni's adversity-earned insights for fellow believers, revealing a guiding light for those seeking solace and strength in their own tempests of life. Through Joni's captivating and inspiring story, discover the power of resilience, the beauty of redemption, and the unshakable faith that propels us through life's most trying moments.

What I Saw in Heaven

Heidi Barr didn't believe in Jesus. Her entire Jewish family didn't either, and her father even went so far as to say that Jesus was something made up for people to believe in. After a horrifying horseback riding accident, to which she died at 16, Heidi encountered Jesus, someone she didn't expect. She returned to life completely changed, and trying to make her parents, especially her father, that Jesus is real, and she has&nbsp;faith. This story is a great combination of Heidi's new love for Jesus, and the journey to find reconciliation with her parents.&nbsp;

Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home

Zach Williams shares his bold and vulnerable story of faith and redemption, from his hard-rocking life fueled by substance abuse to his hope-filled life of freedom and joy.

Being Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a remote Amazonian indigenous people group killed her husband Jim and his four colleagues. She stayed in the jungle with her young daughter to minister to the very people who had thrown the spears, demonstrating the power of Christ’s forgiveness.

God's Generals: The Roaring Reformers

In an atmosphere of oppression and darkness, the Reformers came with revelation from God and translations of the Bible into common language. Roberts Liardon will introduce you to six men who fought to reintroduce the beliefs and principles of the early church. The men include John Wycliffe, “The Bible Translator”, John Hus, “The Father of Reform", Martin Luther, “The Battle-ax of Reform”, John Calvin, “The Teaching Apostle”, John Knox, “The Sword Bearer”, and George Fox, “The Liberator of Spirit”.

Not That Fancy

The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life through fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life. There is a foreword by one of the most famous country singers, Garth Brooks.&nbsp;

Are We There Yet

Are We There Yet?: My Journey from a Messed Up to Meaningful Life is an Inspirational memoir from the stand-up comic who coined the phrase “Happy Wife, Happy Life”.&nbsp;If you have struggled to find meaning in your life, this book is for you! 
 
For years, one of the funniest men in America was crying on the inside. Jeff Allen was a comedian with the lead role in a tragedy. 
 
Born into a tough working-class Chicago family, Allen fell into substance abuse at an early age, and his problems didn’t magically go away when he got married. In fact, with the arrival of two children, they intensified. The sense that his life was meaningless made his family life as dark and biting as his comedy. 
 
But in his darkest moment, an unlikely encounter with the gloomiest book of the Bible set him on the path to salvation. The opening line of Ecclesiastes— “Meaningless, meaningless, all in life is meaningless”—resonated with him. 
 
So he kept reading, and soon he discovered the Source of meaning. Eventually, Allen found himself with a revitalized marriage and a repurposed career. 
 
With his trademark humor and unflinching honesty, Allen will point you to the only One who can answer the question, “Are we there yet?” You’ll know when you’ve arrived.

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

The story of Ben Carson, M.D. will inspire readers as they watch an inner-city youngster rise to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.