BlackChristianNews/BCBC Bestsellers-Non-Fiction-Dec 13-PT 1
Discover the top BCBC Bestsellers in Non-Fiction from BlackChristianNews. Explore inspiring and impactful books by Black Christian authors for faith, growth, and empowerment.
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Quiet Strength
by Tony Dungy
A biography of the coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the first African American football coach to lead his team to a Superbowl victory concentrates on his religious life as well as his career in football.
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Before You Do
by T. D. Jakes
Bishop Jakes turns his attention and his teachings to the topic of relationships in this new book. "Before You Do" explains the 25 things that people need to know--whether they are single or married--to make great decisions in any relationship.
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Left to Tell
by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Presents the true story of a woman who endures the murder of her family as a result of genocide in Rwanda and turns to prayer for strength, love, and forgiveness.
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Reposition Yourself
by T.D. Jakes
The renowned preacher and spiritual leader shares his thoughts on the spiritual principles of prosperity and success, explaining how to reassess one's life and one's attitudes toward giving, sharing, and achieving the rewards of life from a Christian perspective. Reprint. 125,000 first printing.
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Take the Risk
by Ben Carson
A world-renowned neurosurgeon explores the relationship between risk and faith, sharing the daily risks he takes in hundreds of complex surgeries on the brain and spinal cord and how those risks are an essential part of living as God designed. 75,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
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Commanding Your Morning
by Cindy Trimm
Following the style of Trimms bestselling books, this small book is based upon the biblical principle of beginning ones day with a prayer strategy that allows believers to take command of the morning through spoken declarations that activate Gods power in his or her life.
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My American Journey
by Colin L. Powell
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A great American success story . . . an endearing and well-written book.”—The New York Times Book Review Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest is history—Vietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, Desert Storm—but a history that until now has been known only on the surface. Here, for the first time, Colin Powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldier’s directness. My American Journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, General Powell’s passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, “the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers” inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision.
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The Faith of Barack Obama
by Stephen Mansfield
Mansfield presents an insightful portrait of Obama that shows how his faith motivates him as a Senator and as a Presidential candidate.
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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer
by Myles Munroe
God, in all His power and all His majesty, stops and listens when you pray. Dr. Myles Munroe's biblically-based, time-tested principles will ignite and transform the way you pray.
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The Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment
by T. D. Jakes
The bestselling author shows how to bring the Christian faith into the workplace. With simple strategies and inspiring insights, Bishop Jakes helps readers understand how to put work in its proper place, recognize their blessings, and fight to take control of their work life. (Christian Religion)
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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman
by Myles Munroe
To live successfully in the world, women need to know that role they play. They need a new awareness of who they are and new skills to meet today's challenges. Myles Munroe helps women discover who they are. Whether you are a woman or a man, married or single, this book will help you to understand the woman as she was meant to be.
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How Did I Get So Busy?
by Valorie Burton
The author of Listen to Your Life introduces her simple but effective four-week program for eliminating clutter and chaos from one's overscheduled lifestyle and helping readers rediscover those things that matter most, sharing her Ten Commandments of Self-Care and offering tips on how to assess one's true priorities and make the most of one's life. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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The Rules of Engagement
by Cindy Trimm
Enter the realm of power-prayer where' Strongholds of the enemy are shattered.' Households, neighborhoods, and cities are radically changed.' Situations that once meant defeat are turned into victory.' The enemy loses his power.' The true authority of the believer is unleashed. Dr. N. Cindy Trimm serves as a mighty prayer warrior, readers will learn from her wealth of experience with the Lord in prayer about how to pray effectively and fervently. They will discover the keys of success that unlock God's promises as they come before the Lord with their petitions. Readers will reap the rewards of walking in their God-given authority as they apply the Word of God in prayer. The Rules of Engagement is the first of eight volumes that address effective prayer strategies. This first volume serves as the introduction and foundation to understanding strategic prayer. Take hold of these vital truths today, and witness for yourself the results of the effective, fervent prayers of a righteous person.
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God's Gonna Make You Laugh
by Noel Jones
"When we are able to tap into the humurous side of life, the erupting laughter becomes a mighty healing stream." Many believers cannot accept that laughter is part of God's relationship with us. But it is! Watching Him fulfill His purpose for us should cause joy and, yes, laughter to well up in our hearts and overflow out of our mouths. Bishop Noel Jones shares his exciting and challenging truths about God, laughter, and promises fulfilled.
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Always Sisters
by CeCe Winans
Becoming the princess God intended you to be has a lot to do with discovering -- who you are as His daughter and who you can be as a sister to those who walk beside you. Award-winning singer CeCe Winans has a heart for God and a heart for you and your future. And in the pages of this book, she shares her heart and her vision for you as a daughter of the King of Kings. Each day's devotional will help you grow more and more into the princess you were created to be. You'll find -- - a message from CeCe's heart to yours - scriptures to guide you in your royal walk as a princess - journaling questions to help you look into yourself and into God's Word - an Always Sisters Sister Tip to help you be a sister to the princess beside you It takes just twenty-one days to make a new habit. The twenty-one devotional messages in this book were designed to bring out the princess in you. They form a crown that you can wear again and again.
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Give It Back!
by Kimberly Daniels
Using her military training, Daniels delivers a message that teaches believers to confront the devil and his demons in a great spiritual battle--and come out victorious in God.
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Rich Minds, Rich Rewards
by Valorie Burton
In Rich Minds, Rich Rewards, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Valorie Burton teaches simple ways to live a life of fulfilment, success, joy and spiritual well-being. In 52 inspiring mini-chapters, she describes things that you can do today to enhance your everyday life by increasing fulfilment and decreasing stress. Sure to appeal to readers of Iyanla Vanzant, Laurie Beth Jones and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
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Click
by George C. Fraser
Does the thought of networking make you cringe? In this book you will find ten simple principles that will dispel your dread of networking forever and reveal a proven path to success and happiness. Imagine mastering the skills to create an extraordinary marriage, lifelong friendships, or powerful and enriching business relationships. That is what awaits you in Click: the tools to tap into the richest resource on the planet--other people--no matter how hard it's been for you to do so in the past. In Click you will discover the Ten Truths for connecting with people: Tailor your relationships--to consciously create the perfect fit Be authentic--attract what you love and what loves you Trust first--release your real power Communicate with your heart--a new source of intelligence Love, give, serve, add value--then watch what comes back Bless them and release them--learn the lessons and move on Be open to everything--you can remake your life Make peace, not war, with words--create belief and confidence It takes teamwork to make the dream work--seek caring, creative allies Nurture your relationships--they are the core of your success A new world opens with networking. But George Fraser doesn't stop there. He shows you how to go from networking to connecting--when you experience that heartfelt feeling of trust and exciting burst of energy with someone. And then when you each willingly add special value to each other and achieve more together than either of you could achieve alone, that's when you're clicking.
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The Elect Lady
by Eddie Long
"Shows women what God can do with a yielded life as they accept His divine plan, even when it is not what they dreamed of"--Provided by publisher.
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Why Not You?
by Valorie Burton
A spiritually centered motivational guide equips individuals with the tools they need to overcome their feelings of inadequacy and gain confidence to reach their fullest potential in their career, finances, relationships, health, and much more. Original.
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Life Overflowing
by T. D. Jakes
In this bestselling book, now in paperback, Bishop T.D. Jakes explores the great themes of the Christian life discovered in the book of Ephesians.
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What's Really Holding You Back?
by Valorie Burton
Get Unstuck. Become Unstoppable. What is stopping you from fulfilling your purpose and achieving your dreams? Like millions of people you may find yourself repeatedly stuck in the same old rut–in your relationships, finances, career, health, or spiritual life. Maybe you want to start exercising, find a better job, get out of debt, launch a business, deepen your friendships, practice a new spiritual discipline–or pursue some other goal. The question is, What’s Really Holding You Back? In this compelling book, life coach Valorie Burton explores the four forces that can free you from the fear, distractions, and obstacles that limit you. Discover how to harness your thoughts, words, actions, and energy to give you the power and strength to get unstuck and become unstoppable in every area of your life. • Learny why you do what you do. • Stop sabotaging your own success. • Overcome the fears that have held you back. • Keep your emotions from controlling your actions. • Break through internal and external obstacles. Seize the opportunity to move from where you are now to where you want to be. You were created to live fully, passionately, and freely. You can do it. Now is the time!
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Touch
by Rudy Rasmus
Before God touched his heart and transformed his life, Rasmus was a businessman running a "borderline bordello" in Houston. This work tells the amazing story of Pastor Rudys life and his ministry of grace.
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Letters of Light for First Ladies
by Cecelia Williams Bryant
Written in the tradition of Paul's pastoral epistles and crafted by Rev. Bryant's own poetic voice, each chapter addresses a woman who is wrestling with a particular issue common to first ladies of the church--such topics as church conflict, financial stress, self esteem, discouragement, and the death of a pastoral spouse.
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How to Be Blessed and Highly Favored: Flourishing Under the Smile of God
by Michelle McKinney Hammond
Taking a fresh, spirited look into the lives of several Bible characters who were highly favored in God's eyes, the author shows women how to appeal to God's heart, remain sensitive to his voice, believe in him for the impossible, submit to and rest in his plan, and live before him with a servant's heart. Original.
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Condi
by Antonia Felix
As Secretary of State and a close confidant of President George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice is the most influential woman in the history of the United States government, and perhaps one of the most famous black women in the world. Her latest stint in Washington, D.C., follows her role as National Security Advisor to the President and a distinguished career as scholar, professor, provost, and foreign policy advisor that has taken her from Birmingham, Alabama, to Denver, Colorado, to Palo Alto, California, to the White House—all by the age of 50. But just who is this powerful woman who has experienced firsthand some of our nation's darkest and brightest moments, who was a key player in the government's response to the September 11 tragedies, and who some believe will likely be a future governor, senator, vice president, or even president? Drawing from exclusive interviews with dozens of relatives, colleagues, friends, and teachers and from scores of previously published interviews and articles, Antonia Felix gives us the first biography of this extraordinary American—a poised, immensely appealing, fiercely loyal, and deeply religious woman, whose passions include music, football, and Russia. Her remarkable story is founded on a compelling family legacy. With ancestors on both sides who were white slave owners and slaves, Condoleezza Rice comes from two lineages, the Rices and the Rays, devoted to education and achievement. She was born in segregated Birmingham in 1954 and grew up in the upwardly mobile, high-achieving, black middle-class enclave of the city. Her music-loving parents, both educators, named her after a musical term, con dolcezza—to play "with sweetness." The Rices started their only child on piano lessons at age three and filled her childhood years with ballet, figure skating, tutoring in French and Spanish, football viewing, and a constant flow of books at her bedside table, setting forth a standard of excellence that would give her the "twice as good" edge necessary to be on an even standing with her white peers in the segregated South. While in training to become a concert pianist (a dream she eventually cast aside), Rice graduated from high school at 16 and from the University of Denver at 19. She ultimately found her career calling from her professor there, Josef Korbel, former Central European diplomat and father of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who sparked her passion for Soviet studies. After receiving a Ph.D. at age 26, Rice became an assistant professor of political science at Stanford, starting on the path that led to her becoming the youngest-ever provost at Stanford, the youngest and first-ever female national security advisor, and the first black, female secretary of state. The story of her path to excellence is an inspiration to all, regardless of politics. Ms. Felix's book, Condi, not only gives us the first comprehensive portrait of the person who has the president's ear perhaps more than anyone else in his administration—a black woman who has risen to the top in a field traditionally dominated by white men—but also a greater understanding of and insight into the workings of the White House.