Suggested CDs & Books

Elisabeth von Trapp

Elisabeth von Trapp built upon her famed family’s passion for music to create her own artistic style—ethereal yet earthy, delicate yet powerful. Singing professionally since childhood, she has enthralled audiences throughout the United States, Austria, and Russia performing as wondrously in European cathedrals as in Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center.

David Nevue

David is a self-taught pianist who resides in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and two children. He recorded his first album in 1991 and has since released nearly a dozen CDs of his original piano works. His album “Overcome” was named the “Best Instrumental Piano Album of 2005” by the prestigious Lifestyle Music Awards. His “Adoration” CD, a collection of traditional hymn arrangements, reached #1 on the NAR album charts in May 2008.

Kevin W. McCarthy

This parable teaches principles of management with a spiritual bent by telling the story of a businessman who is appointed to run a company facing bankruptcy. Through conversations with interesting characters he learns how to rebuild the company and make it prosper. “On-Purpose” means focusing on all areas where each individual joins, belongs, and contributes to an organization.

Caryn Rivadeneira

If you had told Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira while she was crying on the kitchen floor that she could find a way to praise God in this situation, she wouldn’t have believed you. In fact, she might have thrown something at you. Looking around at a life that was disappointingly different from what she’d dreamed, she couldn’t imagine honestly singing out a hallelujah. But then it occurred to her that, well, maybe she could manage to grumble one. Have you been there? During life’s lowest moments, it is so tempting to blame ourselves, our circumstances, or God. But what would happen if we turned to God and managed to praise him instead, in whatever way we could? Might he show up and help us find the things in our lives that he made to be loved? Grumble Hallelujah offers humor, candid stories, and solid scriptural backing that will help you see clearly just how your life is meant to be lived—and loved.

Diane Cunningham

Inspired Women Succeed is a book of courage and hope. You will connect with forty, brave-hearted Christian women entrepreneurs who faced unfathomable trials with heroic faith. And this passionate group of women authentically shares their life-transforming stories. Breathe in their heartfelt words and experience a rich inspiration woven throughout the book, like an intricate delicate tapestry. Be inspired as these women discover their life’s passion. Most importantly, be challenged by their words as you learn how to use your own life experiences as a catalyst for success. This book is about real women doing real life. In some way, each of these stories is a piece of our own. Through a vulnerable transparency, the stories of these women offer you a permission to be real. To confront the tough issues of life with a new perspective. Amazing things happen when women follow their inspiration.

Edwene Gaines

Prosperity, says Gaines, is our birthright, a divine inheritance that incorporates not just material abundance but also a comprehensive knowledge of the consciousness of God. Gaines, a Unity minister, was once down-at-heel and wondering where the next meal was coming from, but now lives a life of luxury. She claims that to follow her example, readers need only put into practice four simple spiritual laws: tithe ten percent of all they earn or receive; set specific financial and spiritual goals; forgive others and themselves daily; and find and commit to a divine purpose. Gaines is well-schooled in Unity principles and the basic New Thought understanding of the power of positive thinking. Thus, for example, she includes an exercise for readers to utter no negative words for 21 days and watch, amazed, as their lives are transformed.

Kathy Jordan

Whether you’re somebody who’s stuck in a life that doesn’t correspond to what you had dreamed for yourself–or are already ready to embark on a path of discovery and risk, this book offers plenty of real-life success stories, exercises to help you cement what it is you really want, and offers new ways of looking at those scary transitional times and coming through them. At a time when so many of us are making huge life transitions, brought about by changes in careers or marriages we thought might last a lifetime but didn’t, this book comes as an inspirational look at all the different ways there are to discover how to create a life that YOU want.

The authors offer concrete tips for moving forward and the exploration of seven key strengths that other creative minds have shared. Change in life is a constant, and this is a great book for helping us through.

Michelle May, M.D.

Do you regularly deprive yourself, succumb to temptation, feel guilty, and then start the process all over again? If so, you need this book. Dr. Michelle May will guide you out of the food-focused, diet-driven downward spiral that leads you to eat, repent, and repeat. She offers a powerful alternative: stop being afraid of food and start eating mindfully and joyfully.No more rigid rules, strict exercise regimens, questionable drugs, or food substitutes. This book will soon have you eating the foods you love without fear, without guilt, and without bingeing. Create the healthy, energetic, and vibrant life you deserve.

In down-to-earth language that conveys her compassion for people who are sick of overeating and dieting, Dr. May offers you unconventional strategies for eating fearlessly and mindfully. With your new, powerful patterns of thinking, you ll live the balanced, vibrant life you desire.

Allison Johnson

Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere is a riveting memoir about a marriage tested to the limits due to bipolar disorder. It reads like an edge-of-your-seat suspense novel while telling a passionate love story full of vulnerability, honesty, and grace. Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere is a real life account of perseverance, the challenges of a bi-polar marriage, and the God who sustains through it all.

Every married woman should read Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere! While not all marriages involve a relationship with a bipolar spouse, the lessons Allison Johnson teaches us about faith, God’s healing power, and forgiveness applies to anyone in a committed relationship.

Michele Howe

In Burdens Do A Body Good, talented author Michele Howe and noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher A. Foetisch team up to give women a resource for those moments when life seems to be spinning out of control. Advice on dealing with a wide range of physical and emotional challenges is delivered in manner that is always accessible, practical, and inspirational. Give this book to a friend who is going through a difficult time in her life, or give yourself the uplifting gift of Michele’s companionship and encouragement along each day’s winding path. Inspirational and self-help books flood the market. Rarely does one discover a work of art that stirs the soul like Burdens Do a Body Good.

Susan Whitcomb

A complete, coaching-oriented system for finding the perfect job. Includes tips on resumes, cover letters, interviews, career choice, salary negotiation. Known as America’s Career Coach, she is the author of several other popular books, including Resume Magic, Interview Magic, 30-Day Job Promotion, and The Christian’s Career Journey. Susan is the founder of Job Search Academy,

Cheryl Donovan

Why leave your marriage to chance when you can give it to God? What do you really want for your marriage? Happiness, Growth together, Common purpose? In Do you Still Do? What Happens Happily Ever After, you’ll find the hope that can only come from following God’s will for your marriage. Learn how to turn to God and place every detail of your marriage in His hands. Identify patterns of thinking that contradict God’s Word for your marriage and begin to replace them with the truth found in Scripture. Even in your darkest moment, God can do exceedingly more than you could ask or think. It’s never too late to discover the joy that comes from yielding yourself and your marriage to the Father. Do You Still Do? Is an insightful look into the realities of marriage.

Monica Parker, JD

The Unhappy Lawyer will help you uncover exciting alternative careers with a unique step-by-step program that will make you feel like you have your very own career coach. With chapters containing real letters from lawyers who are desperate to leave the practice of law, tales from lawyers who have shut the door on their legal careers, and powerful exercises, The Unhappy Lawyer provides a witty, no-nonsense roadmap for finding and pursuing engaging work outside of the law.

Barbara Stanny

• When it comes to money, are you controlled by fear?
• Do you underestimate your worth?
• Are you ready to go to the next level, but can’t seem to get there?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be an underearner. With techniques and exercises that have helped thousands of people, Stanny teaches five essential steps to financial independence and brings a message of empowerment to all those who chronically undervalue themselves.

Anthony Centore

Learn what you need to know about starting a Telephone or Online Counseling practice. -Intake & Informed Consent -Legal and Ethical Issues -Building Rapport -Providing Effective Treatment -14 Interactive Learning Activities -14 Online Counseling Documents -Much more! Dr. Anthony Centore’s 200-plus page Definitive Clinical Training Guide.

Kim Avery

You can be different! The process, God’s process, is both undeniably successful and intensely practical. Scripture says this, As a man thinks within himself, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7, NKJV) In other words, when you change your thinking, you WILL change your life. This inspiring yet practical book will help you identify and replace sabotaging patterns of thought, learn God’s method of true change, and experience lasting transformation in how you think, how you feel, and what you do.

Alice Greene

Never have to think about your weight again. Never look at diet or exercise the same way. Learn how to think, eat and exercise in a way that is natural for people who are easily trim and fit. Finally stop yo-yo dieting, exercising and weight loss. Discover how good it feels to enjoy eating satisfying healthy foods and being active and fit.

Deb Scott

Do you want to be happy? Of course! We all want to be peaceful, purposeful, and experience authentic, lasting joy. The Sky is Green and the Grass is Blue (http://www.greenskyandbluegrass.com), offers fresh, fun, and surprising ways to live in lasting happiness. All ages will enjoy learning how to transform ANYTHING bad into a diamond you LOVE. Ready to receive a powerful, and effective mind vitamin to be happy? These pages were written for you!

Marcy Jones

If you are separated or divorcing, or even just thinking about it or know someone who is, this book is a must-read for you! This is your essential and comprehensive guide to help you through this challenging time. Do yourself a favor. Buy this book and read it cover to cover before you go to a lawyer and before you make any more decisions. It will inform you, support you, and give you the critical information you need to be a proactive player in this process. It will definitely save you time, money, and your sanity!

Sheila Savar

Why is it that a recent college graduate lands his dream job while another takes months to find any job? Why do some people move quickly up the corporate ladder while their equally qualified peers can’t seem to even move to the next level? Why is it that two equally ambitious and hard working entrepreneurs end up with different results; one with amazing business growth while the other goes out of business? In The Power of Networking, author Sheila Savar, shares her strategy and process for building a powerful network that helps to you achieve your rapid career and business success.

Fran Stewart

In Fran Stewart’s most emotionally-charged novel so far, small-town librarian Biscuit McKee confronts Glaze, her bipolar sister on the edge of deep depression. When Biscuit’s dear friend, herb store owner Annie McGill, disappears, complications result in misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and a kidnapping gone horribly awry. When a dead woman is discovered holding an un-mailed ransom note addressed to Biscuit, asking for a quarter of a million dollars to “get your sister back,” Biscuit comes unhinged. This fifth Biscuit McKee mystery explores the enduring value of friendship, the ties that bind families, and the deep resources needed to contend with unforeseen tragedy.

Gordon Smith

God has called you–first to himself, to know and follow him, but also to a specific life purpose, a particular reason for being. This second call, to a defining purpose or mission in life has implications for every area of our life. It includes our giftedness, our weakness, our life in community, what we do day to day. In this book Gordon Smith invites us to discover our vocation by listening to God and becoming coworkers with him. Other books by Smith include “Listening to God in Times of Choice,” “The Voice of Jesus,” and “A Holy Meal.”

Julie Fleming

The reluctant rainmaker is one who understands how important it is to be able to bring in clients, but does not care for the idea of business development, viewing it as a necessary but distasteful part of practicing law. In this book you will find the information that will help you understand why business development is so critical. Using the step-by-step guide in the rainmaker’s toolkit, you will create your own cohesive business development plan. This plan will provide the clear direction you need to build a solid book of business that will support you in developing a successful, satisfying, and sustainable practice.

Chris McCluskey

Make your love life the fulfilling experience it was meant to be! When Two Become One blends the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of marriage with the sexual. This detailed and practical resource presents a compelling vision of God’s intentions for lovemaking that will foster a deeper experience of intimacy at every level in your marriage.