Non-Fiction Books

Overflowing with thoughtful devotions, prayers, memorable quotations, and Bible promises, here you’ll find the blessings, encouragement, joy, and comfort your heart truly desires.

A Reader's Journey through Matthew is written by and for avid readers and writers of literature. This seven-week devotional is perfect for a Lenten study or any time of year. Readers say: "Darlene highlights overlooked insights and practical applications of those insights in her devotional journey through the Gospel of Matthew. Writers and readers of fiction will appreciate her literary allusions and exploration of both Jesus’ storytelling and Matthew’s writing skills." "A devotion from Darlene Franklin is like God's arms wrapping you in a fond embrace. Whether you are a new Christian just discovering God's love or a mature Christian, these devotionals are written in a language all can understand." "Darlene's inspiration is no sugar coated fluff: her writing is full of real inspiration for real people going through real trials and joys. As she inspires through a deep insight into the Christian life, she holds an uncompromising commitment to biblical truths. "

Take a step away from the busy days that fill Advent. Begin with the miraculous birth and get caught up in the story which adds layers of understanding of Jesus’s extraordinary life.

Join Darlene Franklin’s search for gold in the pages of scripture. Discover the book readers say helps them “feel God's Presence, peace, hope, and actually feel a sense of happiness about spending time with family.” Beginnings: 30 Days in Genesis – Exodus will get your desire to read through the Bible off to a great start. It’s different—personal, interacting with the good, the difficult, and the ugly in the Bible. The daily guide includes a schedule to read through Genesis and Exodus in 30 days, a devotional, and reflection questions that apply the lessons from each Bible story, character, or circumstance, to your life.

Love cats and have 3 minutes to spare? Your favorite felines have a lot to teach you about life, love, and everything in between. You will find the spiritual pick-me-up and humorous, story-based insights you desire in 3-Minute Devotions for a Cat Lover’s Heart. Each of these 180 insightful readings is written specifically for your cat-loving, introspective heart and packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration. A true reminder that there’s more to life than lounging in the sunniest spot of the house or selecting the best windowsill for bird-watching.

Learn the art of prayer from the hearts of giants of the faith. Prayer is simply talking with God—yet even the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Since then, godly men and women of the faith have given us guidance to a deeper prayer life—and their most insightful comments are included in A 12-Month Guide to Better Prayer for Women . Featuring the words of giants of the faith such as Andrew Murray, E. M. Bounds, Charles Spurgeon, and Hannah Whitall Smith, it's arranged into 12 key topics, including: Prayer—Its Possibilities by E. M. Bounds The Secret of Power in Prayer, Part 1by Charles H. Spurgeon The Secret of Power in Prayer, Part 2 by Charles H. Spurgeon On Prayer and the Principal Exercises of Piety by François Fénelon and Madame Jeanne Guyon Disciples Taught to Pray, Part 1 by Matthew Henry Disciples Taught to Pray, Part 2 by Matthew Henry Prayer Must Be Specific by Andrew Murray The Faith That Takes by Andrew Murray Hindrances to Prayer by R. A. Torrey Intercession: Every Christian’s Duty, Part 1 by George Whitefield Intercession: Every Christian’s Duty, Part 2 by George Whitefield Answered Prayer by E. M. Bounds Ideal for use on a year-long prayer journey, this book also includes prayer starters that will set you on a course of deeper, more personal times of conversations with God.

Pray Your Way through the Bible--in 365 Days! This beautiful deluxe journal features a plan for reading through the Bible in a year with an accompanying devotional prayer inspired by that day’s scripture reading.  Each entry encourages you to read a passage from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs and provides plenty of journaling space for you to record your thoughts and prayers.  It's a lovely way to keep track of a year spent in prayer and in God’s Word! This lovely journal features: A beautiful, textured hardcover binding Delightfully designed one-color interior 365 inspiring and encouraging devotional-like prayers Daily Bible reading plan Generous space to record personal thoughts and feelings