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Inspirational Books

A tight inspirational shortlist - built for quick decisions, not endless scrolling.

Last refreshed 2026-02-27. We keep tuning this list as new titles land and reader interest shifts.

1. Captivating Expanded Edition
John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge
Captivating Expanded Edition: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul – The Perfect Christian Valentine's Day Gift for Her
2. Fighting Shadows
Jefferson Bethke, Jon Tyson
Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive
3. When You Don't Know What to Pray
Charles F. Stanley
When You Don't Know What to Pray: 100 Essential Prayers for Enduring Life's Storms
4. The Faith to Flourish
Christine Caine
The Faith to Flourish: God’s Design for a Rooted, Resilient, and Fruitful Life
5. 365 Days of Kindness
Broadstreet Publishing Group LLC
365 Days of Kindness: Daily Devotions
6. This Little Fire of Mine
Kendall Mariah
This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith
7. Uncluttered Faith
Joshua Becker
Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
8. The Daniel Plan
Rick Warren, Daniel G. Amen
The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life
9. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible, Updated Edition, Journal Edition for Women, 600+ Full-Color Illustrated Verses, Peel/Stick Bible Tabs, Floral Cloth over Board, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Zondervan
NIV, Beautiful Word Bible, Updated Edition, Journal Edition for Women, 600+ Full-Color Illustrated Verses, Peel/Stick Bible Tabs, Floral Cloth over Board, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Hardcover – Illustrated, October 8, 20
10. A Little God Time for Couples
Michelle Winger, Diane Dahlen
A Little God Time for Couples: 365 Daily Devotions
11. The Little Way
Thérèse of Lisieux
The Little Way: Reflections on the Joy of Smallness in God's Infinite Love
12. Believe
Ross Douthat
Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious
13. Fearfully and Wonderfully
Paul W. Brand, Philip Yancey
Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image
14. Keep Your Love On
Danny Silk
Keep Your Love On: Connection Communication And Boundaries
15. Walking with God
Anna Fitch Courie
Walking with God: The 40-Day Fitness Program and Biblical Journey
16. Be Still and Know
DaySpring
Be Still and Know: Devotional Adult Coloring Book (75 Daily Devotions and Coloring Pages to Pause Your Busy Life) – The Perfect Gift for Christian Women
17. The Legacy Life
David Green, Bill High
The Legacy Life: How to Build Generations of Influence and Impact
18. To Heaven and Back
Mary C. Neal
To Heaven and Back: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again: A True Story
19. Prayer Journal for Women
Shannon Roberts, Paige Tate & Co.
Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal
20. The Theft of America’s Soul
Phil Robertson
The Theft of America’s Soul: Blowing the Lid Off the Lies That Are Destroying Our Country
21. Imagine Heaven
John Burke
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You
22. Don't Stop Believing
Michael E. Wittmer
Don't Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Is Not Enough
23. Far Beyond Gold
Sydney McLaughlin
Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith
24. The Prayer Map® for Women
Barbour Staff
The Prayer Map® for Women: A Creative Journal

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