Inspirational Short

Do you ever have a day when you're just feeling down? On those days, don't you wish that you drink even a little bit from the cup of inspiration and motivation? Well now you can. This book is packed full of uplifting, motivating, and inspiring stories that will make you smile, improve your day, and help you take on whatever life has in store for you.

A very warm welcome, listeners; to my short audiobook of awe-inspiring and thought-provoking philosophy and quotes.

If you're looking for an audiobook that will inspire and motivate you, then look no further than this Motivational Story. It has 50 inspiring short stories from everyday life, each with a thought-provoking anecdote.

We’re all faced with challenges in our lives which in the moment often seem unsurmountable and hopeless. That was the case for Sophie, a high school student who found herself sitting on a park bench one torturous autumn day, ready to end her life and her struggle. In Sophie’s moment of truth, a stranger suddenly appeared next to her, offering his handkerchief which was embroidered with these words: “If you want your life to change, you must change.”

Laura Hurwitz, author of Disappear Home, says, "In her brilliant collection Because the Sky Is a Thousand Soft Hurts, Elizabeth Kirschner fearlessly blends poetry, prose, memoir, and master storytelling into an amalgam that lands like a gut-punch to the soul".

From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”

The stories here will open your eyes and give you valuable insights regarding success, love, money, achievement, overcoming obstacles, relationships, hope, positive thinking, life, happiness, family, leadership, dreams, appreciation, uplifting, adversity, moving on, perseverance, encouraging, faith, and friendship. Some of the stories will make you cry others will make you smile, none will leave you indifferent. You'll find them witty, touching, amusing, and spirit-soothing. We hope you enjoy listening to them as much as we enjoyed compiling them. Are you ready to get empowered?

Empowering life lessons from myths and monsters. Encounter rebel goddesses, stories of complex love and the mythical might of women as Nikita Gill takes listeners on a magical journey of empowerment. Inspired by ancient Greek mythology, discover the power and glory of the greatest goddesses. From the potent venom of Medusa and transformative sorcery of Circe to the rising up of Athena over Olympus, these are the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors and destroyers that shook the world.

What started as a whim turned into an accidental - and very public - engagement. Can Layla and Seth keep up the façade in Chapel Springs this holiday season - for the sake of her career…and his heart? Under normal circumstances, Seth Murphy - the best friend of Layla O'Reilly's ex-fiancé - would be the last person she'd marry. But the news of their upcoming (and phony) nuptials convinces a big client that Layla may be high-society enough to work for his agency - a coup that would put her fledgling home-staging business on the map.

Unleashing Your Super Powers are unique short stories that inspires children to believe in themselves and their abilities, while teaching values such as teamwork, kindness, and perseverance.

There is nothing that compares to the faithfulness of the family dog. For six years, Teddy has helped out on the family farm, walked the kids to the school bus, comforted them when they were sad, and snuggled with them through cold winter nights. In the dusk of a warm summer evening, when an intruder makes his way through the yard, threatening all that Teddy holds dear, the four children learn a devastating truth about the meaning of faithfulness. This is a touching story of love and ultimately, forgiveness.

As four lonesome bachelors decide they’ve had enough of the single life, what follows is four breathtaking adventures, as these men set off to find the perfect mail-order brides of their own.

The audiobook is divided into units on self-worth, self-respect, and self-esteem; friendship; love and meaningful relationships; finding meaning, purpose, and direction in life; giving, sharing, and making a difference; encouragement and success; and coping with pressure, stress, and tough issues. Real teens reviewed this work, and the authors completed it with the collaborative feedback of those teens. 

More and more, teens are concerned about friends facing a health crisis (such as AIDS or eating disorders), having a serious alcohol or drug problem, and how to help their parents with their problems. Taste Berries for Teens Three addresses these growing concerns through a combination of stories expressing teens' thoughts and the compassionate wisdom of Bettie and Jennifer Youngs.

Like its best-selling predecessor, this book deftly combines teen contributions and responses with the commentary and sensitive advice of coauthors Bettie B. Youngs, PhD, EdD, and Jennifer Leigh Youngs, teaching teens that we each can make life better through our love and compassion. Sure to become a treasured companion, this trusted guide will help all its listeners journey toward making their lives better and brighter.

Finding God in Abandoned Places is a collection of Christian short stories, largely inspired by a desire to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit, anytime and anywhere in our modern world. Each story is a reflective, thought-provoking piece on how God speaks to us daily through his word, and how to build upon that for richer spiritual insights.  

Life is slow and easy in Daisy Creek. This small Nebraska town is home to many, from ranchers and tailors to restaurateurs and plain old cowboys - not to mention, a steady supply of bachelors. But something far sweeter is coming, inbound for Daisy Creek to turn the lives of these settled bachelors upside down: their new brides.

In the days of the Old West, towns like Daisy Creek gave the promise of a new life in a land of opportunity. And for four young women, that is all they could hope for! A high-society belle, searching for a life and a home of her own. A pioneering female doctor, seeking a place of equality among her male peers. A determined beauty, escaping a life of repression. And a Lakota Indian woman, eager to learn about this new world emerging around her.

Daisy Creek is bursting with romance and passion...dive headfirst into the small town with an enormous heart. Follow Jill, Mary, Daphne, and Eloise as they fight for love in four captivating stories of passion. In Daisy Creek Brides: Books 1-4, you’ll find four captivating stories of love, heartbreak, and determination.

The chance at love can call to people from all walks of life—and nowhere are they more likely to find it than in Iron Creek. Here, you’ll find four unique and heart-warming stories of four different couples as they each embark on their own uncertain journeys to the altar. Iron Creek Brides: Books 5 - 8 contains a collection of captivating stories about the mail-order brides of Iron Creek! With deceptions and danger standing between them and true love, will the men and women of Iron Creek find a way to give their stories a happy ending?