Books published by Inspiring Voices

BEYOND THE VEIL: INTIMACY WITH GOD is a true account of author Sandra Laborde's year-long journey of being set apart with the Lord. During that year Sandra encountered many rough terrains as she learned how to trust God. Her journey begins as she seeks to know God intimately. While on this journey, God begins to work in the deep recesses of her heart, removing hidden areas of shame, fear, and unforgiveness. As the veils were removed from her heart she became purified spiritually, physically, and emotionally. As she allowed Holy Spirit to cleanse her heart she was able to draw closer to God- but she experienced great pain along the journey. While climbing the mountain of intimacy she discovered the transforming power of the love of God, the Father. During the purification process Sandra's passion for Jesus deeply intensified as she encountered the heart and emotions of God.

We all have stories to tell. Sketch People is a collection of stories about people-their work, their passions, and their experiences. In this compilation by T. J. Banks, a woman tells the story of a message she received from an old family friend following the death of her late mother's dog. Another woman, a cancer survivor, recounts her long and complex journey from geologist to master gardener to environmental and safety engineer to goat's-milk soap maker. An actor and playwright talks about the inner workings of his craft, while actress Tippi Hedren reflects not on her film career but on her work with the wild cats of the Shambala refuge in Acton, California. The collection also includes an affectionate tribute to the late writer and activist Cleveland Amory, who more than lived up to his personal philosophy of "simply to be kind." Each sketch brings us a little closer to understanding how these particular folks got where they were going and what transformed them along the way- each person has a spark, a tale worth telling. "T. J. Banks offers interesting 'sketches' of writers, artists, photographers and others in Sketch People, highlighting passions, ideologies and historical accounts of each person's true story in her impacting and emotionally driven style." -Patricia Spork, Sporkette Gazette

When you or a loved one are diagnosed with a terminal illness, you wonder what can be done to make life easier and more meaningful during the remaining time on earth. In A Hospice Guide Book, author Dr. Curtis E. Smith shows how the concept of hospice, which emphasizes the important provisions of comfort care through the end-of-life journey, can help terminal patients die a comfortable, peaceful death with dignity.A resource for families, patients, and health care providers, A Hospice Guide Book provides a thorough explanation of the hospice concept. It discusses¿ the definition of hospice care and its origins;¿ hospice fallacies, myths, and facts;¿ alternative care modalities;¿ the hospice team and its responsibilities;¿ levels of care and treatment;¿ pain and pain management;¿ hospice residences;¿ end of life care.A Hospice Guide Book presents a plethora of information about hospice, enabling those who could become hospice patients the opportunity to receive the benefit of expert comfort care; pain control management; symptom control; and emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support as they live with their terminal illness during the end-of-life journey and peacefully transition from this life to the next.