Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Life stories -- Introduction -- Story types and themes: -- Conversion stories -- Heavenly visions -- Personal narratives -- Christians from all walks of life: -- Actors -- Doctors and scientists -- Military and political -- Ministers and Christian leaders -- Missionaries, martyrs and saints -- Musicians -- Sports figures -- Writers -- Prayer, worship & spiritual growth -- Daily devotionals and prayer books -- Fasting -- Prayer and revival -- Spiritual warfare -- Worship -- Spiritual growth classics -- Discipleship -- Spiritual gifts -- Christian living -- Christian self-help -- Health -- General health -- Nutrition -- Fitness -- Illness and healing -- House and home -- Men's, women's and teens issues -- Sex and sexuality -- Relationships -- Dating and singles -- Marriage -- Parenting -- Counseling and psychology -- Grief and death -- Evangelism -- Apologetics -- Evangelism -- Missions -- Arts, culture & education -- The arts -- Visual arts -- Literature -- Music -- Culture -- History -- Philosophy -- Social issues -- Popular culture -- Education -- General education -- Homeschooling -- Business and leadership -- Christians in the marketplace -- Personal finance -- Leadership -- Science and nature -- Science and faith -- Nature -- The human body -- Animals -- Ecology and environmental protection -- General nature -- Creationism and evolution -- Young earth creation science -- Old earth creation science -- Intelligent design -- Theistic evolution -- Bible and theology.