Francine Rivers

Två kvinnor, med århundraden mellan sig, förenas genom en sliten dagbok i sin brottning med Gud, sina makar och sig själva tills de faller i armarna på Honom som älskar dem med villkorslös kärlek. Sierra Madrid Kvinna av idag. Djärv. Målmedveten. Hennes tillvaro kommer snart att vändas upp och ner. Mary Kathryn McMurray Ung pionjär längs Oregonspåret. Hon är fylld av vrede över att ha ryckts upp med rötterna från sitt hem. Francine Rivers är en av de mest fängslande romanförfattare jag någonsin läst ... - Patsy Clairmont (författare)

Kalifornien, 1850. En tid då män sålde sina själar för en påse med guld och kvinnor sålde sina kroppar för en plats att sova på.Angel förväntar sig inget annat än svek från män. Såld till prostitution som barn, överlever hon genom att hålla sitt hat vid liv. Vad hon hatar mest är männen som utnyttjar henne och som lämnar henne tom och död inuti.Sedan möter hon Michael Hosea. En man som söker sin Faders hjärta i allt han gör. Michael Hosea lyder Guds kallelse att gifta sig med Angel och älska henne ovillkorligt. Långsamt, dag efter dag, utmanar han Angels bittra förväntningar och trots hennes motstånd börjar hennes frusna hjärta att tina. Men med hennes oväntade upptinande kommer överväldigande känslor om ovärdighet och rädsla. Angel flyr. Tillbaka till mörkret, bort från sin makes starka kärlek, livrädd för sanningen som hon inte längre kan förneka: Hennes slutliga räddning måste komma från Honom som till och med älskar henne mer än Michael Hosea gör från Honom som aldrig kommer att släppa taget om henne.En kraftfull återberättelse av Bibelns Hosea. Kärlek som befriar är den starkaste roman du någonsin kommer att läsa ... - Liz Curtis Higgs, författare FRANCINE RIVERS (New York Times bästsäljande författare) har kunnat åtnjuta en framgångsrik författarkarriär i över trettio år. Hennes storsäljarromaner har vunnit priser eller nominerats för ett antal hedersomnämnanden, däribland RITA Award och Christy Award. Francines romaner har översatts till mer än trettio olika språk, och är storsäljare i många länder. Francine och hennes make Rick bor i norra Kalifornien.

A secret from Angel's past threatens to destroy her relationship with Michael Hosea.

FRAMTIDEN var tryggt utstakad för Dynah Carey. Hon var förlovad med en underbar man, hade kärleksfulla föräldrar och en stark tro på Gud. I ett enda fasansfullt ögonblick slås Dynahs perfekta tillvaro plötsligt i spillror av en våldtäkt. Hennes framtid är för alltid förändrad av en oönskad graviditet, och hennes älskade familj slits sönder. Hennes till synes bergfasta tro prövas till det yttersta när hon ställs inför sitt livs mest ödesdigra beslut ska hon ta emot eller avsluta det oönskade liv som växer inuti henne? Francine Rivers har återigen skrivit en engagerande roman som griper tag i läsarens hjärta. Med inlevelse, balans och finkänslighet tar Oönskat liv upp ett av de mest kontroversiella ämnena i vår tid.

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Guldfeberen i Californien 1850 En tid hvor mænd solgte deres sjæl for en pose guld, og kvinder solgte deres krop for et sted at sove. Angel forventer intet andet end forræderi fra mænd. Som barn blev hun solgt til prostitution, og nu overlever hun ved at holde sit had i live. Og det hun hader allermest er de mænd som udnytter hende og efterlader hende tom og død indvendig. Så møder hun Michael Hoseas, en mand som ønsker at gøre Guds vilje. Michael Hoseas adlyder Guds kald til at gifte sig med Angel og elske hende betingelsesløst. Langsomt, dag for dag, trodser han alle Angels bitre forventninger indtil hendes frosne hjerte begynder at tø op, trods al hendes modstand. Men med den uventede opblødning kommer en overvældende følelse af frygt og en bitter erkendelse af sin egen uværdighed. Så Angel stikker af. Tilbage i mørket, væk fra sin mands kærlighed, rædselsslagen for den sandhed hun ikke længere kan benægte, at hendes endelige helbredelse må komme fra den Ene som elsker hende mere end selv Michael Hoseas... den Ene som aldrig vil give slip på hende. Som en stærk genfortælling af temaet i Hoseas' Bog er Den kærlighed som sætter fri en beretning om Guds betingelsesløse, altopslugende, befriende kærlighed.

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prince, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Jonathan. In this new series of hardcover biblical novellas from beloved author Francine Rivers, each novella tells the story of one of five biblical men who stood behind the great heroes of the faith: Aaron the priest, Caleb the warrior, Jonathan the prince, Amos the prophet, and Silas the scribe. In the vein of the Lineage of Grace series, these books will entertain, challenge, and inspire, directing readers back to the Bible as the ultimate source of truth and hope.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - The classic story that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide: a tragically wounded soul, the man called to marry her, and the only love that heals all. "A literary masterpiece, reminding us that God's love is unconditional."--Debbie Macomber California's gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father's heart in everything. Michael obeys God's call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel's every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband's pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does . . . the One who will never let her go. A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God's unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. Includes a six-part reading group guide

Each novella in this new companion series to "A Lineage of Gracefirst" peers into the life of one of five biblical men (such as Aaron, Jonathan, and Barnabus) who stood behind the great heroes of faith.

Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.From Francine Rivers comes the "compelling" and "emotionally charged" (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.Believed dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?Continuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions."Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again."--Debbie Macomber"As we 'watch' Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The 'costumes' may vary, but our Lord does not change."--Angela Hunt"Francine redefined Christian fiction--honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing--demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God's truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way."--Liz Curtis Higgs"Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction."--Bodie Thoene"Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment."--Romantic Times

Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior, vows to move heaven and earth to find his son--the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah saved--and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah's fiery resistance to having "her son" taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman's strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions."Once more, Rivers transcends the genre."--Booklist, starred review"Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again."--Debbie Macomber"As we 'watch' Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The 'costumes' may vary, but our Lord does not change."--Angela Hunt"Francine redefined Christian fiction--honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing--demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God's truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way."--Liz Curtis Higgs"Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction."--Bodie Thoene"Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment."--Romantic Times

Book 2 in the Lineage of Grace series by best-selling author Francine Rivers. In her trademark style, Francine tells the compelling story of Rahab from the book of Joshua. Readers will gain a fresh understanding of God's work through the life of this unlikely woman in the lineage of Christ.

"Unveiled is the story of Tamar, one of the women in the lineage of Jesus. Francine brings the story to life in her trademark style, showing the grace of God in the life of Tamar and her father-in-law, Judah. Unveiled is the first in the Lineage of Grace series of five novellas covering the stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.

This best-selling trilogy chronicles a tale of persecution and perseverance of 1st-century Christians in hedonistic Rome.