New Releases by Francine Rivers

Deschideti inima pentru iubirea tascumparatoare a lui Dumnezeu Stim ca Dumnezeu ne iubeste neconditionat. Si atunci, de ce este atat de greu sa te eliberezi de trecut si sa traiesti in acel adevar? Romanul clasic Rascumparata prin iubire, inspirat din relatarea biblica a cartii Osea, descrie o poveste de dragoste atat de puternica, incat a transformat-o radical pe Angel – femeia care se considera mult prea franta pentru a mai putea fi rascumparata vreodata. Cum poti fi Rascumparata prin iubire este o colectie de 40 de meditatii de parcurs in sase saptamani, care te voi ajuta patrunzi tot mai adanc in adevarul dragostei neclintite a lui Dumnezeu pentru tine. In acest jurnal devotional, Francine Rivers se opreste asupra unor teme esentiale din roman: respingerea, resemnarea, eliberarea, rascumpararea impacarea, restaurarea – toate acestea inspirate din Scriptura. In plus, fiecare meditatie zilnica include: Un fragment din Rascumparata prin iubire, clasica poveste de dragoste dintre Angel si Michael Hosea Pasaje biblice pentru meditatie Indemnuri pentru studiu biblic, rugaciune si consemnarea ideilor care te ajuta sa aprofundezi si sa pui in practica ceea ce ai invatat Acest jurnal al autoarei Francine Rivers ne atrage in atmosfera clasicului sau roman, iar lectura zilnica a celor 40 de meditatii ne va ajuta sa facem legatura intre povestea de dragoste dintre Michael Hosea si Angel si propria noastra poveste de dragoste. Daca ti-ai pus vreodata problema daca Dumnezeu te iubeste cu adevarat, parcurgand acest jurnal (si romanul Rascumparata prin iubire, daca nu l-ai citit pana acum), vei ajunge sa intelegi dragostea rascumparatoare a lui Dumnezeu – genul de iubire neconditionata care lupta pentru a ne salva si este dispusa sa ne primeasca acasa, indiferent cat de departe am ratacit! Francine Rivers a avut o cariera de succes ca scriitoare timp de mai multi ani inainte sa devina o crestina practicanta, in 1986. Aceasta schimbare majora din viata ei a determinat-o sa publice, in 1991, Rascumparata prin iubire, cartea pe care a denumit-o „declaratia ei de credinta“. De atunci, Francine a publicat numeroase romane crestine bestsellere, cu care a cucerit admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Romanele ei au fost premiate sau nominalizate la numeroase distinctii, iar in 1997, dupa ce a castigat al treilea premiu RITA pentru fictiune motivationala, Francine a fost inclusa in Hall of Fame al scriitorilor de fictiune din America. In 2015, ea a primit premiul pentru intreaga cariera. Karin Stock Buursma este scriitoare si editor liber profesionist. cu Francine Rivers la realizarea cartii Earth Psalms: Reflections on How God Speals through Nature. Din impresiile cititorilor: Rascumparata prin iubire – romanul, ghidul de studiu si jurnalul de meditatii – au fost cartile care mi-au salvat casatoria. *** Citirea cartii Rascumparata prin iubire impreuna cu jurnalul de meditatii m-a ajutat sa inteleg si sa patrund adevarata iubire agape a lui Cristos si cum trebuie, de fapt, sa se manifeste dragostea in general. *** Aceasta carte este printre cele 5 carti care mi-au schimbat radical viata. Citind-o, am inteles pentru prima data dragostea lui Dumnezeu. Mi-am dat seama ca eu cautam mereu sa ma ascund de El, dar Dumnezeu nu a contenit sa ma caute si sa ma aduca la Sine. *** Cum sa fii Rascumparata prin iubire este, de fapt, o colectie de meditatii despre iubirea neconditionata!

Em Roma, 70 d.C., uma escrava e um aristocrata estão destinados a amar-se. Contra tudo e contra todos, vivem uma paixão proibida neste romance épico que conquistou o coração de milhões de leitores em todo o mundo. Depois de sobreviver ao massacre da sua família e à destruição de Jerusalém pelos romanos, a jovem Hadassa é capturada e vendida à família de um mercador abastado. Levada para Roma, torna-se escrava pessoal da libertina Júlia Valeriana. Hadassa é cristã e vê-se forçada a manter a sua identidade religiosa em segredo. Confusa e sozinha, ela tenta subtilmente transformar as vidas dos que a rodeiam. Marcos, o irmão mais velho de Júlia, está habituado a uma vida de prazer e abundância, não se preocupando com as mulheres com quem se envolve. Mas sabe que Hadassa é diferente e não consegue afastar a jovem escrava do seu pensamento. Também Atretes, um soldado capturado, é forçado a submeter-se aos seus captores e a tornar-se gladiador. A imoralidade e decadência da vida romana causam-lhe repulsa, e vive com a saudade da vida que ficou para trás. Será possível que o amor entre Hadassa e Marcos floresça perante tão profunda desigualdade? Poderá Atretes sobreviver à barbárie e manter intacta a sua luz interior? O declínio de Roma e a decadência de uma civilização à beira da autodestruição servem de poderoso pano de fundo a este romance épico e inesquecível.

"New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family, and the town they join forces to save. 1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny Calvada, a mining town nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, falling in love is the furthest thing from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons, and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle's newspaper-and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted against Calvada's most powerful men. But Kathryn intends to continue to say-and publish-whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she's right. Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, has a special interest in the new lady in town. He instantly recognizes C. T. Walsh's same tenacity in the beautiful and outspoken redhead-and knows all too well how dangerous that family trait can be. While Kathryn may be right about Calvada's problems, her righteousness could also get her killed. But when the handsome hotelier keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, Matthias's restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart. Everyone may be looking to strike it rich in this lawless boomtown, but it's a love more precious than gold that will ultimately save them all"--

"New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family, and the town they join forces to save. 1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny Calvada, a mining town nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, falling in love is the furthest thing from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons, and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle's newspaper-and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted against Calvada's most powerful men. But Kathryn intends to continue to say-and publish-whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she's right. Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, has a special interest in the new lady in town. He instantly recognizes C. T. Walsh's same tenacity in the beautiful and outspoken redhead-and knows all too well how dangerous that family trait can be. While Kathryn may be right about Calvada's problems, her righteousness could also get her killed. But when the handsome hotelier keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, Matthias's restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart. Everyone may be looking to strike it rich in this lawless boomtown, but it's a love more precious than gold that will ultimately save them all"--

In 'De stem van een vrouw' van Francine Rivers wordt Kathryn Walsh met groot onrecht geconfronteerd. Ze wil niets liever dan de strijd aangaan, maar wat als ze daarmee haar leven riskeert? Voor Kathryn is niets doen echter geen optie. Eind 19e eeuw arriveert ze in het mijnstadje Calvada om haar ooms erfenis op te eisen: het kantoor waar hij zijn krant maakte, te midden van bordelen en saloons, en een mijn die niets oplevert. Geraakt door de slechte behandeling van mijnwerkers en hun gezinnen, besluit ze het krantje nieuw leven in te blazen. Daarmee strijkt ze recht tegen de haren in van de mannen die het stadje besturen. Maar Kathryn weigert om haar mond te houden en publiceert alles waar ze in gelooft. Tot wanhoop van Matthias Beck, de salooneigenaar die haar probeert te beschermen. Francine Rivers schreef eerder o.a. de bestsellers 'Bevrijdende liefde' en 'Het meesterwerk'. Als geen ander weet ze het christelijke geloof te verwerken in een meeslepend verhaal. Zelf zegt ze daarover: 'Ik wil mijn lezers uitdagen, net als mezelf, om antwoorden te zoeken in het boek dat al eeuwenlang een bestseller is.'

A grande história de amor que conquistou o coração de milhões de leitores em todo o mundo, finalmente publicada em Portugal. Califórnia, 1850. Um lugar e uma época impiedosos em que os homens vendem a alma por um punhado de ouro e as mulheres vendem o corpo por um lugar para dormir.Angel era apenas uma criança quando foi vendida como prostituta. Rapidamente aprendeu a não esperar nada de ninguém... apenas traição. Ao longo dos anos, o único sentimento que a tem alimentado é o ódio por todos os que lhe roubaram a inocência e a deixaram com um irreparável vazio interior.Um dia, porém, conhece um homem diferente de todos os outros. Michael Hosea busca o divino em todas as coisas e vê em Angel algo que nem ela própria se permite ver. Michael ama-a incondicionalmente e, aos poucos, vai conquistando um lugar cada vez maior no seu coração.Mas com a chegada inesperada desse amor, Angel é tomada por sentimentos incontroláveis de medo e desprezo por si mesma. Há muito que aceitara não haver salvação para a sua alma devastada. Resta-lhe fugir de volta para a escuridão do mundo em que cresceu.Com este clássico intemporal, esta história transformadora sobre um amor maior do que a vida, Francine Rivers firmou o seu nome entre as mais reputadas escritoras românticas e inspiracionais da atualidade.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev, with Logan Marshall Green and Eric Dane, special appearance by Famke Janssen. Distributed by Universal Pictures with a screenplay by Francine Rivers and D.J. Caruso. 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!

"Profundice más en el corazón de Amor redentor con este estudio único."--Page [4] of cover.

Dos mujeres, separadas por siglos, son unidas a través de un diario desgastado mientras luchan con Dios, con sus esposos e incluso con ellas mismas... hasta que caen en los brazos de Aquel que las ama incondicionalmente. Sierra Madrid recién ha perdido el control de su vida cuando descubre la colcha artesanal y el diario de su antepasado Mary Kathryn McMurray, una joven que dejó su hogar para soportar muy duras condiciones en el camino a Oregón. Aunque las mujeres están separadas por el tiempo y las circunstancias, Sierra descubre que muchos de los problemas que enfrentan son notablemente similares. Siguiendo el ejemplo de Mary Kathryn, Sierra aprende a rendirse a la soberanía de Dios y al amor incondicional. Two women, centuries apart, are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves . . . until they fall into the arms of the One who loves them unconditionally. Sierra Madrid's life has just been turned upside down when she discovers the handcrafted quilt and journal of her ancestor Mary Kathryn McMurray, a young woman who was uprooted from her home only to endure harsh conditions on the Oregon Trail. Though the women are separated by time and circumstance, Sierra discovers that many of the issues they face are remarkably similar. By following Mary Kathryn's example, Sierra learns to surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love.

Venture deeper into the heart of the classic bestselling novel Redeeming Love with this six-week study and discover life-changing Bible truths. Through Redeeming Love, millions of readers have experienced the captivating love story of Angel and Michael Hosea that illustrates God’s power to redeem even the most lost among us. Redeeming Love: The Companion Study invites you to enter more fully into both the classic novel’s eternal message and the biblical story that inspired its writing. Each week’s readings include: • a personal reflection by Francine Rivers about the writing of Redeeming Love and the power of God’s Word • key scenes from Redeeming Love, selected to illustrate God’s loving pursuit of you • Bible study lessons that creatively blend story and Scripture to glean fresh insights • thoughtful reflection questions designed to inspire you to a deeper experience of God Perfect for both individual reflection and group discussion, this study will draw you deeper into the life-transforming love celebrated in Redeeming Love.

This forty-day devotional based on the classic bestselling novel Redeeming Love leads you on a personal, six-week journey into God’s all-consuming embrace. We know that God loves us unconditionally. So why is it so hard to break free from the past and live in that truth? Inspired by the biblical book of Hosea, Redeeming Love introduces a love so profound that it forever changes Angel, a woman who had viewed herself as broken beyond redemption. With A Path to Redeeming Love: A 40-Day Devotional, you can immerse yourself daily in the truth of God’s unshakable love for you. Personal essays from Francine explore key themes from the novel—Rejected, Resigned, Rescued, Redeemed, Reconciled, Restored—inspired by Scripture. In addition, each daily devotion includes: • an excerpt from Redeeming Love, Angel and Michael Hosea’s classic love story • Bible verses for meditation • prompts for Bible study, prayer, and journaling to enhance reflection and application Whether you feel stuck or hurt, confused or lost—or simply want to experience more deeply God’s boundless grace—this devotional invites you into a transformative understanding of God’s redeeming love.

In this first of an epic family saga by Francine Rivers, mother and daughter relationships are challenged, setting their family on a course full of heartache.

Enjoy a FREE TYNDALE BIBLICAL FICTION SAMPLER featuring excerpts from four compelling biblical fiction novels that will transport you across time and place to ancient lands. A Voice in the Wind by New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she's torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire. Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. The Advocate by Randy Singer At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, "Offer to release Barabbas." The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths—Roman crucifixion. Three decades later, Theophilus must face another evil Caesar, defending the man Paul in Nero's deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that will keep another innocent man from execution? The Brother's Keeper by Tracy Groot James knows that this year's Passover pilgrimage will be more important than ever. Hearing about a possible plot against his brother Jesus, he must find him and talk some sense into him before it's too late. And he must decide for himself who his brother really is. But on the dusty road to Jerusalem, more than one faction has murder on its mind. . . .

In this beloved holiday classic, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love, Francine Rivers, shares a poignant story about the simple yet inspiring faith of a child. This tender Christmas novella tells the story of Timmy O’Neil, a foster child with a very mysterious shoe box. At first glance, it’s nothing special—just an ordinary box with a red lid and the words Running Shoes printed on the side. But Timmy carries it with him wherever he goes, and when people ask him what’s inside, he smiles and says, “Just things.” As Timmy settles into his new, loving home, he remains unwilling to share the secrets of his shoe box . . . until the beauty of the church Nativity pageant inspires him to open his heart and give the most precious gift of all. A powerful and uplifting reminder of God’s deep love, this Christian fiction tale includes: A five-part Advent devotional with Scripture verses and prayerful responses The Christmas story—selected scenes from Matthew and Luke Francine’s favorite holiday recipes

A espetacular continuação da história de Hadassah, uma corajosa escrava cristã de fé inabalável, e Marcus, o aristocrata que ganha seu coração. Um ano se passou e Hadassah vive envolta em véus para proteger sua identidade, além de esconder as cicatrizes que marcam seu corpo. Dada como morta, ela vira auxiliar de um médico na parte pobre da cidade e desenvolve um talento especial para a cura através do poder de sua fé. Quando Júlia fica gravemente doente, Hadassah é forçada a enfrentar uma difícil decisão: ela deve voltar para a casa dos Valeriano, arriscando-se à morte, para ajudar sua antiga senhora — a mesma que a jogou para os leões? E ainda correr o risco de se deparar com Marcus, irmão de Júlia e seu amor proibido? Enquanto isso, Marcus se afasta da opulência de Roma e é levado por uma voz sussurrante do passado a uma jornada que pode libertar sua alma da escuridão. Mas será que ele vai conseguir negar tudo o que aprendeu em uma juventude de riqueza e libertinagem e encontrar em Deus a satisfação espiritual de que tanto necessita, tornando-se o homem que Hadassah sabe que ele pode ser?

Struggling to make a home for herself and her five-month old son Samuel, Grace Moore accepts a position as a personal assistant to Roman Velasco, a temperamental but successful LA artist. Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want, but the demons of his past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. He wrestles with those demons by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist. As the jagged pieces of their pasts slowly fit together, it changes the course of their lives forever.

Două suflete pierdute, legate de vinovăția trecutului, descoperă că rănile care le țin captive pot duce la harul incredibil dar necesar pentru a le elibera. Cu acest roman, Francine Rivers revine la vechea ei pasiune pentru romanele de dragoste, in care ne aminteste ca dragostea rascumparatoare poate transforma chiar si cele mai frante experiente de viata intr-o capodopera pe cat de imperfecta, pe atat de uimitoare.

'Het meesterwerk' van Francine Rivers speelt zich af in de Amerikaanse kunstwereld. De succesvolle schilder Roman Valesco lijkt alles te hebben: rijkdom, vrouwen, roem. Alleen zijn assistente Grace Moore, die tegen haar zin voor hem werkt, weet hoe weinig hij eigenlijk heeft. Romans verleden achtervolgt hem en echoot door de hallen en kamers van zijn lege villa. Maar Grace heeft geen idee van de manier waarop Roman in het geheim worstelt met zijn demonen: hij trekt er 's nachts op uit als The Bird, een beruchte maar nog niet geïdentificeerde graffitiartiest – een alter ego dat zijn carrière te gronde zou kunnen richten. Ook Grace kan haar verleden niet achter zich laten. Na een zeer ongelukkig huwelijk heeft ze haar leven omgegooid en zich voorgenomen haar dromen nooit meer te laten stelen door iemand aan wie ze haar hart verliest. Als ze de man leert kennen achter het masker is het alsof hun gebroken verledens langzaam in elkaar schuiven... totdat er iets gebeurt dat zo onverwacht is dat het voor altijd hun levens zal bepalen.

Esta serie clásica ha inspirado a más de dos millones de fieles seguidores, y sin duda alguna, esta nueva edición en español cautivará miles de nuevos lectores que desearán poseer esta clásica serie cristiana. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la casa editorial, una carta redactada por Francine Rivers, un glosario ilustrado y una guía de discusión para uso personal o grupal. Un eco en las tinieblas, el segundo libro de la serie La marca del León, nos cuenta como Marcos se aparta de la opulencia para seguir una voz susurrante del pasado. Su búsqueda lo lleva en un viaje que lo puede librar de la oscuridad de su alma. This beloved series has inspired nearly 2 million readers, and this new Spanish edition will appeal to both loyal fans and new readers. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, an illustrated glossary, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #2 An Echo in the Darkness Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

"El primer libro de la serie La marca del León, Una voz en el viento, transporta a los lectores al primer siglo y les presenta a un personaje que nunca olvidarán: Hadasa. Desgarrada por su amor por un atractivo y elegante aristócrata, esta joven esclava se aferra a su fe en el Dios viviente por la liberación de las fuerzas de la Roma decadente."--Amazon.com.

In this weekly devotional, Francine Rivers invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world we live inches Francine shares observations she's gathered over a lifetime of exploring--abroad and in her own backyard--and reflects on how they might apply to your daily life. What do the majestic redwoods, the persistent woodpecker, or a glorious sunrise reveal about our artistic and generous God? How could that change your outlook or the way you handle adversity? 2016.

Un barbat inflacarat, ale carui cuvinte au zguduit inima poporului. Un barbat de actiune, a carui curaj a salvat viata multor oameni. Un barbat al credintei, a carui pasiune l-a condus catre adevaratul Dumnezeu. Iosua i-a succedat lui Moise ca lider al poporului. Dar zelul altui barbat din popor a determinat natiunea Israel sa-si puna credinta in actiune: Caleb Seria de romane istorice „Fiii incurajarii” este dedicata unor eroi ai credintei care au slujit in umbra marilor lideri alesi de Dumnezeu in fruntea lor. Aaron, Caleb, Ionatan, Amos si Sila au raspuns chemarii ceresti de a influenta cursul istoriei, fara sa capete recunoastere sau faima inaintea oamenilor. Si nu s-au dat inapoi, indiferent de obstacole, constienti ca rasplata lor s-ar putea sa vina doar in viata viitoare. Nu au fost desavarsiti, si cu toate acestea Dumnezeu i-a folosit in planul Sau desavarsit de a Se revela lumii. Din Seria „Fiii incurajarii” In umbra marilor barbati care au modelat istoria sunt eroii care i-au influentat cursul pentru totdeauna. Preotul - Aaron Razboinicul - Caleb Printul - Ionatan Profetul - Amos Scribul – Sila

Having been abandoned as a newborn and found and raised by Pastor Ezekiel Freeman in the small California town of Haven, Abra Matthews feels like she doesn't belong and at the age of seventeen runs off to Hollywood, becoming starlet Lena Scott.

In cautarea propriei rascumparari, Cadi Forbes – fetita de zece ani – descopera misterul teribil ce mistuia comunitatea de imigranti irlandezi de la poalele muntilor Appalachi. La inmormantarea bunicii ei dragi, surprinde pentru o clipa privirea sfasietoare a „devoratorului de pacate“ care, conform unei vechi legende, venea sa manance o paine si sa bea un pahar cu vin, luand astfel asupra sa pacatele defunctului. Cu toate ca stie prea bine ca ii este interzis sa-l priveasca (si cu atat mai mult sa-l caute), dorinta ei disperata de a scapa de povara ce o apasa zi si noapte, considerandu-se vinovata de moartea surorii ei, o determina sa-l afle cu orice pret pe barbatul acela care poate s-o elibereze de pacat… pacatul care ii rapise dragostea mamei si o facuse sa-si doreasca sa fuga de viata aceasta si teribila ei judecata. Insistenta ei deschide rani vechi si dezgroapa secrete tulburatoare, bulversand linistea satului din creierii muntilor, dar nu fara rost. Caci cautarile ei o conduc spre singura modalitate eficienta de a obtine rascumpararea si spre singurul Om care o poate elibera de povara. Romanul a fost premiat cu aur si ecranizat in 2007. Francine Rivers si-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit best­selleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

The New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind pens a captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption set in Appalachia in the 1850s. In the misty peaks and valleys of Appalachia roams the sin eater—a myth as much as a man, burdened with absolving the sins of villagers passing from this life to the next. But when a young girl uncovers the dark secret behind the tradition, she vows to show her village the truth. All that matters for young Cadi Forbes is finding the one man who can set her free from the sin that plagues her, the sin that has stolen her mother's love from her and made Cadi wish she could flee life and its terrible injustice. But Cadi doesn't know that the sin eater is seeking as well. Before their journeys are over, Cadi and the sin eater must face themselves, each other, and the One who will demand everything from them in exchange for the answers they seek. A Christian historical fiction novel of guilt, grace, and healing An allegory that combines biblical themes and 19th century rural America Includes discussion questions for book clubs "This unforgettable novel is rich in style, lore, and action, revealing a profound truth in a way only Francine Rivers can do. Transcending age, gender, and reading genres, this gripping story is a must-read for men, women, and young people alike." — Romantic Times "Rivers delivers both a powerful message about Christian beliefs and the need for forgiveness of sins and an evocative portrayal of life in the 1850s. Highly recommended." — Library Journal Also available in The Francine Rivers Historical Collection (e-book only).

Acest roman emotionant al lui Francine Rivers iti va atinge inima si sufletul. Candva gradina Leotei fusese o oaza de frumusete, in care florile si speranta infloreau deopotriva. Era locul de refugiu unde se tamaduia de ranile adanci sapate in ea de razboiul necrutator, sanctuarul in care se pleca inaintea lui Dumnezeu si se ruga pentru copiii ei care nu-i intelegeau sacrificiile tacute. Ajunsa la 84 de ani, Leota este singura, iar gradina ei paraginita reflecta sufletu-i pustiu. Orice efort de apropiere fata de copiii ei ramasese fara rezultat. Singurul care-i intelegea durerea era Acela care, intr-o gradina cum fusese a ei, inviase, aducand iertarea si vindecarea. Si Leota primeste intr-o zi vizita unei tinere femei care pretinde ca-i este nepoata. Atunci o adiere invioratoare strabate toata fiinta ei. Va mai apuca dragostea sa infloreasca din nou, inainte sa fie prea tarziu pentru ea? Francine Rivers si-a început cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii în domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite în peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit bestselleruri în multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Indurare – Batseba Frumusetea Batsebei a aprins instantaneu pasiunea imparatului, dar durerea nascuta in sufletul ei a atins inima lui Dumnezeu. Intr-o clipa, la o singura privire aruncata de rege in directia ei, viata Batsebei a fost intoarsa pe dos, dupa ce acesta a poruncit sa fie adusa inaintea lui. Atunci s-a intamplat inimaginabilul, iar Batseba ajunge sa traiasca sentimente contradictorii: devine vaduva, dar, in acelasi timp, ajunge sa traiasca o viata la care un muritor de rand doar ar fi putut visa. Dar oare chiar si-a dorit ea o astfel de viata? O singura greseala poate schimba istoria, dar indurarea lui Dumnezeu poate transforma chiar si cele mai rele circumstante in ceva glorios. Din seria: O genealogie a harului Nume de barbati, unul dupa altul, sunt mentionate in primul capitol din Evanghelia dupa Matei. Dar printre toate aceste nume de tati si fii din cartea neamului lui Isus Cristos se remarca numele a cinci femei, a caror chemare mareata a fost aceea de a pava, alaturi de sotii si fii lor, calea venirii in lume a lui Mesia. Cinci femei care au schimbat lumea. Vulnerabilitatea acestor femei ori abuzul de putere al barbatilor din epoca patriarhala pot parea dure pentru noi, cei de azi. Insa emotiile pe care le traieste o femeie, indiferent de timp sau regiune, sunt universale. „O genealogie a harului” este seria de nuvele ale lui Francine Rivers, care readuc in actualitate iertarea, puterea de sacrificiu si reabilitarea.

Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century Roman empire and introduces them to a character they will never forget―Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she's torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire. A Voice in the Wind is perfect for fans of: Christian romance Biblical and historical fiction Themes of grace, love, and standing firm in your faith 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

From the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece comes the powerful story of two women, centuries apart, who are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves. Sierra Madrid's life has just been turned upside down when she discovers the handcrafted quilt and journal of her ancestor Mary Kathryn McMurray, a young woman who was uprooted from her home only to endure harsh frontier conditions on the Oregon Trail. Though the women are separated by time and circumstance, Sierra discovers that many of the issues they face are remarkably similar . . . and uncovering Mary Kathryn's story may help her write the next chapter of hers. "Rivers tells a powerful story of marital love tested in a crucible. Your hankie will not be dry, nor your heart unchallenged, as the characters learn the lessons of surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love." ― Romantic Times Also available in The Francine Rivers Historical Collection (e-book only). Features dual historical fiction and contemporary plot lines Weaves together themes of faith, forgiveness, and overcoming challenges in marriage Includes discussion questions for book clubs

From the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece —and "one of [Christian fiction's] most honored and talented writers" ( Library Journal )—comes a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about a highly controversial topic. College student Dynah Carey knew where her life was headed. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of God—she has it all. Then the unthinkable happens: Dynah's perfect life is irrevocably changed by a rape that results in an unwanted pregnancy. Her family is torn apart and her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life: to embrace or to end the life within her. This is ultimately a tale of three generations of women, as Dynah's plight forces both her mother and her grandmother to confront the choices they made. Written with balance and compassion, this family drama brings a new perspective to the widely debated topic of abortion. A moving Christian women's fiction novel Poignant themes of wrestling with God, forgiveness, and redemption Explores sensitive topics in a thoughtful, nuanced manner