New Releases by Francine Rivers

Com a chegada do carismático pastor Paul Hudson, um vento de renovação sopra sobre a comunidade de Centerville. A igreja se expande, novas famílias se mudam e o tradicional ritmo da pequena cidade é desafiado. Mas nem todos estão felizes com as novidades. Enquanto a crença de uns reacende, outros questionam os métodos do novo pastor. No meio disso, conflitos interpessoais e a ambição desmedida de Paul ameaçam a relação com toda a congregação e põem à prova os laços que unem sua família. Em O som do despertar, Francine Rivers, autora best-seller do The New York Times, nos apresenta personagens cativantes que enfrentam dilemas da vida real. Uma história emocionante sobre a importância de ouvir o chamado de Deus em meio às pressões do mundo moderno.

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.

Neste Kit Amor de redenção conheça a emocionante história de Angel, como o profundo amor de Deus mudou sua vida e inspire-se com quarenta dias de reflexões, de Francine Rivers para o leitor. Sabemos que Deus nos ama incondicionalmente. Então por que é tão difícil nos libertar do passado e viver essa verdade? Inspirado no livro bíblico de Oseias, Amor de redenção fala de um amor tão profundo que transforma para sempre a vida de Angel, uma mulher que se considerava arruinada, sem chance de salvação. O modo como Francine Rivers aborda temas difíceis em Amor de redenção conduz à reflexão de um jeito leve. Por isso, No caminho do amor de redenção ajuda o leitor a trazer todas essas experiências e reflexões para sua vida cotidiana e também colocar os exemplos e ensinamentos em prática. Muitas vezes as pessoas precisam desses exemplos para que consigam acertar seu rumo e seguir em frente. Neste caso, o instrumento de reflexão vem em forma de um devocionário, pensado e elaborado para tornar essa experiência mais produtiva e prazerosa. Amor de redenção (462 páginas) Califórnia, 1850. Uma época em que os homens vendiam a própria alma por um punhado de ouro e as mulheres vendiam o próprio corpo por um lugar para dormir. Angel aprendeu a não esperar dos homens nada além de traição. Vendida como prostituta ainda criança, a única maneira que ela encontra para sobreviver é mantendo o ódio bem vivo em seu coração. E o que ela mais odeia são os homens que a usaram, deixando-a com um imenso vazio interior. Até o dia em que ela conhece Michael Hosea. Um homem que busca o divino em todas as coisas, Michael obedece ao chamado de Deus para que se case com Angel e a ame incondicionalmente. Aos poucos, ele vai conquistando um lugar cada dia maior no coração de sua esposa, que começa a se abrir para ele. Mas, com a chegada inesperada desse amor, Angel é invadida por sentimentos arrebatadores de medo e desprezo por si mesma. E então ela foge de volta para a escuridão, para longe do amor perseverante de seu marido, morrendo de medo da verdade que ela já não pode negar: sua cura definitiva deve vir daquele que a ama mais até do que Michael... aquele que jamais vai abandoná-la. Amor de redenção é um clássico atemporal, uma história transformadora sobre o amor incondicional, redentor e absoluto que está ao alcance de todos nós. No caminho do amor de redenção (256 páginas) Baseado no clássico Amor de redenção, este livro vai te inspirar e permitir que você vivencie diariamente, por quarenta dias, a verdade do amor inabalável de Deus. No caminho do amor de redenção contém textos pessoais de Francine Rivers, inspirados nas Escrituras, exploram temas-chave do romance, tais como rejeição, resignação, salvação, redenção, entre outros. Cada reflexão diária inclui: - Um trecho de Amor de redenção, a história transformadora de amor entre Angel e Michael; - Versículos da Bíblia para meditação; - Apontamentos para estudo bíblico e oração, a fim de aprimorar a reflexão e a aplicação na vida diária. Quer você se sinta oprimido ou magoado, confuso ou perdido — ou apenas queira experimentar mais profundamente a infinita graça divina —, este devocionário é um convite a uma compreensão transformadora do amor redentor de Deus. No caminho do amor de redenção é o complemento perfeito para Amor de redenção e seus muitos fãs.

Een krachtige historische roman van een bestsellerauteur, over staan voor wat je gelooft. 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.’

El jardín de Leota fue una vez un lugar lleno de belleza, donde las flores florecían y la esperanza prosperaba. Era su refugio de las heridas profundas que infligió una devastadora guerra. Era su santuario, donde ella se arrodillaba ante un amoroso Dios y oraba por los hijos que no podían entender los sacrificios silenciosos que había hecho ella. Ahora, a sus ochenta y cuatro años, Leota Reinhardt está sola, y su preciado jardín está en ruinas. Todo esfuerzo que ha hecho por reconciliarse con sus hijos adultos ha sido en vano, y ella le expresa su desesperanza a un Padre amoroso, su único amigo. Dios entonces trae el cambio por medio de lo improbable: un estudiante universitario con sus propios planes, quien cree saberlo todo, y una nieta que Leota nunca esperó conocer. Pero, antes de que se le acabe a ella el tiempo, ¿puede repararse la devastación que ha causado el guardar dolorosos secretos familiares? Leota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices. Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?

En el Antiguo Testamento, Dios llamaba a Su pueblo a la acción con el sonar del shofar, un cuerno de carnero. Y hoy, Él sigue llamando a su pueblo. En esta relevante y oportuna novela, el joven y dinámico predicador Pablo Hudson está comprometido a construir su iglesia, pero ¿a qué costo? Cuando Pablo aceptó el llamado a pastorear una iglesia que estaba batallando, no tenía idea de qué esperar. Pero pronto transformó la Iglesia cristiana de Centerville. La asistencia ha ido en aumento, y todo marcha muy bien. Si tan solo su esposa, Eunice, pudiera verlo así. De todas formas, Pablo procura que la presencia callada y tranquila de ella no lo distraiga. Pero Eunice sabe que algo no está bien... y no lo ha estado por mucho tiempo. Entre más aumentan el celo y la ambición de Pablo, más pierde él de vista a Aquel que lo llamó. A Pablo y a aquellos a su alrededor les cuesta discernir qué significa en verdad darle vida a su fe, y a fin de cuentas deben elegir entre su propia voluntad y el plan de Dios. In the Old Testament, God called His people to action with the blast of the shofar, a ram’s horn. He still calls His people today. In this relevant and timely novel, dynamic young preacher Paul Hudson is committed to building his church—but at what cost? When Paul accepted the call to pastor the struggling church, he had no idea what to expect. But it didn’t take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance is up, way up, and everything is going so well. If only his wife, Eunice, could see it that way. Still, he tries not to let her quiet presence distract him. But Eunice knows that something isn’t right . . . and it hasn’t been for a long time. The more Paul''s zeal and ambition build, the more he loses sight of the One who called him. As Paul and those around him struggle to discern what it truly means to live out their faith, they must ultimately choose between their own will and God’s plan.

Sabemos que Dios nos ama incondicionalmente. Entonces, ¿por qué es tan difícil liberarse del pasado y vivir en esa verdad? Inspirado por el libro bíblico de Oseas, Amor redentor presenta un amor tan profundo que cambia para siempre a Ángela, una mujer que se había considerado a sí misma como dañada más allá de la esperanza. Con Un camino al amor redentor: Un devocional de 40 días, usted se puede sumergir a diario en la verdad del amor inquebrantable de Dios por usted. Los escritos personales de Francine exploran temas claves de la novela —Rechazada, Resignada, Rescatada, Redimida, Reconciliada, Restaurada—inspirados por las Escrituras. Ya sea que se sienta atascada o lastimada, confundida o perdida —o simplemente quiera experimentar más profundamente la gracia ilimitada de Dios—este devocional la invita a una comprensión transformadora del amor redentor de Dios. 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. 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.

#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. Now available in a beautiful keepsake, linen-bound edition! “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.

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.

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.

The first in an epic two-book saga, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters as each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world. "Ambitious, strong-willed Marta Schneider leaves her home in rural Switzerland at the beginning of the 20th century. She''s determined to flee her abusive father, loving but weak mother, and the constraints placed on women. Meeting interesting characters all along her journey, she works her way to Canada. There she buys a boardinghouse and meets her match in Niclas Waltert, a German engineer with a farmer''s heart. Through Marta''s sharp elbows and the sweat of Niclas''s brow, the family eventually arrives at an increasingly comfortable life in California''s Central Valley. The second half of the story is told from the point of view of constitutionally timid daughter Hildemara Rose."--Publishers Weekly.

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. . . .

En esta fascinante historia de tentación, gracia y amor incondicional, Francine Rivers, autora de éxitos de mayor venta del New York Times, presenta una magnífica historia de amplio panorama. Para las personas influyentes de Hollywood en la década de los 50, Lena Scott es la estrella en ascenso más destacada desde Marilyn Monroe. Pocos saben que su verdadero nombre es Ava. Aún menos saben el precio que ella pagó para por fin sentirse alguien en la vida. Para el pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Ava siempre será la niña que le robó el corazón la noche que la encontró, recién nacida y llorando, abandonada bajo un puente en las afueras del pueblo El Refugio. Ezekiel y su hijo, Joshua--el mejor amigo de Ava--la ven crecer y transformarse en una mujer con belleza exótica. Pero Ezekiel sabe que las circunstancias que rodearon el nacimiento de la niña han grabado cicatrices profundas en su corazón, cicatrices que la dejan vulnerable a un galán engañoso que le promete grandes cosas. La ingenua Ava siente que Hollywood es un mundo aparte de El Refugio, y rápidamente aprende lo que se espera de una chica ambiciosa e ilusionada. Sin embargo, la fama tiene un costo devastador. Ella ha quemado todas sus naves para conseguir exactamente lo que creía querer. Ahora todo lo que desea es poder regresar a casa.In this riveting and highly anticipated tale of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best. To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she''s paid to finally feel like she''s somebody. To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua--Abra''s closest friend--watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown. Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what''s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home.

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.

En esta recopilación de los cinco libros de la serie Hombres de valor, Francine Rivers, la reconocida autora de mayor venta del New York Times, resalta la vida de cinco hombres de la Biblia que apoyaron héroes de la fe y silenciosamente cambiaron la eternidad. Aarón, Caleb, Jonatán, Amós y Silas buscaron fielmente a Dios a la sombra de los líderes elegidos. Cada uno de ellos respondió al llamado de Dios a servir sin reconocimiento ni fama y lo dieron todo sabiendo que su recompensa no vendría hasta la próxima vida. In this five-book compilation of the Sons of Encouragement series, New York Times best-selling author Francine Rivers illuminates the lives of five biblical men who stood behind the heroes of the faith and quietly changed eternity. Aaron, Caleb, Jonathan, Amos, and Silas each faithfully sought after God in the shadows of His chosen leaders. They answered God’s call to serve without recognition or fame, and they gave everything, knowing their reward might not come until the next life.

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?

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.

Een onverwacht liefdesverhaal dat je eraan herinnert dat God zelfs de meest gebroken mensen een plek geeft in een prachtig meesterwerk. ''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.

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller “This character-driven romance will enthrall [Rivers’s] many fans.” ―Library Journal The New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale with spiritual depth that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece. A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want―money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn’t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist―an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison. Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it’s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship―and both their lives―forever. The Masterpiece is perfect for fans of: Clean contemporary romance Christian women’s fiction Riveting stories with themes of faith and forgiveness “Rivers deftly threads Roman’s and Grace’s lives together as they tiptoe around their emotional scars, eventually shifting into a dance of tentative steps toward a love neither can resist. Fans of Christian romance will delight in this tale of salvation through love.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Richly detailed characters with traumatic pasts are woven together with biblical truths and redemptive themes. . . . This is an amazing, beautifully written tale to be savored and pondered and shared with others.” ―Romantic Times “Readers will marvel at Rivers’s storytelling arc encompassing the reconciliation of gritty past misdeeds and the work in progress of a life of forgiveness.” ―Booklist “Fans of Francine Rivers will eagerly devour The Masterpiece and find exactly what they are looking for: a beautifully written story of faith, romance, and the power that true freedom can bring.” ―Bookreporter

Esta serie clásica ya ha inspirado a casi más de dos millones de lectores, pero sin duda alguna, tanto los fieles seguidores como los nuevos lectores desearán poseer esta edición del 20 aniversario de este clásico cristiano. 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. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la casa editorial, una carta redactada por Francine Rivers, un mapa del Imperio Romano c. 117 d.c., un glosario ilustrado, una conversación con Francine Rivers en forma de preguntas y respuestas y una guía de discusión para uso personal o grupal. This classic series has already inspired nearly 2 million readers, but both loyal fans and new readers will want this 20th anniversary edition of a Christian classic, which includes a foreword from the publisher, a letter from Francine Rivers, a map of the Roman Empire circa 117 AD, an illustrated glossary, a Conversation with Francine Rivers in the form of Q & A, and a discussion guide suitable for personal and group use. The first book in the bestselling Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Batseba und Maria: fünf außergewöhnliche Frauen, die allesamt in der Ahnentafel Jesu im Evangelium des Matthäus erwähnt werden. Fünf bewegende Lebensgeschichten, die von Francine Rivers packend nacherzählt werden. Diese Porträts lassen eintauchen in die Welt der Bibel. Sie machen deutlich, dass viele Fragen und Probleme überraschend aktuell sind. Und dass es sich trotz Schwierigkeiten und Rückschlägen lohnt, an Gott festzuhalten. Dieser Sammelband enthält fünf Romane, die bisher nur als Einzelbände erhältlich waren.

Millions of readers have been transformed and inspired by Francine Rivers’ bestselling novels Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. Now, in this weekly devotional, the beloved author invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world we live in. 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? Stunning photography, Scripture excerpts, applications, and prayers accompany Francine’s reflections, inspiring you to be encouraged. Be challenged. Be comforted. God’s power is immense; His attention to detail is precise; His love for you is vast and unfailing. The proof is all around you.

O primeiro volume de uma saga familiar emocionante. Com uma prosa envolvente e personagens emocionantes, A esperança de uma mãe é a primeira parte de uma saga familiar inesquecível sobre os sacrifícios que toda mãe faz por seus filhos e a natureza do amor incondicional, além das relações complicadas entre mães e filhas ao longo dos tempos. Em meio ao drama da Segunda Guerra Mundial, eventos trágicos e inesperados forçam mãe e filha a encarar os próprios defeitos e o abismo cada vez mais profundo que ameaça separá-las para sempre.

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

Curajul lui a intrecut temerile fratelui sau Jertfele lui au ispasit pacatele poporului Vocea lui rostea cuvintele lui Dumnezeu … Moise a despicat Marea Rosie. Dar in umbra lui a stat barbatul a carui preotie simbolizeaza eterna preotie a Marelui Preot: Aaron 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

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In this riveting saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best. To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she’s paid to finally feel like she’s somebody. To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua—Abra’s closest friend—watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown. Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what’s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home. “One of the edgiest Christian romances I have had the pleasure of reading in a long while. Francine Rivers has woven a deeply moving story with an adept hand that knows just how to layer humanity, in all its beautiful and ugly truth, into almost every individual who steps onto the page.” —USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog “This is another compelling and moving story by one of the genre’s most honored and talented writers.” —Library Journal, starred review “Rivers returns with a page-turning recasting of the story of the prodigal son, here a prodigal daughter. . . . This story arc will be particularly resonant for Christian readers, but Rivers has the writing ability to reel in others who enjoy a well-told tale of redemption.” —Publishers Weekly

Vocea lui Dumnezeu continua sa rasune la fel de patrunzator precum sofarul stravechi... Biserica Crestina Centerville din California era o comunitate de oameni in varsta, si, cu fiecare anotimp ce trecea, numarul membrilor scadea simtitor. Pastorul care o slujise vreme de 40 de ani suferise un atac de cord, fapt ce acutizase criza. Biserica era pe punctul de a se destrama. Dar Samuel, unul dintre prezbiteri, nu poate concepe ca acesta ar putea fi sfarsitul ei. Iar salvarea o intrezarea in Paul Hudson, tanarul pastor care acceptase sa preia slujirea comunitatii. Dar era el intr-adevar solutia salvatoare? Cum poate fi transformata o biserica muribunda intr-una exploziva si ce a presupus acest lucru pentru tanarul pastor si familia lui? Cum are loc, de fapt, trezirea? Chemarea sofarului prezinta dramatica poveste a unei biserici din care ai putea face parte chiar tu si a unui pastor care s-ar putea afla la amvonul ei. Este un roman despre iertarea lui Dumnezeu si harul de a beneficia de un nou inceput, dar mai ales despre ceea ce inseamna cu adevarat sa fii crestin. Francine Riverssi-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 bestu00adselleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.