Most Popular Books by Francine Rivers

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The complete 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Travel to first-century Rome in this classic biblical fiction series and discover what has inspired millions of readers worldwide. The three books in the Mark of the Lion series are packaged into one volume. A Voice in the Wind, the first book in the trilogy, introduces readers to Hadassah, a young Jewish girl captured and sold into slavery but still holding firm to her faith in God. Though torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah becomes a shining beacon of light in the darkness and depravity around her. In An Echo in the Darkness, Marcus, a wealthy Roman aristocrat touched by Hadassah’s sincere belief, begins to wonder if there’s more to this life. As he continues to search for meaning and faith, he is led by a whispering voice from the past that could set him free from the darkness of his soul. The trilogy concludes with As Sure as the Dawn, which follows Atretes, the high chief of a Germanic tribe who fought as a gladiator and won his freedom. As Atretes sets out to return home with his infant son, only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. All three books in this latest collection include: A preface from Francine Rivers about her inspiration for these books A glossary of historical terms for easy reference Discussion questions for personal and group use Join millions of readers who have been captivated by this popular tale of love, courage, and faith. “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.” ―Romantic Times “Francine Rivers without a doubt is one of the finest storytellers of our generation. . . . No one reading her books will ever be the same again.” ―Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author “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

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.

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet Francine Rivers tells the story of Amos, a man of solitude who felt at home among the hills, a man of conviction who heard when God called, a man of fortitude who spoke to a nation unwilling to listen. Before the Israelites rebelled against God and were devoured by war, they were warned by Amos, a prophet who refused to turn away.

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.

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. . . .

Als ze met haar grootmoeder de tuin opknapt, komt een jonge vrouw veel aan de weet over haar moeder, met wie ze een problematische relatie heeft.

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.

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 de 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.

Conclusão da saga familiar iniciada em A esperança de uma mãe. Uma história sobre família e fé, sonhos e decepções e, acima de tudo, sobre a resiliência e a perseverança do amor. Crescer não é fácil para a pequena Carolyn. Com a mãe isolada por causa da tuberculose, a menina cria um laço especial com a avó. Mas, à medida que as tensões entre as duas mulheres aumentam, Carolyn se sente culpada. Quando a mãe volta a trabalhar e a avó vai embora, Carolyn e o irmão são criados praticamente sem a supervisão dos pais, o que trará consequências nefastas. A faculdade dá a Carolyn a oportunidade de se encontrar, mas uma tragédia na família abala sua recém-conquistada independência. Em vez de voltar para casa, ela corta todos os laços e se perde na intoxicante contracultura de San Francisco. Quando reaparece dois anos depois, grávida e mais desorientada do que nunca, ela precisa construir uma vida para si e para o bebê. Exatamente como Carolyn, sua lha, May Flower Dawn, desenvolve uma ligação mais forte com a avó do que com a mãe, provocando mais uma rixa entre gerações. Mas, conforme cresce e se torna uma moça gentil e generosa, Dawn vai lutar para evitar os erros de seus antepassados, prometendo ser uma ponte entre as mulheres da família, e não um muro que as separe para sempre. Abarcando desde a década de 1950 até os dias de hoje, O sonho de uma lha é o emocionante capítulo nal de uma história sobre quatro gerações de mulheres e seus erros e acertos.

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.

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.

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.

Kathryn Durham seeks revenge on the man she believes is responsible for her father''s murder, Mace Donovan

Five stories of unlikely women who changed eternity.

Hadassah conceals scars and identity with veils after she narrowly escapes death. She risks her life to heal the person who tried to destroy her.

Strong-willed Amnesty Brown leaves Boston to claim an inheritance in the Sierra Nevada mountains and finds herself the owner and new editor of the town newspaper, and falling in love with saloon owner Haydn Lomax