Bücher von Francine Rivers

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 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.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

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.

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: DynahΓÇÖs 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 women, as DynahΓÇÖs plight forces both her mother and her grandmother to face the choices they made. Written with balance and compassion, The Atonement Child brings a new perspective to the most controversial topic of our times.

Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts lassen sich schottische Einwanderer in den Appalachen im Osten Nordamerikas nieder. Der Tradition entsprechend gibt es dort einen "Sühnemann", der immer dann ins Tal gerufen wird, wenn jemand gestorben ist, damit er in einer rituellen Handlung die Sünden des Verstorbenen auf sich nimmt. Bei der Beerdigung ihrer Großmutter erhascht die zehnjährige Cadi einen Blick auf diesen mysteriösen Mann, was streng verboten ist. Fortan hat das Mädchen den verzweifelten Wunsch, den Sühnemann zu finden und ihn zu bitten, auch ihre Schuld auf sich zu nehmen. Als sie auf das düstere Geheimnis hinter der Tradition stößt, riskiert sie ihr Leben, um die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen ... Ein packender historischer Roman um Schuld und die heilende Kraft der Vergebung.Der Klassiker als überarbeitete Neuauflage.

Roman Velasco und Grace Moore scheinen auf den ersten Blick nicht viel gemeinsam zu haben: Er ist ein erfolgreicher Künstler, sie trägt Secondhand-Klamotten und hält sich mit Aushilfsjobs über Wasser. Nachdem Grace als Romans neue Assistentin eingestellt wird, prallen nicht nur äußerlich zwei Welten aufeinander. Doch Grace hat schon nach ihrer ersten Begegnung das Gefühl, dass es hier um etwas Größeres als nur um einen neuen Job geht. Denn Roman hütet ein dunkles Geheimnis ... Diese eindrucksvolle Geschichte erinnert daran, dass Gott selbst aus den zerbrochensten Menschen ein regelrechtes Meisterwerk formen kann.

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.

Francine Rivers verarbeitet Teile ihrer eigenen Geschichte zu einem bewegenden Drama über Glaube und Träume. Und über die Unbezwingbarkeit der Liebe zwischen Müttern und Töchtern. Eine Geschichte, die mehrere Kontinente und Generationen umspannt. "Die Hoffnung ihrer Tochter" ist der zweite Band einer zweiteiligen Familien-Saga und dreht sich in der Zeit des Kalten Krieges um Hildemara Rose, der Tochter von Marta, und die Hindernisse, die ihre Familie überwinden muss, um zu einer heilen Beziehung zueinander zu finden.

Kalifornien, 1936: Pastor Freeman findet ein verlassenes Neugeborenes unter einer Brücke. Seine Frau und er ziehen die kleine Abra auf wie ein eigenes Kind. Ihr Sohn Joshua wird Abras persönlicher Beschützer und bester Freund. Doch Abra fühlt sich trotz allem nicht wirklich zugehörig. Sie wächst zu einem rebellischen Teenager heran und brennt schließlich mit dem charmanten Dylan nach Hollywood durch, um Karriere beim Film zu machen. Tatsächlich gerät sie bald an einflussreiche Leute und wird zum neuen Stern am Filmhimmel. Endlich ist sie "jemand" - doch der Erfolg hat einen schrecklichen Preis ... Mit diesem lange erwarteten Roman legt Bestsellerautorin Francine Rivers eine wahrhaft filmreife Geschichte um Versuchung, Gnade und bedingungslose Liebe vor, die dem Leser noch lange nachgeht.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBESTSELLER *;ECPABESTSELLER *;A story of love that won't let gono matter what!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 doesthe 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!

A captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption set in Appalachia in the 1850s, The Last Sin Eater is the story of a community committed to its myth of a human ΓÇ£sin eater,ΓÇ¥ who absolves the dead of their sins, and the ten-year-old child who shows them 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 motherΓÇÖs love from her and made her wish she could flee life and its terrible injustice. But Cadi doesnΓÇÖt know that the ΓÇ£sin eaterΓÇ¥ 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.

"e;An emotionally compelling story"e; (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.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?"e;Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation."e;-Romantic TimesAlso available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

A relevant and timely novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.He seemed like the perfect pastor to lead Centerville Christian Church.She was the perfect pastor's wife.When Paul Hudson 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 was up-way up. Everything was going so well. If only his wife could see it that way. Still, he tried not to let her quiet presence disturb him. She knew something wasn't right, and it hadn't been for a long time. . . .Eunice closed the bedroom door quietly and knelt beside her bed."e;I'm drowning, God. I've never felt so alone. Who can I turn to but you, Lord? Where else does a pastor's wife go for help when her marriage is failing and her life is out of control? Who can I trust with my anguish, Lord? Who but you?"e;Grasping her pillow, she pressed it tightly to her mouth so that her sobs would not be heard."e;This book is a powerful and almost-prophetic statement of the church in America. . . . And the Shofar Blew is a must-read."e;-Anne Graham Lotz, bestselling author and speaker"e;[Rivers] as usual turns in a strong narrative, posing issues that ring loud and clear."e;-Booklist"e;Meticulously plotted, Francine Rivers's new masterpiece, And the Shofar Blew, brims with unforgettable characters."e;-Romantic TimesAlso available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).