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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.

In this compilation of the five books in the best-selling Lineage of Grace series by Francine Rivers, we meet the five women whom God chose - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each was faced with extraordinary - even scandalous - challenges. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the savior of the World.

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.

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? Scripture excerpts, applications, and prayers accompany Francine's reflections, inspiring you to be encouraged. Be challenged. Be comforted.

This 40-day devotional based on the classic best-selling novel Redeeming Love leads you on a personal, six-week journey into God's all-consuming embrace.

Este es el primero de dos libros en una saga que explora las complicadas relaciones entre madres e hijas a través de cuatro generaciones. A finales del siglo XIX, la impetuosa Marta deja Suiza decidida a encontrar la vida bajo sus propios términos. Su educador viaje la lleva a través de Europa y Canadá, y finalmente la carga con la compañía de hijos y un esposo en el valle central de California.

The compelling story of Bathsheba and David as told by award-winning author Francine Rivers. Listeners will see the familiar biblical account unfold in a whole new light through the eyes of Bathsheba. This timeless story has contemporary meaning for today's listeners. A study on the biblical text is included for personal or group study.

Unveiled is the story of Tamar, one of the women in the lineage of Jesus. Francine brings the story to life in her trademark style, showing the grace of God in the life of Tamar and her father-in-law, Judah.

Unveiled is the first in the Lineage of Grace series of five novellas covering the stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Warrior, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Caleb, a man whose faith and zeal for God helped lead God's people into the Promised Land. Discover a man full of passion, humility, and faith, a man who encouraged Joshua and stood strong in the face of sin. The Warrior also includes a Bible study on the life of Caleb, suitable for individual use or group discussion.

His courage covered his brother's fear. His sacrifices atoned for the peoples sin. His voice carried the words of God. Moses parted the red sea. But in his shadow stood a man who symbolizes forever our great High Priest: Aaron.

In her trademark style, Francine tells the compelling story of Rahab from the book of Joshua. Readers will gain a fresh understanding of God's work through the life of this unlikely woman in the lineage of Christ.

Dynah Carey sabía hacia dónde se dirigía su vida. Comprometida con un hombre maravilloso, la hija de padres doting, un hijo fiel de Dios, lo tiene todo. Entonces sucede lo impensable: la vida perfecta de Dynah es cambiada irrevocablemente por una violación que resulta en un embarazo no deseado. Su familia está destrozada y su fe aparentemente sólida se lleva al límite mientras se enfrenta a la elección más trascendental de su vida: abrazar o poner fin a la vida dentro de ella.

Once Leota's garden was 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. At 83, Leota is alone; her beloved garden is in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless. She voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. And God brings a wind of change through unlikely means....

Nordamerika im Goldrausch der 1850er-Jahre: Die erst achtjährige Sarah wird in die Prostitution verkauft. "Angel" ist Sarahs Name im Milieu, doch was sie erlebt, ist die Hölle auf Erden. Angel wird innerlich kalt wie Stein und lässt nichts und niemanden mehr an sich heran. Bis Michael Hosea, ein einfacher, rechtschaffener Farmer, auf den Plan trittund sie aus dem Gefängnis der Abhängigkeit und Gewalt herausholt. Mit großer Geduld lebt er ihr vor, was bedingungslose Liebe heißt. Ganz langsam beginnt Angels Herz aufzutauen.

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.

1875. Cuando Kathryn Walsh llega al pequeño pueblo minero de Calvada en Sierra Nevada, enamorarse no figura en su imaginación. Desterrada de Boston por su padrastro rico, ella llega a reclamar una herencia del tío que nunca conoció: una oficina de periódico desaparecido en una calle principal rebosante de burdeles y salones, y una mina aparentemente sin valor alguno.

Cubriendo los años desde 1950 hasta el siglo XXI, esta dramática conclusión a la historia de dos tomos explora las vidas de cuatro generaciones de mujeres. Cada una ha presentado un frente valiente para disimular heridas profundas, a menudo sin comprender el amor sacrificial de una madre por su hija.

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. 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. Dios entonces trae el cambio por medio de lo improbable: un estudiante universitario con sus propios planes, y una nieta que Leota nunca esperó conocer.

Una novela relevante y oportuna del New York Times superventas autor de "Redeeming Love" y "The Masterpiece". Parecía el pastor perfecto para dirigir la Iglesia Cristiana de Centerville. Era la esposa perfecta del pastor. Cuando Paul Hudson aceptó el llamado a pastorear la iglesia en apuros, no tenía idea de qué esperar. Pero Paul no tardó mucho en darle la vuelta a la Iglesia Cristiana de Centerville. La asistencia fue muy arriba. Todo iba tan bien.

Midlife purpose coaching to help women in the 2nd half of life, rediscover their identity, vision, and develop a growth mindset. For those who are ready to envision change and take care of themselves! Embrace your unadulterated true self by managing your time productively by putting yourself first again. Have you inadvertently put yourself last all these years, by taking care of the kids, your spouse, job and home, only to wake up and find yourself lost in the shuffle? Fran totally understands after having gone through all this herself and has come out on the other side! Are you about to be an...