Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers - a Must Read, Epecially for Avid Mystery Readers

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» left by Sandra E. Graham ^(7,454)
Sandra E. Graham (163 days 6 hours ago.)

I'm not much in to love stories, either, but this sounds like something I would read. Thanks for sharing with us, Teresa.

 

Sandra

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (163 days 1 hour ago.)

Hi Sandra,  I think you would love it.  It is a beautiful story of redemption.

 

I do hope you check it out. Thanks for the comment,

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» left by Jean Horst ^(1,205)
Jean Horst (163 days 5 hours ago.)

I highly recommend ANYTHING written by Francine Rivers. She has an incredible knack for writing across a wide variety of genres. If you liked this one, go find her Mark of the Lion Trilogy which is a story about the early followers of Jesus, set in the first century Roman empire. She has also written several modern day novels dealing with very relevant issues such as, abortion (The Atonement Child), aging and euthanasia (Leota's Garden), Pastoral misconduct (And The Shofar Blew), divorce (The Scarlet Thread). All of them are very thought provoking and excellent reading... Did I mention I'll read ANYTHING by Francine Rivers?? :)

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (163 days 1 hour ago.)

Hi Jean...... so I am guessing you like Francine Rivers :-)

 

I tried the Mark of the Lion series, tried 4 times to get going on the first book and it just didn't grab me, maybe I will give it another try, now that I have read this one.  I def. read the Atonement Child, this sounds good to me!

 

Thanks for the input! I am sure it will inspire others to read her! Have a blessed weekend!

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» left by Gary W. Halsey Sr. ^(4,850)
Gary W. Halsey Sr. (163 days 4 hours ago.)

Wow, Teresa, a book that stirs up all that emotion, sounds like a great book to read, and good for a group discussion, I am glad that you found one that you liked, that contained all the emotions that you could feel, and still see the spirtualality! Great read, and great article.....Your friend and fan....Gary

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (163 days 1 hour ago.)

Hi Gary! Thanks for the comments. I do love it when I get completely wrapped up in the life of the characters!  Ted Dekker's books do that do me - like I want to start praying for these people! But then I get a grip and remember they are not real :-)

 

Have a fabulous weekend!! Your amigo ( or is it amiga ) Blessings! T

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» left by Connor Davidson ^(4,414)
Connor Davidson (163 days 3 hours ago.)

Great article. Well done.

 

Sounds like a very well written book. Thought I don’t know if it is for me. Well, don't judge a book by its cover. If I see the book I shall have a bit of a read.

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (163 days 1 hour ago.)

Hi Connor, that is what I kept saying :-) I am glad my friend annoyed me about reading it.

 

have a wonderful weekend! Blessings to you, Teresa

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» left by Susan Thom ^(11,833)
Susan Thom (162 days 15 hours ago.)

hi t,

 

your writing has become so much more refined, and to the point, as mine also did at about the same time i had been writing. it sounds good. it always did, but now, it sounds more mature and professional, even, and yet, i love the personal articles, too.

 

and oh my God!...."God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute."

 

i don't even know where to begin. :)

 

so, i won't.

 

thanks for a good read,

 

my best,

 

sue

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (162 days 6 hours ago.)

Hi Sue, Thank you for the compliments, wow!  Very encouraging.

 

I know, God asking Hosea to marry a prostitue used to throw me off when I first became a Christian and started studying the bible.  But, wow!  It is an incredible picture of God's heart, compassion, grace, his holiness and juctice. Hosea was a prophet was called by God to give the people a message, and by Hosea experiencing this one sided love and relationship with this prostitute gave Hosea an insight to God's heart that he would not have been able to effectively communicate. 

 

The peoples' disobedience (which was putting them in constant danger and pain) was so drastic, that it called for a drastic wake-up call.

 

Kind of like what we in our own lives experience.  For example, how can I help someone in an area that I have not experienced for myself. And how would I know the danger of sin unless I experience the consequence? 

 

Anyway, it all makes perfect sense as we learn the word of God and come to understand His character - a place where perfect love and perfect justice = Holiness. The book of Hosea gives me hope and humbles my heart that God would continually receive me back everytime I stray. I know I wouldn't take my husband back if he continually cheated on me, yet God always takes me back everytime I "cheat" on Him.  That is an incredible love.

 

I suppose you didn't need this long of a response, but you made me think about what other readers might be thinking, so I thought I would explain :-)

 

Thanks again!  t

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» left by Nancy Daniels ^(1,272)
Nancy Daniels (162 days 6 hours ago.)

Teresa,

 

This is a beautiful write, an excellent review, and you have made me want to read it. (Like you, I'm not much into the romance novel -- aside from the classics.) In fact, after reading all the comments, I plan to check out Francine Rivers.

 

Thank you so much for sharing this,

 

Nancy

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (162 days 6 hours ago.)

Hi Nancy,

 

Thank you for the great review of this review :-)

 

I think Jean did a great job of promoting F.R.   I think you would love this book, it will go straight to your heart.

 

let me know what you think!

 

Blessings to you! Teresa

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» left by Nenita Wells ⁽⁶⁴³⁾
Nenita Wells (162 days 4 hours ago.)

Hi Teresa,

 

Very good read. Really nice, makes me run to the bookstore to buy the book. Thanks. May your day be filled with sunshine and laughter.

 

Your fan,

 

Nenita

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (161 days 6 hours ago.)

Hi Nenita,

 

Thanks for the kind words! I could use sunshine and laughter!  Right back to you :-)

 

I do hope you run off to the bookstore :-)

 

Blessings and thanks for being my fan. Teresa

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» left by Linda DeWitt ^(1,784)
Linda DeWitt (160 days 20 hours ago.)

Sounds like a great book. Now I'm going to have to get my hands on one. Thanks for a very informative article.

God Bless,

Linda D

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (160 days 4 hours ago.)

Hi Linda! How are you?  I know you would love this book, you should read it.

 

Blessings to you! Teresa

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» left by Ken McCreless (160 days 11 hours ago.)

Not one for romance novels, unless the main character morphs into an alien or something, but your enthusiasm makes me wonder if I should!

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(12,195)
Teresa Ortiz (160 days 4 hours ago.)

Hey Bro!  Judging from the love you express for your wife, and being the passionate person you are, I know you would love this book. It is a wonderful story of redemption - one I know you would relate to.

 

Go ahead, give it a try. I know a lot of macho men who love this book :-)

 

Blessings to you! Sis.

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