A Lineage of Grace
A Lineage of Grace

Author: Francine Rivers

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1414357478

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The complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such people―women in the family tree of Jesus Christ. Tamar. Rahab. Ruth. Bathsheba. Mary. Each was faced with extraordinary―even scandalous―challenges. But they had courage. They lived daring lives. Sometimes they made mistakes―big mistakes. And yet God, in His infinite mercy and grace, used them to bring forth the Christ, the Savior of the world. Their stories still hold great meaning and inspiration for us today. Tamar risked her life and reputation to be the woman she was called to be. See how the Lord uses our circumstances and our steps toward Him, however faltering, to fulfill His plan. Rahab was exploited by men who saw only her beauty, yet she held fast to her faith in God and was rewarded. Discover how God seeks and finds those whose hearts are tender toward Him, no matter how far away they are. Ruth’s loyalty, especially toward her mother-in-law Naomi, helped her persevere in the face of tragedy, and God gave her a second chance at love. Be encouraged that God will provide even when all hope seems lost. Bathsheba’s scandalous affair with David did not end in one night. Learn that God is willing to restore and redeem those lost in the depths of despair who call out to Him. Mary is one of the most revered women in history. But first, she was an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way women still do today. When God spoke, Mary responded in obedience which changed the world forever. Each novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion. Watch these five women in the Bible come to life and learn from their examples of hope, faith, love, and obedience.

The Grace Legacy
The Grace Legacy

Author: Malory Ford

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-15

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13:

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What do you do when the man you're falling for is tasked with bringing your family to justice? The daughter of one of the most notorious outlaws in the country, Karissa Jones has spent the last two years running from her past. With her sister Beth, she's begun a new life for herself in Pine Creek, Texas. US Marshal Matthew Carmichael is a man on a mission. For the last five years, he's chased the Jones gang clear across the country. As Matthew rides into town, Karissa's as struck by his green eyes and steady manner as she is his marshal star. She's spent much of her life hiding from men - and even more hiding from the law - but something about him makes her feel safe for the first time in her life. When Karissa's past catches up to her, and she finds herself kidnapped and brought straight into a den of outlaws, trusting herself and Matthew might be her only way out alive. **A Historical Christian Romance**

Uprooted
Uprooted

Author: Grace Olmstead

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0593084039

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"A superior exploration of the consequences of the hollowing out of our agricultural heartlands."—Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Wendell Berry, a young writer wrestles with what we owe the places we’ve left behind. In the tiny farm town of Emmett, Idaho, there are two kinds of people: those who leave and those who stay. Those who leave go in search of greener pastures, better jobs, and college. Those who stay are left to contend with thinning communities, punishing government farm policy, and environmental decay. Grace Olmstead, now a journalist in Washington, DC, is one who left, and in Uprooted, she examines the heartbreaking consequences of uprooting—for Emmett, and for the greater heartland America. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Uprooted wrestles with the questions of what we owe the places we come from and what we are willing to sacrifice for profit and progress. As part of her own quest to decide whether or not to return to her roots, Olmstead revisits the stories of those who, like her great-grandparents and grandparents, made Emmett a strong community and her childhood idyllic. She looks at the stark realities of farming life today, identifying the government policies and big agriculture practices that make it almost impossible for such towns to survive. And she explores the ranks of Emmett’s newcomers and what growth means for the area’s farming tradition. Avoiding both sentimental devotion to the past and blind faith in progress, Olmstead uncovers ways modern life attacks all of our roots, both metaphorical and literal. She brings readers face to face with the damage and brain drain left in the wake of our pursuit of self-improvement, economic opportunity, and so-called growth. Ultimately, she comes to an uneasy conclusion for herself: one can cultivate habits and practices that promote rootedness wherever one may be, but: some things, once lost, cannot be recovered.

By the Grace of the Game
By the Grace of the Game

Author: Dan Grunfeld

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1641257008

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A multi-generational family epic detailing history's only known journey from Auschwitz to the NBA When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game, Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game.

Unshaken
Unshaken

Author: Francine Rivers

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2001-03-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781414323381

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Book 3 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. She gave up everything, expecting nothing, and God honored her. Meet Ruth, one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. Her loyalty—especially toward her mother-in-law Naomi—helped her to persevere in the face of tragedy, and God gave her a second chance at love. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost. Unshaken is book three in the popular Lineage of Grace series about five unlikely women who changed eternity. “Francine Rivers spins a tale that’s not only true to history, but satisfying to the heart.” —Romantic Times This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.

Highland Grace
Highland Grace

Author: Gary E. Parker

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764224546

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From critically acclaimed author Parker, a Christy Award finalist, comes this historical fiction set in a time of great upheaval in North Carolina just after World War II.

Unveiled
Unveiled

Author: Francine Rivers

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780842319478

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2001 Christy Award finalist! 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.

PASS THE LEGACY
PASS THE LEGACY

Author: Catherine Jacobs

Publisher: Elm Hill

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1595558683

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With 80 million grandparents in the United States, you are one of many seniors searching for help in being a Godly grandparent. Pass the Legacy: 7 Keys for Grandparents Making a Difference is a book to encourage, inform and equip you in your important role while living in a culture that tells you your purpose is minimal. Many seniors desire to be Godly grandparents of their families. They simply do not know how. As you read this book, you will be empowered to live into the utmost calling God has on your life: to pass a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ to your grandchildren. What an awesome calling for someone living in a generation that struggles to find purpose in life. As you grab “The Seven Keys”, prepare to run an amazing race with the Lord. You will be living into His calling for you. Are you worried about your lovely granddaughter as she navigates this tumultuous world? Maybe you are concerned about your grown son. He seems to be moving farther and farther from the Lord. Then check out these “Seven Keys”. They are basic steps that can propel you towards leaving the most precious legacy of all: a legacy of faith in the Lord. FIRST KEY: Surrender Your Heart to Jesus Christ In order to pass a legacy of faith you must BE a person of faith! People are in one of three categories: those living in Egypt, those wandering around the desert or those abiding in the Promised Land. Discern which category describes you and learn the next step towards a life surrendered to the Lord. SECOND KEY: Read the Bible Daily Since we live in a noisy world, we must choose to set aside Quiet Time. By daily resting in God’s Word, we strengthen our spirits. Learn effective ways to delve into the Bible so that you can implement these Godly truths into your life. Then you will be powerfully prepared to encourage faith in your loved ones. THIRD KEY: Pray Fervently “Babushka Time”! Be like the Russian grandmothers in World War II who fell to their knees praying fervently for their loved ones. Discover powerful ways to prayerfully protect and guide the children and grandchildren the Lord has placed in your life and under your care. FOURTH KEY: Pursue Healthy Relationships with Loved Ones In a culture crowded with smart phones, computers and heavy schedules; relationships are diminished. This key encourages and equips grandparents and parents with grown children to run hard after healthy relationships with their children so that they can pass faith in Christ to the next generation. FIFTH KEY: Heal Broken Relationships We live in a tumultuous world. Many of us have strained, or broken, relationships with our children and grandchildren. Learn three steps towards resolving issues and mending broken relationships with loved ones. SIXTH KEY: Leave a Well-Written Legacy of Love With the world becoming heavily infiltrated by technology, the written word is decreasing. Study ways to write letters, create journals and scribe blessings to family members such that you communicate God’s love to your children and grandchildren. SEVENTH KEY: Pass Your Faith Every person has a God-story to tell. Maybe your story is how you accepted the Lord when you were eight years old, or forty eight years old. Maybe your God-story is that you have always struggled with faith in Christ. Regardless, you have a story that is worthy to be told to your children and grandchildren. God’s highest vision for grandparents is to pass a legacy of faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, to your loved ones. In this world where most seniors retire, God is calling YOU to become a life-changer in the lives of your children and grandchildren. You can make a difference by impacting their hearts for the Lord. Grab these keys and run the race marked divinely for you by God. Never has there been a more important job to do. Never has the need been more urgent.

Unspoken
Unspoken

Author: Francine Rivers

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780842335980

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The compelling story of Bathsheba and David as told by award-winning author Francine Rivers. Readers 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 readers. A study on the biblical text is included for personal or group study.

Oracles of Grace
Oracles of Grace

Author: Wanda Alger

Publisher: Alger Publications

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780999675205

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If you're longing to go deeper in your pursuit of God's presence and power in your life, this collection of "oracles" will open a fresh well of wisdom and revelation. Packed with scriptures and prayers, this devotional resource will help activate and establish powerful and compelling principles of the Spirit-empowered life. 43 readings are divided into six sections: An Invitation to the Secret Place - The Secret of a Sanctified Life - Growing in Grace - His Word is Like Fire - Pursuing His Presence - Oracles of God. Here's what others are saying about ORACLES OF GRACE: "Oracles of Grace comes from the depths of real life providing tangible insights. It will guide any wise reader to places of intimacy with God. Wanda's heart was touched by God and she will touch yours." (David Kubal, President, Intercessors for America) "I love this new book, 'Oracles of Grace'! It is filled with divine wisdom and revelation and encourages each of us to fulfill our God-given destiny. Wanda shares of God's redeeming grace discovered during great pain, as well as from times of great joy. Expect the Holy Spirit to speak to you." (LaVerne Kreider, Co-founder and apostolic leader, Dove Christian Fellowship International) "Read this book! The best books written are by authors who walk the walk and talk the talk. Such a writer is Wanda Alger. I can personally attest that Oracles of Grace was penned by one who knows the secret place from firsthand experience. Her anointed words will draw your heart closer to the Lord. Whether a novice or grizzled warrior, Oracles of Grace has the potential for life-changing breakthroughs with Him!" (Brian Francis Hume, National Prayer Director, Awaken the Dawn) "I recommend this book very highly to those who wish to break free from the unending complexities and challenges of these times, to return to the simplicity of a life in Christ: simply knowing Him, and living out His grace in our lives. This call to authentic Christianity rings loud and clear throughout the pages of Oracles of Grace." (Sara Ballenger, Founder and President of Capitol Hill Prayer Partners)