A LINEAGE OF GRACE
The stories of the five unlikely women who changed eternity. Tamar, betrayed by the men who controlled her future, she fought for her right to believe in a loving God. Rahab, a woman with a past to whom God gave a future. Ruth, who gave up everything, expecting nothing, and God honored her. Bathsheba, whose beauty stirred the passion of a king, and whose pain moved the heart of God. Mary, who responded in simple obedience to God’s call. Each was faced with extraordinary —even scandalous— challenges, each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling, and each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus Christ.
70 Comments to "A LINEAGE OF GRACE"
This set of stories was beyond amazing! Thank-you for sharing this unique point of view about these women who are often misunderstood. Excellent books!
I have read this about six times and
I love it more each time I read it. My
favorite girl is Rahab. Then I love them
all the same. i think Francine Rivers did
a great job on this one.
You should check it out. I know you
will love it!
i love this book and i know that lives are going to change for good
Your Story A voice in the wind is amazing!! cant wait to read more!!
I read Atonement Child and I could not put it down!!!! I read this book in one day!!! The book is wonderful, and life changing as well.
Redeeming Love was the first book of Francine Rivers I read and I was ministered to in a special way. I purchased this book for others, as I was so blessed!
Thank you Francine for using your writing skill for the glory of God Almighty! I now want to read every book you have written, starting with A Lineage of Grace, and Her Mothers Hope. Thank you and God Bless You.
Thank you for your great "works" of personal and spiritual redemption. I have read several of your books (The Mark of the Lion series - unforgettable!!; A Lineage of Grace; The Sin Eater, Redeaming Love). Your writing is so stimulating -- and soulsearching, I can hardly wait to read "Her Mother's Hope."
This book was amazing! these woman were incredible! wrapped up in this story is love, betrayal, lust, and more!! how small I feel when I read what hardships these woman went through for their faith! I couldn't put this book down and I was so sad when I reached the last page. This book has also given me a greater insight into the happenings and events that we read about in the Bible - only so much clearer to understand. This is the first book I have read in the series and it will definitely not be the last!
Thank you for writing my new favorite book! I love the way, God gives women a unique purpose.
looking forward to reading this! oh my i CANT wait!!!!
i cannot wait to read this book!! my cousin read it and said it was wonderful. of course, all of her books are!
I am in the middle of the book A Lineage Of Grace, I can hardly put it down. I am facing some difficult times now in my life. This book has shown me how God helped these Women in their life changing experiences, and how they made it by his Grace and Mercy, Thank You
My bible study group just finished this book and have such a wonderful new interest and compassion for the culture and lifestyles of the woman in this book. We didnt want the book to end.
not a reader but couldn't put it down and now wanna read it and do the study with other women...praise God for people who can write and help me picture and understand the Bible better!
I received 2 copies of Redeeming Love last year as I was recovering from surgery. I gave one away and am circulating the other as I continue to build a Francine Rivers library in order to 'share Francine' at my work. (I keep copies at my desk.) My co-workers are reading Redeeming Love, Her Mothers Hope, and The Mark of the Lion triology. Francine, God has given you the gift of cracking hearts open while God pours in His Holy Spirit. I am watching the very atmosphere in my workplace being transformed. Thank you for listening to the Lord and being obedient.
Susan Franke
Oceanside, CA
I just finished reading Redeeming Love, it was awesome!!
REDIMING LOVE MADE ME CRY>I AM REALY BLESSED BY UR BOOKS MAM,GOD IS REALY TALKING TO ME THROUGH ur books..BE RICHLY BLESSED>>may he give u greater>>I WANT TO READ THIS
FROM ANGEL DIOKANA>>SOUTHAFRICA
I just finished Redeeming Love and am hooked! I can't wait to read more of Francine's books.
This book was a blessing particularly the story of Bathseba. God has used you to touch lives in nations all over the world. God bless you.
This is an amazing book. I`m almost finished reading it my second time and each time I learn more about God`s love for us. God bless you Francine.. you have an amazing gift from God and I`m happy you chose to share it with the world.
REDEEMING LOVE WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ME, IT HAS EXPOSED ME TO THE CONSTANT NEED OF CHRIST MY SAVIOUR IN ALL DESIRES AND ACTIONS IN LIFE. I REALISED THAT LEAVING HIM IN COMPLETE CONTROL GIVES ME FREEDOM. I CRIED WHEN I READ THE PART WHERE ANGEL SANG ROCK OF AGES ON THE STAGE IN SAN FRANCISCO. I AM LOOKING TO BUILD UP LIBRARY WITH CHRISTIAN BOOKS TO HAVE AND TO SHARE. INFACT REDEEMING LOVE HAS TOUCHED ME IN A WAY NO ONE ELSE HAS. THANK GOD FOR USING U AS AN INSTRUMENT OF GRACE IN MY LIFE AND OUR GENERATION.
We are starting a FB Book club, and A Lineage of Grace is our first book we are reading together. Our book club name is Sisters of Grace. Join us if you'd like!
Look up Lisa Myers, Lake Elsinore, CA and add me as your friend on FB.
Redeeming Love, I found myself as the girl in this story, overwhelming. I didn,t like to read books, took up to much time, but I have been redeemed. Thank You, NYP
Just finished reading 'the last sin eater'. How amazing. The atonement child was d bomb, i cldnt drop it. Thank u so much. Words cannot describe d impact of ur titles. Grace.
I have read every book in the Lineage of Grace Series. I am addicted. It has made the Bible come alive to me. These women are amazing and to understand the that God uses the least likely of us all to do his good works is life changing. Thank you Francine, I have already read Redeeming love and I have now just started The Last Sin Eater....I will keep you posted.
Sharon
redeeming love was too awesome i didnt want it to end every word was spectacular the most mind thrilling book i have ever read made me cry and also laugh showed me how GODS love can overwhelm a man give clues on what book to read next
lomi nigeria
i was introduced to your books by a very dear friend of mine. she gave me "The redeeming love, the atonement child, the voice in the wind". i have just finished reading "The echo in the darkness" and they have all made me look at life in a different light. Thank God for these books. atonement child nearly tore me to pieces as i couldnt decide what i would have done under those same circumstances. thank you.
South africa
I love the Mark of the Lion series.
My daughter is going to be a prayer leader at a christian university this semester. One of several requirements is that each leader read your Book "Redeeming Love". Before she started reading she prayed and asked God to open her heart and reveal what he wanted to show in through it. After each chapter she kept telling me..."as soon as I am finished, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK"! God has filled her up... and the lesson from it was that she needed to "Be" and and then "Do". God spoke to her and revealed to her that she just needed to "Be" the example, "Be" the prayer leader, "Be" a good listener, and then "Be" available when he calls her to "Be" that tool of intervention. After reading the book...I too want to "Be" better at whatever God has called me to "DO". I cannot wait to get my hands on your next book! I will be praying that God will continue to use your talents and reveal that message to all who read them.
Blesssings, <(+)<<
I just purchased this book/received it in the mail last week! I can not wait to get started! I am excited about the Bible studies in the back of each, as well as reading every word on every single page!
I have read everyone of Francine Rivers books. I have LOVED everyone of them. I have taken a nugget out of each. I really don't take the time to read however I found myself putting my kids to bed and sitting on the steps making sure they were asleep saying to myself, "I will just read one more chapter". Finally at around 4-4:30 I managed to pull myself away. Anyway, I'm very excited to see that there is a new book out. I'm very anxious to read this one as well. Possibly a little apprehensive because I'm not very impressed with my mothering skills so far. Thank you for ALL of your books! B. Lewis
I love Lineage of grace, I also want to write a novel
I am in love with your work. I recently read redeemiming love, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of literature I have ever read. My favourite character has to be Angel.
A friend recommended and loaned this book to me. I could not put it down! I immediatly ordered my own copy and loaned it to my mother to read. I plan to read this book again, something that I almost never do. Movita
Our ladies small group will use your book "A Lineage of Grace" for our upcoming study. I am trying to break down the chapters to coincide with the seek and find section. As I see it, we can read the first two chapters and answer "Leading Home" questions. Then I get a little confused. I have attempted to get a discussion guide at ChristianBookGuides.com without success. Do you have materials that would be helpful to this study?
Thank you. It is such an excellent book!
Karen Perkins
Hi,
God bless u Francine Rivers..... Ive read Scarlet thread, Antonement Child and a lineage of Grace, oh how i love atonement child, and speaking about lineage of grace, it was a wonderful experience to see those women in the Bible through a different perspective......i have though about naming my daughter Tamar, that is when God blesses me with one.
My mum gave me this book last year and the moment i opened it i could not put it down. I loved every bit of this book and i found myself relating to each and every woman. It changed a lot in my life and taught me to appreciate the somewhat small things in my life. It also made me realise that God does not look at your past, he looks at the heart and he really uses the insignificant people is society to show his power. Thank you Francine. Stay blessed.
I've had your book "Unveiled - Tamar" on my book shelf for three years and never red it. Just this month I took hold of it and couldn't stop reading. Her story simply became alive as if I was watching a movie.
I'm recommending it to all my friends and also looking forward to reading the others but don't know where to get them.
Naa
Ghana
A sister from church lent me her Lineage of grace book and i read Bathsheba and Tamar. Another sister lent me Scarlet Thread, Redeeming Love and I just finished The Atonement Child. My best friend had an abortion and when she told me I cried so much. Had I known she was pregnant I would have convience her to keep it. But she never told me she was. I cried because after two births I couldnt have anymore due to my health. I have not read so many books in such a short time. Now i need to borrow Lineage of Grace to finish the other stories. Francine may the LORD continuing to bless your wonderful writing gift.
You are a new-to-me author. I stumbled across Redeeming Love last week then went on to Redeeming Love. After reading Her Mother's Hope, I read Her Daughter's Dream yesterday. Although they didn't always go the way I anticipated, they all were God inspired. Thank you for changing your focus as He has called you to write from a perspective that glorifies Him.
Blessings on your continued work for our benefit and to God's glory.
Ellen
i read the mark of the lion trilogy and i simply need to read more of your novels.you are a gift from heaven.i appreciate God for calling you into this great ministry and thanks for answering a yes to God.uche,nigeria.
I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK,THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT I
LOVED IT TO THE LETTER.THE WAY EACH CHARACTER WAS POTRAYED AS A PERSONAL FRIEND TO FRANCINE WAS JUST MAJICAL.
I READ YOU BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME (lineage of grace) AND I AM HUMBLED BY THE MERCIES AND GRACE OF GOD. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS I HAVE ALWAYS FEARED TO ASK.
I cant wait to read this book...
Extraordinary reading,amazing stories; amazing women who had to go through excruciating pain but at the very end were crowned with honour.I salute them!
Francine,
I am 15 years old, and this book made me laugh, cry, and think more than any book I have ever read! I myself want to be a writer someday, and this book is such an incredible inspiration for me! Your writing style draws the reader so easily into the story, its just amazing :) I also really enjoyed the Last Sin Eater :) I love how your books can blend romance and adventure into this perfect little bundle that I can read again, and again, and again.
Thank you so much! Keep writing!
Hollins
Lineage of Grace is a wonderful story of the lineage of Christ. My favorite woman is Tamar. She was strong and kept holding on to Judah's God, even when she did not know him personally. She just kept on trusting him.
I just finished the Mark of the Lion trilogy. You are an incredible writer! Reading these books brought the bible to life in such an awesome and page turning way! Once I became invested in the characters and their lives - as if I was right there with them - I could truly relate to the circumstances of life and how important it is to keep God's Word interwoven throughout mine. It has given me a boldness to stand for truth in all circumstances. Thank you for your inspiring words. I look forward to reading more of your books!
Lori Pape, Tollhouse CA
i have look for this book here in kenya but cannot find it please help how can i get it email me wanjikungendo@yahoo.com
I have read "A Voice in the Wind" and "An Echo in The Darkness." And I thank God for using you as an instrument to preach out the Gospel! May the name of the Lord be exalted! I was trully bless throught my reading. And I cannot wait to read the third part. Even though I am 17 year old stranger, I keep Francine Rivers in prayer. May the Lord keep revealing himself to her so that his powerful message could be shared in her stories. May He reveal himself to every reader, as He has revealed himself to me. God bless everyone.
REDEEMING LOVE WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME,NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE!PRAISE THE LORD.TT