Francine Rivers
Francine Rivers
Francine Sandra Riversis an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. Prior to becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Rivers wrote historical romance novels. She is best known for her inspirational novel Redeeming Love, while another novel, The Last Sin Eater has become a feature film...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
jesus hands given
Jesus has given me eternal life in Him. Let them take my life here, but God holds me in the palm of His hand and no one can take Him from me.
offering color light
Mara, that's the life I want to give you. That's what I'm offering you. I want to fill you life with color and warmth. I want to fill it with light. Give me a chance
disappointment purpose lord
We all wanted what we wanted, and when the Lord fulfilled HIS purpose rather than ours, we struck out against him. In anger. In disappointment. Yet, it is God's will that prevails.
love-is eden way
Love is the way back into Eden. It is the way back to life.
dishonor
Anything less than your best dishonors God
redeeming-love knows
You are free, you just don't know it" ~Michael to Sarah
jesus rocks foundation
Love one another, Jesus said. Sometimes it took a lifetime to learn how. Sometimes it took someone to hit rock bottom to make someone reach up and grasp hold and be lifted from the mire to stand on a firm foundation.
tools beloved redeeming-love
I'm only a tool, beloved. Not your Savior
height depth chaos
Maybe it's only those who've made such chaos of their lives who can understand the heights and depths of God's mercy.
became bringing faith late life questions start
I became a Christian late, in my late 30s, so I had a lot of things that I was bringing into my Christian life that I regret. And I had a lot of questions about faith, so that's where I start when I write.
book exciting faith favorite love spent statement year
My favorite book is 'Redeeming Love.' It was my first as a born-again Christian, my statement of faith, and the most exciting year I've spent writing anything.
head knowledge raised
I had been raised in the church, but I wasn't a Christian. I had a lot of head knowledge but no heart knowledge.
christian fiction hard issues lives speak tear
I want to see Christian fiction speak to the hard and real issues that tear people's lives apart.
change jesus lives love
When we love like Jesus does, lives change for the better.