I’ve only had the privilege of experiencing a Passover Seder Feast a few times in my life. Wednesday evening was a time of gathering as a church family and savoring the meaning of this special feast that commemorates the night the Israelites followed Moses’ instructions, killed a lamb and painted its blood on their doorposts …
All my life, I’ve known many strong, capable women who inspire me. Two examples are my grandmother and my mother. My grandfather died before my mom and dad married. After Grandpa’s death, Grandma ran the ranch that included twenty acres of almond trees and twenty of raisin grapes. When it became too much for her …
This blog isn’t about the unprovoked and continuing barbaric attack of Putin on the Ukraine. It’s not about his wanton murder of women and children. This is about what’s happening on our home front. Governors Gavin Newsom (CA), Kate Brown (OR) and Jay Inslee (WA) have signed a letter urging states to enact laws to …
The simple answer to why I wrote The Lady’s Mine is I needed to rest from heavy issues. Writing The Masterpiece involved researching childhood trauma and its impact on adult thinking. We are shaped by our life experiences, but we can also choose another path, one open and bright with a future and a hope. …
The Biblical Prophet Hosea inspired Redeeming Love. The hero was clear in my mind: Michael Hosea. Michael means “who is like God” and “a gift from God”, and that is the role he would portray in the novel. Jesus reveals God to us. He is “the exact representation” of God. The character Michael would strive …
I’ve been made aware of the distress some Christian viewers of the “Redeeming Love” movie have over the love scenes, and I want to address those concerns. Every scene in the movie is there for a purpose. There is nothing gratuitous in any scene. Director D.J. Caruso and I were very careful and mindful of …
For those of you who have asked for discussion questions on Redeeming Love, they can be found in the back of the book as well as on my website here: (https://francinerivers.com/books/novels/redeeming-love/#discussion-guide). In addition, Redeeming Love: The Companion Study (https://francinerivers.com/books/devotional/redeeming-love-the-companion-study/) is a detailed, 6-week study perfect for both individual reflection and group discussion, that will draw …
Greetings, dear friends in South Africa! I’m so delighted that you are releasing “Redeeming Love” on the same day as the U.S.! We shot the movie in your beautiful country. Rick and I loved our time there. Our production crew and many cast members are South Africans. What would our movie be without you? Congratulations …
I’m very excited about “Redeeming Love” – the movie – being released January 21. The premiere is this Thursday at the Directors Guild Theater and I’m sure portions of the event will be posted online. But I have other exciting news I want to share, and that is the launch of the Redeeming Love Sanctuary …
The rains have come, and everything looks lush and green, especially our front and back lawns. Seeds blown over from the open space behind us last spring and summer have taken root. Thistles and dandelions are sprouting like tares in a wheat field – only in this case a lawn. Did you know dandelion seeds …