Francine Rivers's Blog, page 30
July 27, 2012
Women and Guilt
It seems to me many women spend countless hours feeling guilty. I include myself in this group. When I was working outside the home, I felt guilty because I had to put our oldest child (a nursing baby at the time) into day care. Fortunately, we were both in the same facility on a naval air station and I could nurse him on breaks. Also, I knew the ladies were pouring love on my little boy when I couldn’t.
July 18, 2012
Humiliating Jesus
Dorothy Sayers said Jesus suffered three humiliations: the incarnation, the cross, and the church. There is truth in these words. Think of the humiliation of God, Creator of the Universe, the One who created mankind in His own image, choosing to impregnate and be born through a human woman. He left heaven to live on earth among fallen men and women in order to give them the opportunity to once again have a personal relationship with Him – as Adam and Eve had in the Garden of Eden. He did this because of His great love for each of us. And then, he suffered the t
July 15, 2012
God's Gang
God’s Gang
We tend to picture Jesus’ disciples as the great saints they became, depicted in longs robes and wearing halos in some churches. Have you ever thought about who the twelve disciples might be today?
Simon-Peter - a slightly-overweight middle-aged, grizzled, graying-bearded man with callused hands steering his fishing boat out to sea before dawn, his wife and children snug in their beds at home
July 9, 2012
To Russia with Love
Rick and I spent the month of May in Russia and visiting Capitols of the Baltic Sea. For the first half of our adventure (Russia), we flew into St. Petersburg and spent a few days at the gorgeous Grand Hotel right around the corner from the “Church of the Spilled Blood”, one of the iconic sites of Russian orthodoxy. We set out on a Viking river boat and traveled along the Neva River, across Lake Ladoga to the Svir River to Lake Onega and finally to the Volga, with a final stay in Moscow.
Russia was not what I expected.
June 30, 2012
Crawdad Bonding
Three of our five grandchildren are here for a visit. One is a helper at Vacation Bible School, the others, attendees. After their morning of fun and learning at church, we head off for picnics or lunch at Auntie Shannon’s before going on various expeditions.
June 23, 2012
The Problem with Women's Magazines
I went shopping again today. I often pick the longest line because it gives me time to pray. Unless I forget, which happens all too often. I become distracted by the women’s magazines. They are always there, right at the front, tempting a shopper (who is trying to be good) with the impulse to make a last minute addition to what’s already in the basket. Women’s magazines are never on my list. That doesn’t mean one doesn’t find its way into the plastic bag with whatever was on my list, like eggs and milk and veggies. I stopped buying women’s mag
June 15, 2012
Redeeming Love – The Play
I’m very excited to announce the Americana Theatre Company is presenting “Redeeming Love”, with first performances in Plymouth, Massachusetts on June 23, 24 and 28. The play is adapted from my novel by Scott Hayes. I can’t wait to hear how it all goes!
I hope you will check out this event online where you will receive more information on locations, times, how to get tickets and who is involved in putting together the production.
June 8, 2012
Check out the New Covers
The Atonement Child and The Scarlet Thread have new covers! Both of these novels have been out for a number of years, and both helped me work through some major issues in my life. The year I spent writing TAC was the most difficult in my life, but also the most healing. TST helped me see how God has always been in my life, long before I knew and loved Him.
Take a look and see what you think of the new covers. I hope you’ll read and enjoy both stories.
June 1, 2012
A Shift in Thinking
Not a day goes by that I don’t hear news anchors and commentators grumbling. I could turn off the television, and often do. But the thoughts are there, lurking. What if..? If only… Why, oh, why? Some say worrying is a sign of intelligence. God says it’s a lack of faith.
What can I do when concerns about the future come - aside from writing letters to the editor and casting my vote at an election booth?
Write a list of blessings.
Open my eyes, Lord, so I can see
Blessings you’ve poured down on me.
May 29, 2012
Sayings to Ponder
I’d love to know who said:
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door forever.
Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
When you hit a wall, feel along it until you find a door.
Never excuse in yourself what you accuse in others.
Don’t use a bazooka when a BB gun will do.
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
