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Un devorador de pecados era alguien a quien se le pagaba un precio o se le ofrecían alimentos para cargar con las ofensas morales de los fallecidos, y sus consecuencias en el más allá. Los devoradores de pecados eran comunes a principios del siglo XIX en Inglaterra, las Tierras Bajas de Escocia y el distrito fronterizo de Gales. Esta costumbre fue llevada por los inmigrantes a las Américas y se practicaba en zonas remotas de las montañas Apalaches....
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Two women, centuries apart, are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves...until they fall into the arms of the One who loves them unconditionally. Sierra Madrid's life has just been turned upside down when she discovers the handcrafted quilt and journal of her ancestor Mary Kathryn McMurray, a young woman who was uprooted from her home only to endure harsh conditions on the Oregon Trail. Though the...
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Este es el primero de dos libros en una saga que explora las complicadas relaciones entre madres e hijas a través de cuatro generaciones. A finales del siglo XIX, la impetuosa Marta deja Suiza decidida a encontrar la vida bajo sus propios términos. Su educador viaje la lleva a través de Europa y Canadá, y finalmente la carga con la compañía de hijos y un esposo en el valle central de California. Las experiencias de Marta la convencen de que...
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The story of Tamar, book one in the popular Lineage of Grace series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind Betrayed by men who controlled her future, she fought for the right to believe in a loving God. Meet Tamar, one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. She risked her life and her reputation to be the woman she was called to be. Her story serves as an example of how God uses our circumstances and...
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Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet, the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos's message and his relationship with God made him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then...
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De la autora de éxito de mayor venta internacional Amor redentor llega una historia nueva y animada de romance occidental
Francine Rivers regresa a la frontera de California con esta nueva historia romántica de una sufragista desplazada de Nueva Inglaterra, un ex soldado de la Unión desheredado por su familia y la ciudad que juntos planean salvar.
1875. Cuando Kathryn Walsh llega al pequeño pueblo minero de Calvada en Sierra Nevada, enamorarse...
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The story of Rahab, book two in the popular Lineage of Grace series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind She was a woman with a past to whom God gave a future. Meet Rahab, one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. Exploited by men who saw only her beauty, she held fast to her faith in an all-powerful God and was rewarded by being grafted into the family tree of the Messiah. In Rahab's compelling...
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Near the turn of the twentieth century, fiery Marta Schneider leaves Switzerland for a better life, determined to fulfill her mother’s hope. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and eventually to Canada, where she meets handsome Niclas Waltert. But nothing has prepared her for the sacrifices she must make for marriage and motherhood as she travels to the Canadian wilderness and then to the dusty Central Valley of California to raise her...
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A classic series that has inspired millions of readers worldwide! The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget-Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena....
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Un hombre de fuego, cuyas palabras agitaban el corazón de los hombres. Un hombre de acción, cuyo coraje salvó la vida de los hombres. Un hombre de fe, cuya pasión lo llevó a Dios. Josué sucedió a Moisés como líder de la nación. Pero fue el celo de Caleb lo que empujó al pueblo a poner su fe en acción. Sea desafiado por este hombre fiel cuya historia nunca debemos olvidar. The Warrior es la historia de Caleb y el libro dos de la popular...
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The Priest is the first book in a new companion series to A Lineage of Grace. Each novella peers into the life of one of five biblical men (such as Aaron, Jonathan, Silas) who stood behind the great heroes of faith. In The Priest you'll meet Moses' brother Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. How will Aaron support Moses while he struggles with being satisfied with God's plan for his own life? Be inspired by how this seemingly secondary character...
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Cubriendo los años desde 1950 hasta el siglo XXI, esta dramática conclusión a la historia de dos tomos explora las vidas de cuatro generaciones de mujeres. Cada una ha presentado un frente valiente para disimular heridas profundas, a menudo sin comprender el amor sacrificial de una madre por su hija.
La pequeña Carolyn Arundel siempre tuvo un vínculo especial con su abuelita Marta, debido a que la tuberculosis mantuvo a su madre, Hildie, alejada...
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Esta serie clásica ha inspirado a más de dos millones de fieles seguidores, y sin duda alguna, esta nueva edición en español cautivará miles de nuevos lectores que desearán poseer esta clásica serie cristiana. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la casa editorial, una carta redactada por Francine Rivers, un glosario ilustrado y una guía de discusión para uso personal o grupal. Un eco en las tinieblas, el segundo libro de la serie La marca...
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Dynah Carey sabía hacia dónde se dirigía su vida. Comprometida con un hombre maravilloso, la hija de padres doting, un hijo fiel de Dios, lo tiene todo. Entonces sucede lo impensable: la vida perfecta de Dynah es cambiada irrevocablemente por una violación que resulta en un embarazo no deseado. Su familia está destrozada y su fe aparentemente sólida se lleva al límite mientras se enfrenta a la elección más trascendental de su vida: abrazar...
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Un hombre de soledad, que se sentía como en casa entre las colinas. Un hombre de convicción, que escuchó cuando Dios llamó. Un hombre de fortaleza, que habló con una nación dispuesta a escuchar. Los israelitas se rebelaron contra Dios y fueron devorados por la guerra. Pero primero, fueron advertidos por Amós, un profeta que se negó a dar la vuelta. Sea desafiado por este hombre fiel cuya historia nunca debemos olvidar. El Profeta es la historia...
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Once Leota's garden was a place of beauty - where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn't understand her silent sacrifices. At eighty-four, Leota is alone; her beloved garden is in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless. She voices her despair to a loving...
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His zeal carried him into battle. His faithfulness won him honor among his people. His humility led him into friendship with the man who would become king in his place. David was a man after God's own heart. But it was the courage and selflessness of his best friend that opened the door to David's rule. A man of honor and deep faith. Jonathan
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Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. The Scribe, the fifth and final book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Silas. Like the other Sons of Encouragement, this book tells the story of a lesser-known biblical character who made an impact on eternity. The Scribe tells the story of Silas, the man behind the spotlight who recorded most of the New Testament Scriptures...
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Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Warrior, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Caleb, a man whose faith and zeal for God helped lead God's people into the Promised Land. Discover a man full of passion, humility, and faith; a man who encouraged Joshua and stood strong in the face of sin. The Warrior also includes a Bible study on the life of Caleb, suitable for individual use or group...
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The story of Ruth, book three in the popular Lineage of Grace 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.
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