It was studying the book of Hosea that finally broke down the walls of her heart and gave her a picture of how deep, passionate, and patient God’s love is for each of us. After prioritizing her life by putting God first, her family second, and her writing third, she developed a passion for studying God’s Word. God opened her eyes to see that writing was her idol.
She openly admits that her early writing became her “identity.” After she surrendered her life to Jesus, she suffered from writer’s block for three years. Francine is a worthy example to us that repentance requires not only remorse, but also action. Why? In her new life, she only desires to please and glorify her Savior. Due to her strong convictions and faith, Francine has made sure these books are never to be reprinted-a rarity for an author. She was hooked after her first manuscript was published, and she followed up with ten more.
She wrote her first novel in 1979 on a dare from her husband, Rick. All I can do is put heart and soul into my work and leave what happens with it to Him.”įrancine majored in English and minored in journalism. After the most intense year of writing in her life, Redeeming Love was born. After a spiritual transformation, she sensed God’s prompting to write again-this time in a new direction-one centered on God and His undying love for each one of us. At that time, Francine was well-known as an historical romance author in the general market. Although she grew up in a Christian home, each individual must come to faith from one’s own heart. As a result, Francine soaked in the rich Bible teaching, and she and her husband, Rick, opened their home for a Bible study. You never know who might accept your bold invitation to hear the words of God. She reluctantly accepted his kind invitation, and the rest of the story has benefitted the world. He simply knocked on her door and said, “Have I got a church for you!” Little did he know Francine’s marriage was crumbling, and her life was in disarray. Redeeming Love, one of the best-selling Christian fiction books of all time (over 1 million sold) and the career of one of the most gifted authors in the Christian arena, began with a simple invitation from an eight year old boy to Francine Rivers.
Communicating Deep Truths of the Scriptures – Stirring the Heart
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