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From bestselling and award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn--a
poignant novel about a woman who must care for her ill and elderly
father, hoping to mend both his health and their relationship. A
daughter's gift of time, a father's silent wish. Erin Bryce and her
best friend, Sharlene, count the day they start their wedding
planning business as a very happy day. So much so that they name
their company The Happiest Day to reflect the fulfillment of their
long-held dream as well as their clients' longing for a wedding
celebration to match the exhilaration of being in love. As a bonus,
the two women utilize their business to help Erin's son Jordan and
his fiancee, Sierra, plan a grand wedding. But the two friends
aren't prepared for the cloud moving in to cover the sunny,
successful start of their business. Erin's father, who lives in a
small coastal Oregon community with his brusque, downright odd
second wife, Delores, develops a medical problem that puts him in
the hospital. Erin responds by rushing from Southern California to
her father's--and oh, yeah, Delores's--cottage by the sea. What
greets Erin when she arrives sends her tumbling down a bewildering
path to a different kind of happiest day. Her journey tosses her
through highs and lows of hurt and healing, betrayal and renewal,
wrong assumptions righted, and the brightest future one could ever
hope for. All just around the corner, at the cottage by the sea.
Robin Jones Gunn reveals poignant truths from her life as well as
from the lives of women in the Bible as she flips the notion that
we are at the mercy of circumstances. She asks, what if God has
dreams for you? What if he is accomplishing those dreams in the
midst of shattered hopes? When life doesn t go as expected, it s
easy to feel like a victim. We look at the events that have gone
wrong and view our lives as impaired. What if we could see our
future as God sees it? Would our view radically change if we
understood we are indeed victims rather than of happenstance? God,
the Relentless Lover, has vigorously sought you. He has instilled
dreams in your heart that are grander than you can imagine. But the
route to their fulfillment often is through a path you wouldn't
seek. What if God wants to take the hopes that tug at your heart
and enliven them? Are you ready to live inside the mysterious joy
of being a victim of grace?"
Carissa doesn't know who she is anymore. She and her husband,
Richard, are recent empty nesters; Richard is spending more and
more time at work counseling his volatile clients and less time at
home with his wife; his clients are starting to show up at the
house at night causing Carissa to feel scared in her own home; and
to top it all off, Carissa's boss informs her that she's been "let
go." She wonders where God is in all of this since He doesn't seem
to be around to protect her--and she's already stopped trusting her
husband.
In the midst of her world tilting off center, she's offered time at
a hideaway on Maui. Hiding seems like the best way to respond to
life's overload, and the thought of being alone sounds like just
the right balm to soothe her wounded heart.
The languid Hawaiian sun, white beaches, and warm-hearted people
bring respite, but meeting handsome Kai causes Carissa to toy with
the idea of being romantically involved with him. Then, under a
Maui moon, she looks to God for guidance and hope for the future.
That's when she discovers His hand still is on her life, and that
love is closer than she ever realized.
"Have you ever thought about praying for your future
husband?"
"Will it make a difference?"
"There's only one way to find out..."
From when we were small girls, most of us dream of "The One," our
future husband. We think about what it would be like to be a bride.
We wonder who that special guy is and when we'll find him. The
great news is that what you do "now "can make a difference in your
life and the life of your future husband
Authors and good friends Robin Jones Gunn (Christy Miller series)
and Tricia Goyer (author and former teen mom) believe God answers
women's prayers for husbands--even husbands they may not meet for
years. They invite young women to pray boldly for their future mate
... while also asking God to prepare their own hearts.
In "Praying for Your Future Husband," Robin and Tricia share their
two vastly different experiences, including the things they did
right and the mistakes they made on the path to meeting and
marrying their husbands. Each chapter includes helpful Bible
verses, prayers, and practical application, along with true stories
of women who prayed for a husband and how God answered in
remarkable ways.
God has a beautiful romance prepared for you. Prayer is the key to
unlocking the love story ... with your future husband and with God,
the lover of your soul.
Say Yes to the Love Story of Your Life
A great romance was set in motion before you were born. A
relentless Lover is pursuing you, and He has made His intentions
clear. He wants you to be His forever. How will you respond to the
One who longs for you to be His with your whole heart?
In "Spoken For, "Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke speak to
your heart about what it means for you to belong to Christ, who you
are because of His love, and how that affects the way you live.
Drawing on biblical promises and their personal experiences, these
two friends share what it's like to live out God's unfolding love
story.
You are not up for grabs. You are spoken for.
"Includes questions for group discussion and personal
reflection. "
A year-and-a-half ago, Anna flew from Minnesota to Carlton Heath to
attend the wedding of her cousin, Ian, to an American woman named
Miranda. The beautiful event ended with Anna receiving an
unexpected, unforgettable kiss from groomsman Peter. Now Anna is
delighted to be invited back for Christmas with her family, dreams
of romance dancing in her head. But when she finally sees him
again, Peter insists his only interest in Anna is as a friend. Anna
is hurt, and becomes even more confused when Peter takes her on a
romantic tour of London. Is Anna's heart misleading her, or is
there a reason Peter is denying what he feels?
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