THIS WEEK: CHRISTIAN READING

In Booklist (9/15/2008) an article by John Charles and Shelley Mosley stated, “At their worst, faith-based romances can be staid and dogmatic.”

A Measure of Grace by Al Lacy
Knight Coburn’s father died in a cattle stampede. Knight and his mother are born-again Christians, but Knight wishes his best friend, Jordan Shaw, would become born-again. When Jordan’s parents pressure him to marry neighbor Belinda Ashworth, he decides to advertise for a mail order bride.
Diana Morrow answers the ad. Her father is in jail for beating up a young man who asked to date her, her mother, and he has threatened to beat her when he is released from jail. Diana’s mother is Saved while in the hospital, Diana is Saved while on the train traveling to Idaho, and her father is Saved somewhere along the way. Everyone lives happily ever after—except Jordan, who is eaten by a bear, mostly likely because he was not Saved.

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
In a retelling of the biblical tale of Hosea, this is the story of
a prostitute and the upright farmer who marries her. It’s set in the 1850s gold rush era.

Promise me the dawn by Amanda MacLean
In this book set in early 20th century San Francisco, the heroine leaves England to seek her fortune in America. The 1906 earthquake plays a pivotal part in this Christian romance.

Don’t throw away tomorrow: living God’s dream for your life by Robert Schuller
The “Hour of Power” preacher delivers advice and reflections, teaching values and principles with personal stories.

Mosaic: pieces of my life so far by Amy Grant
Christian singer and songwriter Grant offers glimpses into her life as a celebrity and as a wife, mother, and friend.