How long is redeeming love

Eric Dane Duke as Duke. Brandon Auret Magowan as Magowan. Tanya van Graan Sally as Sally. Clyde Berning Rab as Rab. Sean Coltman Dr. Smith as Dr. Francine Rivers screenplay book D. More like this. Storyline Edit. It is a life-changing story of the power of unconditional and all-consuming love. Rated PG for mature thematic content, sexual content, partial nudity, and strong violent content. Add content advisory.

Did you know Edit. The novel is inspired by the Old Testament story of the prophet Hosea and his wife, Gomer. Details Edit. Release date January 21, United States. United States. Official site. Reading Redeeming Love was an intensely humbling and inspirational experience.

It isn't about drama or angst or sexy loves scenes It's about the unparalleled ways love and faith can conquer all, and I could not have been more pleased with this loving and fulfilling journey. Sarah, aka, Angel is a beautiful, damaged woman who remains a prisoner of a past that heartlessly sold her into prostitution as a child. She was abandoned, abused, and alone, and my heart shattered for her.

Selling her body was all she'd ever known Angel had a quiet strength and I was completely blown away by her transformation. Her quest for freedom was relentless and she easily became one of my most beloved heroines.

Michael, in my opinion, was saint-like. His patience and love for Angel was astonishing, and his faith in himself and in God--inspiring.

I've never before felt such a strong sense of love and acceptance through a character. Angel and Michael's connection stands as a pure example of love in its most honest and unconditional state The writing simply wow'd me. It was eloquent and its grace brought this story to life. I felt every pain and heartache displayed within these broken characters, as well as every rejoice. This was my first Christian Fiction novel and I was initially unsure what to expect. Although faith in God plays a big role in this story, having faith in oneself is an equally apparent theme—one to which anyone can relate.

The element of religion was heavily pronounced, but I didn't find it to be preachy — in fact, I found it comforting and enlightening. It wasn't over-the-top; it was delicate and its message seemed to transcend the structures of organized religion. Freedom does not come from without, but is instead brought forth from within. My song for Sarah Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All your life You were only waiting for this moment to be free Beautifully evolves.

Patient, kind, loving hero. Tragically broken, but lovable heroine. Substantial depth. Inspiring narrative. Natalie Vellacott. Author 9 books followers. I didn't get very far into this before realising that it was R rated. Luckily I got it free so haven't wasted any money and can happily throw it away. One of the most troubling things about this book is that there are a number of reviews from non-Christians commenting on the graphic nature of this book and stating that they wouldn't have thought the writer was a Christian.

That alone explains why Christian authors need to be careful with their content, they are representing Jesus. I am aware that this is meant to be based on the book of Hosea in the Bible. However, Rivers presents her main character as a prostitute prior to her marriage It appears best to see Gomer as chaste at the time of marriage to Hosea, only later having become an immoral woman.

An immoral woman could not serve as a picture of Israel coming out of Egypt ; , who then later wandered away from God Chapter 3 describes Hosea taking back his wife, who had been rejected because of adultery, a rejection that was unjustifiable if Hosea had married a prostitute with full knowledge of her character. The first few chapters dealt with child rape, child trafficking, brothels, drunkenness, adultery, death If Rivers was trying to relay events in Hosea, I don't understand why she felt the need to include child rape and trafficking in her narrative.

It just makes a tragic story even more depraved. The point of Hosea is God's love towards unfaithful Israel despite their waywardness. It is not focused on the graphic exploits of Gomer. I don't recommend this book which is full of graphic detail for shock value. For those who will no doubt comment that the book of Hosea also contains graphic scenes of a similar nature.

It doesn't. The whole focus is on Israel's unfaithfulness and God's pending judgement. It is not on the details of Gomer's sin. The popularity of this book and some of the comments are representative of the "God as love" or some kind of "divine romancer" beliefs that are prevalent, as if God needs us and is desperate for us, rather than the other way around.

The author writes that God says, "Though you deny me, I love you with an everlasting love. God hates sin and sinners and demands obedience. Yes, God loves us and forgives us when we sin if we approach Him through trust in Jesus, but that doesn't give us a licence to sin or to presume upon His grace.

Redemption the supposed theme of this book should lead to a complete transformation of heart and life. Check out my Francine Rivers shelf! I think the purpose of this book was overshadowed by the very dark subject matter.

A lot of people have called this a Christian Romance, I find that very hard to believe. The story is about a young girl sold into prostitution at the age of eight who later is rescued by a man named Michael.

The books goes into shocking, disturbing detail of the sad life she led. The whole thing was very depressing and I only continued to read hoping it would get better. If he really had respect for her and what she had been through he would have waited until she was ready. The book was way too long and way too gloomy.

For the subject matter and details given, I would give it an R rating. We will. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! Which scene do you feel best shows how Angel was resigned to relying on no one but herself?

What events caused her to do so? Why do you think she never cried out to God? He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to him.

You will clench your fist against my angry enemies! Your power will save me. And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it….

By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. Arabic, Ophir Printers and Publishers. Chinese Complex Taiwan , Spring International. Croatian, Znanje. Danish, Scandinavia Publishing House. Dutch, Uitgeverij KOK. German, Gerth Medien. Indonesian, Penerbit Gandum Mas. Italian, BE Edizioni.

Korean, Gimm-Young Publishers. Macedonian, Matica Makedonska. Norwegian, Lunde Forlag. Polish, Szaron. Portuguese Brazil , Verus Editora. Romanian, Editura Scriptum. Serbian, Laguna. Slovak, Kumran. Slovene, Drustvo Mohorjeva druzba. Redeeming Love. Movie Tie-In Edition. Paperback Edition. Order the Book. Audiobook Apple Books Audible Audiobooks. About the Book. Prologue The prince of darkness is a gentleman. Alex glanced toward the foyer. She knows how to find Cleo, I would imagine.

He was so handsome, just like Mama said. She was proud to have a father like him. Deny it, Papa! Deny it! Legitimate children.

How can you not love your own flesh and blood? Do you think I planned to have her? I give you all the money you could possibly need. Discussion Guide. What experience did Michael have with rejection or betrayal? Who else in the story suffered from rejection or betrayal, and how did they cope? Which character do you identify with the most and why?

Describe a time when you were rejected or betrayed. To whom did you turn and why? How does that make you feel? What else do you learn about God from these verses? How would you relate these verses to Angel? Relate these same verses to yourself. What good was He working in her life? When you have faced rejection or betrayal, was God calling you? What good has He worked in your life in relation to those circumstances? Contrast Michael with Angel in regard to authority.

On whom do you rely and why? What holds you back? Discuss the characters in light of these verses. What good was He working? In what ways has God been calling you, regardless of whom you rely on? How is He working good for you through that process? In what ways was he rescued? Angel repeatedly tried to escape her circumstances.

Describe the various plans. Contrast Hosea, the slave who helped Michael, with the slave dealer Duke. Why do you think Angel returned to her former ways? From what or whom are you trying to escape and why? What causes you to return to old habits? According to these verses, why had she never cried out to God? Who was responsible?

What keeps you from crying out to God? What can you do about it now?