Böcker av Rachael C Duncan

"Get swept away by this beautifully intense story of the infant church of first-century Judea in the captivating continuation to the beloved Crowning Crescendo series. Sheltered from the brooding turmoil sweeping through Jerusalem lives Mary-a savvy, independent businesswoman of the Upper city who is assured of her life's course. But when the disciples of the controversial Rabbi appear at her doorstep requesting the use of her Upper Room for the Passover, she has little idea that God's plan for her is about to unfold. When Mary's life comes crashing down, she is determined to walk in the will of God-despite fierce opposition from all sides. She throws herself into action as the fledgling church explodes into an unstoppable force that sets the world ablaze with the power of gospel. Meanwhile, Mary's favored maidservant, Tabitha, agonizes over her inability to walk in the spirit. She must learn to entrust the pain of her past and an unknown future in the hands of an all-knowing God. But when a fiery Hellenist is hired to fill a vital position in the household, Tabitha's resolve is tested. Finding the Way may be more challenging than Christ's followers ever imagined as Mary, Tabitha, and a cast of familiar characters from the New Testament stand firm for the church of God"--

With the stakes higher than ever, what choices will be made by Julia, Barabbas, Melina, and Malchus as the city is rocked to its very core.Jerusalem is again plagued by turmoil as the controversial ministry of Jesus Christ reaches a crowning crescendo. Even after the preaching of John the Baptist is tragically cut short, the teachings of Jesus shake the entire province, forcing many to take sides.Some even against their own family.Julia leans on God as her reckless husband, Barabbas, becomes more entrenched with the violent Zealots and their dangerous cause. After making a surprising discover, she must trust her Savior unlike ever before.Meanwhile, caught in the palace of a twisted ruler, Melina's faith is tested by the schemes of a wicked woman. Witnessing appalling events that will forever change the course of history, she also wrestles with her feelings for Malchus - the handsome young man so hesitant to pledge his allegiance to the Messiah.Trapped within an intricate web of political and religious intrigue, Julia, Barabbas, Melina, and Malchus must face the same fateful, possibly fatal, question: Will they forsake all to follow Jesus Christ?

A compelling Christian romance reverberating with the power of God's mercy and faithfulness.Jerusalem is in turmoil as the ministry of a mysterious traveling Rabbi explodes in Galilee and Judea. Intrigued, Julia and Melina seek to discover the truth behind this controversial character who has single-handedly turned the world upside down. Is he truly the long-awaited Messiah, whom many claim him to be? Or is he simply another skillful magician entrancing a conquered nation desperate for the slightest glimmer of hope?Together, Julia and Melina wonder if this Jesus could possibly be the answer to their increasingly dire circumstances. Julia - trapped in the disillusionment of a loveless marriage, longs for healing as her husband recklessly pursues the Zealots' cause, while Melina seeks assurance and stability in her newfound faith even as political plots and intrigue swirl about the palace, threatening to snuff out even the slightest glimmers of hope. Meanwhile, Malchus agonizes as the woman he loves further aligns herself with the followers of this controversial teacher, as persecution and strife trail behind this new and disputed Rabbi wherever he goes.Despite desperate circumstances and mounting obstacles, Julia, Barabbas, Melina, and Malchus must make a decision and take their respective stands. Will they accept the call? The call to faith? The call to action? The call to healing? A clarion call.

A TIMELESS BIBLICAL TRUTH Jerusalem, an ancient city, is a land cloaked in mystery, legend, and intrigue. Within the heart of this age-old city dwells a lovely young woman - Julia, as whimsical and restless as the great city itself, her head filled with dreams of adventure and romance, her vision clouded by a daring young man of striking countenance, flashing eyes, and broad shoulders.Residing in a magnificent villa nestled comfortably within the imperial Upper City, Julia knows no other life than the plush, comfortable one she shares with her mother, her wealthy merchant father, and a vast array of household staff to meet her every need.Will her perfect world be shattered if she insists upon wedding the handsome guard who protects her father's wares? Will her parents approve of the reckless man with whom she has fallen hopelessly in love?A Still Small Voice weaves an entrancing tapestry of the masterfully crafted, God-ordained events that forever changed the course of history.

Set in a land of ancient mysteries and unexpected miracles - the Promised Land - this is the powerful love story not only of Ruth and Boaz, but also of Adara and Kemuel - a young, childless couple struggling to survive the curse of barrenness in a culture convinced the lack of children equates the presence of sin.Together, as their lives intertwine by the mighty hand of God, these two couples experience both the magnitude of God's redemption and the marvel of His grace.Be swept away in this Biblically-based narrative of hope, as you discover the relentless power of faith and redemption.