The background for this historical novel is found in the book of Hosea, in the Bible. It weaves together two stories. The epic story recounts the tumultuous years when Israel is caught between the dwindling power of once mighty Egypt and the brash power of Assyria looming in the East. The personal story of Hosea and Gomer reveals the depth and power of God’s love for Israel, and the depth and power of the marriage bond. God suffers the pain and humiliation of Israel’s unfaithfulness; in obedience to God, Hosea suffers the pain and humiliation of his own wife’s unfaithfulness. But God shows him how the marriage can be saved: through suffering and forgiveness. This is one of the most profound revelations about marriage found anywhere in Scripture. Successful marriage is not a business of perfect people living perfectly by perfect principles. Rather, marriage is a place in which very imperfect people often hurt and humiliate one another, yet find the grace to extend forgiveness to one another, and so allow the redemptive power of God to transform their marriage.

Hosea: A Novel

Religion & Spirituality

Larry Christenson

Christian Books & Bibles

This guide encourages Christians to become more like Christ in areas like dependency on God, prayer, facing challenges, patience, and discipline.

The Renewed Mind: Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be

Bethany House Publishers

The story of Esther is one of the most dramatic examples of deliverance we find in the Bible. Now, respected author Larry Christenson takes readers through this powerful illustration of intercessory prayer and into effective intercession in the twenty-first century. Today, no less than in Esther's day, the power of evil is at work to intrude in our lives and destroy God's people. Christenson unpacks the story of the Jews' deliverance in Persia through the ministry of a young queen willing to risk her life and shows readers how to present themselves before the awesome sovereignty of God and pattern a strategy after the mantle of Esther for confronting evil. Anyone who wants to learn how to intercede for others will cherish this insightful and powerful book.

The Mantle of Esther: Discovering the Power of Intercession

Chosen Books

Back to Square One

Kingsway Publications

The Christian Family

Book about Christian family living.

Bethany House Pub

Parenting & Relationships

Bethany Fellowship

Noted pastor and teacher Larry Christenson shares his insights into building Christian families in this bestselling work.

The Christian Family (study guide)

Reference

America's Favorite Book on the FamilyOver 1.2 million copies of The Christian Family have been sold in the United States alone since the first edition was published in 1970. And it has been translated into nine other languages! Winner of the Gold Book Award (500,000 copies sold), Winner of the Gold Medallion Award (ECPA), which recognizes excellence in evangelical Christian literature

the gift of tongues

A Message to the Charismatic Movement (Dimension books)

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Books by Larry Christenson

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Hosea: A Novel

The Renewed Mind: Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be

The Mantle of Esther: Discovering the Power of Intercession

Back to Square One

The Christian Family

The Christian Family

The Christian Family (study guide)

The Christian Family

the gift of tongues

A Message to the Charismatic Movement (Dimension books)