I found myself challenged by Hadassah’s integrity and seemingly never-ending love for those she served. As I watched her place her own needs and desires aside time and time again in order to serve I found myself challenged to examine my own performance in the role of servant-mother. Observing her walk with the Lord inflamed my desire to know Him intimately, and I sought to draw nearer to Him. Would that my light could shine as brightly as hers! Believers will come to love Hadassah as they are encouraged by her Christian example, strengthened in their faith, and challenged to go deeper – to give all.
Francine Rivers has developed a name for herself as a modern master of Christian fiction. I can see that her reputation is well deserved. While the characters can appear too archetypical – black or white, it is their clear struggles, weaknesses and strengths that make this novel a valuable tool for Christian growth. This tenth anniversary edition includes a new foreword, an introduction from the author and a book discussion guide. The discussion guide features probing questions for individual or group study of the characters' natures. I was, and remain strongly moved by their individual journeys; they continue to live on in my heart.
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1 - PaKou Thao
I absolutely love this book. Read all three books more than twice now. It's paints the perfect images and pictures throughout the whole series, which make the series even worth reading because Francine is so good with describing the places and the people's charater, as wella s looks.
2 - Sarahy Alvarado
Mark of the Lion series are my favorite! I love to read and am also very picky about what I read. Every time I read them, I am taken back in time and eventually find myself shocked to see Im in the twenty-first century when I am done. I love Hadassah, Marcus and even his mother. They are beautiful people that we may see in today's society everyday.
3 - Chantal Willemburg
I'm reading this series for the second time and I cant get enough of it, it moves me so, this review is so good because it describes exactly the same feeling that I'm experiencing, where I think about Hadassah at my workplace or when I'm with family, I am moved to love God in a way that she loves God. An excellent read and a book I will recommend to all who wants to grow further in Christ.