Synopses & Reviews
Bible teacher and author Jennie Afman Dimkoff is a skilled story teller. In this follow-up to Passionate Faith, she makes ancient stories come alive with new life and practical application. Her fresh, dramatic glimpses into the lives of such intriguing Bible characters as Mary and Joseph, Eve, and Josiah help readers dig deeper to uncover the relevance for their own lives. Using brilliant detail and a vivid imagination, Jennie brings to life universal themes including temptation, honor, betrayal, loss, obedience, and sacrifice. Readers will be captivated by Jennie's imaginative storytelling and encouraged, affirmed, and supported as she illuminates spiritual truths. A new study guide makes this user-friendly for small groups and Bible studies. Previously published as More Night Whispers
Synopsis
Using brilliant detail and a vivid imagination, Dimkoff brings to life universal themes including temptation, honor, betrayal, loss, obedience, and sacrifice.
Synopsis
See your favorite Bible characters like you never have before You know the story of Adam and Eve, but have you ever wondered what it was actually like in the Garden of Eden? You've heard the story of Mary and Joseph, but have you ever considered the wonder and excitement they felt when they discovered that Mary was carrying God's own son? In Unexpected Grace, Jennie Afman Dimkoff revisits the life and times of some of your favorite Bible characters, including Eve, Josiah, and Joseph and his coat of many colors. With a ten-week Bible study included, Jennie reinvigorates these ancient stories with new insights that apply to the present day, issues of our time, and your own life. Whether you use this book as a personal devotional or as a guide for small groups, these timeless stories of faith, testing, love, and hope are certain to challenge your mind and enlighten your heart. "With sensitivity and realism, Unexpected Grace takes you on a journey with the heroes of Scripture and the heroes of today."-Jean E. Syswerda, coauthor, Women of the Bible "Get ready for some captivating reading!"-Margaret Gibb, president, Women Alive