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Rape Culture and Christian Fiction

This all came out of a conversation I had with my husband the other night. I mentioned to him how one of my old favorites, Redeeming Love, which I read years ago and have recommended to many readers, has been pelted with criticism. The fire has come from both sides, Christian and non-Christian alike. When I first heard of this, I was indignant. “What fault could one possibly find in Francine Rivers’ classic which practically was the catalyst for an entirely different *and better* style of Christian fiction?”

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Chiastic Structure of The River Series

So, now for another totally nerdy post (but also totally cool when I think about how God authored this story and then entrusted it to me to tell. He’s awesome!) Chiastic structure has to do with a piece of writing that basically begins with an idea (A), then progresses to a new idea or ideas… Continue reading Chiastic Structure of The River Series

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The Saviors- and Why They Are Important to The River Series

Now, savior might seem like a sacrilegious word to call someone other than Christ but bear with me. According to Google, a savior is “a person who saves someone… from danger”. In that case, both Franco and Robert are saviors to Daniella. The Brother Saviors: Franco vs. Robert Early in the series, Franco becomes Daniella’s… Continue reading The Saviors- and Why They Are Important to The River Series

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The House on the Corner of 4th and H, Part 2: The Unknown Places

The house on the corner of 4th and H goes on a journey which is a poignant reflection of the journey Daniella goes on.  This photo is reversed- that's because this is how Daniella's house is truly laid out to sit on the corner of 4th and H.   The unknown places. This is Part 2… Continue reading The House on the Corner of 4th and H, Part 2: The Unknown Places