REDEMPTION SERIES FICTION BOOKPACK
by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury
Gary and Karen will write about the Baxter family--their fears and desires, their strengths and weaknesses, their losses and victories. Each book will explore key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in characters' spiritual lives and in their relationships. Each book includes study questions for individual and small-group use as well as a "teaser" chapter of the next book in the series.
"REDEMPTION" is the first book in the REDEMPTION SERIES.
When Laura finds her husband is involved in an adulterous relationship and wants a divorce, she decides she will love him and remain faithful. This new novel by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury shows how God can redeem seemingly hopeless relationships. In this first of a five-part series, Gary illustrates one of his key messages: Love is a decision.
"REMEMBER" is the second book in the REDEMPTION SERIES.
She has locked up her heart, convinced that no one--including God-- could love her. Four unlikely people--Alzheimer's patients-- find the cracks in Ashley's heart and slowly help her remember.Then comes the nightmare of September 11, which forever changes the lives of the Baxter family, causing them to remember what is important and leading them to make decisions that are both heartbreaking and hope-filled.Landon Blake, who has loved Ashley since he was a teenager, tries to dull the pain of her rejection by immersing himself in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero.Novelist Karen Kingsbury and relationship expert Gary Smalley have teamed up to bring you an inspiring series of stories that explore the relationship principles Gary has been teaching for more thirty years.
"RETURN" is the third book in the REDEMPTION SERIES.
Luke, golden boy and the Baxter family's only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.A baby is about to be born, but with Reagan a thousand miles away in New York City, Luke has no idea he's the father. Now, though, someone in his family learns the truth. The problem? She has a secret of her own, one that will change the Baxters' lives forever.What will it take for Luke to return to the family who loves and aches for him? And what extremes will a certain young firefighter take to help bring the Baxters together again, and in the process, find his place in the family?A story of tenacious love and longing for a lost son."
"REJOICE" is the fourth book in the REDEMPTION SERIES. - - A Terrible Tragedy - - A Shattered Life - - A Reason to Rejoice- -
A story of unspeakable loss and the overwhelming miracle of new life! Brook and Peter are struggling in their marriage when they are faced with the single worst moment ever. What was supposed to be a pool party for their two daughters and a handful of children ends in disaster. As three-year-old Hayley fights for her life, the Baxter family draws together, not even sure how to pray.
"REUNION" is the fifth and final book in the REDEMPTION SERIES.
This touching story allows us to see into the lives of the Baxter family as Erin and Sam attempt to adopt a child. As the family looks forward to a heartwarming reunion they find out that Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have a secret that could change their lives forever.