Real-Life Romance

Rhonda Stoppe

Description

Do You Believe in True Love? In a world of broken relationships and hurting people, it can seem like all we ever see is heartachethat marriages are doomed from the start and romance isn't worth the risk. But heart-fluttering, long-lasting love is all around us...we just have to look for it! This collection of beautiful, real-life accounts will bring laughter and tears as you enjoy each story of ordinary people who found extraordinary love. Page after page, you will find inspiration to rekindle the romance in your love storytrust in God's providence and timing faithfully hope for your own happily-ever-aftercelebrate true romancebelieve in life-long love Don't let the world define romance for you! See how God is at work in the hearts of His peopleknitting together hearts in a love that forever endures.

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers
• Date de parution: 06 février 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9780736971423
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

What People Are Saying About Real-Life Romance
Ever wonder if a Christ-centered romance is possible? This book is filled with real-life stories that will rekindle your hope and remind you how good God is at writing the best love stories!
Renee Swope, bestselling author of A Confident Heart
Everyone loves love. And even more so, we love a great love story! In Real-Life Romance, we hear and see how God weaves hearts and lives together to create something amazing! If you are wondering what s next in life or in love, turn the pages of this book, and let the love God has for you infuse love into your relationship.
Pam Farrel, author of 45 books including Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red Hot Monogamy
How do men and women fall in love? Their stories are as unique as the couples themselves, yet as we see in Real-Life Romance true love not only brings couples together, but also can guide them to true satisfaction in God. If you ve been heartbroken by marriages that don t last, be encouraged by this book. True love is possible, even for fallible humans. It s inspiring to read about how God still works in real lives, real marriages!
Tricia Goyer, author of 70 books, including Walk It Out
You will laugh, cry, and be challenged by this wonderful book. In a masterful way, Rhonda shares the real-life stories of many different couples. She lets us look inside each relationship at the life-changing challenges they face. Each story is filled with hope, as we see God act in amazing ways. Throughout the book, it is clear that the greatest romance of all is His amazing love for us.
Kim Kimberling, PhD, Founder of the Awesome Marriage Movement and author of 7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage
Real-Life Romance feels like a coffee date with Rhonda. This isn t just another book about marriage; instead, Rhonda s girlfriend-like voice makes her writing feel as though she s talking straight to you, offering the hope that Jesus brings when you trust Him with your love life.
Melissa Hightower, International Moms Ministry Community Coach
Real-Life Romance is a breath of fresh air. Rhonda s uplifting real-life stories remind us that we each have our own story. Every marriage starts with a love story, although we tend to forget it and get swept away with the mundane of life after I do. Rhonda masterfully turns our focus and attention back to the One who created marriage and to His Word. This book is a must-read for those needing encouragement in their marriage.
Kristi Clover, author, speaker, host of the Simply Joyful Podcast
Real-Life Romance is an easy-to-read book for the mom on the go. Within minutes of reading, this book will captivate your heart, and you will want to find more time to read and connect with this truly amazing author. Through the love stories she shares, you will find yourself falling in love again and again, one story at a time!
Yesenia Jamison, Financial Coordinator MOPs Kids Coordinator, Big Valley Grace Community Church, Modesto, CA
I loved reading Real-Life Romance ! It showed me that every love story is uniquely fashioned by God. I especially enjoyed where Rhonda, from a mom s perspective, shares the love stories of her own children. Rhonda inspires me to be a mentor to young married and single woman using Real-Life Romance as a resource. This book will help you put Christ first in your romance, rediscover passion in your marriage, and record your love story for the next generation.
Becca Mundt, Engaging Story podcast host
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All the incidents described in this book are true. Where individuals may be identifiable, they have granted the author and the publisher the right to use their names, stories, and/or facts of their lives in all manners, including composite or altered representations. In all other cases, names, circumstances, descriptions, and details have been changed to render individuals unidentifiable.
REAL-LIFE ROMANCE
Copyright 2018 Rhonda Stoppe
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97408
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-7141-6 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-7142-3 (eBook)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Stoppe, Rhonda, 1961- author.
Title: Real-life romance / Rhonda Stoppe.
Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017023230 (print) | LCCN 2017039980 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736971423 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736971416 (pbk.)
Subjects: LCSH: Love-Religious aspects--Christianity. | Man-woman relationships-Religious aspects-Christianity.
Classification: LCC BV4639 (ebook) | LCC BV4639 .S76 2018 (print) | DDC 241/.4-dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017023230
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Dedication
To Steve Stoppe-the love of my life
The mystery of lifelong love-the treasure that we share
To walk life s path in the shadows of your kind and tender care
How good is God to give me you so many years ago
The depth and width of our love that only He could grow
Who could have dreamt this height of love that we could e er achieve
Yet not our strength but His alone has caused us to believe
The story of us-my favorite tale of a love so true
Oh for a thousand lifetimes to be in love with you
Soli Deo Gloria
Contents
What People Are Saying About Real-Life Romance
Dedication
Introduction
1. When God Writes Your Love Story-Steve and Rhonda
2. A Lifelong Love-John and Denel
3. Waiting on God s Timing-Kevin and Suzanne
4. The Heart s True Desire-Jason and Noelle
5. The Way Christ Forgives-Nate and Jillian
6. A Kiss Will Only Complicate Things-James and Missy
7. The Single-Parent Club-Matt and Dawn
8. A Time to Grow-Sean and Allison
9. Dreams Don t Come True for a Girl Like Me-Byron and Tammy
10. The Secret-Chuck and Angie
11. Love Survives Loss-Don and Barb
12. Addicted to Each Other-Jeff and Jennifer
13. The Perfect Husband-Josh and Julie
14. Surprised by Love-Matt and Becca
15. Connected at the Heart-Bill and Pam
16. A Chance Encounter-James and Valder
17. From Hopeless to Hopeful-Nick and Kanae
18. Happily Ever After Again-Walter and Sandy
19. Something Set Apart-Steve and Becky
20. Until the Final Breath-Curt and Vi
21. Breaking the Bro Code-Estevan and Kayla
22. She Feels Like Home-Brandon and Jessy
23. Turning to Each Other in Trial-Jake and Meredith
24. The Surprise Wedding-Tony and Kylene
25. Courageous Love-The Apostle Peter and His Wife
26. One Last Love Story
Epilogue
How to Have a Relationship with Jesus
Notes
Acknowledgments
About Rhonda
About the Publisher
Introduction
I love watching two people fall in love-don t you? Looking back over Steve s and my love story and recalling all the sweet details of watching my own children fall in love will forever be some of the greatest treasures I keep in the recesses of my mind.
Why do love stories draw us in? I think it s because we each long for our own happily ever after, and if you re a mom you pray for your children to find lifelong love. Love stories give us hope and inspire us to believe that true love-forever love-not only exists but is alive and well in average couples whose depth of love makes them anything but average.
The pages of this book are filled with accounts of how God providentially brought together two hearts to intertwine so completely that their love stands firm. You ll see how, from the highest heights to the deepest sorrows, true love shines brightly in lifelong love. And you ll discover how God s plan is for couples to love each other so deeply with His love that their marriage becomes a light He can use to draw others to know Him.
Whether you are married, divorced, widowed, or single, this book will meet you where you are and fill you with hope and inspiration. The real-life accounts of the couples in this book will give you hope for your own happily ever after-and for that of your children and grandchildren.
Let it be said of us that our love stood the test of time. Let our children and our grandchildren tell our true love stories for generations to come. Let your story and mine find a place in history as inspiring accounts of real-life romance.

THERE S MORE!
It s fun to put a face to each story, so in this book I ve included a photograph of each couple whose story I tell. And it can be even more fun to connect with the cou