Books with title Lena's Garden

“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The MasterpieceLeota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices.Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend.Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?“Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.” Romantic TimesAlso available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The MasterpieceLeota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices.Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend.Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?“Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.” Romantic TimesAlso available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

Explore all of the delights and surprises to be found in NANA'S GARDEN. Join our young gardener as she spends her Sundays picking juicy red tomatoes, catching beautiful black and orange butterflies, counting the daisies in her basket, scooping up caterpillars, and much more. Larissa Juliano's joyful word play begs to be read aloud again and again to toddlers sitting on laps... and dreaming of sunny days in Nana's garden. Lively text appeals to children and the person reading it to them.Sturdy format is perfect for little hands.Combines counting and color recognition while encouraging movement and play.A perfect gift for Mother's Day.

Value priced! Award-winning author Francine Rivers opens a world full of vibrant characters with a powerful story of hope. In this stunning novel, Francine explores the new life that love can bring to a decaying garden of broken relationships. Through the lives of 84-year-old Leota, her granddaughter, and a college student with all the answers, Francine leads readers to ponder the value of life and truth in a way that only she can.

Delve deep into the undergrowth and meet the crazy critters in Gary's backyard. It's full of the silliest creatures you'll ever meet. The worms think they're caterpillars, the caterpillars think they're acrobats, the spiders are conducting orchestras, the birds are raiding the house for snacks, and the squirrel's lost his nuts! And that's not even half of it! Join the fun in Gary's Garden.

You are the gardener of your life! What you plant with your thoughts, words, and actions determines the kind of experiences that you will reap. Kernels of hope and hard work cultivate the achievement of your goals. Seeds of love and gratitude grow into unexpected blessings. You may need to pluck out a few weeds now and then and use your watering can in times of drought, but tending to your life is well worth what you will eventually harvest! This book was written to inspire you with some of the many hidden messages found in the garden of life.

Award-winning author Francine Rivers opens a world full of vibrant characters with a powerful story of hope. In this stunning novel, Francine explores the new life that love can bring to a decaying garden of broken relationships. Through the lives of 84-year-old Leota, her granddaughter, and a college student with all the answers, Francine leads readers to ponder the value of life and truth in a way that only she can.

Delve deep into the undergrowth and meet the crazy critters in Gary's backyard. It's full of the silliest creatures you'll ever meet. The worms think they're caterpillars, the caterpillars think they're acrobats, the spiders are conducting orchestras, the birds are raiding the house for snacks, and the squirrel's lost his nuts! And that's not even half of it! Join the fun in Gary's Garden.

You are the gardener of your life! What you plant with your thoughts, words, and actions determines the kind of experiences that you will reap. Kernels of hope and hard work cultivate the achievement of your goals. Seeds of love and gratitude grow into unexpected blessings. You may need to pluck out a few weeds now and then and use your watering can in times of drought, but tending to your life is well worth what you will eventually harvest! This book was written to inspire you with some of the many hidden messages found in the garden of life.