The Bible is filled with stories of messy relationships
A woman separated from society because of her terrible reputation; a son with a vendetta to make his father-the king-pay for his lack of attention; a man with a wicked temper who is determined to do things his own way. Do any of these situations sound familiar? Eras may change and develop, but the problems remain the same.
Unusual Love Stories is an inspirational book about people in a variety of circumstances and relationships. In each tale, God’s perfect love and redemption can be seen.
Relationships and family can be complicated, But God has a plan and purpose for every situation. Read this book with an open heart and find yourself within the pages.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword 9
Introduction 11
Chapter One: It’s Okay to be Different: Leah and Jacob 13
Chapter Two: Anyone Can Change: Rahab 33
Chapter Three: I Believe in You: Samson and His Parents 49
Chapter Four: The Betrayal of Absalom: David and Absalom 71
Chapter Five: To Love and Not Be Loved in Return: Hosea and Gomer 85
Chapter Six: Loving the Unlovely: King Manasseh 101
Chapter Seven: Bond or Bondage: Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar 123
Chapter Eight: Demoniac to Evangelist: The Man from Gadara 141
Chapter Nine: Sibling Unrivalry: Martha, Mary, and Lazarus 161
Chapter Ten: God Come in the Flesh: Jesus Messiah 179
Chapter Eleven: Forgive Them, Father: The Sacrificial Lamb 212
Epilogue 230
Über den Autor
Growing up an only child, Cheryl Palermo lived a relatively secluded life with her parents. She attended Trenton State College and graduated with a BA, M.Ed, and multiple certificates in teaching, supervision, and administration with an emphasis in special education and music. Cheryl gave her life to the Lord at thirty-one years old, and since that time she endeavored to become more like Jesus. Today, Cheryl is widowed and lives with her two children and two grandchildren. Her life is full and her number one passion is to encourage everyone to turn to Christ.