Bøger af Tessa Afshar

I Roms gader går den unge Priskilla rundt på må og få, indtil hun en dag vover sig ind i den jødiske synagoge. Her møder hun Rufus og Maria, der ikke bare tager godt imod hende, men også fortæller hende om Yeshua – eller Kristus, som han også kaldes. Det bliver begyndelsen på en lang rejse, der først fører Priskilla sammen med teltmageren Akvila og senere fører dem begge videre til Korinth, hvor en ny kristen menighed vokser frem. Samtidig med de dramatiske begivenheder rejser der sig en mængde spørgsmål for Priskilla. For er det virkelig sandt, at denne Kristus er Vejen, Sandheden og Livet? Tør hun tro, at der er håb også for en hedning som hende?I denne handlingsmættede roman, som udspiller sig i det 1. årh. efter Kristus, kommer vi vidt omkring, fra kejsernes palads til de usleste rønner. Men alle vegne fornemmer man, at noget nyt er ved at ske: Håbets port åbner sig.

En familietragedie kaster tunge skygger over Eliannas liv. Den tilværelse, der før tegnede lys og løfterig, bliver formørket af skyld.Den unge jødiske kvinde holder sit følelsesliv i stramme tøjler, og med stolthed, stædighed og talent kanaliserer hun al sin livskraft ind i faderens væveri. Men ulykken følger hende skridt for skridt. Hverken hendes egen ihærdighed eller støtten fra hendes elskede kan forhindre, at hun synker ned i et dyb af elendighed.Bliver hun nogensinde sat fri?

In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of a once-privileged but now impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news. Her father sees this edict as a stroke of good fortune, an opportunity to settle his mounting debts by killing the Jewish physician, Adin, and seizing his belongings, but instead he meets his own untimely end, leaving Roxannah destitute and adrift. Desperate and determined to support her mother while settling the debt, Roxannah approaches Adin--the man whose kind eyes still haunt her--to help her find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah strives to overcome prejudice and adversity as she ascends through the ranks in the royal kitchen. Her culinary talent earns her the trust and mentorship of Queen Esther herself, a woman of grace and wisdom, who is navigating treacherous palace politics and whispers of her inability to produce an heir after six years of marriage. Amid this unfolding connection, Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the king's most powerful wife and Esther's archenemy. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Amestris and Esther's reign hang in the balance.

When her mother, the Persian king's famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. As they flee through dangerous mountain passes, their survival depends on the skills of a stranger they free from prison: a mysterious prince named Asher. Asher has only one goal: to destroy his father, the king. Jemmah must convince Asher to give up everything he has worked for, all for the sake of a higher purpose he's not sure he believes in.

True shalom for an anxiety-ridden world.Are you bombarded with obstacles keeping you from true soul rest? Daily life can be a grind, full of confusion and chaos. Tessa Afshar has been there. Drawing from the lessons she learned from battling anxiety in her own life, Tessa brings you on a journey that cultivates a rested soul.The Rested Soul includes vulnerable stories from Tessa's personal life--stories that will make you feel known and remind you that you are not alone. Full of inspiration found in ordinary moments, Tessa shows you how to remove the impediments that stand in the way of a quiet heart. These deep reflections are accompanied by beautiful images (photography by Tessa's husband).Tessa's meditations create an oasis of calm when powerful storms of anxiety assail you. She brings you into your hope-filled, joy-infused life in Jesus. In Him, we find The Rested Soul.

Discover how the grace of God can turn pain and loss into hope and redemption.The story of Ruth is a remarkable tale of courage, calling, and divine provision, and it will come to life like never before in this 6-week Bible study. As you profoundly interact with this beloved Bible story, you will uncover timeless principles that guide your wandering heart home. By learning to trust God as Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz did, you too can embark on a journey that unlocks the door to your future. It is a journey to healing--a journey to a new life. Tessa Afshar, author of In the Field of Grace and other award-winning fiction, will teach you how to study the text meaningfully, discern truth personally, and pray thoughtfully. This study includes insightful reflections, engaging discussion questions and, as a bonus, recipes based on ingredients available in Ruth's day. You can also supplement your individual or group study with optional teaching videos that can be purchased separately.

A woman with a devastating secret. A man bent on proving his worth. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history. When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love. But when they're banished from their home by a capricious emperor, they must join forces with an unusual rabbi named Paul and fight to turn treachery into redemption. With impeccable research and vivid detail, Daughter of Rome is both an emotive love story and an immersive journey through first-century Rome and Corinth, reminding readers once again why Debbie Macomber has said that 'no one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar.'

First-century Corinth is a city teeming with commerce and charm. It's also filled with danger and corruption-the perfect setting for Ariadne's greatest adventure.After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father's home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city's corrupt of their ill-gotten gains.Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father's apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous exploits, Ariadne discovers that she secretly revels in playing with fire. But when the wrong person discovers their secret, Ariadne and her father find their future-and very lives-hanging in the balance.When they befriend a Jewish rabbi named Paul, they realize that his radical message challenges everything they've fought to build, yet offers something neither dared hope for.Be transported back in time by this gripping tale of adventure, bravery, and redemption, and discover why Debbie Macomber says, "e;No one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar."e;

Love resurrected from lifeless dreams happens in the arms of a loving God.Without wealth or family, the widow Ruth left her people and followed Naomi, her beloved Hebrew mother-in-law, to rebuild Naomi's home in Israel. Provisions gone and starvation at the door, Ruth used all that she had left--a strong back and a willing heart--to gather grain in a field, abandoned after the harvest. Tormented by others, Ruth is shocked to find the owner of the field watching her. Talking to her. Bringing food to her and Naomi. Boaz tells himself his kindness toward Ruth is repayment for the love she has shown to his cousin Naomi. But his heart knows better.

Remarkable talentThreatens to cloud a lifeThe prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. This cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court - working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. Not bad, for a woman living in a man's world. The talented Sarah has a glowing future, and those closest to her believe her good fortune is the product of none other than God's glorious design. Yet a devastating past has left Sarah with two strong conclusions: that God does not love her, and that her accomplishments are the measure of her worth. The only thing that will help her escape her idol of success, Sarah must learn to love and be loved - a task that could prove dangerous.

A hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a God-given success, The scribe Sarah married Darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the Persian aristocracy too. But there is another point she did not expect in her marriage--Sarah has grown to love her husband. She has wealth, property, honor, and power, yet securing her husband's love seems unattainable. And though Darius has been on numberless battlefields facing fierce enemies, he finds himself standing before Sarah with a fear he has never before felt--all because he wishes to express the truth to his wife.will lead to an unlikely bounty.