Rejoice: The Baxter Family, Redemption Series (Book 4) Clean, Contemporary Christian Fiction

While I haven't read THIS book yet, I can say that I am so into the Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley collections in general. These books follow the Baxter family and the celebrations and trials they go through, including their relationships with God. I can relate to these characters as easily as relating to my own family members. In fact, while I was reading about especially sad event that Kari was going through, I was crying hard enough that I had to put the book down because I could no longer see well enough to read. My husband happened to walk through the room at that moment and stopped in his tracks and his expression went from relaxed to caring concern as he noticed my tears. He was relieved to know it was only the book making me cry. The characters are THAT real for me. My mother is reading the same series, so we talk about the Baxters all the time as if they are a real family that we know and care about and visit on a regular basis. The only other thing I can say about these book is the most important: Reading these books is impacting and improving my own relationship with God. I feel closer to Christ and I find that my faith is strengthened by reading about this family. These books have helped me make sense of my own trials and to answer the questions I've had in my own life. Watching them struggle to make sense of difficult events and to question God themselves and then find that the only answer is God, has given me a peace that I can only attribute to reading the Truths these books celebrate. I thank God for the gift God has given to Karen Kingsbury, to write in such a way that touches your mind, heart and spirit. I have recommended the series to many many people in person and it is my pleasure to recommend these books here online.

One of the best I’ve ever read. One I’ll refer to may probably gift to many too. One I’ll never forget and always cherish. One more to go!

This book and this series was something that I so enjoyed. The story pulls you into the family and the trials that they go through, you can relate to them. Through this book and series, I was reminded of all the awesome things that God can do in our lives, and even when they don't turn out the way we want them, God is still loving us and in control. I read all 14 of the Baxter books in 30 days and was so sad when I finally finished the last book. However, I have moved on to the "Above the Line" series and it is nice that we still get peeks of the Baxter family. I had borrowed several of these books from the library when I was reading them, but I think that I will actually end up buying them for my Kindle so I can read them again. It's definitely a keeper and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who are going through tough times and need to be reminded of the hope in Jesus Christ.

Another fantastic book from an extremely prolific author. It's also another story in the Baxter family series. The characters are friends who you probably already know. If not, you're in for a treat. Happy reading.

This book showed so much tragedy and how to deal with it with Gods word. Had the scripture references not been there, and God talking them thru the hard times, I'm not sure I could've finished it. It reminded me that if you have Jesus in your heart, he will never leave you, even if you try to turn your back to him. Karen Kingsbury is an awesome writer and her love for God is very present in her stories. Thank you Karen, for making me want my relationships to be centered around Gods teachings and love.

I love the Baxter Series so much!!!!!!!!

I have read four books of the series. I love the breath of God's love in each book. I am looking forward to reading the final book of the series.

Can’t wait to read the next book Reunion.I’ve loved every one of her books. She’s a fantastic author.Please don’t ever stop writing.

Okay, picture this - one Saturday afternoon I was travelling down to London to meet with some old school friends. I was reading the last book in the series `Reunion' before I knew it I was in floods of tears. Mascara running, scrambling for a tissue, giving a reassuring `sanity' look to the elderly women looking concerned opposite me. Within minutes though, I was once again smiling at the beauty of these incredible books. Karen Kingsbury has an unbelievable talent, we all know that. Right? Well, it's once again been bought into the spotlight within the `Redemption' series. This series takes us through the trials and tribulations of the Baxter family. I've never known an author being able to bring so many emotions to a novel as Karen Kingsbury. What I love most about this series is the heart rendering yet joyful journey you participate in reading these books. It's weird, it's almost like you get to know the characters. She has an amazing gift of bringing a reader into her stories. I can only pray she never stops writing. Karen Kingsbury's books are filled with the unshakeable, remarkable, miraculous fact that God's grace is greater than our suffering. There are no words for her writing. I can honestly say I've never read anything as uplifting and entertaining. When Karen Kingsbury calls her books `'Life changing fiction'' she's merely telling the unvarnished truth. I'm being deadly serious, this series is incredible. I was offered £25 one time in the airport for the third book in the Redemption series. T I just want to thank Karen with what she is doing with the power of her story telling - touching hearts like mine and letting God use her to change lives.

I loved every single page of this book! Jesus spoke to me and made think about rejoincing in Him. And that was through an amazing story! Everyone should read it!

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A great faith reaffirming book written about the lives of fairly ordinary people.

This is an outstanding book that shows that God is with us through every phase of life. It's taught me never to give up because it's not over until God says it's over and finally to love is a choice not a feeling! halleluyah