Francine Rivers's Blog
November 22, 2025
Bald Eagles
Bald eagles have been on my mind lately. They are magnificent creatures with many admirable traits. Eagles wait until they are between four and five years old before seeking a mate. In areas where there are more eagles, they wait up to seven years of age to seek a mate. When they find one, they ...
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November 8, 2025
How to Build a Life-Long Marriage – Part Two
What’s Mine is Yours and Yours is Mine I’ve heard and read about the “new” trend of couples who keep their individual earnings separate. In my opinion, money can be all about control, and when you start off a marriage keeping things separate (“What’s mine is mine!”), the “togetherness” of a relationship is already in ...
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October 25, 2025
How to Build a Loving Life-Long Marriage, Part One
People are complex and there are always challenges when two people become one. Rick and I have been married for 55 years and believe we have some worthwhile advice to give those who are contemplating the adventure of marriage – or who are already married but going through some rocky times. We certainly did and ...
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October 11, 2025
How to Start a Life Group
Don’t let fear stop you! For many, starting a life group in your home can feel intimidating. You may have all kinds of questions buzzing in your head. What should we study? Who is going to lead the group? Am I qualified to teach? What if nobody shows up? What if a big group shows ...
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September 27, 2025
Life Can Thrive in a Small Group
Over forty years ago, Rick and I were struggling in our marriage and close to divorce. We knew we needed to do something to change the road we were on. Moving and starting a business seemed to be a good idea. (Talk about stress!!) Only one house was up for rent in the small town ...
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September 12, 2025
High School Class Reunions
I’ve been told most high school graduating classes get together every decade or so. Some never get together. They “move on”. We were blessed to live in a small town (Pleasanton) and had a small class that doubled overnight when San Ramon/Dublin was added to the school district. A lot of us grew up together. ...
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June 28, 2025
Lessons My Parents Taught Me – Part Two
Both of my parents practiced Clean as You Go. This can apply to anything from making dinner, keeping your room tidy, the car clean, the house and yard in good order. Wash, dry and put away whatever you can while cooking a meal. Pick up, fold, or hang clothes you’ve tried on (including in a ...
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June 2, 2025
Lessons My Parents Taught Me – Part One
My mom died from cancer in 1994, and I still miss her, as I do my dad who preceded her by five years (also due to cancer). They both inspired me in many ways. Mother’s Day has passed, but gratitude is never limited to one day a year. We have had an influx of family ...
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April 11, 2025
From Gophers to Moles to Voles – Oh, My
A few years ago, we were invaded by gophers and a mole or two. I think the moles left when the gopher mounds began multiplying. We had over a dozen mounds on our front lawn at one point. Argh! We put a trap in one hole and the next morning five more mounds had erupted ...
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March 28, 2025
Spring and God Green
According to Siri, California drought conditions started in 2000. I’m not sure I agree with her because I remember intermittent wet years that were not that long ago and wearing goloshes to muck around in our flooded backyard. I remember joyous frog song in the growing pond behind our fence and muddy dog prints on ...
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