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The Scarlet Thread

By: Francine Rivers
Narrated by: Angela Rogers, Alma Cuervo
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Summary

Two women, centuries apart, are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves...until they fall into the arms of the One who loves them unconditionally.

Sierra Madrid's life has just been turned upside down when she discovers the handcrafted quilt and journal of her ancestor Mary Kathryn McMurray, a young woman who was uprooted from her home only to endure harsh conditions on the Oregon Trail. Though the women are separated by time and circumstance, Sierra discovers that many of the issues they face are remarkably similar. By following Mary Kathryn's example, Sierra learns to surrender to God?s sovereignty and unconditional love.

©2004 Francine Rivers (P)2012 Recorded Books

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Marriage this century and last on oregan trail

Excellent history of true cost and hardship,on Oregon Trail variations on haveing to,to what husband wants how ever wise or foolish

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thought pr0ovoking

very good story. and I enjoyed it. thank you to the reader and to the wrter

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loved it

was intriguing and inspirational thank you! the readers really brought it to life. thought provoking

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Excellent listen as always. Leads one to the Father.

I like that Francine Rivers does not skirt the hard questions - that we are all human and sometimes we do think… ‘where is God in all of it?’. We are so fearful. Surrender can be very difficult. But these books show us that God is always in control and this is very comforting.

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Loved it!

A beautiful story of love, faith, hope and trust in God's perfect plan. I will certainly listen again.

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Fantastic

Families are being torn apart every day. This story should be taught as a bible study

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Reconciliation

This audio book is well spoken and written. God loves goes deep and shows forgiveness in a beautiful way. Truly the Lord is in control.

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This Novel is just brilliant.

I love this novel. The characters and the lessons within the story of God in relationship with us was so inspirational. I loved Catherine Farr. I wasn't too keen on the person reading the novel. It was just at times, I didn't think her voice suited parts of it. But I'm so thankful I did get to listen to this brilliant book.

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A beautifully written story of life and love.

The two intertwined stories of Mary-Katherine and Sierra touches so many real life issues. It inspires and makes the reader look deep inside your own soul, to find that the only way a marriage can work is when Jesus is at the centre of it all.
Such a beautiful love story

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Really great book

I loved this story that was read so well. It took me on various twists and turns but still flowed. I’d highly recommend. The narration was really good to and the voices didn’t grate.
Thank you Francine once again for a great book.

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