The Bride

This allegory on the Song of Solomon will change your life as you discover what God sees when He looks at you and how He really feels about you. Up close. Personal. Intimate. If you don't read any other book by this author, read this one. It's the basic. It should come with a warning: have a box of tissues handy.

I would question the description that says this book is great for those over 12, because my 10 year old has been reading this book and it has powerfully impacted her! Who wouldn't benefit from seeing that God loves us in all of our imperfections, and weakness - that His love is greater than our frailties? I loved the way the author took truth and wove it into a story. Stories open up our heart, which is why Jesus was always talking in stories, or parables. I heard all of my life that God loves me, but I needed to "see" it portrayed in a story. I have read Song of Solomon over and over, but never could quite "get it". This book unpacks the message of Song of Solomon (that God is a lover, and we are the primary focus of His love) by telling the story in modern day language. I would also highly recommend Rhonda's teaching CD's available on her website: Harvest Home dot org.

I spent a week alone on the beach (as a mom and wife, no less!) doing nothing but savoring this powerful book. This book transformed my walk with God and completely changed the way I view The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is impossible for us to fully grasp the love that our God has for us ... especially in a personal, intimate way. But this book spoke to me so powerfully, that I can honestly say that I will never be the same. I am compelled to give it to everyone in my family including the men. This book is for all people who believe there is more to God than we have been led to believe. And it is a tremendous encouragement for anyone who has ever been worn out from trying to earn their Father's love. I truly believe it is impossible to read this book without experiencing a "kiss" from the Father ... the Bridegroom King.

This book, an alagory of a really healthy Christian walk, touched me very deeply. This book helped me to overcome some false concepts I had of God's love, helped me to see the Father's love. Some will be blessed to see the love of the Son, some to see the love of the Holy Spirit, and some to see the love of the Father.

I absolutely loved this book! It has helped me to gain a better understanding of the Bridegroom God and my identity as a lover of Him. In this allegory of the Song of Solomon, we see the Shepherd Girl (representing us, the church) grow in maturity; she is an example of how God's love develops us and how His passion for us fuels our pursuit of Him. The book moved me to tears several times, as the depth of God's love and care became real and almost tangible to me. Rhonda expertly portrays Comforter (the Holy Spirit) as ever near, ever encouraging and lovingly pointing us to the Father and the Son. This is a powerful, encouraging book. Rhonda puts language to the way God feels about us and it has radically changed the way I see the Lord and myself. My walk with God has definitely become more intimate because of the understanding this book has brought. "The Bride" contains over 600 footnoted Scripture references and there is also a wonderful study guide, "The Bride Study Manual" available for this book.