Status
Available
Call number
Publication
David C. Cook (2010), Edition: New, 490 pages
Description
Fiction. Literature. Christian Fiction. HTML: At age forty-two, Allison Chamberlain is still making a half-hearted attempt to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. Although she has been a pew-sitting member of a church for seven years, "prophet" has never been on the short list of possible careers. Then, one Sunday, Allison senses a divine nudge to buy a Harley motorcycle and go wherever it takes her. Soon, she is wondering if she is called to present the reality of Christ to one of society's darkest corners�??and challenge her own church to look beyond their fears. The first in a brave trilogy from seasoned author Nancy Rue, The Reluctant Prophet shows how one person's response to God's call can change a community forever.
Awards
Christy Awards (Nominee — 2011)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
490 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
1434764966 / 9781434764966
User reviews
LibraryThing member skstiles612
llison Chamberlain has received "The Nudge". This voice in her head has told her she needs to buy a Harley. Then the Nudge sends her on a mission to reach out to those most of us would not go near. We travel with her as she begins to collect what the world would consider "undesirables". You know
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the type, drug addicts, prostitutes, the ones that we would not give the time of day. The main message or theme is "don't judge a book by its cover". How many times do we look at someone and make a decision about that person without knowing them on their story. This is a reminder of what can happen if we truly listen to and follow God's calling. I would definitely recommend this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member PamelaBarrett
Nancy Rue’s character, Allison Chamberlain, is a real as it gets in Christian fiction. Allison gets her hands dirty trying to live her Christian faith and makes everyone uncomfortable in the process. 7 years after becoming a Christian, Allison feels a “nudge” from God telling her to buy a
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Harley, even though she has never ridden a motorcycle before: she tries to ignore the nudge, but God is persistent. When she follows the nudge it leads her into dark places in a bad neighborhood filled with people she would have never associated with, and she also meets other people who will help her navigate this scary world. As she reaches out to help the unlovable, she’s given a new name; a name she doesn’t want, a name that’s undeniable, the name is Prophet. This is a heart-racing, action packed, contemporary novel. I’m so happy someone recommended it to me, so I’m passing on the recommendation. All ages, including teens, will enjoy it. I hope there’s a sequel, because I want to find out what happens next. 5 stars. Show Less