The Reluctant Prophet
A Novel
by Nancy Rue
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Pub Date Oct 01 2010 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Description
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 writer Nancy Rue, The Reluctant Prophet shows how one person's response to God's call can change a community forever.
Nancy Rue is the
author of over 100 books for adults and teens, including Healing
Waters, which was a 2009 Women of Faith Novel of the Year, and has
recently been named an ECPA 2010 Christian Book Award Finalist.
Nancy travels extensively-at times on the back of a Harley
Davidson-speaking and teaching to groups of ‘tween girls and their moms
and mentoring aspiring Christian authors. She lives on a lake in
Tennessee with her Harley-ridin' husband Jim and their two yellow labs
(without whom writing would be difficult.)
Advance Praise
"I love this book! Hop on and ride with this ‘reluctant prophet'-but hold on tight, because the call of God not only takes Allison-the-Tour-Guide out of her comfort zone, but the reader as well. An important novel about the awesome, quirky, breathtaking adventure of obeying God's Nudge."
Neta Jackson, author of The Yada Yada Prayer Group novels and The Yada Yada House of Hope series
"In Allison Chamberlain, Nancy Rue has created a fresh and unique protagonist to challenge all who follow Christ. How will we change the world? By being willing to leave our comfortable pews and habitual routines to truly listen to the voice of the Spirit ... and show the world that Jesus called us to love. Not to take care of ourselves, but to take risks in loving others. The Reluctant Prophet is a wonderful book with the power to changes hearts and lives."
Angela Hunt, author of The Debt
"In her latest novel The Reluctant Prophet, Nancy Rue asks the question, what can God do with broken people? The answer Rue comes up with is humorous, hopeful, and challenging. A story to remind us that God is involved in the everyday, and in love with everyone. You'll cheer this motley band of people who decide love is more important than living a safe, easy life."
Bonnie Grove, award-winning author of Talking to the Dead
"If you believe following Jesus can be an exciting adventure that is baffling at times and even a little messy, with zero tolerance for self-righteous complacency, then The Reluctant Prophet is a book for you."
Bill Myers, author of The God Hater
"The Reluctant Prophet is a bold, wonderful novel. If you have ever felt a nudge and thought it might be God trying to get your attention then read this book. It might just give you the courage to follow that Nudge and see where it leads. Nancy Rue writes about the tough issues of life and faith with grace, love, and daring. I am so glad God nudged Nancy to write and she followed, Harley and all!"
Joyce Magnin, author of The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow and Charlotte Figg Takes Over Paradise
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781434764966 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 496 |
