And the Shofar Blew
Written by Francine Rivers
Narrated by Ruth Ann Phimister
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Francine Rivers
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers is one of the leading authors of women's Christian fiction. With nearly thirty published novels with Christian themes to her credit, she continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers, including Redeeming Love, have been translated into more than thirty different languages. Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. This retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush is now considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction. Redeeming Love continues to be one of the Christian Booksellers Association’s top-selling titles, and it has held a spot on the Christian bestsellers list for nearly a decade. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).
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Readers find this title challenging, inspiring, and Godly. It offers interesting thoughts on what a church should be. Some readers disliked the portrayal of Paul and found the ending rushed. There were technical difficulties with the audio version, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5I can not, in good faith, recommend this book to anyone.
If all you focus on in this book is the story about the young pastor and the dangers of mega churches, you're missing a far bigger issue, Domestic Violence (DV).
People only tend to focus on the physical abuse aspect of DV. The reality is DV is far more encompassing than just physical abuse. It's also mental, emotional, financial, and yes spiritual. The one thing this book does well is showing all aspects of DV.
Unfortunately, instead of the heroine recognizing she and her son are in an abusive relationship and leaving, ensuring a safe home for her and the son, she stays. The author justifies her staying by using scripture about forgiveness and love.
Yes, Christians are to do those things, but that does not mean you stay in abusive relationships. Nothing gets better by staying, EVER! In real life or this book. This is evidenced by the fact the son has to move out of the home bc things get so bad, while things continue to get worse for the heroine.
It's incredibly irresponsible of the author to advocate staying in a DV relationship. Don't get me wrong, not all DV marriages need to end in divorce. Though some do. I actually don't believe the marriage in this story needed to end in divorce. But the heroine definitely needed to leave her husband until he was willing to admit he was hurting his family, submit to authority, and get counseling. Because she did not, she actually enabled her husband's abuse towards herself and their child.
Because the heroine chose to stay, she endures fourteen years of DV, then in a rather dramatic and unbelievable twist, the now middle age pastor comes to his senses and makes a 180 in his life/marriage.
I do know people who were in DV marriages, and by the grace of God, their marriages were redeemed, but it was not overnight. As someone who has investigated multiple DV cases, I feel this book only perpetrates the spreading of bad advice to women regarding DV. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I enjoyed listening to this book, but there were some technical difficulties with the audio. It would skip words, and play the chapters out of order. I have a print version of this book and I read as I listened. I closed out of the app, but the issue was still present. To date this is the only book that has had this issue. Over all an enjoyable read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great book! A book pastors and the lay must read time and again. A reference book in story form.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just finished. Still wiping my eyes. Is someone cutting onions? Lol
Seriously challenging.
Seriously inspiring.
Seriously Godly. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Interesting thoughts on what a church should be vs what many have become today. *Spoiler* Hated Paul. The author presented him as totally despicable, yet we're supposed to believe his rapid and total transformation that occurs in the rushed ending.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I don't read a lot of Christian fiction but I loved this book as it speaks of a reality that few people talk about. A young, enthusiastic and dynamic Pastor is given too much power and has too little accountability in a growing church. He justifies this on the basis that if it is growing it must be a sign of God's blessing and so he continues to move forward gradually using more and more of his own strength and less and less of God's. The change happens over a long period so is less obvious to acquaintances but very obvious to those close to him. He begins to treat family and friends with contempt thinking that they don't understand him or aren't "gifted" in the same way. There is only one way the story can end...
Pride and ambition can creep into any Christian's life and ministry and this book is a timely warning especially for those in leadership who might lead others astray. In this book the Pastor has many superficial admirers that continue to praise him and his works even when his sin is hurting others and should be obvious to him. He is blinded to his sin and ignores those that care for him and try to warn him for his own sake, preferring the praise and admiration of those who will soon get bored and move on to someone else. Those who praise him are in reality a stumbling block to him as they allow him to continue in pride.
Recommended for all Christian readers ....as a reminder to stay humble, listen to God and to those that really care about our Spiritual walk. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent story for a book club discussion. Francine Rivers creates a story that modern families can relate to.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5. Dynamic young preacher Paul Hudson is committed to building his church - but at what cost? As Paul's zeal and ambition build, he loses sight of the One who called him. As Paul and those around him struggle to discern what it truly means to live out their faith, they must ultimately choose between man's will, and God's.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fortunately some issues are eventually resolved otherwise it could have been a depressing read. However, it reflected life by not offering quicker resolution. Challenges Christians to be steadfast in their faith and in prayer and to keep the main thing the main thing.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book starts with a young pastor and his wife being called to lead a small church in a small town in California that seems to be on its last legs. He has a big vision for what it could be and drives hard at it. I read this book as a young pastor within the first month of starting my first job as part of a team leading a church. Because of this coincidence of life circumstances, it had very particular resonances for me. On a literary front, some of the writing is a bit clunky, but the plot kept me hooked, and I was drawn into reacting emotionally on behalf of the characters, which, for me, is a mark of a book worth reading.I think that the author makes a strong case against the worse excesses of megachurches, but may overstate it in places. Where I am completely with her is in her insistence on the importance of faithfulness to the good news of Jesus, and the centrality of prayer to walking well with God.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wow - I really liked this one. Although I think the main character became a little unbelievable for a little while in the middle. Other than that I have nothing but praise. Great story - very contemporary. Well drawn characters & excellent story telling.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5another great work of fiction by Rivers. This is about worship in its truest form - especially would be helpful for the hardships and temptations of being a pastor's wife.