And the Shofar Blew - by Francine Rivers (Paperback)

About the Book

In this relevant and timely contemporary novel, dynamic young preacher Paul Hudson is committed to building his church--but at what cost? In the Old Testament, God called his people to action with the blast of the shofar, ram's horn. Will Paul hear God's call as he struggles with the choice between his will and the Lord's plan?

Book Synopsis

A relevant and timely novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.

He seemed like the perfect pastor to lead Centerville Christian Church.
She was the perfect pastor's wife.

When Paul Hudson accepted the call to pastor the struggling church, he had no idea what to expect. But it didn't take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance was up-way up. Everything was going so well. If only his wife could see it that way. Still, he tried not to let her quiet presence disturb him. She knew something wasn't right, and it hadn't been for a long time. . . .

Eunice closed the bedroom door quietly and knelt beside her bed.

"I'm drowning, God. I've never felt so alone. Who can I turn to but you, Lord? Where else does a pastor's wife go for help when her marriage is failing and her life is out of control? Who can I trust with my anguish, Lord? Who but you?"

Grasping her pillow, she pressed it tightly to her mouth so that her sobs would not be heard.

This thought-provoking contemporary Christian novel:

• Explores themes of faith, church leadership, and hearing God's voice
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

"This book is a powerful and almost-prophetic statement of the church in America. . . . And the Shofar Blew is a must-read."
--Anne Graham Lotz, bestselling author and speaker

"[Rivers] as usual turns in a strong narrative, posing issues that ring loud and clear."
--Booklist

"Meticulously plotted, Francine Rivers's new masterpiece, And the Shofar Blew, brims with unforgettable characters."
--Romantic Times

Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

From the Back Cover

"He seemed like the perfect pastor to lead Centerville Christian Church. She was the perfect pastor's wife."

When Paul Hudson accepted the call to pastor the struggling church, he had no idea what to expect. But it didn't take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance was up-way up. Everything was going so well. If only his wife could see it that way. Still, he tried not to let her quiet presence disturb him. She knew something wasn't right, and it hadn't been for a long time. . . .

Eunice closed the bedroom door quietly and knelt beside her bed.
" I'm drowning, God. I've never felt so alone. Who can I turn to but you, Lord? Where else does a pastor's wife go for help when her marriage is failing and her life is out of control? Who can I trust with my anguish, Lord? Who but you?"

Grasping her pillow, she pressed it tightly to her mouth so that her sobs would not be heard.

Review Quotes

"Francine Rivers' latest work lives up to her reputation as a truly gifted Christian writer ... Her prose and style are poetic ... I have anxiously awaited for this book since I found out in February that it was due in May and I was not disappointed.," "As I read through I was amazed at the various parts of my own personal and professional journey where I may have taken credit for things I had done and not given all the glory and honor to the one who so rightfully deserved it - Our Lord! As a wife and mother I was married to my job and my family suffered a great deal. I laughed, cried and was amazed at how the story really grabbed me.," "Please read this book. There is no way you will be disappointed."