The author doesn’t talk about religion on every page, but the book is filled with a sense that life can feel so sad precisely because life is so precious. He also fills the book with a sense that even in life’s bleakest moments, life has value—a value clearly grounded in a Judeo-Christian worldview.
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Tag Archives: Hope
Bright Hope for Tomorrow: How Anticipating Jesus’ Return Gives Strength for Today
March 23, 2023 
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For the true believer in Jesus Christ, this book is a needed shot of adrenaline. Highly recommended.
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February 17, 2022 0 Comments
God weaves circumstances so each family has to help one another in order to find the peace they are seeking.
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October 21, 2021 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader REVIEW INTRODUCTION Title: The O in hope Author: Lucy Shaw Illustrator: Ned Bustard, illustrator Publisher: IVP Kids https://www.ivpress.com/ivp-kids Date: November 2, 2021 Length: 32 pages Format: Hardcover OVERVIEW The O in Hope was originally written for adults but this is an adaptation penned […]
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The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis
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The Faith of Christopher Hitchens
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