Living Hope

Let Go, Wake Up, and Stand Firm How do we as Christians stand firm in the face of trials? How do we find our identity in Christ, even when walking through the flames? The late pastor Josh Patrick offers readers a message of hope. Living Hope was adapted from Josh's sermon series on 1 Peter, which explores what the apostle Peter meant when he wrote that God "has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pet. 1:3). Josh speaks life to readers as he artfully describes how to become who we are called to be in Christ: God's "special possession." He also describes how you can live out that identity through relationships with your spouse, your church family, and even total strangers. The heart of his message is an encouragement for Christians undergoing all types of circumstances to take hope in Christ. Living Hope bolsters Christians to be beacons of hope and goodness in a world of darkness, letting go of our struggles, waking up to the challenges of our culture, and standing firm in our faith. A profound source of inspiration . . . a testament, encouraging everyone that a bond with Christ paves the way to a life brimming with hope. -Darren Whitehead, pastor, Church of the City, Franklin, Tennessee Josh's life and ministry epitomized hope and he lived out God's teaching on hope every day . . . even to the very last days of his life. -Bobby Harrington, pastor, Harpeth Christian Church, Franklin, Tennessee An inspiring and compelling look at how to walk out the Christian faith amid hardship. His honesty and wisdom allow us to be mentored by him. -Amy Alexander, CEO, The Refuge Center for Counseling