Endorsements
Kind words others have said about the book.
Dave Holden (Leader of New Ground Churches, part of Newfrontiers)
This book by my long standing friend Goff Hope is quite remarkable. In a world of increasing hopelessness it’s the story of how to find hope in the midst of the trials of life & death that we all face either now or in the future. Out of his own pain & with real honesty Goff shows us how to find the hope that a faithful God promises when we genuinely face life in all its forms. If you really want to know hope as a reality then this book will show you how. We will then have the wonderful opportunity to display that hope to all who long to know it too. A book to read & then to put into practice!
Lyndon Bowring (Founder & Chairman of CARE)
Drawing from deep personal experience, Goff shares a moving epistle of the reality of pain and our powerful Christian hope. This thoughtful, scriptural, heartfelt tour de force will encourage you with God’s amazing mercy and grace – now and forever.
A must-read, whether you or someone you know is in the midst of suffering or in readiness for a time of trial that may lie up ahead for you. As you journey with Goff through this book your faith and confidence in our great and loving God will be strengthened and your soul comforted.
John Valentine (Dean of the Local Ministry Programme in the Anglican Diocese of Guildford, church planter, theologian and trainer)
‘I first met Goff Hope when I was a young man just starting out in church leadership in Norwich. Goff was a kind and wise guide, as full of encouragement as he was of faith. In this truly splendid book, he shows that he is as helpful a guide now as he was then. Writing from the fires of immensely challenging personal experience, he shows from the Scriptures and from a wide variety of Christian writings how faith in Christ can give authentic hope, and be sustained even within times of terrible suffering. Goff writes beautifully, with profound pastoral empathy and with robust but approachable biblical faith. I cannot commend this book highly enough.’
Phil Moore (Author, pastor, speaker)
“Goff Hope is aptly named. In the midst of sickness and bereavement, he has discovered hope for every sufferer. If you have ever wondered where God is in the midst of your own suffering, or if you have ever wanted to offer real and solid comfort to a friend, then this is the book for you.”
Byron Brenneman (Chairman of New Day Creations)
Goff’s life story is undeniable evidence that hope does in fact win. The book is filled with nuggets of pure gold (truth) that have been proven and tested in the most difficult circumstances that life deals out to us. These nuggets hit head on the root causes of hopelessness in the world today and destroys them. This is a good book. One that you will read through and then keep it close on your shelf as a reference to be referred to often.
Stef Liston (Church leader, author, training director & leader of Relational Mission, part of Newfrontiers)
“Throughout this book, you will both laugh and cry, because it’s a very earthy book written by a very humane man. But my guess is that once you’ve finished it, the sure and certain Christian hope will live in your heart more brightly than it did before you started. Read, laugh, cry, hope.”
Mike Betts, (Founder of Relational Mission, part of Newfrontiers)
‘The world we live in tries to ‘airbrush’ life. Persuading us that happiness & fulfilment lies within reach through human effort or attitude or by drawing from the many pleasures and pursuits we are told will bring us fulfilment. What happens however when the airbrushing wears off? When difficulty hits? When seemingly nothing and no one can fix things!
The pages of this book are written with raw honesty, touching on the realities that at some stage every human being must face. They are also written with wisdom, insight, application and above all centring on the perspective of Christian ‘Hope’. This ‘Hope’ really is a game changer for every person on the planet. It shines brightly without the need for any airbrushing! Explore as you read. This will do you good.