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Biography & Autobiography. Christian Nonfiction. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML:New York Times bestseller How do you hold on to hope when you donâ??t get the ending you asked for? When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. After unexpected tragedy shook her family, for the first time Katie began to wonder, Is God really good? Does He really love us? When she turned to Him with her questions, God spoke truth to her heart and drew her even deeper into relationship with Him. Daring to Hope is an invitation to cling to the God of the impossibleâ??the God who whispers His love to us in the quiet, in the mundane, when our prayers are not answered the way we want or the miracle doesnâ??t come. Itâ??s about a mother discovering the extraordinary strength it takes to be ordinary. Itâ??s about choosing faith no matter the circumstance and about encountering Godâ??s goodness in the least expected places. Though your heartaches and dreams may take a different shape, you will find your own questions echoed in these pages. Youâ??ll be reminded of the gifts of joy in the midst of sorrow. And youâ??ll hear Godâ??s whisper: Hold on to hope.… (more)
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"Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful" by Katie Davis Majors is at first glance just another biography. But it is so much more. The words are so beautiful, the messages and spiritual truths so profound and the stories Katie shares so moving. Katie wrote her first bestseller, "Kisses from Katie", in 2011. I did not read that book, but had heard so much about Katie and her story; how when she was eighteen years old she moved to Uganda, adopted 13 girls and founded a ministry. "Daring to Hope" is the continuation of that story.
Katie herself is an amazing writer. Her style is poetic and lyrical. She is very honest and shares deep truths. In “Daring to Hope”, she tells her story of finding God in brokenness and suffering. She goes through some really hard times where she questions God. God doesn't always give her the answers or what she asks for, but He gives her Himself, which is the best and most satisfying gift.
This is a message that we as Americans especially need to hear. We often believe that the "American Dream" is a sign of God's blessing, but Katie points out so many instances of faithful believers in Uganda who are starving, dying or can't afford basic medical care. This does not mean they aren't blessed or aren't faithful.
I highlighted huge portions of this book. I came away with so many truths to help me, especially as I have been coming out of a hard season of my own life. I have had many of the same questions Katie has had, and the answers she provides and how she points one to God have been such a comfort to my heart. My faith has grown thanks to reading this book. I recommend this book to anyone who has been through suffering and wondered where God was, to anyone who is wrestling with God or even wondering if that is okay. If you want to be inspired or encouraged in your walk with God, this book is for you.
Content: I would give this book a PG rating, due to some content related to Katie's ministry. Katie's ministry is to people who go through some very hard things. As she describes her ministry, there is some more "graphic" content, like birth and treating wounds. There are alcoholics, addicts, murder and poisoning.
Rating: I give this book a solid 5 stars! It's a new favorite!
Genre: Christian non-fiction; Biography
I want to thank Katie Davis Majors, Multnomah Publishing and Blogging for Books for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
We have the opportunity to watch and learn as stories unfold and we witness Katie's
This is not a comfort read. But it does speak to us in that it is a real read that shows us how acts of compassion can change lives and communities.
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