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Amy Lively is an author and speaker whose passion is teaching God’s Word as a “How To” manual for loving Him and loving others. With words rooted in ancient Scripture yet rich in modern application, Amy guides us toward lasting hope for difficult days—then helps us share it with a neighbor.

Releasing September, 2023, from Kregel Publications, "Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter" shows how pain and suffering are transformed into hope and purpose. This hybrid book/Bible study shows how to set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God's faithfulness.

She learned to explain complex theology in simple, relatable terms by inviting neighbors of all ages and faith backgrounds t ...more

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	How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird 4.05 avg rating — 102 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope?: How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter 4.74 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Imagination Land: Poems for Children by Amy Lively (Goodreads Author), Ethelyn Martin (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Aunt Amy's Holiday Book by Amy Lively (Goodreads Author), Ethelyn Martin (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted

by Rebecca Raisin (Goodreads Author)

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The Dance Teacher of Paris

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The Marriage You Want: Moving beyond Stereotypes for a Relationship Built on Scripture, New Data, and Emotional Health

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