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Let Hope in: 4 Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever
Hope changes everything.It can disarm guilt, shatter shame, and put your past in its place. All you have to do is make the choice to let it in. It won't be easy. It won't be quick. But it is possible and we serve a God who promises over and over again that anything is possible.Pete Wilson, pastor and the author of Plan B, presents a new look at the power of healing through hope, revealing 4 unique choices that have the potential to change your life forever.With Wilson's telltale cadence and candor, Let Hope In explores accounts of seemingly hopeless moments in the Bible illustrating God's ultimate plan for healing by letting hope fill the dark places of your past.Discover how pain that is not transformed becomes transferred. Embrace the freedom of being okay with not being okay. Learn that a life of trusting is far more magnificent than a life of pleasing. Because hurt people hurt people, but free people have the power to free people.So make today the day that you get unstuck. The day you fill your past with the light of hope, the day you say good-bye to regret and shame. The day you choose to change your future and embrace who God created you to be, simply by making the choice to let hope in.
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First published October 1, 2013
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February 3, 2014
I could not put this book down! It now has 21 mini post it's attached to it's pages, with highlighting, underlining, and notes for self to remind me that the journey is ours and when we "Let Hope In" our path is lit up with a conscious effort to change from what was into what shall be.
The four choices Pete Wilson shares will ultimately be far reaching as he intimately reveals what can be done as we take personal perceptions to new levels of persistent perseverance in understanding ourselves and the world around us.
For those with eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts that need to be opened...this book is a blessing to receive, behold, and believe. Pass it on to those you know and refer to it often!
The four choices Pete Wilson shares will ultimately be far reaching as he intimately reveals what can be done as we take personal perceptions to new levels of persistent perseverance in understanding ourselves and the world around us.
For those with eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts that need to be opened...this book is a blessing to receive, behold, and believe. Pass it on to those you know and refer to it often!
January 7, 2019
I personally found this book to be a helpful overview of all the pieces involved in the process of healing from our past, embracing our present, and instilling hope in us for the future. Pastor Wilson does an excellent job writing in a compelling, inspiring, and shaming-free tone, and I found him quite amusing at times.
It’s a little shy on practicals of *how* to heal, which I noticed primarily because I have training in inner-healing methods and kept wanting to couple the truth he presents with the reality of practical healing and accepting that truth.
The strength of this book is that it could easily perform as a set of guideposts or “check lights” to light the way through the healing process, as sometimes the midst of healing from deep, long-standing wounds is dark and it’s easy to feel lost.
All that said, I would recommend this book for anyone grasping for that “overview” or pathway through healing from their past (especially if coupled with a practical healing method) because I think that as a set of guideposts, this book is excellent.
It’s a little shy on practicals of *how* to heal, which I noticed primarily because I have training in inner-healing methods and kept wanting to couple the truth he presents with the reality of practical healing and accepting that truth.
The strength of this book is that it could easily perform as a set of guideposts or “check lights” to light the way through the healing process, as sometimes the midst of healing from deep, long-standing wounds is dark and it’s easy to feel lost.
All that said, I would recommend this book for anyone grasping for that “overview” or pathway through healing from their past (especially if coupled with a practical healing method) because I think that as a set of guideposts, this book is excellent.
April 14, 2018
This book accident landed in my hands at a time when I have been struggling with a few things in life. Wondering. What is happening in my life? I cried several times and felt such conviction in other areas while reading this book. It helped provide some grounding and centering that I have needed. A really touching book that anyone can relate to.
February 28, 2018
Wonderful read for someone who wants to break free from the pain of their past. Simple enough for a new believer or young teenager to understand
May 24, 2019
Buen libro
Excelente libro para darnos esperanza en las peores circunstancias. Dios es bueno y su misericordia es para siempre! Debemos confiar en el.
Excelente libro para darnos esperanza en las peores circunstancias. Dios es bueno y su misericordia es para siempre! Debemos confiar en el.
October 7, 2021
I read this with a friend and it was such a great experience to talk about it as we read. I appreciate the hope this book offers!
November 17, 2013
Pete Wilson, pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tennessee wants his readers to rediscover hope and he believes that hope is a choice, or rather the result of a series of choices. He structured the book around four choices: choosing to transform instead of transfer, choosing to be okay with not being okay, choosing to trust rather than to please, and choosing to free people rather than hurt them.
The basic message of the book is that Wilson wants people to rediscover the hope of the gospel. Somewhere along the way, the message of Christianity has gotten twisted and his desire is that his readers would find their hope in Christ. There is an early focus on addressing shame, which in turn gives way to hope and freedom. Later in the book, he makes the point that hurt people, hurt people and free people, free people. He wants people to leave the hurt at the cross and rediscover the freedom in Christ.
On the whole, I loved this book. Wilson is a great story teller who has a gift for weaving biblical truths with compelling narrative. He makes the reader believe that he has lived and experienced the things that he writes about.
In the first chapter, he shared a slogan that they have adopted at their church, “Everyone is welcome, because nobody is perfect, but anything is possible.” I appreciated how Wilson helped the reader to see that it is okay to be imperfect. In fact, in our humanity, we are imperfect, he merely calls us to recognize it. From that point, we can move forward. Tied with our hiding is the notion of shame, which is all too often ignored in the church. He rightly desires the church to be a place where it is safe to talk about brokenness and shame and find hope in the gospel. We should be a confessional community who point one another toward Christ and his forgiveness. I have been working my way through several of Larry Crabb’s books and there are certain parallels with his work, which I believe is a good thing, because both authors rethink Christian community.
Wilson landed where I hoped I would. Once we admit our brokeness, it ultimately should lead us to gratitude, grace, and freedom. This is a gospel saturated book. Wilson clearly wanted his readers to see the beauty of Jesus in the midst of our fallenness. I believe he succeeded.
If I had one complaint about the book, it wasn’t always clear to me that he was following the same thread through the book. There were times when I was not sure how one chapter linked to the previous. On the whole, he wove together several threads into a wonderful tapestry, but sometimes, I couldn’t see it.
I would strongly recommend this book. The publisher has provided you with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy through BookSneeze®
The basic message of the book is that Wilson wants people to rediscover the hope of the gospel. Somewhere along the way, the message of Christianity has gotten twisted and his desire is that his readers would find their hope in Christ. There is an early focus on addressing shame, which in turn gives way to hope and freedom. Later in the book, he makes the point that hurt people, hurt people and free people, free people. He wants people to leave the hurt at the cross and rediscover the freedom in Christ.
On the whole, I loved this book. Wilson is a great story teller who has a gift for weaving biblical truths with compelling narrative. He makes the reader believe that he has lived and experienced the things that he writes about.
In the first chapter, he shared a slogan that they have adopted at their church, “Everyone is welcome, because nobody is perfect, but anything is possible.” I appreciated how Wilson helped the reader to see that it is okay to be imperfect. In fact, in our humanity, we are imperfect, he merely calls us to recognize it. From that point, we can move forward. Tied with our hiding is the notion of shame, which is all too often ignored in the church. He rightly desires the church to be a place where it is safe to talk about brokenness and shame and find hope in the gospel. We should be a confessional community who point one another toward Christ and his forgiveness. I have been working my way through several of Larry Crabb’s books and there are certain parallels with his work, which I believe is a good thing, because both authors rethink Christian community.
Wilson landed where I hoped I would. Once we admit our brokeness, it ultimately should lead us to gratitude, grace, and freedom. This is a gospel saturated book. Wilson clearly wanted his readers to see the beauty of Jesus in the midst of our fallenness. I believe he succeeded.
If I had one complaint about the book, it wasn’t always clear to me that he was following the same thread through the book. There were times when I was not sure how one chapter linked to the previous. On the whole, he wove together several threads into a wonderful tapestry, but sometimes, I couldn’t see it.
I would strongly recommend this book. The publisher has provided you with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy through BookSneeze®
October 2, 2013
Let Hope In was written by Pete Wilson, who is the founding and senior pastor of Cross Point Church which is one of the fastest growing churches in America. This is his third book and my personal favorite. Though I did enjoy both his first book, Plan B, and his second, Empty Promises. It's funny that I got the opportunity to read Let Hope In at this point in my life, a time when this is exactly the kind of message I needed. I think that that will be the case for many, if not most, of the people who read this book. Because like I said in the introduction, we all go through times where something awful happens and we don't know what to do about it.
It's right in the title. Let Hope In. As Pete says, "Your past is not your past if it's still impacting your present." In this book, Pete shares some of the stories of people he's counseled over the years and to help us see how our past impacts us. He uses several Biblical stories to help us understand how God wants to heal us from our past and present hurts.
Pete gives us four choices that can change our lives if we let them.
Choice #1: Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
Choice #2: Choosing to Be Okay With Not Being Okay
Choice #3: Choosing to Trust Rather Than Please
Choice#4: Hurt People, Hurt People, But Free People Choose to Free People
I'm really not one to write in books, but I have a feeling that might change with this one. There's just so many good lines and passages in here. Some that I'd like to put up on a wall in a place where I'm sure to see it. Starting with just two words: "But God". Those two words and what he says about them have had a major impact on my prayer life. Then I got hit by this gem which I loved: "God is bigger than your history and more concerned with your destiny". And that was just chapter 1!
I'm a pretty fast reader, but it took me a long time to get through this - not because I wasn't enjoying it, but because it gave me so much to think about. This is going to be one that I'm going to return to over and over again. I believe that Let Hope In is going to be a major blessing to everyone who reads it and I really couldn't recommend it high enough. Get this book. Seriously. Not a Christian? I don't think you have to be in order to get something out of this. You might get a little more out of it if you are a Christian, but this book is very accessible. We could all benefit from a little more hope in our lives. The more hope we have, the better. We just have to choose to let it in. Let Hope In will show you how to do that.
*I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
It's right in the title. Let Hope In. As Pete says, "Your past is not your past if it's still impacting your present." In this book, Pete shares some of the stories of people he's counseled over the years and to help us see how our past impacts us. He uses several Biblical stories to help us understand how God wants to heal us from our past and present hurts.
Pete gives us four choices that can change our lives if we let them.
Choice #1: Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
Choice #2: Choosing to Be Okay With Not Being Okay
Choice #3: Choosing to Trust Rather Than Please
Choice#4: Hurt People, Hurt People, But Free People Choose to Free People
I'm really not one to write in books, but I have a feeling that might change with this one. There's just so many good lines and passages in here. Some that I'd like to put up on a wall in a place where I'm sure to see it. Starting with just two words: "But God". Those two words and what he says about them have had a major impact on my prayer life. Then I got hit by this gem which I loved: "God is bigger than your history and more concerned with your destiny". And that was just chapter 1!
I'm a pretty fast reader, but it took me a long time to get through this - not because I wasn't enjoying it, but because it gave me so much to think about. This is going to be one that I'm going to return to over and over again. I believe that Let Hope In is going to be a major blessing to everyone who reads it and I really couldn't recommend it high enough. Get this book. Seriously. Not a Christian? I don't think you have to be in order to get something out of this. You might get a little more out of it if you are a Christian, but this book is very accessible. We could all benefit from a little more hope in our lives. The more hope we have, the better. We just have to choose to let it in. Let Hope In will show you how to do that.
*I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
February 18, 2014
Hope. Someone—perhaps everyone—in your small group needs it, especially now. When I watch the news each day, I see tons of people who need it. When I talk to the men in my small group, each one needs it for different reasons. When I look at our family's finances, health and health insurance, kids growing up into adults, family members and friends with cancer … and I could go on and on … I and my family need hope.
I’m reviewing several different small group studies this month to provide you with some good new options for your group in 2014. Today I want to tell you about Let Hope In, a six-week study by pastor and author Pete Wilson.
Pete Wilson is a senior pastor with a deep passion for small groups. His church, CrossPoint Church in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeing over 80% of those who show up for weekend worship services attending a small group. This doesn't happen without a senior pastor who believes that life change takes place best in small groups and is willing to remind those in attendance at weekend worship services often that they need to spend time with other believers in a small group.
But Pete’s fervor for small groups doesn't end with reminding people to join one, even teaching on the topic. Pete has also given his time and attention to writing this Bible study for small groups. Pete realizes that we've all blown it. In fact, he knows that if we stack up enough mistakes, shame, and regret, that any of us could be forever hindered by our past. But Pete realizes and tells us in this study that there’s hope—regardless of our history.
This six-session experience may be perfect for the first small group study of the year. And, if you want your whole church to realize the hope that God makes available, it can even be done as a church-wide campaign.
I really like the design and content of this study. It’s extremely easy to use, has great content to discuss, and includes excellent questions as you dig into Scripture and apply it to your lives together. Each session includes a “Live It Out” section that provides very specific ideas for putting what you've discussed into practice. The discussion guide also includes a very helpful Leader’s Guide that includes some optional follow up questions. (I always love these; I find that these follow up ideas often spark the best discussions!)
I’m reviewing several different small group studies this month to provide you with some good new options for your group in 2014. Today I want to tell you about Let Hope In, a six-week study by pastor and author Pete Wilson.
Pete Wilson is a senior pastor with a deep passion for small groups. His church, CrossPoint Church in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeing over 80% of those who show up for weekend worship services attending a small group. This doesn't happen without a senior pastor who believes that life change takes place best in small groups and is willing to remind those in attendance at weekend worship services often that they need to spend time with other believers in a small group.
But Pete’s fervor for small groups doesn't end with reminding people to join one, even teaching on the topic. Pete has also given his time and attention to writing this Bible study for small groups. Pete realizes that we've all blown it. In fact, he knows that if we stack up enough mistakes, shame, and regret, that any of us could be forever hindered by our past. But Pete realizes and tells us in this study that there’s hope—regardless of our history.
This six-session experience may be perfect for the first small group study of the year. And, if you want your whole church to realize the hope that God makes available, it can even be done as a church-wide campaign.
I really like the design and content of this study. It’s extremely easy to use, has great content to discuss, and includes excellent questions as you dig into Scripture and apply it to your lives together. Each session includes a “Live It Out” section that provides very specific ideas for putting what you've discussed into practice. The discussion guide also includes a very helpful Leader’s Guide that includes some optional follow up questions. (I always love these; I find that these follow up ideas often spark the best discussions!)
September 30, 2013
I really enjoyed this book and highlighted several times in each chapter. I thought I’d share my favorite “nuggets” from the book with you.
"Forgiveness is NOT condoning."
I don’t know about you, but there are people and situations in my life that I haven’t been able to get over. I’ve lost a lot of friendships over the years due to wrongs that never felt righted, to me. One of the points Pete makes in this book is “Forgiveness is the opposite of excusing. The fact that forgiveness is needed and granted indicates that what someone did was wrong and inexcusable. Forgiveness says, ‘We both know that what you did was wrong and without excuse. Since God has forgiven me, I forgive you.’”
Wow! I know there are grievances I have held against certain people for a really long time, because I felt that what they did was not inexcusable. Of course, some of these grievances I’ve been allowed to share with the other person, but with others, I never received closure. It’s tough when someone wrongs you and then never apologizes or acknowledges what they’ve done. I’m sure we’ve all been there… someone gets mad and yells and then you end up apologizing to them when they yelled in the first place. Well, at least I would end up apologizing because I try to keep the peace. It’s the “every one needs to get along” part of my personality.
Pete talks about a second part to this idea…
"Forgiving is not reconciling."
I’ve had friendships fall apart because reconciliation wasn’t possible. I know that for my sanity it’s time to bury the hatchet and move on, and reading this chapter helped me realize that just because I forgive the person doesn't mean I condone their behavior OR that we have to still be friends.
There is so much that can be shared from this book, but you really need to experience it for yourself.
I was not paid to do this review, and all opinions and thoughts are my own. I was given a ARC by the publisher in exchange for a fair review.
"Forgiveness is NOT condoning."
I don’t know about you, but there are people and situations in my life that I haven’t been able to get over. I’ve lost a lot of friendships over the years due to wrongs that never felt righted, to me. One of the points Pete makes in this book is “Forgiveness is the opposite of excusing. The fact that forgiveness is needed and granted indicates that what someone did was wrong and inexcusable. Forgiveness says, ‘We both know that what you did was wrong and without excuse. Since God has forgiven me, I forgive you.’”
Wow! I know there are grievances I have held against certain people for a really long time, because I felt that what they did was not inexcusable. Of course, some of these grievances I’ve been allowed to share with the other person, but with others, I never received closure. It’s tough when someone wrongs you and then never apologizes or acknowledges what they’ve done. I’m sure we’ve all been there… someone gets mad and yells and then you end up apologizing to them when they yelled in the first place. Well, at least I would end up apologizing because I try to keep the peace. It’s the “every one needs to get along” part of my personality.
Pete talks about a second part to this idea…
"Forgiving is not reconciling."
I’ve had friendships fall apart because reconciliation wasn’t possible. I know that for my sanity it’s time to bury the hatchet and move on, and reading this chapter helped me realize that just because I forgive the person doesn't mean I condone their behavior OR that we have to still be friends.
There is so much that can be shared from this book, but you really need to experience it for yourself.
I was not paid to do this review, and all opinions and thoughts are my own. I was given a ARC by the publisher in exchange for a fair review.
October 1, 2013
I recently had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Pete Wilson’s latest book, Let Hope In which comes out tomorrow. The book is an engaging read that encourages the reader to let go of the things in their past which are acting their presents and embrace hope.
Wilson has a wonderful writing style that draws you in and makes you feel like he’s speaking right to you; it’s like he’s welcomed you into his home and sat down with you, to have a chat. He shares many anecdotes about his family, friends and people he has met over the years. While their stories may be different from yours, Wilson has the ability to make connections that can impact readers from all walks of life.
The book is broken into four main categories, or choices:
- Choice One: Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
- Choice Two: Choosing to Be Okay with Not Being Okay
- Choice Three: Choosing to Trust Rather than Please
- Choice Four: Choosing to Free People Rather than Hurt Them
In each of these sections Wilson discusses how making the right choice can help you to move beyond your past and your struggles and let hope in. No matter what we’re going through in life, we can choose how it affects us and what we take away from it, and we can rely on God’s love to strengthen us. The message of Wilson’s book is very relevant and one that everyone needs to hear.
Wherever you may be in your Christian walk, whether you’re going through struggles at this time or not, there is something in this book for you. If you only have time to read one book on faith this year, choose this book and choose to let hope in.
Wilson has a wonderful writing style that draws you in and makes you feel like he’s speaking right to you; it’s like he’s welcomed you into his home and sat down with you, to have a chat. He shares many anecdotes about his family, friends and people he has met over the years. While their stories may be different from yours, Wilson has the ability to make connections that can impact readers from all walks of life.
The book is broken into four main categories, or choices:
- Choice One: Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
- Choice Two: Choosing to Be Okay with Not Being Okay
- Choice Three: Choosing to Trust Rather than Please
- Choice Four: Choosing to Free People Rather than Hurt Them
In each of these sections Wilson discusses how making the right choice can help you to move beyond your past and your struggles and let hope in. No matter what we’re going through in life, we can choose how it affects us and what we take away from it, and we can rely on God’s love to strengthen us. The message of Wilson’s book is very relevant and one that everyone needs to hear.
Wherever you may be in your Christian walk, whether you’re going through struggles at this time or not, there is something in this book for you. If you only have time to read one book on faith this year, choose this book and choose to let hope in.
April 21, 2015
I attended Cross Point when I lived in Nashville where Pete is currently the pastor. As soon as I moved to Nashville I began the struggle-search to find a church home. About 2 months in, a friend invited me to Cross Point with him, and I knew as soon as I walked in that my search was over. Not only did I feel at home, but I felt an honest place where you can be un-apologetically who you are. Pete was a huge part of that. While reading this book it was like I could see and hear him speaking the words.
I attended a small group study over this book for only a few weeks then of course *insert lame excuse of busyness*. It wasn't until about a year later and while here in Australia that I wandered into a bookstore and found this book again. Or maybe it found me? But it couldn't have come at a better time. There are several key points that spoke right to my soul- for instance forgiving the past and not letting it control your future and transforming our pain- but I want to point out my favorite one about God's grace.
"Grace is believing that against all odds and past history, we are loved and chosen, and we do not have to get it all together. It's not the absence of trouble but the presence of God. It's making contact with something unseen, way bigger than we could ever imagine in our wildest dreams. It's realizing the abyss of our past is no longer holding us back from God. Living for acceptance and love is slavery; living from acceptance and love is freedom."
Amazing.
I definitely recommend this book.
I attended a small group study over this book for only a few weeks then of course *insert lame excuse of busyness*. It wasn't until about a year later and while here in Australia that I wandered into a bookstore and found this book again. Or maybe it found me? But it couldn't have come at a better time. There are several key points that spoke right to my soul- for instance forgiving the past and not letting it control your future and transforming our pain- but I want to point out my favorite one about God's grace.
"Grace is believing that against all odds and past history, we are loved and chosen, and we do not have to get it all together. It's not the absence of trouble but the presence of God. It's making contact with something unseen, way bigger than we could ever imagine in our wildest dreams. It's realizing the abyss of our past is no longer holding us back from God. Living for acceptance and love is slavery; living from acceptance and love is freedom."
Amazing.
I definitely recommend this book.
November 22, 2013
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We all go through challenges and struggles that occasionally wreck us. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it will. That's the way life works sometimes. We have to live through a pain that we never expected or a challenge that restructures our entire life plan and sometimes that brings us to a place we can't handle, can't face, or simply just don't want to.
I read Let Hope In over a weekend and highlighted so many passages, I should have just highlighted the whole book. Though I'm not currently in a place of need, this book spoke to me through my past experiences and I know it will help so many readers through dark places.
Wilson focuses on four specific choices that can change your outlook on your situation and allow you to truly let hope in.
1. Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
2. Choosing to Be Okay with Not Being Okay
3. Choosing to Trust Rather than Please
4. Choosing to Free People Rather Than to Hurt Them
The book is Scripture-based and uses Biblical references in an excellent way. The point is made, but it's not overkill. The text is very readable and made for a quick read -- minus all the time I spent highlighting.
This is one I'll keep on my shelf to reference when I have a friend in need (or myself!). The writing is excellent and the subject matter always necessary to have on hand.
We all go through challenges and struggles that occasionally wreck us. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it will. That's the way life works sometimes. We have to live through a pain that we never expected or a challenge that restructures our entire life plan and sometimes that brings us to a place we can't handle, can't face, or simply just don't want to.
I read Let Hope In over a weekend and highlighted so many passages, I should have just highlighted the whole book. Though I'm not currently in a place of need, this book spoke to me through my past experiences and I know it will help so many readers through dark places.
Wilson focuses on four specific choices that can change your outlook on your situation and allow you to truly let hope in.
1. Choosing to Transform Instead of Transfer
2. Choosing to Be Okay with Not Being Okay
3. Choosing to Trust Rather than Please
4. Choosing to Free People Rather Than to Hurt Them
The book is Scripture-based and uses Biblical references in an excellent way. The point is made, but it's not overkill. The text is very readable and made for a quick read -- minus all the time I spent highlighting.
This is one I'll keep on my shelf to reference when I have a friend in need (or myself!). The writing is excellent and the subject matter always necessary to have on hand.
December 9, 2013
Let Hope in -4 Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever By Pete Wilson has got to be one of the very best Christian book I have read in a long time. This book is like a devotional or as I say study book because you will want to read it over and learn from it.
I love Pete Wilson's writing style and how he can really get us to think not only about how we view other but ourselves as well. This book really shows you how to let hope in. I had been going through some tough times and it really helped me a lot. I would recommend this book for all people Christian and non- Christian alike because its a great study and is bound to help anyone no matter how big or small their problems are.
He tells us stories about people he has helped minster to and how their stores could help with our walk with Christ its really a great book and I will be adding it to my continuous study book pile for books I read over and over again.
If you know of anyone who could use a bit of encouragement I sure hope you buy this book for them. I also recommend you read it yourself because its has everything you could want in a Christian help book. I will be following this author and getting every book he writes, he is that good and such a refreshing author.
I was able to read this book through book sneeze its really one of the best book I have read all year!
January 29, 2014
I'm glad I took a chance and read this book. Given the title, I didn't think I needed to read it, but boy, was I wrong. I picked it up because the current sermon series at church are based on this book. I had never done this before and found it an interesting conundrum: If the message too closely follows the book, then I'm thinking that the pastor didn't put too much effort into the message. On the other hand, if the message is very unlike the book, then I'm prone to think, why'd he bother to try to base it off the book. I know it's a difficult balance to find, and I give kudos to my pastors.
As for the book, I found it to be an easy read. One would assume from the title that this is a book about hope and while some of the book deals with the concept of hope, much of it is also a look at how our perspective and misconceptions contribute to our sense of despondency (as the opposite or destroyer of hope). The discussions come from angles I did not expect and lead to surprising ramifications. There are many insights that helped me to assess how I see people and circumstances and how that can lead to needless anxiety and frustration.
I found the book to be surprisingly helpful. I heartily recommend this book. First 5 star book of the year. I'm glad to start off 2014 with such an excellent read.
As for the book, I found it to be an easy read. One would assume from the title that this is a book about hope and while some of the book deals with the concept of hope, much of it is also a look at how our perspective and misconceptions contribute to our sense of despondency (as the opposite or destroyer of hope). The discussions come from angles I did not expect and lead to surprising ramifications. There are many insights that helped me to assess how I see people and circumstances and how that can lead to needless anxiety and frustration.
I found the book to be surprisingly helpful. I heartily recommend this book. First 5 star book of the year. I'm glad to start off 2014 with such an excellent read.
November 13, 2013
"Let Hope In" by Pete Wilson promises to be a book about how to truly break free from the things that so easily hold us back in our lives of fear and trembling, and help us discover the truth of a hope found in Christ. Instead of reading like a self help book (which would have been easy to do, given the topic), it reads much more like a practical study of God's Word, interjected with stories and points from the author himself.
I found this book to be a quick read, but we'll worth the price of admission. Don't let the title fool you, though. This book isn't only for the downcast, hopeless and wanderers. This book is for anyone that struggles with forgiveness, hurt and self loathing of any type. The message of a hope found in Christ Jesus is for everyone!
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I found this book to be a quick read, but we'll worth the price of admission. Don't let the title fool you, though. This book isn't only for the downcast, hopeless and wanderers. This book is for anyone that struggles with forgiveness, hurt and self loathing of any type. The message of a hope found in Christ Jesus is for everyone!
For more information, visit: http://www.thomasnelson.com/let-hope-...
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
October 10, 2014
I saw Pete Wilson at a Women of Faith Conference in August 2014. He was personable, immediately likeable and relatable. I decided to buy this book because, well, who doesn't need to let some hope in. The book for me was a life-changer. When I highlight more of the text than is left un-highlighted, I know the writer is on to something - he has a lot to offer me if I can only take it off the page and use it in my every day life. Pete Wilson does that with this book - he tells stories, but they are stories that could be about ME. And if not me, then someone I know and love. We all know broken people, people who need hope, understanding, freedom.
I let a friend borrow it at my church - and he loved it also, so much that he hadn't even finished it and purchased his own copy, so he could return mine. It is so impactful!
The "hurt people, hurt people" section and his writing about forgiveness - it really gets to the heart of the situation in our world today. And through Christ, we can all be "free people, who free people."
Get this book. It's worth it.
I let a friend borrow it at my church - and he loved it also, so much that he hadn't even finished it and purchased his own copy, so he could return mine. It is so impactful!
The "hurt people, hurt people" section and his writing about forgiveness - it really gets to the heart of the situation in our world today. And through Christ, we can all be "free people, who free people."
Get this book. It's worth it.
November 13, 2014
I recommend this book for anyone who is or has been in a situation where it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it doesn't seem like the pain will ever end. Whether it's a tough situation or a past filled with shame and guilt, Pete Wilson does a great job explaining that it's not easy, and it's not quick but there is hope because of our Heavenly Father.
"God is bigger than your history and more concerned with your destiny."
"If we don't learn to transform the pain, we'll just transfer it."
"Time doesn't heal all wounds, God does."
"Regardless of what you've been through or done, God wants you."
"The truth is that memories don't hurt us. It is what we believe about those memories that hurts us."
"God is bigger than your history and more concerned with your destiny."
"If we don't learn to transform the pain, we'll just transfer it."
"Time doesn't heal all wounds, God does."
"Regardless of what you've been through or done, God wants you."
"The truth is that memories don't hurt us. It is what we believe about those memories that hurts us."
October 1, 2013
Choose Hope
"Your past isn't your past if it's still impacting your future." Pastor and author Pete Wilson starts off strong, as he leads into the four choices we have to let hope in and change our lives. Regardless of whether you struggle with the pain of being hurt or the guilt of having hurt others, you can still choose hope: "No matter how well put together everyone looks, everybody needs healing." Wilson leads readers to choose to be transformed, to be okay with not being okay, to learn to trust rather than please and to free people instead of hurt them. Spend some time learning how to let hope in and "Let the story of you be a story of forgiveness and redemption."
"Your past isn't your past if it's still impacting your future." Pastor and author Pete Wilson starts off strong, as he leads into the four choices we have to let hope in and change our lives. Regardless of whether you struggle with the pain of being hurt or the guilt of having hurt others, you can still choose hope: "No matter how well put together everyone looks, everybody needs healing." Wilson leads readers to choose to be transformed, to be okay with not being okay, to learn to trust rather than please and to free people instead of hurt them. Spend some time learning how to let hope in and "Let the story of you be a story of forgiveness and redemption."
December 2, 2013
Hope.
That can be a scary word.
What if you have been waiting and waiting for something? It is easy to give up hope. If you struggle with baggage from the past, pain from the past, or strongholds from your past? It is hard to have HOPE God could use a sinner like you.
When you sit down to read a book by Pete Wilson you feel like you are sitting in a coffee shop and he is sharing his heart and what he has learned from God. His conversational style type of writing draws readers in and changes hearts. I loved his previous book Plan B. Let Hope In is about allowing yourself to take your hurt and pain and allowing God to transform you and use that to move forward in your future.
That can be a scary word.
What if you have been waiting and waiting for something? It is easy to give up hope. If you struggle with baggage from the past, pain from the past, or strongholds from your past? It is hard to have HOPE God could use a sinner like you.
When you sit down to read a book by Pete Wilson you feel like you are sitting in a coffee shop and he is sharing his heart and what he has learned from God. His conversational style type of writing draws readers in and changes hearts. I loved his previous book Plan B. Let Hope In is about allowing yourself to take your hurt and pain and allowing God to transform you and use that to move forward in your future.
July 12, 2014
I enjoyed this book, and as hard as it was to look back and relive some of the hard moments of my past - doing so covered in the gracious presence of God allowed me to no longer transfer the pains of my past from one thing to another, or stuff it inside, but allow God to transform them to hope. We relive our past if we never transform our pain, because we just end up transferring it, and I loved Pete Wilson's words that guided me to the presence of God - face to face with the Living Hope. Praise God for this book.
July 1, 2015
This book came at just the right time for me. I've been doubting my faith a lot and struggling with the way that sin affects me and my relationship with God. This book shone a light on things I hadn't looked at. Particularly the necessity that you need to speak your sin to break the chains of it. The pastor didn't beat you down and make you feel like a relationship with God is unattainable, that you're never going to be good enough. I just think there's a lot of good truth in there. I may not agree with EVERY WORD of the book but I agree with almost all of it which is nice.
July 10, 2015
One of the best books I've read in a long time! Basically, he comes from the premise of hurt people, hurt people; but free people will free people. He shows the 4 choices we have when we're hurt and how to make the right choice - to 'let hope in'. This is SUCH a good book for wounded people, those with long, deep-seated hurts or even people who are just sensitive. It's definitely recommended for anyone who's in counseling, ministry or who has a heart for others. It's one I'll go back to again and again. I ❤️ this book!
April 21, 2014
This book surprised me. When I read the first chapter or two, I thought it was going to be quite a bit of fluff. The further I read, the more I was impressed by Pete's understanding of human nature and the things from our past and present that bind us and block the infusion of hope that we so much need. It nicely couples solid Scriptural input with each of these things. I would highly recommend it, both for individual and small group use.
April 15, 2014
Life Changer
Our Pastor Lance Martin at Potential Church, Lyman SC, highly recommended this book and did an excellent 4 week Sermon series based on the 4 sections. I was impressed week 1 and bought the book for a deeper dive. Helped me identify and break free of several obstacles that hindered my Spiritual growth and develop a greater understanding/awareness of how to move forward. Highly recommend and will be gifting this book to see several Loved ones ;-)..
Our Pastor Lance Martin at Potential Church, Lyman SC, highly recommended this book and did an excellent 4 week Sermon series based on the 4 sections. I was impressed week 1 and bought the book for a deeper dive. Helped me identify and break free of several obstacles that hindered my Spiritual growth and develop a greater understanding/awareness of how to move forward. Highly recommend and will be gifting this book to see several Loved ones ;-)..
December 7, 2014
Plan B by Pete Wilson is one of my favorite books, as it was ready at a God divined time in my life. His second book, Empty Promises was also very good as well. This book, Let Hope in, was to me what Plan B was. A fantastic book that was well needed. I enjoy reading Pete Wilson, he communicates very well in his writing, much like a friend you have known for years.
March 9, 2014
I picked up the Kindle version of this book since we were doing a church wide study using the Bible Studies for Life series that was based on the book. Loved very much the message that Pete Wilson delivers of Hope in Christ. Life changing attitudes for me. Glad I decided to read the full version of the book while doing the church-wide study.
January 9, 2015
I bought the audiobook. The content was great but the narrator was terrible. It is really a shame because the author, Pete Wilson, is a very good speaker. He could have done such a better job narrating his book himself - with the help of a good producer of course. As is, the audiobook is unlistenable.
January 8, 2017
Solid reminders for those seeking encouragement
This book focuses the reader on viewing life's circumstances through the lens of optimism and the truth of the Gospel rather than despair and fear. Practical applications, encouraging reminders and helpful Scripture references made this a compelling and quick read.
This book focuses the reader on viewing life's circumstances through the lens of optimism and the truth of the Gospel rather than despair and fear. Practical applications, encouraging reminders and helpful Scripture references made this a compelling and quick read.
January 26, 2014
Excellent!! Loved that it was easy to read and understand these lessons on hope. We all tend to lose hope over something or someone over the years but Pete Wilson tells us how to allow hope back into our lives!
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