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Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World
For many people, worry, anxiety, and fear are constant companions: fear of death, fear of danger, fear of disease. In today’s unpredictable and contentious world, who can blame us?
All too often, these fears are crippling, keeping us from the life God has called us to live. Is there any hope amidst all this darkness?
There is. As Christians, we have been given all we need in order to face down even the most frightening, unexpected, and overwhelming obstacles in life. In Hope, Dr. David Jeremiah explores the top seven fears that are holding so many of us back from the life God has called us to live and shares secrets for facing down these fears with hope in God. You’ll grow in your conviction that God is the answer you’ve been looking for: as you look to the future, you’ll begin to see nothing except his power and love guarding your every step.
Step into the truth and start living the fearless life God created you to enjoy.
All too often, these fears are crippling, keeping us from the life God has called us to live. Is there any hope amidst all this darkness?
There is. As Christians, we have been given all we need in order to face down even the most frightening, unexpected, and overwhelming obstacles in life. In Hope, Dr. David Jeremiah explores the top seven fears that are holding so many of us back from the life God has called us to live and shares secrets for facing down these fears with hope in God. You’ll grow in your conviction that God is the answer you’ve been looking for: as you look to the future, you’ll begin to see nothing except his power and love guarding your every step.
Step into the truth and start living the fearless life God created you to enjoy.
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David Jeremiah
801 books873 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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December 12, 2025
A tremendous encouraging and insightful book....easy to read as no majorly deep nor difficult to understand concepts. Straightforward reading.... I like how he shared the analogy of death being the beginning of a new life one way or the other. If we know the Lord it's akin to falling asleep in one room to awaken in a new one but with our heavenly father. He spoke about showing reverance and the healthy fear of God as Jesus wasn't afraid to bring out the whip and over turn tables in a synagogue despite him being loving and compassionate.
March 1, 2025
Encouraging and Powerful
Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World, by Dr. David Jeremiah is a wonderful, inspiring read that is easy to understand and relate to. The author reminds the reader that the opposite of faith is fear. He then develops effective and practical concepts and ideas to help you have hope. His writing is encouraging and powerful. He uses biblical principles to help you open your eyes to ways to overcome the top seven fears faced by believers.
Dr. Jeremiah’s writing style is amazing. His content is always practical and relevant. You will appreciate his biblical teaching and advice on various fears that can be applied to daily living. Overall, Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World, is solid, biblical, and useful.
Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World, by Dr. David Jeremiah is a wonderful, inspiring read that is easy to understand and relate to. The author reminds the reader that the opposite of faith is fear. He then develops effective and practical concepts and ideas to help you have hope. His writing is encouraging and powerful. He uses biblical principles to help you open your eyes to ways to overcome the top seven fears faced by believers.
Dr. Jeremiah’s writing style is amazing. His content is always practical and relevant. You will appreciate his biblical teaching and advice on various fears that can be applied to daily living. Overall, Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World, is solid, biblical, and useful.
May 11, 2021
This book was given to me by my Grandma when I went to visit her for Spring Break. I am very glad that she gave this to me because from the beginning to end I was intrigued. Recently, I have been stressed with school, playing in a sport, my job, getting ready for college, and many more things. David Jeremiah helps the reader understand that God still gives us hope in this scary world. Although, it feels like he hasn't been as close to us, his presence still exists. For example, I had been driving home one day and it was close to evening time so I was pretty tired and fell asleep behind the wheel for a few seconds. Suddenly, I had drifted into the median about fifty feet away from hitting a sign going seventy miles per hour and my eyes opened just in time for me to swing my car back into the right lane. Now, can I say for sure that It was God? No. However, I believe he did send an angel to wake me up from this terrible thing happening to me. Jeremiah gives many other stories similar to mine and applies scripture to them also. I recommend this to anyone who has been feeling anxious or stressed lately.
January 18, 2025
Opening sentence: You are asleep in your bed when your alarm shocks you awake.
Meh - perhaps the target audience is older men who sit on wooden pews each Sunday. It didn’t seem hopeful to me.
Meh - perhaps the target audience is older men who sit on wooden pews each Sunday. It didn’t seem hopeful to me.
June 20, 2021
A perspective I pray that more people adopt
I’m a newer believer and needed these examples of what to do when I face the next valley in life. Dr. Jeremiah gives plenty of true examples and biblical verses to back up the fact God is ALWAYS with me, in the best and worst of times. This is a very well written and beautiful account of how to get through different struggles with the right perspective. God provides love and support and will work all things for good for those who love Him. This also reminded me to fear, repent, respect, honor, obey, and have a thankful heart in the good times and trust, believe and stay faithful in the tough times. Great read, as usual, from Dr. Jeremiah. Thank you! God bless!
I’m a newer believer and needed these examples of what to do when I face the next valley in life. Dr. Jeremiah gives plenty of true examples and biblical verses to back up the fact God is ALWAYS with me, in the best and worst of times. This is a very well written and beautiful account of how to get through different struggles with the right perspective. God provides love and support and will work all things for good for those who love Him. This also reminded me to fear, repent, respect, honor, obey, and have a thankful heart in the good times and trust, believe and stay faithful in the tough times. Great read, as usual, from Dr. Jeremiah. Thank you! God bless!
December 14, 2021
Read this because my Dad wanted me to. It scared me.
March 11, 2022
I bought this book among other David Jeremiah books because my mom liked to read them, and she listens to him when she can't attend her own local church. But she didn't want to read this one. She was afraid that it "would be sad" because she's still grieving my dad. She wanted me to read it first to see if it was sad before she'll read it.
I hadn't been thinking that a book on hope would be sad before. I thought it would be, well, hopeful - positive, beautiful, like flowers and sunshine and butterflies amidst the harsh realities of life. What was it Emily Dickenson said? "Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul. And sings the tune without the words and never stops at all." I suppose I expected a Christianized version of that.
So is this book sad? No. It does talk about sad topics however, but without dwelling on the morose aspects of them. "Instead, they were longing for a better country — a heavenly one." - Hebrews 11:16.
What was it that Charles Spurgeon said? "It was a madman who dwelt among the tombs; do not imitate him." in "The Lord Has Risen Indeed"
So, no, I didn't find this book sad, but hopeful. Still, I don't think I'll give it back to her because it does touch on some sad subjects. I discovered a long time ago that I am not afraid of tears. They are just a part of my own internal changeable weather. Still, this book did not bring tears - for me.
Plus, only one chapter dwelt on death. The other six chapters dwelt with hope on other topics: in storms, after failures, during financial crisis, with serious illness, during natural disasters, and our ultimate hope. David Jeremiah was qualified to speak about the fears and troubles of serious illness because he's faced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chemo, etc.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would definitely reread it if I ever happened to have terminal illness, to remind myself of beautiful truths - of hope - whether or not I'd have a tear in my eye. I preferred this book to Max Lucado's heartwarming one on the same topic, and by the same title, "Hope," because David Jeremiah had more depth to his. I still loved them both. I also loved David Jeremiah's heartwarming stories. He had a fair number of those - Peter Marshall and John Todd's comforting analogies of death.
I had never paid much attention to Jesus' words describing death as "being carried by angels" in Luke 16:22 and I loved Larry Libby's thoughts on that, from "Somewhere Angels," that God sends angels so we won't have to make that journey alone, that "Great journeys need great companions." He imagined God saying, "'When it's your time to come, I'll send someone to bring you. You won't need to fear; you won't need to find your way. And the person I send knows the way very well.' At the moment when you first set eyes on your forever home, an angel will be there to share your joy. As you realize you've been made perfect, with every ailment gone, an angel will be there to laugh with you, to hear your shouts of triumph."
Jeremiah continued that thought, "On that journey, Christians will experience none of the travel worries we face now - no getting lost, no missing the bus, no waiting for the next plane. God has an angel assigned to bring you home. In the face of such assurance, how can we fear?"
I thought the southern CA fires were an apt picture of "... godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire." - Hebrews 12:28-29. I guess I'd not thought through before what exactly that meant that God is a consuming fire and the amount of awe and even fear that is to induce. I am glad that Jeremiah did not shy away from the Biblical concept of fearing God, and that there were two types of it - actual fear, and then a reverencing awe. Some people have so tamed God that they neglect the first type altogether.
Now that I have finished it, and said that I would reread it, would I keep it? No, I don't think so. I'm more "into" giving away books when I'm done with them these days. Plus, I have kept various Charles Spurgeon books for the same purposes, and which are harder to find. This one I think I'll pass along, and if I ever want to find it again, after re-reading the Spurgeon ones, I'll look for it online.
Favorite hopeful quotes:
"When we find true and genuine pleasure in God, with no thought of gain other than gaining intimacy with Him, we find our own desires coming into conformance with His desires. We begin to live in His will, and we pray accordingly. we find the joy of the Lord by following the Lord of joy into His joy." I liked that reminder just to be still in His presence and appreciate Himself, rather than always be asking for stuff.
"Your fear is not from God.
What do come from God are
power, love, and a stable mental attitude." - a paraphrase of 2 Timothy 1:7
"The one way to walk with hope and confidence into an unknown future is to stake everything on the power and goodness and faithfulness of God."
"Non-Christians only meet to part again; Christians only part to meet again."
"The older you get, the more it takes to fill your heart with wonder, and only God is big enough to do that." - Ravi Zacharias in "Can Men Live Without God?" Yes, I know it's Zacharias, but I still think it's a true statement, beautifully expressed.
I hadn't been thinking that a book on hope would be sad before. I thought it would be, well, hopeful - positive, beautiful, like flowers and sunshine and butterflies amidst the harsh realities of life. What was it Emily Dickenson said? "Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul. And sings the tune without the words and never stops at all." I suppose I expected a Christianized version of that.
So is this book sad? No. It does talk about sad topics however, but without dwelling on the morose aspects of them. "Instead, they were longing for a better country — a heavenly one." - Hebrews 11:16.
What was it that Charles Spurgeon said? "It was a madman who dwelt among the tombs; do not imitate him." in "The Lord Has Risen Indeed"
So, no, I didn't find this book sad, but hopeful. Still, I don't think I'll give it back to her because it does touch on some sad subjects. I discovered a long time ago that I am not afraid of tears. They are just a part of my own internal changeable weather. Still, this book did not bring tears - for me.
Plus, only one chapter dwelt on death. The other six chapters dwelt with hope on other topics: in storms, after failures, during financial crisis, with serious illness, during natural disasters, and our ultimate hope. David Jeremiah was qualified to speak about the fears and troubles of serious illness because he's faced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chemo, etc.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would definitely reread it if I ever happened to have terminal illness, to remind myself of beautiful truths - of hope - whether or not I'd have a tear in my eye. I preferred this book to Max Lucado's heartwarming one on the same topic, and by the same title, "Hope," because David Jeremiah had more depth to his. I still loved them both. I also loved David Jeremiah's heartwarming stories. He had a fair number of those - Peter Marshall and John Todd's comforting analogies of death.
I had never paid much attention to Jesus' words describing death as "being carried by angels" in Luke 16:22 and I loved Larry Libby's thoughts on that, from "Somewhere Angels," that God sends angels so we won't have to make that journey alone, that "Great journeys need great companions." He imagined God saying, "'When it's your time to come, I'll send someone to bring you. You won't need to fear; you won't need to find your way. And the person I send knows the way very well.' At the moment when you first set eyes on your forever home, an angel will be there to share your joy. As you realize you've been made perfect, with every ailment gone, an angel will be there to laugh with you, to hear your shouts of triumph."
Jeremiah continued that thought, "On that journey, Christians will experience none of the travel worries we face now - no getting lost, no missing the bus, no waiting for the next plane. God has an angel assigned to bring you home. In the face of such assurance, how can we fear?"
I thought the southern CA fires were an apt picture of "... godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire." - Hebrews 12:28-29. I guess I'd not thought through before what exactly that meant that God is a consuming fire and the amount of awe and even fear that is to induce. I am glad that Jeremiah did not shy away from the Biblical concept of fearing God, and that there were two types of it - actual fear, and then a reverencing awe. Some people have so tamed God that they neglect the first type altogether.
Now that I have finished it, and said that I would reread it, would I keep it? No, I don't think so. I'm more "into" giving away books when I'm done with them these days. Plus, I have kept various Charles Spurgeon books for the same purposes, and which are harder to find. This one I think I'll pass along, and if I ever want to find it again, after re-reading the Spurgeon ones, I'll look for it online.
Favorite hopeful quotes:
"When we find true and genuine pleasure in God, with no thought of gain other than gaining intimacy with Him, we find our own desires coming into conformance with His desires. We begin to live in His will, and we pray accordingly. we find the joy of the Lord by following the Lord of joy into His joy." I liked that reminder just to be still in His presence and appreciate Himself, rather than always be asking for stuff.
"Your fear is not from God.
What do come from God are
power, love, and a stable mental attitude." - a paraphrase of 2 Timothy 1:7
"The one way to walk with hope and confidence into an unknown future is to stake everything on the power and goodness and faithfulness of God."
"Non-Christians only meet to part again; Christians only part to meet again."
"The older you get, the more it takes to fill your heart with wonder, and only God is big enough to do that." - Ravi Zacharias in "Can Men Live Without God?" Yes, I know it's Zacharias, but I still think it's a true statement, beautifully expressed.
March 14, 2021
Always enjoy a read by David Jeremiah. He writes with an underlying sense of hope and trust...not even underlying in this one, but right on the top. Good for us in this particular time and space of COVID. Bought to recommend to a friend who doesn't read a lot, but thought this seamless read might be comforting to him.
August 16, 2021
An inspiring and insightful read on Hope
This book was so much more than I expected. I know that so many people feel hopeless and helpless. So I bought it to review before I recommended it to anyone. Wow! I learned so much from this book just about God. Even if you don’t feel hopeless, you will absolutely be blessed.
This book was so much more than I expected. I know that so many people feel hopeless and helpless. So I bought it to review before I recommended it to anyone. Wow! I learned so much from this book just about God. Even if you don’t feel hopeless, you will absolutely be blessed.
February 16, 2023
I love Dr. David Jeremiah. It's hard to believe but up until just a couple of years ago I had never heard of him. I've been listening to his radio show almost daily since, have enjoyed watching his television show, and now I have read this book of his. I recommend his teachings 5 stars all the way.
March 3, 2021
One of Dr. Jeremiah’s Best
I have followed Dr. Jeremiah for close to 40 years. I have read most of his books and this ranks as one of his very best. He explains the Hope that God provides to those who know Him. Highly recommended.
I have followed Dr. Jeremiah for close to 40 years. I have read most of his books and this ranks as one of his very best. He explains the Hope that God provides to those who know Him. Highly recommended.
November 9, 2023
Hope Conquers All
I really enjoyed the biblical and practical reminder of where our hope comes from. Living without fear of the world while keeping grounded by a fear of God is excellent advice and spiritual wisdom.
I really enjoyed the biblical and practical reminder of where our hope comes from. Living without fear of the world while keeping grounded by a fear of God is excellent advice and spiritual wisdom.
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October 21, 2024“Disaster teaches us to reflect on Gods goodness.”
Presented a good mindset when dealing with illness.
A great set of examples when dealing hard times. The examples are good - Will need to read again to better absorb.
Presented a good mindset when dealing with illness.
A great set of examples when dealing hard times. The examples are good - Will need to read again to better absorb.
November 17, 2024
I have had a loss in my family and God spoke to me through this book. I cried in envisioning my great grandma being taken to heaven not alone but with an angel to be with her. And to meet Jesus and be in his arms.
March 15, 2021
Blessing On Time
This came to me at a time when I needed it most. God is always on time and His blessings are abundant. Thank you, Jesus.
This came to me at a time when I needed it most. God is always on time and His blessings are abundant. Thank you, Jesus.
August 27, 2021
Excellent book of encouragement.
June 13, 2022
Awesome Book
I was so very much inspired by this book. It has really strengthen my faith in God. I will recommend it to others.
I was so very much inspired by this book. It has really strengthen my faith in God. I will recommend it to others.
September 26, 2022
Dr J does it again! Love the way he opens up scripture and makes it applicable to life.
April 16, 2024
3.5 🌟
December 26, 2024
A Must Read
David Jeremiah speaks the whole truth. His honesty does him credit. It is followed by scripture and a book I would certainly recommend.
David Jeremiah speaks the whole truth. His honesty does him credit. It is followed by scripture and a book I would certainly recommend.
July 24, 2025
I'll return to this book as a reference again and again, reading the chapters that pertain to what I'm going through in the moment: Hope in the Midst of a Storm, Hope After Failure, Hope During a Financial Collapse, Hope Amid Serious Illness, Hope When Facing Disaster, or Hope After Loss. These are the chapters of the book, with one that wraps everything up called Your Ultimate Hope.
The fact that my soul is deeply disturbed at times and questions God and His goodness is just part of facing this world as a believer. I need these reminders!
I struggle the most with hope when facing disaster (or natural disasters). I appreciated how this chapter started out, with an honest look at how natural disasters can take the most innocent lives. "Nature is gorgeous and inspiring. And also monstrous and inhuman."
Then, Jeremiah tackles Job. I found out that the way I viewed things in the past falls under a sort of deism: That God created the natural world but doesn't have a hand in its disasters. Jeremiah reminds me that God is actively involved in the operation of the universe, including the weather, etc. and uses scripture to back it up. He says, in much better words than me, that God is enacting judgment on a sinful world in the form of these disasters, but it isn't judgment on a particular group of "sinners" who are killed or hurt in them, or on a person or nation. He writes, "the truth is, we don't know the mysteries of God's heart and will."
Then Jeremiah cites Luke 13:2-5 and writes in response: "Jesus was reminding us that...disasters happen...to both evil and righteous people. It's not up to us to label this one as a misfortune or that one as God's judgment but simply, as Jesus pointed out, to ponder the sin in our own hearts." How powerful is that?
Jeremiah reminds us of God's goodness and blessings, that He's working all things out for good for those who put their trust in Him. And that's what this book helps us do: it encourages the heart to trust God and engages the mind to understand scripture and logic so we can trust God intellectually too. It strikes a nice balance, full of good quotes (particularly from C.S. Lewis) and stories.
This is the kind of book we need right now. It's the kind of book I need, and I'm so glad I found it.
The fact that my soul is deeply disturbed at times and questions God and His goodness is just part of facing this world as a believer. I need these reminders!
I struggle the most with hope when facing disaster (or natural disasters). I appreciated how this chapter started out, with an honest look at how natural disasters can take the most innocent lives. "Nature is gorgeous and inspiring. And also monstrous and inhuman."
Then, Jeremiah tackles Job. I found out that the way I viewed things in the past falls under a sort of deism: That God created the natural world but doesn't have a hand in its disasters. Jeremiah reminds me that God is actively involved in the operation of the universe, including the weather, etc. and uses scripture to back it up. He says, in much better words than me, that God is enacting judgment on a sinful world in the form of these disasters, but it isn't judgment on a particular group of "sinners" who are killed or hurt in them, or on a person or nation. He writes, "the truth is, we don't know the mysteries of God's heart and will."
Then Jeremiah cites Luke 13:2-5 and writes in response: "Jesus was reminding us that...disasters happen...to both evil and righteous people. It's not up to us to label this one as a misfortune or that one as God's judgment but simply, as Jesus pointed out, to ponder the sin in our own hearts." How powerful is that?
Jeremiah reminds us of God's goodness and blessings, that He's working all things out for good for those who put their trust in Him. And that's what this book helps us do: it encourages the heart to trust God and engages the mind to understand scripture and logic so we can trust God intellectually too. It strikes a nice balance, full of good quotes (particularly from C.S. Lewis) and stories.
This is the kind of book we need right now. It's the kind of book I need, and I'm so glad I found it.
October 7, 2023
“Hope: Living Fearlessly in a Scary World” by Dr. Jeremiah takes us on a journey, providing insight into how to face the sudden storms in our lives like financial collapse; serious illness; or loss of a loved one. With his strength of conviction he provides guidance in taking our defeat and turning it into victory when we trust in our God.
Inspirational and scripturally-based this book is a guide to leading a life of victory in a scary world. I loved it and found it encouraging when my troubles seem insurmountable. This is a book every believer should read.
Inspirational and scripturally-based this book is a guide to leading a life of victory in a scary world. I loved it and found it encouraging when my troubles seem insurmountable. This is a book every believer should read.
October 30, 2025
“Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. It's not a lucky chance. It's not ungrounded optimism. No, it's a rock-solid belief in the character of God. That's not to say we are guaranteed rosebushes without thorns or a life free from tragedy or disaster. But because we know that God is all-knowing and all-powerful and for us, we can face down our fears and trust the outcome of our circumstances to Him.”
October 8, 2025
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." Romans 15:13
After the deep sorrow of Charlie Kirk's death and the overwhelming joy of so many hearing and turning to the Word of God, the message of this book was perfect. It teaches us how we are to live in the face of death and danger. But it's not a pick yourself up by you bootstraps type of living. It's a life of obedience fueled by a knowledge of God's faithfulness and promises. It really is all about Him. Through biblical exposition and illustrations David Jeremiah helps us see how close God is in our trials and how sure we can be about the future. It really is a lovely book.
After the deep sorrow of Charlie Kirk's death and the overwhelming joy of so many hearing and turning to the Word of God, the message of this book was perfect. It teaches us how we are to live in the face of death and danger. But it's not a pick yourself up by you bootstraps type of living. It's a life of obedience fueled by a knowledge of God's faithfulness and promises. It really is all about Him. Through biblical exposition and illustrations David Jeremiah helps us see how close God is in our trials and how sure we can be about the future. It really is a lovely book.
September 17, 2025
According to the author this book was a difficult one to write: "It has taken everything I had to give...Writing this book was like writing ten books" ...and this, coming from a man who has written more than 50 books (at least 20 of which are best-sellers.)
It's just over 200 pages, but I took several years to completely digest it - reading a chapter or two, and then setting it aside for a few months while I let what Dr. Jeremiah had written sink in. (actually re-reading some chapters multiple times)
Storms (natural and psychological,) Financial struggles, Serious illness, Disasters, and even Death; this "little" book covers a ton of onerous ground. But as dark as all these sound, the overarching theme that David brings is that there is HOPE! -not just in ordinary, temporal, human things, but "a rock solid belief in the character of the God of the Bible."
Don't let these words - difficult, onerous, etc... - dissuade you from diving into this book. Take some time - I believe it will be well spent.
It's just over 200 pages, but I took several years to completely digest it - reading a chapter or two, and then setting it aside for a few months while I let what Dr. Jeremiah had written sink in. (actually re-reading some chapters multiple times)
Storms (natural and psychological,) Financial struggles, Serious illness, Disasters, and even Death; this "little" book covers a ton of onerous ground. But as dark as all these sound, the overarching theme that David brings is that there is HOPE! -not just in ordinary, temporal, human things, but "a rock solid belief in the character of the God of the Bible."
Don't let these words - difficult, onerous, etc... - dissuade you from diving into this book. Take some time - I believe it will be well spent.
July 23, 2025
Fantastic read.
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