Hope Lives Here

I agonized with so many of the people whose stories are chronicled in this book. Ms. Bly deftly shared their experiences with the scriptural principles and application to my own life. My heart truly did ring with hope by the time I completed this book. I've given it as gifts to dozens of friends and family members.

Janet writes with a quiet, affirming, hopeful style, reminding us of our spiritual resources when life looks bleak. Her personal stories make this book real and help validate our hope in a God who will never fail us. If you've gone through trials and feel discouraged, find hope here in a scripturally-faithful devotional companion.

In her book, Hope Lives Here Janet Chester Bly writes, "God uses people to kindle hope." After reading her book, I can truly say that God uses Bly to kindle hope.Hope Lives Here is a collection of thirty-one devotional readings on hope. Each reading in this wonderful month-long devotional book starts off with a short Bible passage to read, a key verse and a key quote. The author then gives her delightful take on an aspect of hope for a few pages. She then ends each devotional with a short prayer.Bly fills her book with story after story of people in seemingly hopeless situations. From the woman told by doctors she cannot have children to the pastor who grieves his mother's death. We can relate to these people because they are real. The author doesn't attempt to sugarcoat the the truth. Of course, the book isn't about hopelessness. It's about hope. Bly shows how each of these people found hope and ultimately how we can find hope. She shares the darkness to point to the light.The author readily admits she doesn't have all the answers. Life doesn't always makes sense. As a Christian she does know Who has the answers though. Our hope needs to be based on Jesus Christ.Bly's book will touch your heart and give you a greater understanding of hope. If you're like me, you will also need a tissue box handy as you read it. Hope Lives Here would be an excellent read for anyone who has ever been tempted to lose hope. If they allow God to work through Bly's devotional readings, He can rekindle their hope.[from my review at http://www.crosshome.com]

A beautiful book that will lead you closer to God. Janet's gift for digging deep into the human soul and lifting it up to its Creator fills this book with beauty. What a hope we have! A great devotional companion. --Lisa Samson, author of The Church Ladies