Hope in the Dark: Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not
Written by Craig Groeschel
Narrated by Van Tracy
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Can God be good when life is not? Rediscover faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even in the hurt.
"I want to believe, I want to have hope, but . . ." Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we may wonder if he really cares about us. Even when we have both hope and hurt, sometimes it's the hurt that shouts the loudest.
In Hope in the Dark, Groeschel explores the story of the father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus, saying, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" In the man's sincere plea, Jesus heard the tension in the man's battle-scarred heart. He healed not only the boy but the father too, driving out the hopelessness that had overtaken him. He can do the same for us today.
As Groeschel shares his pain surrounding the health challenges of his daughter, he acknowledges the questions we may ask in our own deepest pain:
- "Where was God when I was being abused?"
- "Why was my child born with a disability?"
- "Why did the cancer come back?"
- "Why are all my friends married and I'm alone?"
He invites us to wrestle with such questions as we ask God to honor our faith and heal our unbelief. Because in the middle of your profound pain, you long for authentic words of understanding and hope. You long to know that even in overwhelming reality, you can still believe that God is good.
Hope in the Dark is also available in Spanish, Esperanza en la Oscuridad.
Craig Groeschel
New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, which created the free YouVersion Bible app and is one of the largest churches in the world. He has written nineteen books and hosts the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. As a widely respected leader in the Church, Craig speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma. Connect with Craig at www.craiggroeschel.com.
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Readers find this title to be a brilliant and deep book that offers hope and understanding. It is recommended for anyone going through a difficult time and seeking solace. The author's words resonate with readers and remind them of God's presence and care, even in the midst of pain and confusion. This book is a blessing and provides comfort and inspiration for those in the valley of life."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great book to listen to when we are in the valley of our lives. Look around, and we see many similar to us, look up, and we see many more who have climbed out with the grace of God only to become more of what we are made to be.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a hard book because of the 2 “results” of hope—healing/restoration or waiting/endurance. But it’s so deep and so right-on. I recommend it to everyone. What a blessing!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just what I needed at this time in my life