Finding Hope: Cultivating God's Gift of a Hopeful Spirit

by Marcia Ford

Discover the freedom and joy that come when you open your heart to Hope This practical guide gives you the inspiration, encouragement and practices you need to cultivate a hopeful spirit and thus live a more fulfilling and joyful life. Writing from personal experience and her broad knowledge of many faith traditions, Marcia Ford helps you recognize―or develop―your own personal images of hope and create a place where you can go to see the many evidences of hope in your life any time despair seeps in. She provides important learning tools that you can apply to everyday life experiences, inspiring personal stories of hope from the famous and not-so-famous and realistic exercises for creating the overall balance and peace you look to achieve in living your life connected to God. Drawing from Christian and Hebrew scripture and the wisdom of spiritual teachers from all traditions, Ford helps you realize that we all can receive a gift of hope and grace from the Divine―we just need to be open to accept it. Topics

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jaci · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spent some time at a workshop with Marcia Ford, the author and a journalist who covers religious topics. She covers various experiences testing hope with a reflection and practice suggestion at the end of each chapter. She also includes many comments on hope from secular and religious sources. What doesn't appear in the book is her currently purple hair and ability to knit while making pertinent comments.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very well-written book, it seemed less well thought out that the author's previous book. I really enjoyed Marcia Ford's smart, witty writing style, her references to real life situations, and her quotes.