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Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness
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Expected 17 Feb 26A Sacred Invitation to Hope
How can we live as people of hope in the midst of unmet longings, unanswered prayers, and seemingly unresolvable pain?
Through sharing her personal story of deep loss, Hannah Miller King reflects on how the ancient Christian practice of Communion can reframe our grief by embedding it in a larger picture of gospel hope. Each chapter presents a way in which the Lord's Supper makes the hope of the gospel tangible, reminding us of God's present faithfulness and promise of future renewal. With its inviting tone and thoughtful reflections, Feasting on Hope provides solace for those seeking hope amid a world that is not yet restored.
In Feasting on Hope, you'll find
Rich biblical insights made approachable for all readers A hopeful exploration of how we participate in Christ’s triumph An invitation to see yourself as a wanted guest of God's hospitality Reflection questions for individuals and groups to foster thoughtful engagement Whether you are grappling with what seems like an endless search for peace, wrestling with unmet desires, or simply longing for a deeper connection with God and others, this book meets you with tender realism and abundant grace.
Feasting on Hope invites you to the Communion table, where God's people are formed into a family that is strong enough to hold sorrow inside of hope. Are you ready to take your place at the table?
How can we live as people of hope in the midst of unmet longings, unanswered prayers, and seemingly unresolvable pain?
Through sharing her personal story of deep loss, Hannah Miller King reflects on how the ancient Christian practice of Communion can reframe our grief by embedding it in a larger picture of gospel hope. Each chapter presents a way in which the Lord's Supper makes the hope of the gospel tangible, reminding us of God's present faithfulness and promise of future renewal. With its inviting tone and thoughtful reflections, Feasting on Hope provides solace for those seeking hope amid a world that is not yet restored.
In Feasting on Hope, you'll find
Rich biblical insights made approachable for all readers A hopeful exploration of how we participate in Christ’s triumph An invitation to see yourself as a wanted guest of God's hospitality Reflection questions for individuals and groups to foster thoughtful engagement Whether you are grappling with what seems like an endless search for peace, wrestling with unmet desires, or simply longing for a deeper connection with God and others, this book meets you with tender realism and abundant grace.
Feasting on Hope invites you to the Communion table, where God's people are formed into a family that is strong enough to hold sorrow inside of hope. Are you ready to take your place at the table?
176 pages, Paperback
Expected publication February 17, 2026
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About the author
Hannah Miller King
1 book3 followersHannah Miller King is a priest and writer in the Anglican Church in North America. She writes for Christianity Today and serves as the associate rector at The Vine Anglican Church in western North Carolina. She and her husband, also a priest, have three children.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Drawing from her own remarkable life experiences, insights, and lessons she's still learning, Hannah Miller King takes us on a humble exploration of the communion table, with all its meaning and mystery. Written with care, honesty, and clarity, this is for anyone who has wondered about the history and implications of this Christian sacrament--but it's also for anyone who has wondered how this practice speaks to the sufferings and joys of the human experience.
King is an exquisite thinker and communicator: I have been receiving communion for twenty years and yet will now approach the table with deepened understanding and heightened hope. There is raw truth and healing in these pages, and I will be both gifting and rereading this slender, rich book for many years to come. I'm so grateful to have read it.
King is an exquisite thinker and communicator: I have been receiving communion for twenty years and yet will now approach the table with deepened understanding and heightened hope. There is raw truth and healing in these pages, and I will be both gifting and rereading this slender, rich book for many years to come. I'm so grateful to have read it.
January 8, 2026
Hannah is one of those writers that I count on a short list of those who inspire me to write and—simultaneously—to grow in love for Christ and His people, and I don’t just say this because I’ve been getting to know her over the last year or so both in person and through her articles in publications such as Christianity Today.
Hannah writes on her Substack that this book is “about [her] story of living with childhood loss in an evangelical ‘#blessed’ (or, prosperity lite?) culture and how [she] found space for grief and longing at the Lord’s Supper." As an evangelical, she “wrote this book to encourage Christians of all traditions that authentic faith includes unresolved pain, because we feast in anticipation of Jesus’ return to renew all things.”
Her book details her experience of loss at a young age and how Jesus meets us at His table, feeding us of not only Himself--in the feast that believers know as the Eucharist or Holy Communion--but also of the hope that He continually gives beyond measure.
I appreciated the narrative style of this book as personal story was interwoven with a call to experience hope in Jesus even in the wilderness seasons that come.
Highlights:
“Week after week as I came to the Table—his Table—he confronted my fear of abandonment, my feelings of displacement, my shame. And in exchange he offered me himself. Slowly, I found a new sense of belonging at this Table.”
“Belonging to God’s family doesn’t replace our family of origin. It doesn’t erase traumatic memories or the ache of personal losses. But it does write them into a larger story of hope.”
“…when our faith sustains hope despite short-term disillusionment, we learn a way of being in the world that is rooted in the next one.”
“Our Lord has gone with us through the wilderness of why. He has endured the crucible of unmet longing. And he has made his own journey into an offering. Now, his death becomes our life. His loss is our gain. His wounds bring us healing.”
“In the present world, our communion—with each other and with God—seemingly hangs by a thread. Sometimes it is completely invisible to us. But because Jesus has already been raised, it is a thread that holds.”
“For Jesus, love was never about returns or results. It was a gift that he gave even though he knew it would be misunderstood and rejected. His obedience and his confidence did not hinge on others’ responses. He knew who he was and what he had come to do. He gave this gift unto death.”
Thank you to Hannah for giving me the opportunity to read and provide feedback on the beta reader edition of this book, and to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC and print copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily and was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Hannah writes on her Substack that this book is “about [her] story of living with childhood loss in an evangelical ‘#blessed’ (or, prosperity lite?) culture and how [she] found space for grief and longing at the Lord’s Supper." As an evangelical, she “wrote this book to encourage Christians of all traditions that authentic faith includes unresolved pain, because we feast in anticipation of Jesus’ return to renew all things.”
Her book details her experience of loss at a young age and how Jesus meets us at His table, feeding us of not only Himself--in the feast that believers know as the Eucharist or Holy Communion--but also of the hope that He continually gives beyond measure.
I appreciated the narrative style of this book as personal story was interwoven with a call to experience hope in Jesus even in the wilderness seasons that come.
Highlights:
“Week after week as I came to the Table—his Table—he confronted my fear of abandonment, my feelings of displacement, my shame. And in exchange he offered me himself. Slowly, I found a new sense of belonging at this Table.”
“Belonging to God’s family doesn’t replace our family of origin. It doesn’t erase traumatic memories or the ache of personal losses. But it does write them into a larger story of hope.”
“…when our faith sustains hope despite short-term disillusionment, we learn a way of being in the world that is rooted in the next one.”
“Our Lord has gone with us through the wilderness of why. He has endured the crucible of unmet longing. And he has made his own journey into an offering. Now, his death becomes our life. His loss is our gain. His wounds bring us healing.”
“In the present world, our communion—with each other and with God—seemingly hangs by a thread. Sometimes it is completely invisible to us. But because Jesus has already been raised, it is a thread that holds.”
“For Jesus, love was never about returns or results. It was a gift that he gave even though he knew it would be misunderstood and rejected. His obedience and his confidence did not hinge on others’ responses. He knew who he was and what he had come to do. He gave this gift unto death.”
Thank you to Hannah for giving me the opportunity to read and provide feedback on the beta reader edition of this book, and to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC and print copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily and was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
July 8, 2025
I had the joy of reading an early draft of Hannah's book and have been eagerly awaiting its print version ever since. I will be buying copies for my friends and family—it's that good.
Hannah is a winsome, thoughtful writer, and that holds true in this book as well. Her exploration of communion and how it speaks to our souls' deepest needs and longings was like sitting down to an abundant feast that nourishes both heart and mind.
Hannah is a winsome, thoughtful writer, and that holds true in this book as well. Her exploration of communion and how it speaks to our souls' deepest needs and longings was like sitting down to an abundant feast that nourishes both heart and mind.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I randomly came across this book while scrolling through instagram at the tail end of last year. I didn't know that a lot of it would be informed by the author's loss of her father - a loss I experienced just last year (God works in mysterious ways indeed). However, true to its word, despite its heavy subject matter, I found this book made me hopeful.
I got something different from each of the chapters, and I often used the neglected "highlight" function of my Kindle.
The tensions we live with are real, and the author does not shy away from them. We wait for healing, but God gives us gifts while we wait.
I found the personal reflections were sometimes a bit more detached than the theological ones (although they were intertwined). But perhaps I am doing the book a disservice here, as it never pretends to be a raw grief memoir, like others I have read in the past year.
Overall this was a very worthwhile read, and I'm glad I came across it. Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
I got something different from each of the chapters, and I often used the neglected "highlight" function of my Kindle.
The tensions we live with are real, and the author does not shy away from them. We wait for healing, but God gives us gifts while we wait.
I found the personal reflections were sometimes a bit more detached than the theological ones (although they were intertwined). But perhaps I am doing the book a disservice here, as it never pretends to be a raw grief memoir, like others I have read in the past year.
Overall this was a very worthwhile read, and I'm glad I came across it. Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
January 9, 2026
I had the privilege of reading each chapter as Hannah was writing it. I wanted to put it in so many people’s hands! Finally, it will be available in February and you can pre-order it now! I definitely recommend that you do! I ordered 3 so I can share. :)
December 28, 2025
If you have ever misunderstood the reasons Christians should celebrate the Lord's Supper (or Eucharist or Communion), this book offers a list of biblical themes that we rehearse each time we participate in this feast. Although they are set alongside memories of the author's life, these themes are universal--home, courage, grief. Hannah Miller King fills each chapter with rich examples from Scripture & helpful application to our lives today. She makes this church ordinance really come to life & helps the reader see it as not just another thing we do to check a box. It's a well-written, well-thought book. Here are a couple of quotations that I found particularly lovely.
"God's kindness is the connective tissue of reality."
"In the long struggle of faith it is easy to forget that God is not a task-master--he is a banquet-master."
"God's kindness is the connective tissue of reality."
"In the long struggle of faith it is easy to forget that God is not a task-master--he is a banquet-master."
November 21, 2025
A thoughtful, intimate look at what the eucharist (communion) really means for Christians.
It's an in-depth look at practical application, based on the tender stories from the author's life.
This is a wise, intelligent book that made me think deeply about aspects I've never considered.
I am happy to recommend it highly.
Through Netgalley, I received a preview copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
It's an in-depth look at practical application, based on the tender stories from the author's life.
This is a wise, intelligent book that made me think deeply about aspects I've never considered.
I am happy to recommend it highly.
Through Netgalley, I received a preview copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Truth be told, I didn’t think much about Holy Communion (or, ‘Lord’s Supper’) for the first few decades of my Christian life. After all, this activity is just symbolic, right? I mean, who ponders street signs when driving? It’s the destination that keeps my attention! When I became Anglican all that changed (about Holy Communion, that is; street sign relevance hardly changed). I had to reckon with the meaning, learn to appreciate what is in and behind those elements on the Table, and discover their significance in receiving them.
Reading Hannah Miller King's Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness made me realize there is so much more to be observed and experienced in this act of worship. She draws from the Table’s depths and mystery and offers a profoundly personal look at this very public activity known as the Eucharist. Filtering her past experiences of pain and loss through the lens of Holy Communion, readers are invited to take an honest look at themselves and find hope in the ‘body’ and the ‘blood’. Her insights are not just refreshing; they’re renewing as she connects our humanity with the treasures of God’s gift to us in Christ crucified and risen. Coming to the Table will not be the same for me.
Perhaps the book’s greatest strength is showing the solid assurance that God meets us at the Table, is present in our brokenness, and supplies nourishment for leaning forward in ‘prophetic living.’ The Table truly is our teacher showing us the way ‘further up and further in’ to the fullness of life everlasting. Feasting on Hope is now my highest recommendation for anyone coming to the Table. Let us keep the Feast!
Reading Hannah Miller King's Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness made me realize there is so much more to be observed and experienced in this act of worship. She draws from the Table’s depths and mystery and offers a profoundly personal look at this very public activity known as the Eucharist. Filtering her past experiences of pain and loss through the lens of Holy Communion, readers are invited to take an honest look at themselves and find hope in the ‘body’ and the ‘blood’. Her insights are not just refreshing; they’re renewing as she connects our humanity with the treasures of God’s gift to us in Christ crucified and risen. Coming to the Table will not be the same for me.
Perhaps the book’s greatest strength is showing the solid assurance that God meets us at the Table, is present in our brokenness, and supplies nourishment for leaning forward in ‘prophetic living.’ The Table truly is our teacher showing us the way ‘further up and further in’ to the fullness of life everlasting. Feasting on Hope is now my highest recommendation for anyone coming to the Table. Let us keep the Feast!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hannah's story is both theologically eloquent and emotionally accessible. She brings the practice of communion into a spacious heart place where we can safely explore the mystery and the magnificence of Christ's sacrifice. She approaches the crossroads of prayers that don't result in the move of God we desire and our hidden attachment to the prosperity gospel. While I may have been able to distance myself completely from a transactional view of God before reading her book [if I do these things well, God will bless me], she made it safe for me to see shadow elements of it in my thinking. She helped me shed something I'm not sure I knew was even there. And she did it through her own vulnerability and journey through the pain of unanswered prayer.
I spoke at a conference with Hannah a few years back. Not only can she write, she delivers her message with power and humility. I knew bits of her story and loved her then. But now... now I can see more deeply where the Lord has carried her to light the way for others. A must read.
I spoke at a conference with Hannah a few years back. Not only can she write, she delivers her message with power and humility. I knew bits of her story and loved her then. But now... now I can see more deeply where the Lord has carried her to light the way for others. A must read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reading Feasting on Hope was like having a sweet, gentle, and loving friend hold my hand and guide me through a maze I never knew I was in. Hannah pointed out the suffering and sorrow of the world I might want to avoid or deny. Almost simultaneously, she safely ushered me to the next step and turn. Her memoir portions were honest and vague enough for me to connect to my own childhood losses and adult sorrows. Within her journey, I was informed/reminded of my desperate need for the hope, encounter, embodiment, gift, abundance, hospitality, courage, and community that the table in the wilderness offers. The theological and historical background on the Eucharist served to enrich my embodied experience of the communion table. I will never approach the communion table the same. Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your life and your knowledge.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Feasting On Hope is just that - a feast of beautiful writing that brings you hope in the midst of life’s myriad challenges. Through sharing her own life experiences, Hannah offers readers profound insights into aspects of the Eucharist that I had never considered despite growing up in a church tradition that celebrated it weekly. Communion will never be the same for me. Hannah’s writing is deep and rich, yes - yet also very accessible to anyone who wants a greater understanding of this sacrament. I’m grateful for the opportunity to read an early copy and can hardly wait to reread it with my friends and church family so we can mull over these concepts and enjoy fellowship together at the table.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A beautiful weaving of theology, Scripture, and memoir about how God meets us in the wilderness. Loved it.
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