The Anchor Of Hope

“Ginger Gilbert Ravella and Jim Ravella have served and sacrificed much for our country. Jim and Ginger’s story of loss and tragedy turned to light and triumph, and the coming together of these two military families, inspires me. I do not take my freedom for granted nor the families like the Gilbert Ravella’s who sacrifice for it. This family has taken their loss and turned it to the greater good. An uplifting story of love and faith.” -Gary Sinise, Actor, Director, Musician, Veterans Advocate and Founder, Gary Sinise Foundation “In Hope Found, Ginger and Jim share their deeply personal experiences with love, loss and faith. Through journal entries and bible verses, you will come away knowing the depth of their pain and love for each other and the spouses they lost, as well as understand how faith helped them navigate a future they never anticipated.” -Taya Kyle, Mother and New York Times Bestselling Author of American Wife “Ginger, Jim and their children epitomize American heroes to me. Family and faith are woven throughout this book. The common bond of music, Troy’s old truck and love for our country have forever connected me to them.” -Lee Brice, Award Winning Country Music Recording Artist, Songwriter, Musician

When trouble knocks you off of your feet, hope also seems to be swept away and feelings of hopelessness and depression can set in. To regain a hopeful outlook on life is not difficult or complicated. All it requires is a shift in focus from feelings of hopelessness to hope set on Christ. Ship anchors are often used as a Christian symbol to represent Christ, who provides security to believers, holding them secure no matter the severity of the storm. When you have Christ as your anchor, rather than drowning in despair and depression, you are held secure in His hope. There are many causes of hopelessness, the most common is placing our confidence on things that can fail: money, health, beauty, and status. Painful circumstances such as divorce or a rebellious child cause us to lose hope in God’s will, but our hope in God should not be based on other people or circumstances. God wants to work out His purposes for you and ultimately give you peace that passes all understanding. Learn what all of the unreliable anchors are, and how to place your hope in the only anchor that will never fail. In Hope: The Anchor of Your Soul, June Hunt gives you practical advice on: What characterizes misplaced hope The symptoms of hopelessness What distinguishes faith from hope How to understand God’s will in the midst of disappointment How to reach out to those contemplating suicide Find an anchor for your soul and a sure hope through the guaranteed promises of God. Learn the assurances that come with Christian hope versus cultural hope. Discover the characteristics and benefits of a life harbored in the hope of God’s unfailing Word.

During personal storms, many women ask, Is there hope for me? The biblical answer is yes! Living in a world full of disappointments and shattered dreams, we aspire to be more than just clichés or positive thinkers. We want an anchor to prevent our drifting away from the cares of life. In the midst of a storm, rather than drowning in a sea of hopelessness or placing trust in worldly things, the Lord calls us to put our hope in Him. Violent winds and rain may come, but with God as the anchor, we can stand firm during turbulent times. In The Anchor of Hope, Dr. Arvis Murrell throws a lifeline to those sinking in despair and a supportive hand to others looking to find a light on a dark day. In this book, you’ll meet some of the most influential women of the Bible. Through their remarkable stories, you’ll learn how to put your faith in God. Let him be your anchor, your hope, and firm foundation; He’ll never let you down.

The world is full of chaos. Frustration. Fear. Do you want your life to be different? Through the practical wisdom of God’s Word, you can gain a fresh focus and purpose, become a person of character, and shine a light into the darkness. You can experience a life beyond amazing—starting today. Why is there such a gap between how Christ wants us to live and how we are living? In A Life Beyond Amazing, bestselling author and gifted Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah uncovers God’s strategy for change and challenges you to make nine important decisions that will transform your heart, your life, and your world. This life-changing book explores the nine qualities of character that carry us forward. Three of these have to do with our relationship with ourselves, three deal with interactions with other people, and three focus on our relationship with God. A Life Beyond Amazing: Provides much needed wisdom in a divisive world of low tolerance Emphasizes the danger of concentrating more on what you DO rather than who you ARE Sounds a wake-up call to believers everywhere on how they are responding to culture Offers a renewed sense of purpose to Christian believers A Life Beyond Amazing answers the questions that keep us up at night and shows us that the way forward is a reminder of who we are in Christ and why it matters. With Dr. Jeremiah’s sound biblical teaching, inspiring stories, and practical suggestions, you’ll discover how you can live a life beyond amazing. Don’t miss out on the life that the Lord has for you—a life of peace, joy, and victory. You don’t have to wait for heaven to impact your world.

People have honest doubts and questions about God that deserve solid answers. How do we explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way we can all understand? Ray Pritchard has updated this best-selling presentation of the gospel in a clear, straightforward way using simple language and clear Scripture references. An Anchor for the Soul is written with doubters, seekers, and skeptics in mind. In a clear, straightforward presentation, he answers questions such as: What is God like? How can I know Him? Who is Jesus and what did He do? What does it mean to be a Christian? Through stories and illustrations, Pastor Pritchard very personally, yet gently, challenges his readers with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

In Hope Always, Kris Frank, a popular Catholic speaker and youth minister, offers his down-to-earth and personal reflections on hope and how this crucial but often-misunderstood virtue can change our perspective on life’s difficulties. Sharing stories from his own life, along with Scripture passages and theological commentary solidly grounded in Church teaching, Frank teaches by example, demonstrating how the practice of hope can help any person, in any state of life, and in any situation.

Sandi's home was not broken. It was shattered. Repeatedly.Rejection, abuse, neglect, drunkenness, betrayal, upheaval -- all were part of Sandi's childhood. Her drunken, abusive mother paid more attention to the succession of immoral men in her life than to the yearnings of her children for love and security.This true story tells not only about Sandi's sad childhood and confused teen years, but also about the answers she found in God. Sandi learned that where sin abounds, grace does much more abound.Read her story and rejoice in the providence and grace of God. Read it and weep for the many in our society who are like her and have never met God.