And Then Came Hope: Reflections on a Journey toward the Light - Softcover

Brown, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692586911 ISBN 13: 9780692586914

Publisher: SunrisePress, 2016

Synopsis

"When we forgive, we put on the face God gave us." And Then Came Hope is a story for anyone searching for peace and hope, and it is a story for those whose journey has already begun. And Then Came Hope is the story of Joan Brown’s life, her challenges growing up during the Depression and coming of age and grace, of marrying and raising a family, and of battles with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. And in the midst of this, it is the story of a woman who found God. Walk with Joan as she learns to live in the present moment, to walk with Jesus in the midst of turmoil, to love those who have hurt her, and to forgive them.

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From the Back Cover:

Praise for And Then Came Hope...
 
"And Then Came Hope is a story of grace and faith, of promise and hope, of growth and love. It will be a support and an encouragement for anyone."
~ Joel Giallanza, C.S.C.
Author of The Seven Sorrows of Mary

"Our society is in need of hope and testimonies to hope. And Then Came Hope is a powerful witness to how someone can experience the trials of this world and remain joy filled and hopeful through their relationship with God."
~ Reverend Charlie Garza
Pastor of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Diocese of Austin
 
"Joan's words changed my life. By example, she has been my teacher; but now with her book, I have been able to understand more of my life's journey and God's unconditional love. Thank you, Joan, for your gift to mankind of And Then Came Hope."
~ Cheri Lomonte
Radio Host and Author of The Healing Touch of Mary,

About the Author:

Joan Brown was born in Oklahoma during the Depression and spent her formative years in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and finally Texas. A life-long Christian, Joan's early experiences helped shape her faith; and her realization, at the age of forty-four, of God's love began an incredible journey.
 
Joan is dedicated to helping people understand that the love of Christ is available to all of us. All we need do is open the door and invite Him into our hearts. And when we do, He gives us the peace He promised, no matter what is going on in our lives.
 
Joan and her husband Jerry have been married for fifty-five years; they have three children and eight grandchildren.

About this edition

• Publisher: SunrisePress
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0692586911
• ISBN 13: 9780692586914
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144