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From the vibrant voices of twenty-year-olds to the seasoned wisdom of ninety-year-olds, each story reveals a God who meets us exactly where we are, offering forgiveness and boundless hope through Jesus Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter four years of interviewing 300 individuals about their faith journeys for her much-loved *Eternity* column, Naomi Reed has woven their insights into this rich tapestry of stories. 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But despite the difficulties and perceived failures, each story speaks of the goodness of God and what it means to persevere and trust in him, even when it seems too hard. These stories give us a new perspective on those perceived failures and remind us that \"in all things God works for the good of those who love him\".  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eCommendations for *\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plum in the Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e*:  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"I smiled, I cried, and I marveled, but most of all I found myself moved to thanksgiving to the Lord as I read through these absorbing stories.\" *- Rose Dowsett, mission writer, researcher and former Chair of the Interserve International Council.*  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"These stories of Interserve workers illustrate vividly the flexible and innovative approaches to mission in our day. Gripping, challenging and informative.\" *- Martin Goldsmith, author and mission lecturer, All Nations Christian College*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen inspiring stories of faith and mission from Asia and the Arab World from the mission agency Interserve. In The Plum in the Desert Naomi Reed tells stories of difficult situations in the mission field; some of victory, some which left the mission workers feeling they had failed. But despite the difficulties and perceived failures, each story speaks of the goodness of God and what it means to persevere and trust in him, even when it seems too hard. These stories give us a new perspective on those perceived failures and remind us that \"in all things God works for the good of those who love him\". 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In this collection of thirteen testimonies, Naomi Reed encourages us to see that the good news of the gospel is still powerful as people are continuing to fall in love with Jesus all over the world.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eFrom such varied worldviews as Islam, Buddhism and atheism, Naomi has unearthed encouraging stories of Jesus meeting people and transforming them. Emerging from these pages is a beautiful picture of our Saviour who calls people to himself in a very personal and individual way, changing lives forever.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eGod is visibly at work in the world. From the flat dry towns of Uganda, an airport in Singapore, a hospital in Alice Springs, the Amazon jungle, a bare hillside in the former Soviet Union to a bombed-out town in Northern Iraq, *Finding Faith* encourages us all to see that Jesus is passionately drawing people to himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiring collection of testimonies from people of different cultures and faiths encountering Jesus.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Jesus promised that he would draw people to himself from every tribe and nation. In this collection of thirteen testimonies, Naomi Reed encourages us to see that the good news of the gospel is still powerful as people are continuing to fall in love with Jesus all over the world.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e From such varied worldviews as Islam, Buddhism and atheism, Naomi has unearthed encouraging stories of Jesus meeting people and transforming them. Emerging from these pages is a beautiful picture of our Saviour who calls people to himself in a very personal and individual way, changing lives forever.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e God is visibly at work in the world. From the flat dry towns of Uganda, an airport in Singapore, a hospital in Alice Springs, the Amazon jungle, a bare hillside in the former Soviet Union to a bombed-out town in Northern Iraq, Finding Faith encourages us all to see that Jesus is passionately drawing people to himself.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572362608927,"sku":"9781780784625","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781780784625_1374267.jpg?v=1769389375"},{"product_id":"a-time-to-hope-365-daily-devotions-from-genesis-to-revelation-569777","title":"A Time to Hope: 365 Daily Devotions From Genesis to Revelation","description":"A daily devotional that provides an accessible way into the whole Bible story.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eMany of us have favourite Bible verses that we draw comfort from, but we don't always know their context or understand how they fit into the main story arc of the Bible. Tracing the big picture of God's story through the key themes and events from Genesis to Revelation allows us to see the abundant riches in the word of God.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAs you read the unfolding story day by day, you can encounter God in all his glorious holiness and faithfulness and lift your eyes again to his plans and purposes for the world and be reminded that Jesus is indeed the hope of the world. If you have ever struggled to read the Bible from cover to cover, then this devotional will help you find a way in to God's big story and help you fall in love with Jesus all over again.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- Publisher.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e**Q\u0026amp;A with Naomi Reed**  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e**Why did you decide to write A Time to Hope?**  \u003cbr\u003eTwelve years ago, I read the Bible all the way through, from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. It was wonderful! I loved seeing all the connections. The Bible is God's vast, sweeping story about his plan for his world. And in the Bible, we see his character - his goodness and faithfulness and justice and patience and plan, through the Lord Jesus. I found it so helpful to read the Bible quickly, as a single narrative, and notice all of it pointing to Jesus. So then I thought it would be great to be able to capture the sweep of the Bible in an easy-to-read devotional book.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e**What makes this book different from other devotions?**  \u003cbr\u003eMost other devotional books seem to be structured around themes or ideas, using Bible verses in support of those themes. A Time to Hope is unique in that the 365 daily devotions work systematically through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and they cover every book and theme in the Bible. God's Word is an ancient, complex text, so it's important to stop and consider who is speaking to whom, and when and why. We need to remember that this is God's long story, rather than treating it as a self-help manual, or reducing it to being all about us. I also think that in society, nowadays, we tend to be time poor and scattered, so our tendency is to reduce complex ideas and concepts to tiny memes or slogans or quotes. In doing so, we can miss the context of God's plan throughout history. A Time to Hope reminds us of the weight of God's long story, and our need for Jesus, to redeem and transform.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e**And what do you think being a missionary in another culture has brought to your understanding of the Bible for A Time to Hope?**  \u003cbr\u003eServing for six years in Nepal changed me. It helped me to read the Bible through different eyes and within a different language and worldview. 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