Norwich minister's own story of a winning hope
Former Norwich church leader Goff Hope, has written a book about the hope in the gospel and the goodness of God, drawing on his personal experience of tragedy, losing his daughter and his own battle with cancer.
In the face of suffering, hard places or death, Goff encourages us to hope in the gospel and the goodness of God in his book Hope Wins.
“Hope is fundamental for human wellbeing but it is in short supply in our world,” he writes. “We can quickly be robbed of hope by illness, personal tragedy or by the sheer oppressive nature of news headlines.”
Drawing on his own personal experiences, including the tragedy of losing his daughter and his own battle with cancer, Goff shares how holding on to the Christian hope of an eternal future transformed the darkest moments of his life.
Interweaving personal testimony of the goodness of God with biblical teaching on heaven, Goff encourages us to see that when tough times come, and we are tempted to doubt or ask the big questions, such as Why, Lord?, we can have hope if we keep our eyes on Jesus and have a heavenly perspective on life.
Through personal testimony and biblical teaching, Hope Wins aims to enable you to take a fresh look at your eternal destiny and show you how this hope can transform the darkest moments of your life.
Goff has been a leader at King’s Community Church, Norwich for over 30 years. Having travelled widely on behalf of Newfrontiers both locally and overseas, he continues to have a strong involvement in the training of leaders.
Endorsing the book Lyndon Bowring, founder and chairman of CARE, writes: “This is a must-read, whether you or someone you know is in the midst of suffering or in readiness for a time of trial that may lie up ahead for you. As you journey with Goff through this book your faith and confidence in our great and loving God will be strengthened and your soul comforted.”
Hope Wins - How a Vision of Our Eternal Future Impacts Our Lives Today, is published by Authentic Media Limited, at £10.99. Is available from Revelation in Norwich and other bookshops
Read our previous story about Goff Hope.
Pictured above is author Goff Hope.