{"product_id":"anchor-of-my-soul-a-treasury-of-readings-on-trust-and-hope-hardcover","title":"Anchor of My Soul: A Treasury of Readings on Trust and Hope - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEditors at Paraclete Press\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere there's hope, there's life. \u003cbr\u003e It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- Anne Frank\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a world often shadowed by darkness, where the flickering light of hope can seem distant, the pursuit of true hope is not just comforting--it is imperative. Hope's sustaining force helps us navigate life's uncertainties and persevere through hardship.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This beautiful collection weaves together classical and contemporary cherished works of literature, scriptures, poems, and songs paired with beloved works of art, providing opportunities for reflection on three aspects of Hope: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Patient Waiting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Taut Expectancy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trustful Anticipation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With reflective works by Walter Ciszek, Emily Dickenson, Nikki Grimes, O.Henry, Julia Ward Howe, Victor Hugo, James Weldon Johnson, Helen Keller, Marjorie Pickthall, Christian Wiman, and others, interspersed with inspired art by Degas, Doerr, Hassam, Homer, Kandinsky, Pissaro, Redon, George Smith, Van Gogh, Vermeer and others, this stunning treasury provides comfort, joy, and solace in the exploration of hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e May you look forward with expectation, not because of assurance for what the future holds, but because of confidence in who holds the future. \u003cbr\u003e May you find strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParaclete Press\u003c\/b\u003e offers spiritually enriching literature grounded in Scripture and Biblical principles, fostering spiritual growth, igniting imaginations, and supporting various educational endeavors. Paraclete's books reflect the full expression of Christian traditions, including Catholic, Evangelical, Protestant, and Orthodox. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The books from Paraclete Press honor the traditions of the past while speaking to today's current needs. From the wisdom of Christian classics to contemporary writings, Paraclete offers books on Christian living, Orthodoxy, Monasticism, Prayer, Psalms, Saints, Mystics, and the Desert Fathers. Paraclete's complete collection features varied genres and subjects, including fiction, poetry, devotionals, gift books, prayer books, and books about faith, art, and monastic spirituality. Paraclete's commitment to excellence, authenticity, and the transformative power of the word guides their editorial choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 7.07 x 9.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42297510068359,"sku":"9781640609815","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b4ba0d05667771c5582e8d6a4a1d66f1.webp?v=1738224206","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/anchor-of-my-soul-a-treasury-of-readings-on-trust-and-hope-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}