Reseña del libro "Finding god in a Culture of Fear: Discovering Hope in God's Kingdom (en Inglés)"
How can we live a little more hopefully each day? Fear, terrorism, corruption, fake news... it can be easy to become discouraged by the culture around us. Now more than ever, society needs hope in order to survive and flourish. This book takes us beyond comfort zones and easy answers, and towards a deeper understanding and practice of hope. It offers reflections, stories and practical ways for individuals and groups to find hope in their lives through discovering more about God in their midst. Focusing on God's intervention in biblical history, God's presence in contemporary contexts and God's promised hope for the future, Joanne Cox-Darling encourages us to live more confidently, noticing more of the Spirit in our daily lives, and with more compassion and - ultimately - hope in God. `Joanne Cox-Darling has written an erudite and courageous, gospel-based guide for those seeking hope in these troubled times, with the intent of helping us find God in the midst of a culture of fear. The subject matter explored is deep and challenging and Joanne engages this with her considerable theological skills. This is a very timely offering that I warmly commend for careful and prayerful reading and reflection.' Andrew Roberts writer, speaker and minister; author of Holy Habits `This is a book about and of hope. It comes from Joanne's lived experience and equips us to live hopeful lives now. Compellingly written, read it and be hopeful.' Dave Male, director of evangelism and discipleship, Church of England `Rare and readable encouragement for every Christian who knows what it is to feel anxious, homesick, exiled and bewildered about living life today, yet won't give up seeking to change the world for good, with God.' Martyn Atkins, superintendent minister, Methodist Central Hall, Westminster `Every day we are bombarded by bad news. We need a renewed sense of hope. Joanna Cox-Darling helps us find God's vision and see our world through the lens of hope, a hope rooted in the love and goodness of God. I commend this wonderful book to you with enthusiasm.' Mark Russell, CEO, Church Army `If a survival handbook is going to be effective it needs enough realism to take the situation seriously, enough hope to point to a better future, enough wisdom to go beyond what everyone else says and to be written by someone who has lived the life, not just spoken about it. Joanne Cox-Darling lives the life and shares realism, hope and wisdom in a way that love and joy conquer fear.' David Wilkinson, principal, St John's College, Durham University `Joanne Cox-Darling has a gift for storytelling, which she uses with great ability to do the difficult weave between the Bible and the world we inhabit. She does not flinch before the shabby hope-destroying culture all around. But she also does not blink before the audacity of the Bible. Readers will be glad when they pause to participate in her buoyant gifts.' Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary `This is a book for our times. Everywhere we look people are fearful - for themselves, their families and friends, their nation, the church, the planet itself. There are no quick fixes, but Joanne Cox-Darling offers signposts to well-informed and practical ways of navigating the landscape of despair. A combination of personal stories, Bible passages and questions for further reflection make this an ideal resource for study groups as well as individuals. And as an added bonus, it's all written in beautiful prose.' John Drane, University of the West of Scotland `Words do things and this is a book that does what it says. Reading this "on earth as it is in heaven" manifesto, hope itself stirred within me. For those of us living as exiles in the culture of fear around us, this is a fresh, evocative and practical resource chock full of inspirational stories and practices of hopeful resistance. Get it, read it, try it. It might just change everything!' Revd Rod Green, vicar, St Peter's Harrow `In this beautiful book, Joanne Cox-Darling dares to imagine church as a playful, joyous, hospitable community, where prayer, creativity and social activism are valued; where the kettle is always on and evangelism isn't an argument; where healing and hope can be fostered in this anxious, wound-up, exhausting world. Read this book and you'll want in on this magnificent dream too.' Michael Frost, Morling College, Sydney
