Unreasonable Hope
Finding Faith in the God Who Brings Purpose to Your Pain
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
“Where was God when ____? How could God allow ____? Why?” These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens. When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in God’s goodness? How do you cling to hope? Chad Veach directs readers away from clichéd Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort or provide faith-building insights. Instead, he draws from God’s promises in the Bible and from the story of his own daughter’s diagnosis of a devastating and debilitating disease to reveal simple, purposeful steps for dealing with pain. Resting in God’s love, remembering his past faithfulness, and realizing the distinction between having faith and clinging to hope are just some of these steps. Veach reminds us that because we know who God is, we know there is hope. Veach reminds us that because we know who God is, we know there is hope.
Endorsements (17)
“Knowing their [Chad and Julia’s] family and my sweet Georgia has forever changed my life. I continue to pray for them and Georgia every day. I love you guys. To sweet G, you are a ray of sunshine. You always put a smile on my face every time I think of you. You are forever in my heart.”
“The Bible says that ‘Hope deferred makes the heart grow sick.’ Yet I believe that hope revealed is always worth the wait . . . Chad Veach is someone who knows how to wait on the Lord. He doesn’t just talk about hope, he lives it day in and day out. He has proven time and time again that the joy of the Lord is our strength. I can’t think of anyone I would like to hear from more on this subject. I’m so grateful that he is willing to share about his greatest pain in order to bring others their greatest healing. I believe this book is going to be a blessing to many.”
“With no shortage of fear and disappointment in today’s world, there are seemingly so few areas to look to for hope. Chad Veach, with his charisma, humor, and insight, helps guide us all toward an astounding hope that exists even when life seems most hopeless. This book is one to share with your friends, family, and anyone who needs a reminder that we have an all-loving and very present God!”
“If you ever find a happier person than Chad Veach, please knock on my door. There’s nothing fake behind his infectious laugh and smile. There’s a deep joy in his life that reminds me daily that God’s in control in the middle of your trials. I’ve honestly never seen a child touch so many lives like Georgia Veach. This book is such an encouragement to me and I know it will bring hope to so many.”
“Chad has an incredible outlook on life, whether it be sports, music, fashion, or more important, his walk in Faith. I am thankful God placed Chad in my life to reveal who he is and how much he loves us. I pray this book will provide an abundance of insight and increase your walk with God as well.”
“I’m very proud to call Chad and Julia not only friends but a big part of my LA family, and I know through this book they will touch people’s lives like they’ve touched mine.”
“Chad Veach is a contagious person. Whenever I am around him it’s good vibes, fun, and full of laughs. He inspires me to be the best person I can be and I hope this book does the same for you!”
“Authentic and Inspiring. Unreasonable Hope will take you on a journey that will leave you hopeful and encouraged. The story of Chad and Julia’s faith through the toughest of days will challenge you and build your confidence in Jesus. This book reminds us that God paints on a canvas bigger than we can see or imagine. Hope has a name, and His name is Jesus!”
“With this story, Chad Veach will continue to touch, motivate, and transform lives around the world.”
“It’s one thing to be positive, hopeful, and passionate about life when LIFE IS GOOD. The true test of joy, however, is how we function when life is inexplicably complicated and painful. I want to learn and glean from people who continually pass this test of ‘joy in all circumstances.’ Chad and Julia? I simply don’t know people who can maintain a joyful spirit through all seasons of life like them. This book will be an anchor of hope for many, as we all navigate the uncharted waters of this life.”
“My friend Chad Veach delivers the kind of message that jumps off the pages and directly into your heart. I’m not sure I’ve read a book so profound yet so accessible. In these days we live in, Hope is essential and Chad helps us procure it in a significant and beautiful way!”
“It is with great admiration that I have watched this young family live out their faith testimony on a public platform—courageously choosing to rise above their own circumstance with a love, faith, and hopeful patience that draws people to wonder why. Chad’s obvious love for others and contagiously joyful spirit compels you to discover more of the God he is so passionate about—and his personal walk through trial and triumph will leave you with no doubt that our God can indeed bring about great purpose in seasons of great pain. We will never stop #PrayingForGeorgia.”
“Chad’s greatest sermon is that ‘Hope has a name: Jesus.’ He taught me this with his life. Not from the stage. The stage of life is the greatest platform and Chad and Julia encourage us every day that we serve a God greater than any circumstance. I’m thankful for his friendship and example of God’s love.”
“It’s said about a very select group of people that when they walk into a room, it lights up. Ignoring any excuse to do the contrary, Chad brings a light that is infectious and engulfing of any heaviness. I got a G tattooed on my forearm as a representation of the belief and the hope I stand in with Chad, Julia, and Georgia. It’s a representation of the hope that is available in every situation. It’s a representation of defeated darkness and ever-present light no matter the size of the shadowed diagnosis. Our hope is alive and living. I’m thankful for Chad and Julia and the tangible proof they show in their amazing Georgia.”
“With raw honesty and infectious faith, Chad Veach reveals his encounter with God’s promises when his infant daughter was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. The result is a book you will read, reread, and give to others who struggle with pain. Unreasonable Hope speaks to the doubt, fear, and uncertainty we all experience when life goes off the rails—and transforms them into the peace, joy, and hope that comes from trusting God.”
“[Georgia’s] influence has been profound and far reaching already and with the telling of her story through this book, it is set to spread even further, reminding us of this powerful force that the Bible tells us will remain along with faith and love: (unreasonable) hope.”
“Unreasonable Hope holds the keys to one of the great questions of life: How can we find purpose in our pain? This book will inspire anyone who is struggling to feel love and grace during life’s worst moments.”
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