James Brown

Hard Faith

History & Biography

“Hard Faith is the often turbulent, sometimes tragic but always life-affirming story of Ray Lopez: probation officer, record breaking weightlifter, recovered addict, loving husband and father. His is a story about the power of faith to overcome our greatest obstacles, to persist against all odds, and, in persisting, find both meaning and redemption in our lives. Told with power, insight, wisdom, and grace, this memoir is a work of serious importance, and Lopez is among the finest Christian writers of our time.”

Hard Knocks

History & Biography

“Ray Lopez’s Hard Knocks is a stunning memoir of the seemingly inevitable destruction of a confused young man. . . . On the surface he appears to be just another casualty of addiction, but dig deeper and you’ll find another narrative, one of faith and redemption.”