Therefore I Have Hope, 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, & Redeem in Tragedy, by Cameron Cole. Reviewed by Mark Feenstra.
This review examines Cameron Cole's "Therefore I Have Hope," a personal narrative of faith and hope following the tragic loss of his young son. Cole traces his spiritual journey through God's promises across three stages—initial shock, adjustment to a new normal, and perseverance—emphasizing biblical truths about God's grace, Christ's empathy, divine providence, and the hope of heaven. The book offers practical comfort for those experiencing profound suffering by grounding hope in Scripture and the gospel.
Therefore I Have Hope, 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, & Redeem in Tragedy, by Cameron Cole. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018. Paper, 208 pp. $14.99. [Reviewed by Mark Feenstra] What if the worst happened? Would I lose my faith in God? Would I be able to live? For Cameron Cole, the worst was the loss of his three-year-old son, Cam. Therefore I Have Hope is the author's story of the hope that he found alone in God's Word and the gospel. The author calls this story "Narrative of Hope." The book...
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