Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful

This book is a must read!! It's a bit different from her first book that mainly was just a telling of how she ended up in Uganda. (Awesome book too). But this one discusses some very deep spiritual issues we all wrestle with. Is God a good God? What happens to your faith when things don't turn out the way you hoped and prayed? How do you keep trusting Him when suffering continues?If you've ever felt broken or questioned God's goodness in the midst of suffering and pain - you need to read this. It will encourage you and build your faith as it reveals truths from God's word. This isn't your Sunday, prosperity, best-life-now shallow faith. This is gritty, messy, fire-tested, deep faith that endures.

Katie Davis Majors has blessed us with an amazing gift in the form of her latest book, DARING TO HOPE: Finding God’s Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful. She writes of her everyday journey as the mom of thirteen wonderful daughters, her ministry through her foundation the Amazima Ministries as well as ministry to everyone that God brings across her path and the joy of two extra blessing in her life – her husband Benji and her son Noah. But she writes of more ... SO MUCH MORE! She shares of the day to day struggles of life. Of living with precious, beloved, cherished friends who are on the precipice of death and what she’s learned from those times. She’s grown weary and exhausted from all that she’s witnessed and experienced. Yet she’s seen God reveal His Himself time after time in audacious ways. She shares times of celebration over lives that are changed forever. There are so many passages from this book that I will keep and treasure and ponder on forever because they challenge me, encourage me and comfort me. This is one of the passages that means the most to me:“In our pain, He is near.During sleepless nights and the death of friends and the breaking of families, Christ is all that remains constant and He is the only one who is sufficient. He holds my hands. He cups my face. He is near and He whispers of a day when the pain is gone and I can fall on my face and worship Him forever.”

I've followed Katie Davis Majors' ministry with Amazima for several years, and I was so excited to hear that she was writing another book. When I received Daring to Hope, I didn't know what to expect, but I was completely unprepared for the story that unfolded. Daring to Hope is a heart-wrenchingly beautiful tale of hope and faithfulness in life's most difficult situations. Katie's honest faith plays out on the pages, and I was incredibly encouraged by the hope that she held out in a world where bad things happen and life doesn't always go the way we plan.Katie's journey in this book is one that we don't talk about as often as we should. It's a journey of choosing hope in the face of unexpected loss. It's a journey of choosing faith when it simply doesn't make sense. God's goodness isn't dependent on our circumstances. His faithfulness isn't curtailed by loss. He is good, and He is gracious. All the time. The writing is raw, real, and evocative. Katie cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of the matter in a way that only someone who has been through it can do. What do you do when God doesn't answer prayers the way you think He should? How do you respond when the healing that you beg for doesn't arrive? Is God still good when bad things happen?If you or someone you know is struggling to hold onto hope in the midst of darkness, I can't recommend this book enough. It was such a sweet encouragement to hold onto hope in the middle of the dark, dark night. Because morning is coming.

This is a wonderful book. It is the first time I have ever purchased a book before it was published. It did not disappoint. It is not easy reading, but it is challenging, convicting, and really makes you think about what is important in life. I personally was convicted by Katie's life of sacrifice and giving. She is truly a willing vessel ready to be used by the Master. May I grow to be more and more this way.I will mention that I noticed that some of the reviews said something about her writing style being along the lines of Ann Voscamp. I personally do not care for Ann's abstract and mystical manner of writing, so that would turn me away from buying this book. There is nothing "airy, fairy" about this book and I did not find Katie's writing style to be like Ann's at all. It is much more solidly Biblical and deep.

At first I didn't think I would like this book as much as I did the first one, "Kisses from Katie," but towards the end I loved it just as much. This book made me cry, happy tears. The sadness came when people had to suffer and God did not heal them here on earth. But, God is merciful and healing did ultimately come. There was healing and changed lives, and "beauty that came from the ashes." Katie's love and compassion never ceased to amaze me. How she mothered all these children was amazing as well! She did not do it on her own. No one could. God was with her every step of the way, and she did have plenty of support. But she helped so many other people, nursed them, gave them shelter and food. What an amazing lady she is! I won't spoil the book by telling anymore, but the ending of the book is just wonderful.

If you want your heart to break but your soul to soar this is the book for you. You find yourself there on the bathroom floor with Katie, I cried along side her, felt so much joy in her happiness and so much promise in her relantionship with God. My heart aches so often due to loss and I was searching for answers, I found them in this book. Thank you so much Katie for writing this and blessing my heart greatly.

An honest, uplifting read. I have now read this three times, once to enjoy the overall story of the author’s spiritual and life journey in Uganda,and her close, often pain-filled relationship with her God, once to go back and think about her and God’s incredible love, passion and compassion, in a country full of people in pain and need, but also joy, and finally to highlight many passages I’d like to look at again. One of the most moving books about life in the raw that I’ve read, and one where I’ve learned the most. A deep joy pervades the book.

One of the most challenging books I have ever read and certainly an eye opener. I have since purchased a further 3 second-hand copies of the book and lent them to anyone who wants to read. Without exception everyone has loved the book! Also been on the web and watched countless Katie Davis YouTube videos and podcasts. She is a breath of fresh air. You MUST read this book if you want your faith & life to be shaken to the core

I haven't finished reading this book yet, but so far it has not been a disappointment, in fact has been an inspiring read. I read Katie's first book and loved it, and am enjoying continuing the journey with her about what God has taught her and done in her life. He is so good!

I just love the way Katie writes and shares so honestly and seemingly effortlessly. She encourages and uplifts. Speaking truth in love. I think I will read this book over and over because the message it carries is timeless. Thank you for pouring your heart into people Katie - whether by writing or doing - and for still seeking His face.