Finding Hope
On my journey as an author, I’ve discovered one of the most wonderful aspects of this adventure is writers’ conferences. I’ve experienced such joy and blessings as I connect with other writers in this caring community. At Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, located in Ridgecrest, North Carolina, I met Marilyn Nutter and April White. We’ve continued to stay in touch through social media and Blue Ridge Bible Study Writers. I am honored to have April and Marilyn as my guests on this week’s blog as they share about their book. The two have recently published Destination Hope, an inspiring and life-changing message to help us through those times when we are faced with trials, sorrow, and hopelessness. I speak from first hand experience, having read this message of hope during my journey through grief.
DESTINATION HOPE: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart by Marilyn Nutter and April White
The hit that knocked you down is the one you didn’t see coming, but it doesn’t have to keep you there.
Hope–we all want hope!
Destination Hope is a beacon of light to those who stumble along the tearful trail of uncertainty and unexpected change.
Marilyn Nutter and April White, from two different states and representing two generations have been knocked off course by challenging life changes. A dormant gene surfaced in mid-life and took April into the journey of chronic illness. Marilyn was blindsided by sudden widowhood two days before Christmas while visiting family 2,000 miles from home.
Although April retired her pharmacist’s lab coat to the back of the closet, and Marilyn’s wedding ring was placed in a jewelry box, each found purpose and hope in a new path marked with significant changes. Together they offer readers encouragement in unwelcomed life interruptions. April and Marilyn weave their personal stories along with narratives of other women knocked off course by events you may relate to–a prodigal, incarceration, death of a child, illness, widowhood, bankruptcy, special needs children, and other life challenges.
Destination Hope is arranged into six chapters called “Milepost Markers” that address losses, disappointments, or obstacles. Each entry concludes with a “Rest Area” for personal reflection, response to action, and/or opportunity to journal. A “Postcard” with a quote related to the topic sends readers off with encouragement, as they travel toward their destination of hope. An Appendix includes resources unique to various losses to guide readers in their travel plans.
It’s a tough topic many live out in real time, and Destination Hope offers camaraderie, reality, and insight for women who say, “I didn’t see this coming.” Destination Hope invites readers to link arms in friendship with April and Marilyn who have traveled a road they didn’t see ahead. Readers will discover in practical and personal ways, they can thrive, not merely survive. Hope can be their destination.
Destination Hope is available in print and kindle format on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Christianbook.com
You can learn more about Marilyn and April on their websites:
https://aprildawnwhite.com/
So glad to see this book shared again. It does offer hope when life knocks us down. It will be an inspiration to all who read it. Thank you for sharing, Katherine!
Thank you, Barbara. We all get knocked down at times. I am thankful Marilyn and April were inspired to share their stories and God’s love. I know Destination Hope will make a difference in the lives of those who read it. Wishing you a blessed week.
Thank you for sharing. The hit that knocks you down doesn’t have to keep you there. Biblical Hope- trusting God’s character and His promises — accompany us to get up and move forward even when our shape and path look different from our dreams snd plans.
Yes, God reminds us that “our plans are not His plans.” Sometimes that is a hard knock. But as you and April remind us, we don’t have to stay down when we’re knocked down. Our path may change, but our Father is always with us on the journey. Thank you for blessing us by sharing your journey to hope.
So good to see more thoughts on this exciting new book Ms. Katherine. I pray you also found some inspiration in its pages. I know I did. Congratulations Ms. Marilyn and Ms. April.
Oh, yes, my friend. I found hope and inspiration and I pray that others will also receive a blessing as they read the powerful message shared by Destination Hope. Hope all is well on the Cross-Dubya.
Such a wonderful book with its message of hope! Thank you, Katherine, Marilyn, and April!
Thank you for your encouragement, Kathy. Marilyn and April have shared their experiences and faith and show us the pathway to strengthening our faith and finding hope in Jesus.
I can’t wait start this book! It’s next on my list. What a wonderful result from a partnership that was meant to be.
Destination Hope is a good one, Candyce, so inspiring. I know you will be blessed.
I particularly appreciate the discussion of hope as it applies to … “I didn’t see this coming”. So many hardships can be endured successfully over time when we are given the opportunity to mentally and emotionally prepare. Not so when it hits like a ton of bricks. God bless this book. May Marilyn and April’s story be the breath of encouragement needed by many.
Thank you for your prayers, Mary. I agree, it’s those trials that hit us “like a ton of bricks” that take us down. I’m so glad I read Destination Hope in my season of grief. Nothing really eases the sorrow, but finding the pathway to hope helps me keep going.
Thanks for sharing about this book, Katherine. I had not heard about it before but it sounds excellent!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit, Jenni. I know you will be blessed by Destination Hope if you able to read it. May God bless you and your ministry of service to Him.
Katherine, thank you for passing along this amazing book once more. I believe any reader of Destination Hope will find encouragement and practical strategies for seeking God and finding hope.
I agree, Jeannie. Marilyn and April’s book is providing encouragement and helping me find hope. I pray that others will also be blessed by Destination Hope.
I keep seeing great reviews. I need to get a copy.
I think you will be blessed by reading Destination Hope. It is one I plan to read again while I share another copy with friends.