Author Description

United Methodist Pastor Olu Brown penned the original version of this book during the COVID-19 crisis and the ensuing months. With COVID-19 and unrest on American streets as a backdrop, Brown reminds the reader that God is still in control and there is still hope for the world. Designed for both individual and group study, Hope: An Advent Journey is the perfect companion for Advent. In Hope: An Advent Journey, author Olu Brown encourages readers to reclaim Advent as something already here, not a season waiting to arrive. Matthew's gospel speaks of Jesus as Emmanuel, which means "God with us." This name does not speak of the future, but of the present. In spite of any difficulties we face, we have Emmanuel. Our hope is not based on external situations, but eternal promises. This Advent season can be the best ever if you dare to embrace the hope of Jesus right now, knowing that God's grace and love are present to carry you through the most challenging times in your life. What Readers are Saying About Hope: An Advent Journey Now more than ever we're in need of "good news of great joy for all people." Olu Brown has written a meaningful book aimed at helping readers walk in the power, light, and hope of Christmas. Writing amid a global pandemic, political divisions, and protests against racial injustice, Brown's Hope helps us find just that. Adam Hamilton Pastor and author of Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas For a church, small group, Sunday School class or individual, this book delivers an easy to ready and functional guide through Advent. Olu Brown provides a pathway to discover a determined hope for life in Jesus Christ. I encourage groups and individuals to read and use this book as a guide to living hope in Christ. Bishop Robert Farr Missouri Conference Olu Brown articulates a foundation for hope strong enough to withstand the