I LOVE a good story, and I know you do, too! So, settle into your comfy chair with this book by my thoughtful and selfless friend, Karen Hyden. Back to Hope almost turns the pages by itself, and you surely won’t want it to end.

Karen is a magnificent woman of faith, and from the moment I met her, I knew we would stay connected. God brought a beautiful friend into my life, a woman with a unique perspective and a heart for helping others on their own journey to healing. I'm so thankful she chose to share her story with us in such a vulnerable and authentic way.

As you read this treasure, let her journey inspire you. Karen has reflected deeply on life's twists and turns, seeing God’s hand in every obstacle and every test. She explores how God is always at work in our lives, in both the “big and little things.” Sometimes, in the chaos, it's hard to see His plan, but Karen shows us that hindsight often reveals His purpose.

We can see the tests that God has placed before us, the discipline He provided so that we could be more like Jesus, the guidance He provided just when we might have strayed, and even the love He lavished upon us when we needed it most. The ultimate Potter, God molds us into the vessel He has planned for us to be all along. 

We might not always see it in the moment, but Karen shows us that we will find it if we analyze events and circumstances to seek His hand. 

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NLT

I hope and pray that this book will inspire you to seek God for the significance of your own story and share it with others. Just as Karen shares her story, giving all the glory to God, you can do the same.

After reading Back to Hope, I was inspired to ask God to show me how He worked in the pivotal moments of my life. He continues to reveal why I went through those circumstances to be right here, right now, living for His plan, not mine.

Now it’s your turn. Read and search your heart, anticipating that your Heavenly Father will reveal His hand in your life– past, present, and future.

I’m wildly cheering you on!

Alita Reynolds
President | Women of Faith