Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope?: How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter
by Amy Lively
When the pain and problems of life barge in, hopes and dreams run out. In these uncertain seasons of personal crisis, national chaos, and global catastrophe, it’s easy to wonder if life will ever be anything but sorrow and despair.
The apostle Peter knows exactly what it’s like when hope is gone. He watched as the Messiah was arrested, crucified, and buried. And Peter himself failed almost every test of his faith, even with Christ right in front of him. But he also knows that God is faithful and true, carrying us through our harshest suffering and redeeming our heaviest regrets. Bible teacher, author, and speaker Amy Lively dives into Peter’s first epistle, a short letter with a lot of power, to light the way for today’s struggling Christian. In this daily Bible study, she guides readers through the beautiful story of Peter and shows how he embodies the way to set our hope fully in Christ alone. With gentle honesty and a touch of helpful humor, Amy helps readers understand that when it feels like the end of the world to them, it’s just the beginning of the power of Jesus.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
AMY LIVELY
Amy’s passion is teaching God’s Word as a “How To” manual for loving Him and loving our neighbor. Her teaching is rooted in ancient Scripture yet rich in modern application to help women discover lasting hope during difficult days—then share it with a neighbor. Amy’s style is casual and conversational – as if the two of you were having coffee at her kitchen table. She explains complex theology in simple, relatable ways using Scriptural study, personal application, and group discussion.
BDA represented Amy’s newest book, Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope: How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter (Kregel, 2023). This hybrid format combines the depth of a trade book, the rigor of a Bible study, the shared experience of a small group curriculum, and the spiritual impact of a devotional. She also wrote How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird (2015). As an ordained minister, Amy has leadership experience in church planting, women’s ministry, small groups, and parachurch organizations. She is also a retreat and event speaker, church volunteer, community organizer, and business owner.
Amy Lively
Amy Lively
