When I asked my friends what books on this journey of hope are worth reading, one friend (Steve) suggested the book of Hebrews from the New Testament. At first it seemed an odd suggestion because Hebrews has always struck me as more of an argument for the divinity of Christ than a book about hope. But reflecting on the (admittedly few) passages from Hebrews I remembered, they all had an underlying message of hope and confidence. So I jumped in.
Several passages stood out. The most famous is at the end of chapter six as the author expounds on the …
