“Jesus taught His disciples to pray, ‘Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven’ (Matthew 6:10 NKJV). In Hope Now, Albert Reyes helps us to see more clearly what this prayer looks like in practice, how such intercession can become incarnation. All the while, Reyes manages to dismantle the unhelpful and unbiblical dichotomy between spiritual and material concerns. If you are looking and longing for tangible, palpable manifestations of the kingdom of God in the time between the times but do not really know what they would look like if you were to see them, this book is a must-read. Here, the message is as near as your mouth and heart (so Romans 10:8 citing Deuteronomy 30:14).” —Todd D. Still, PhD, Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran DeLancey Dean and William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures, Baylor University, Truett Seminary “It is always a gift to watch God move. Even in the difficult times we live in, God is at work inspiring, enlightening, and reminding us the harvest is plentiful and the kingdom is near. Dr. Albert Reyes, in the publication of this masterpiece, has demonstrated that when we are obedient to God’s will, lives can be changed and transformed. This book is indeed a tool that can change the trajectory of our congregations and communities. He uses Scripture so eloquently to address the importance of hope for believers and that we must focus on both the theological and the practical application of the Word in our daily existence. Too many people are hurting, and in his words, ‘The gospel is for the whole person.’ The church cannot suffer more division, and this book can serve as a guide to reconcile the belief that we must have a sole focus on evangelism or only on social justice. The two must coexist in a spirit of love for the transformation we seek in our world. Dr. Reyes’s work as CEO of Buckner International demonstrates that this is possible. Lives filled with hope are evident in the clients and families served. Love is modeled and practiced while needs are met based on a foundation in Christ and a committed faith walk by Dr. Reyes and the team he leads with great care and support. I look forward to this book being a catalyst in our conversations, our churches, and in our communities to show the world Christ in each of us because of our faith, hope, and love toward one another and all of those we encounter.” —Froswa’ Booker-Drew, PhD, director of community affairs and strategic alliances, State Fair of Texas “With the Bible as his textbook, Albert Reyes shows us practical ways to lead people to hope. For Rhonda, an impoverished woman in Kenya, her path started with learning to bake bread. Ashlee’s trail to hope started with grief counseling. Serapio’s journey toward hope involved a class to learn business skills enabling him to provide for his family. For committed Christ followers, every path to hope intersects at the same place—Jesus. When talking about the Word becoming flesh, Reyes says, ‘It is hard to provide hope from a distance. Hope is more meaningful when it shows up, when it comes near, in person.’ Yes! Immerse yourself in the stories of lives transformed, and you will be challenged to commit yourself anew to lead people to Christ who can restore brokenness.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director, Woman’s Missionary Union
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