Hope Ahead: 40 Devotions for Life’s Unexpected Turns
by Schawn Starfeldt, Joyel Vandenboogart, Ruth Schmeckpeper, Sarah Schultz, Elizabeth Daghfal, Jenny Leavitt, Annie Roak, and Melissa Todd.
Life rarely follows the road we planned. A relationship changes, a dream disappears, a door closes, or a new season arrives before we’re ready. We may find ourselves asking, Where is God in all of this—and what comes next?
Hope Ahead is a collection of 40 heartfelt Christian devotions written for women navigating those unexpected turns. Each devotional combines Scripture, personal stories, and honest reflection. Difficult circumstances don’t mean God has forgotten them.
What I especially appreciate about this collection is its authenticity. The writers don’t offer easy answers or pretend that faith eliminates disappointment. Instead, they point readers back to the One who remains faithful when life feels anything but certain.
The devotions encourage us to slow down and make space for God’s Word. To lean on Christian community, and to find strength in knowing that God sees the road ahead even when we cannot. There is comfort here for the woman walking through disappointment. Encouragement for the woman facing a major transition. And a gentle reminder for all of us that we don’t walk through life’s unexpected turns alone.
The title captures the heart of this book beautifully: There is grace for the past, strength for today, and hope ahead.
I highly recommend Hope Ahead to women who appreciate honest, Scripture-centered encouragement. It’s a devotional they can return to during seasons of change, uncertainty, or simply the beautifully ordinary challenges of life.
Full disclosure: I am one of the contributing authors of this book. My recommendation comes from both personal experience with the project and my genuine appreciation for the encouragement these devotions offer.