Living Hope
Living Hope by Gerard Long, published by Awakening to God Ministries on June 30, 2021, is a reflective account of the author’s profound experiences following a life-threatening cardiac arrest. In this 344-page book, Long explores the question of purpose after facing death and significant personal loss, including the tragic deaths of family members and the challenges that followed. Through his narrative, he shares insights gained during periods of suffering, aiming to convey the treasures found in darkness and the divine inspiration that guided him.
Readers will find a personal memoir that delves into themes of faith, grief, and resilience. Long’s journey is marked by both highs and lows, and he seeks to inspire others to discover their own purpose amidst adversity. The book addresses topics such as family relationships and the impact of grief, offering reflections that may resonate with those navigating similar struggles. Living Hope serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the hope that can emerge from life’s most challenging moments.
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On October 26, 2019 I was dead!
I suffered a massive cardiac arrest. My heart stopped beating, my breathing ceased, and the medics couldn’t revive me. I was clinically dead for more than thirty minutes. And then, miraculously, the paramedics detected a heartbeat. As I lay in my bed in the ICU, I wrestled with a big question that went around and around in my mind: “Why am I still alive?” The answer, I believe, was divinely inspired. God wanted me to share with you the treasures He had given me in the darkness, during a period of unbelievable catastrophic suffering. God brought me back from the dead to tell you about the mystery of His ways through suffering and His purpose for my life. This was my inspiration for Living Hope, and I pray it will inspire you in your life.
From what I have experienced over the last sixty years-the highs and the lows- I am going to tell you how God prepared me for my purpose and, as shrouded in mystery as it is, I pray my story will help you in your own life, to discover your purpose.
From the depths of my soul, after all I have journeyed through, I pray that you will be inspired and encouraged. May the treasures and insights in Living Hope help awaken faith, peace, and purpose in all you are journeying through.
Gerard is a professor of life and death, having experienced a blessed life, followed by the darkest valley of suffering after the suicide of his beloved youngest son, the near break up of his marriage and the unbelievable death of his beautiful daughter. As if this wasn’t enough pain, in the same eight-year period, his beloved sister and brother also died, as did a nephew! Rising from the ashes, he faced financial ruin after the betrayal of a ‘friend’ and exceptional medical bills following his cardiac arrest and his beautiful wife’s bladder cancer! Gerard has walked with God through his unbelievable journey and, in Living Hope, he shares the treasures he discovered in the darkness. Gerard lives with his beloved wife Jeannie in Malibu, California.
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