A Confident Expectation: 40 Hope-Full Conversations

By Shirley A A Genovese

A Confident Expectation's forty conversations highlight everyday aspects of God's character and faithfulness intended to inspire more hopeful living. Sometimes all it takes is a slight shift in our perspective to see life from a different vantage point which makes a way for change. Space is included to write down your own thoughts after each sho

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shirley A. Genovese
• Release date: Jul 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781733174015

Shirley A A Genovese

Shirley A Genovese learned at a young age the power of stories to transport her to different times and places while snuggled up to her Mom and Grandma as they read to her. She still remembers her joy when learning to read and her spirit grew wings. Through books she could go anywhere at any time. Her love of stories has endured throughout her life. She hopes to impart that same joy to others. Shirley earned her bachelor's degree in Business Management and Accounting at New York State University. She inspires the best from those she engages with and has learned much about human nature and the struggles people face. She writes to entertain and encourage. Shirley presents truths in a way that can shift perspectives, stimulate spiritual growth, and introduce new adventures. Shirley uses stories to illuminate spiritual life when writing for her WordPress blog "Eyes to See Ears to Hear". She authored a devotional book entitled A Confident Expectation 40 Hope-Full Conversations, published in 2019.

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A Confident Expectation  40 Hope-Full Conversations By Shirley A. Genovese * First Edition * Copyright © 2019 by Shirley A. Genovese

ISBN: 9781733174008 Printed

ISBN: 9781733174015 eBook

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

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Book Design, Original Art & Design are Copyright © 2019 by Shirley A. Genovese. Front Cover Photo by Creation Photography by Denise are Copyright © 2019 by Denise Palmer. All Rights Reserved.

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~Dedication and Acknowledgements~ 

For Charles, my husband and dearest friend:  I wake up filled with the joy of life together. Our home is a place of trust where love abounds, wrapped in humor. It is a perfect place to pursue a dream. I love being your wife. You have my heart forever. This book could not have happened without you.

To my publishing mentors: Uta Milewski and Lisa Varco. Thank you for living lives that show case your love for others. Your generous sharing of publishing intricacies is the reason this book is not just a dream. I admire you, as I do your books. You have shown me the way with great grace. Thank you.

To my friend Edith Housel: I love your passion for God’s word. You are faithful to your calling. Thank you for your edits and for encouraging me on this adventure.

To my friend Reverend Michael Wing: My perspective shifted as you taught the Word of God. It allowed the seeds of a dream to flourish and become this book. It gave me hope.

To my friend Terri Ackerman: Do you remember challenging me to examine my beliefs during a difficult time when despair was trying to take hold? I did. God is faithful. I have hope today of which this book testifies. Thank you, dear friend.

To my family and friends: You have prayed me through to the end. Your love and encouragement surround me. I can walk new paths with you on my side. Love is a powerful force. Thank you for your expressions of love and companionship. Life is rich.

Table of Contents

~Dedication and Acknowledgements~

~Foreword~

~Preface~

~Introduction~

1~ Let Light Shine Through

2~ Blessed: Inside the Best Love Ever

3~ Felling Giants

4~ While Bethlehem Sleeps

5~ What is New?

6~ Resurrection Redemption

7~ Ascension Affirmation

8~ Wait Where?

9~ Who Do You Say I Am?

10~ You Want Me to Do What?

11~ Listening for the Holy

12~ Promise in the Fire

13~ The Story Heard Around the World

14~ Do You See Me?

15~ A Courageous Life

16~ Holy Interception

17~ The Voice in the Fire

18~ Love That Surpasses Knowledge

19~ Show Us the Father

20~ Abandoned by God? Never!

21~ I’ve Got a River of Life

22~ Faith Fueled Hope

23~ Awe Filled Approach

24~ Whispers

25~ You Matter to God

26~ No Regrets

27~ The Sweet and The Savory

28~ Pray or Prey

29~ Winning the Game

30~ When Hope Trumps Despair

31~ Living in Hope

32~ When Seasons Change

33~ What is This Lord?

34~ What is my Jericho?

35~ God Does the Rest

36~ Gold in the Sun

37~ God-Sized Dreams

38~ Moving the Marbles

39~ Hocus Focus

40~ Until We Meet Again

~ About the Author~

~Foreword~

"A caterpillar transforms in the darkness of its cocoon and comes into the light a new beautiful creature. A similar journey by the author birthed the words of this book. Shirley Genovese has gone into the cocoon of God’s presence and emerged transformed.  In A Confident Expectation, we all get to enjoy the beautiful transformation that has resulted."

Reverend Michael D. Wing-Lead Pastor, Lockport Christian Church

"I remember the first day I met Shirley Genovese. We were sitting at the same table at a church conference and she had just received a physical healing. That was over ten years ago and I have watched her blossom in her creative expression of the Lord’s love. She has a unique ability to bring out God’s watchful, loving care into the everyday activities of life. Her writing style brings the reader comfort and encouragement to press on no matter what life circumstances bring. I am honored to call Shirley my intercessor, my friend."

Terri Ackerman-Care Pastor, Lockport Christian Church

~Preface~

The light is always shining through the trees. A slight shift in our vision allows us to see it from a different vantage point. We catch the brilliance of a new perspective. It makes a way for change. I hope you do not rush through this book. I hope you linger on the conversations, enjoy His presence, and savor the time. I hope you talk with God and listen to His love lessons. Let Hope arise.

~Introduction~

I believe that God is always speaking because He loves us and wants us to know Him. It is a matter of learning to discern His voice among the others. It is the fruit of asking Him