My Hope is Found by Joanne Bischof

Joanne Bischof has wrapped up the Cadence of Grace series with “My Hope is Found”. This book was so deeply moving and satisfying. Countless times I laughed and cried as I journeyed with the fabulous characters she introduced us to in “Be Still My Soul”. She carried us deeper into their hearts in her second book “Though My Heart is Torn”, wrapping it up with this final book.

Though this book can stand on its own, I would urge the reader to delve into Books one and two first. If I hadn’t read both of them first I would be immediately ordering them so I could enjoy more about Lonnie, Gideon, Toby and the other rich characters Joanne has created.

Joanne writes with a lyrical style that is so poetic and refreshing. I found myself re-reading her phrasing just so I could take the words and the scenes she created deeper. The author’s voice is so uniquely beautiful!

In this book we find Gideon returning to Lonnie with the joy and hope of renewing their love now that he is free to claim her as his bride. BUT, things are not going to go quite so easily. Through twists and turns that had this reader sitting on the edge of her seat this amazing story unfolds. I found myself drawn to Toby, as well as Gideon, as both men love Lonnie. Gideon is heart sick but with his hard-headed ways does his best to get Toby out of the picture. The author brings us along on the journey as God works in His mysterious ways in Gideon’s heart as well as Toby’s and Lonnie’s.

Get ready to fall in love with both Gideon and Toby. Get ready to find yourself rooting for both men as you watch Lonnie find her way to her one true love. There are countless lessons I learned as I read this book (and the previous 2). There were challenges I faced regarding my own walk of faith. God’s peace – God’s rest – despite the outward circumstances is waiting. We are challenged to humble our own selves before Him and be content to wait for His plan – which is perfect, to unfold in our own lives. You will rejoice as you see what God has in store for Lonnie, Gideon, and Toby.