Hope in the Wilderness

“[Noel] shows us how to reflect honestly, biblically, and redemptively on our own stories. Her reflections invite readers to examine their own story and calls them to do so in light of the big story. I smiled a lot when reading it. I paused a lot. I thought a lot . . . thank God for Noel Forlini Burt.”


— Jerry Sittser (from the foreword)





“Through her beautifully crafted stories of struggle and discovery during her own wilderness journey, Forlini Burt offers readers what they need most during theirs: a companion who can encourage us to keep walking with God, even when God seems distant, and who reminds us that the discoveries we will make in the wilderness about ourselves and God will ultimately be worth the struggle. This is a book to savor, a lovely guidepost along the way.”


—L. Roger Owens, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary





“This is a little book with big heart that invites readers to embrace wilderness as holy ground. Forlini Burt shows us her journey through wilderness with humor and insight. Sometimes she bushwhacks, sometimes she lingers. But always, she listens as her heart points her home.”


—Amy Oden, Saint Paul School of Theology





“One of the remarkable elements of Forlini Burt’s writing is her ability to weave together compelling personal stories and rich biblical scholarship. These elements combine to shed light on the all-too-human, wilderness experiences of doubt and disquiet. Through her words, Forlini Burt serves as a hope-filled spiritual director for those seeking to understand who God is and how God guides in the uncertainties of everyday life.”


—Angela Reed, George W. Truett Theological Seminary