A Hope-Filled Life

“Wilkes has written the kind of book that should be on every Christian’s shelf. He does a deep dive into God’s Word and helps us understand what the often-misunderstood word hope truly means. We’re prone to selfish, man-centered thinking. This book, jam-packed with scriptural truth and practical application, will help us fix our eyes on Jesus and the hope found only in his gospel.”


—Steve Rahn, lead pastor, First Baptist Church, Warsaw, Indiana





“‘Truly, our hope is in Christ alone.’ What an incredible statement. This book explores true Christian hope that is centered and focused in Christ. Full of Scripture and written to encourage and challenge all believers, whether you are a new believer or a longtime follower of Christ, this book will certainly equip you to live A Hope-Filled Life.


—Nathan Luciano, elder, Grace Community Chapel, Seekonk, Massachusetts





“Well thought out and researched. . . . A culmination of lessons taught and a life lived out by the author. . . . Understandable and applicable to one’s daily life and beyond. . . . A scripturally based book meant to provide, as the last chapter states, not only ‘Practical Wisdom for Enriching and Exercising Hope,’ but also where and through whom this hope can be found. As someone who served alongside Pastor Wilkes, it is a blessing to know that many of the lessons taught through the years have been included in this book for posterity’s sake. Thank you, Jim, for imparting your God-given wisdom to others.”


—Peter A. Johnson, elder, Grace Community Chapel, Seekonk, Massachusetts