Living Hope
Bible Hope That Won’t Disappoint
8-Lesson Course with Carlton Reed
Have you felt disappointment pressing in—stealing your joy, dimming your vision, and making it hard to keep believing?
Romans 5:5 promises us, “This hope will not disappoint…” Yet too often, we’ve settled for a weak, watered-down version of hope that leaves us bracing for the next letdown instead of leaning into God’s goodness.
That’s why hopelessness is so dangerous. It shuts down vision. It smothers dreams. It whispers that it’s safer to give up than to believe again. Left unchecked, it shrinks your world until all you see is the disappointment in front of you.
But Bible hope changes everything.
When you’re looking down, all you see is the problem. But when you look up, hope lets you see God’s plan. It lifts your head, restores your vision, and helps you dream again. Bible hope isn’t fragile or naïve—it’s a living force, infused with God’s promises, that fuels your faith and anchors your soul in His unshakable love.
As Carlton Reed says, “Hope is not taking a permanent attitude toward a temporary situation. It’s not throwing away your dreams because of one delay. It’s learning to look up when everything in you wants to look down.”
And this is where change begins.
In this timely course, Living Hope: Bible Hope That Won’t Disappoint, Carlton Reed will help you rediscover the kind of hope that dreams again, looks up when everything in life tells you to look down, and gives your faith a fighting chance.
Through these lessons, you’ll learn how to anchor your soul in God’s unchanging character, open the eyes of your heart to recover His big picture, and find strength even in the fire of trials. You’ll see how hope fuels your purpose, guards your mind like a helmet, and carries you from endurance to breakthrough. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to become a messenger of hope to a world desperate for it.
Friend, this is not a season to shrink back. This is a time to lean in, gain clarity, and prepare with the wisdom of God.
If you are ready to stop bracing for disappointment, start dreaming with God again, and step into a hope that fuels unshakable faith, this life-changing course is one you won’t want to miss!
In this course, you will discover:
- The Synergy of Faith and Hope — why faith cannot function without hope, and how hope provides the inner image that gives faith substance (Hebrews 11:1).
- Anchoring Hope in God’s Character — how to root your expectation in God’s integrity and faithfulness, rather than circumstances, delays, or emotions.
- Hope as a Vision Restorer — how hope opens the “eyes of your heart” (Eph. 1:18) so you can dream again and see God’s bigger picture for your life.
- The Refining Power of Trials — how trials are not wasted but become the fire that produces endurance, character, and hope that does not disappoint (Romans 5:3–5).
- Hope as a Catalyst for Purpose and Influence — how living in Bible hope propels you into your God-given destiny and equips you to become a messenger of hope to others.
Course description by Carlton Reed
Lesson 1: Rediscovering Bible Hope: Break Free from Wishful Thinking with Hope That Works
In this first lesson, Carlton Reed helps you rediscover Bible hope as the powerful force God designed it to be. Too often, people confuse hope with wishful thinking that easily fades when trials come. But Hebrews 11:1 shows us that hope is the framework of faith, and Romans 15:13 promises that hope fills us with joy and peace through the Holy Spirit. Carlton guides you to confront misconceptions that have kept your hope weak and vulnerable to disappointment. Through reflection and a Hope Inventory, you’ll see where false expectations have taken root, and you’ll replace them with a living hope that grounds you in God’s promises. This lesson will awaken your faith by restoring hope as a steady, life-giving force in your walk with Christ.
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Lesson 2: Anchored in God's Character: Stability in the Storm with Hope Rooted in Who God Is
Carlton Reed teaches that hope isn’t secured in circumstances—it’s secured in the unchanging nature of God. When promises feel delayed, when prayers seem unanswered, Numbers 23:19 assures us that God does not lie and will not change His mind. Hebrews 6:19 calls hope a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul, keeping us from drifting when storms arise. Carlton will help you shift your focus from what you see to who God is, learning to root your confidence in His integrity and faithfulness. Through journaling and Anchor Statements, you’ll experience the stabilizing power of declaring God’s Word over your life. This lesson will ground your heart in God’s reliability so you can stand firm in every season.
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Lesson 4: Hope in the Midst of Trials: Turn Pain into Power and Be Refined by Fire
Carlton Reed shows that trials are not the end of hope but the place where hope is refined and proven genuine. Romans 5:3–5 reveals that suffering produces endurance, character, and a hope that does not disappoint. James 1:2–4 teaches that trials mature us and make us complete. Carlton will help you reframe your pain through a Kingdom lens, seeing storms as opportunities for transformation rather than setbacks. Through guided exercises and testimony writing, you’ll recognize how God has been shaping you in the fire. This lesson will empower you to turn personal pain into a testimony of His faithfulness, where hope rises from the ashes stronger than ever before
Lesson 6: The Helmet of Hope: Your Spiritual Reality Helmet
The battle for hope begins in the mind. In this lesson, Carlton Reed reveals how the Helmet of Salvation and the power of hope protect your thoughts and sanctify your imagination. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:8 and Ephesians 6:17, Carlton teaches you how to guard against fear, discouragement, and emotional fatigue by fastening your mind to God’s truth. You’ll learn how to picture your future through the lens of God’s promises instead of limitations. Through the Hope Mission Plan, you’ll develop practical strategies to keep hope operational in your daily life. This lesson equips you to walk in mental clarity, spiritual strength, and a victorious mindset no matter the battle.
Lesson 7: Hope That Endures: Stand Strong from Hope Deferred to Breakthrough
Carlton Reed addresses one of the hardest struggles of the Christian walk—hope deferred. When the wait feels unbearable and strength is gone, it’s tempting to give up. Yet 1 Peter 1:13 calls us to set our hope fully on God’s grace, and Romans 4:18 shows Abraham believing against all odds. Carlton will help you discover how enduring hope sustains you through delay until breakthrough comes. With encouragement, teaching, and group activations, you’ll learn how to move from just “surviving” to thriving in God’s promises. This lesson will impart fresh endurance, giving you strength to hold on until the answer manifests and hope becomes sight.
Lesson 8: Becoming a Messenger of Hope: Carry the Flame and Release Hope to a Hurting World
Hope was never meant to stay contained within you—it was meant to flow through you. In this final lesson, Carlton Reed equips you to step into your calling as a messenger of hope in a broken world. 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts believers to be ready to give a reason for their hope, and Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord. Carlton shows how encouragement, testimony, and spiritual authority can release hope into families, communities, and spheres of influence. Through decrees and activation, you’ll discover what it means to carry the flame of hope wherever you go. This lesson commissions you to live as a hope-carrier, releasing life, faith, and courage into the world around you.
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Blessings as you Live with Hope: Bible Hope That Won’t Disappoint
Carlton
Carlton Reed
Creed Corps Coaching
Biography
With over 20 years of experience in the field of personal development, Carlton Reed is a seasoned leadership coach, conference speaker, and destiny architect. An exhorter and award-winning trainer, he has a passion for seeing people optimize their God-given potential and greatness.
From the inspiration of the Father’s heart, identity and sonship in Christ, Carlton challenges limiting beliefs, and inspires believers to live the epic lives Jesus died for them to live.
His list of clients served include Regent University, Verizon, the United States Marine Corps, and Accenture. Carlton has served in various facets of ministry including pastoring and men’s ministry leader.
He is the founder and president of Epic Life Coaching and Consulting and Great Expectation Seminars. Carlton is author of the book Weapons of Mass Production: 21 Day’s to Uncommon Productivity with God. Carlton lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia with his wife, Joyce, and they have two sons, Christian and Paul.
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