Amy Lively is an author and speaker whose passion is teaching God’s Word as a “How To” manual for loving Him and loving others. With words rooted in ancient Scripture yet rich in modern application, Amy guides us toward lasting hope for difficult days—then helps us share it with a neighbor. Releasing September, 2023, from Kregel Publications, "Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter" shows how pain and suffering are transformed into hope and purpose. This hybrid book/Bible study shows how to set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God's faithfulness. She learned to explain complex theology in simple, relatable terms by inviting neighbors of all ages and faith backgrounds to a women’s Bible study in her home. This crazy idea of knocking on neighbors’ doors grew into an international ministry called The Neighborhood Café, where she have coached women across the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, and Australia to overcome their fears and fulfill their calling in their communities. Her first book, "How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird," provides even more practical tools, prayerful encouragement and powerful inspiration so you can embrace the people God has carefully placed around your home—the best place for forming new friendships and deepening old ones. Amy is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary. She has leadership experience in church planting, women’s ministry, small groups, and parachurch organizations. She is also a church volunteer, community organizer, and business owner. She and her husband divide their time between Colorado and Florida. Visit her at www.amylively.com.