The Hope Chest
- Douglas Groothuis

- Jul 15, 2025
- 1 min read
I am pleased to offer this essay, “The Hope Chest,” written by my close friend, Pat Knapp. Patrick J. Knapp, Ph.D., has written Understanding Religious Abuse and Recovery: Discovering Essential Principles for Hope and Healing (Wipf and Stock, 2021), and co-leads the cult recovery ministry, Becoming Free, with his wife, Heidi. - Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D.






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In a world that’s so focused on 'fast' everything, I really appreciate the sentiment of slow, intentional gathering, whether it’s a hand-knit textile, a piece of unique ceramics, or a family heirloom. When I want to keep that relaxed, creative energy going without any of the daily stress, I love to play a few rounds of FishEatFish.
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