FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Founder of Village of Hope Uganda offers fifty stories of suffering, healing, and the God who redeems what once seemed beyond repair.

Gilbert, AZ – July 6, 2026 — In “Fierce Hope: 50 Stories of Grit, Grace, and the God Who Redeems”, author and ministry leader Cindy Cunningham invites readers into true stories shaped by abuse, war, loss, and restoration. Drawing from her own healing journey and more than two decades serving vulnerable children and families in northern Uganda, Cunningham offers a timely reminder for readers carrying trauma, compassion fatigue, or unanswered questions about where God is in suffering.

At a time when many believers are overwhelmed by personal pain and the brokenness they see in the world, “Fierce Hope” refuses to offer easy answers. Instead, the book walks honestly through grief, injustice, and trauma while pointing to a God who draws near to the wounded and brings redemption in places that seem impossible to restore. Through fifty story-driven reflections, Cunningham helps readers hold sorrow and faith together, rediscover courage, and believe that their own story is not beyond God’s restoring work.

Cunningham wrote “Fierce Hope” from lived experience, not theory. Her heart is for readers to see that hope does not come from pretending pain never happened, but from recognizing that God is present within it, redeeming what was broken and inviting ordinary, wounded people to take part in His healing work.

Endorsed with a foreword by Christian apologist and author Josh McDowell, “Fierce Hope” follows Cunningham’s path from a childhood marked by abuse and silent cries for help to the lives of children in northern Uganda who were abducted, traumatized by war, and stripped of safety and voice. As these stories unfold, readers encounter the resilience of children who became witnesses of faith, healing, and restoration.

Cindy Cunningham’s print copy will be available on July 7, 2026; with the e-book free to download on Amazon for 5 days through July 11, 2026. Early readers are already sharing how much the story has touched them—here’s what a couple of reviewers have said:

P. Morrison
5 Stars – Beauty from ashes
This book is a powerful testimony of how God redeems our brokenness when we place our lives in His hands. With both honesty and wit, Cindy weaves together the story of how God used painful circumstances in her own life to prepare her for bringing hope and healing to others, and in the process found healing herself.

Sue L. Watkins
5 Stars – The faithfulness and goodness of God!
This is one of the most uplifting books showing the goodness and faithfulness of God! I could not put it down once I started reading it! I recommend this book very highly!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cindy Cunningham is the founder and executive director of Village of Hope Uganda, where she has served vulnerable women and children impacted by war for more than two decades. With a background in education, biblical studies, and missions, Cindy shares hope-filled stories shaped by faith, perseverance, and God’s redeeming work. She speaks nationally and internationally, inviting others to see how God brings healing from the deepest wounds and that He still does miracles today.

For interviews, or speaking inquiries, contact: cindy@villageofhopeuganda.com
www.villageofhopeuganda.com