Daily Word of Hope

It is easy to be strong when there is nothing to be afraid of, but our faith is tested in the furnace, like refined gold. Though you may be enduring terrible trials, have courage! Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Jesus performed miracles that left crowds speechless, yet the people who knew Him best tried to throw Him off a cliff. Rejection from the people closest to you is not a sign that you missed God; it is a sign that you are in good company. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Unless a test comes, there is no testimony. Having a testimony, witness, and facts come from experiencing God's power in your life during hard times. These are the things you can stand on when the going gets tough. There is a purpose in the trials of your life. Listen to the message today for a word of hope! From my book: "Forty Days of Hope."

No matter where you are today, how dark it looks, or how you got there, if you submit yourself to God and keep a positive attitude, He will work it out for the best. Even though it may seem like the odds are against you, there is help. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die. Even though the cycle of life is nothing new, few are prepared for it. And if you live long enough, you will see all of your friends pass on before you. If you have struggled with grief, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

You do not have to walk alone today. There is wisdom beyond the natural that is within your reach. When you are faced with things you do not know how to do, turn to God, pray, and listen. If you do not feel adequate to fulfill the dreams that God has given you, read the message today for an encouraging testimony!

Three men were nailed to wooden crosses and raised high in the air, naked and exposed for all to see. There, they slowly died. The two men on the sides were thieves, while the Man in the middle was Jesus Christ. While they hung there, one of the thieves had a change of heart. With only minutes left, he made things right with God. If you, or some of your loved ones, are not yet saved, Listen to the...

Each time the Israelites were near their breaking point, they were right before breaking through with an abundance. If you have ever been tempted to complain about the trials in your life, read the message today for a word of hope. This is taken from my book "Forty Days of Hope."

Jesus warned His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees: men who strained out gnats but could swallow a camel whole. Two thousand years later, not much has changed. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

David began life as a poor shepherd boy, the least in his family, but God took care of him all the way through, and he ended well. David had the experience of an entire life behind him when he wrote Psalm 37. He had once been young, and now he was old. If you have been through times that looked dire, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Many things in my life seemed like the end of the world while they were happening, yet now they are only a distant memory. All of the troubles and trials we go through in this life are temporary, and they will pass. Even the end of our life is merely the beginning of something new. If you are going through painful and traumatic times, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Many times the things we go through are not brought on because we did something wrong. If you have gone through tough times in your life, you probably already know this. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

It took me a long time to realize that God did not dislike the same people I did. And that the people who have wronged us will get the same forgiveness we do if they ask Him for it. Yet, we all have something in common, and it reeks. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Jesus said, "My sheep hear My Voice, and they follow Me" (John 10:27). If you feel like you can't hear God's voice well, or at all, you may be overcomplicating it. It may be simpler than you think. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

In your walk with God, there will be some things you don't understand. "Why did this happen?" will always be a thought away. If you have questions that trouble you, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

There is a stretch of ground under our oak tree we call Copperhead Road. Found three of them there last year. Growing up in South Carolina, you learn fast to not like copperheads. The LORD put enmity between us and the serpent, and I abide by that rule. But here is the thing: while I was writing this, I wasn't afraid. There weren't any snakes in the house. Anxiety would be worrying that one is abo...

Your breakthrough is waiting near your breaking point. When it looks like you cannot go on and it becomes so dark, when you are ready to snap and let God have it with both barrels, you are so close to being delivered. Listen to the message today for a word of hope! This is taken from my book: Forty Days of Hope.

We like to bring as large an army as possible, but God prefers to be outnumbered. He likes it that way. In His army, quality is much better than quantity. That was the case of small David defeating giant Goliath. It was the same with Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, Jonah, Daniel, Paul, and many others. God only needed one who was faithful to bring victory. Though you may face impossible odds, and the wor...

While attending classes at a school, the teacher is right there with you and willing to answer any questions you may have. They spend their time trying to help you understand the subject. But when the test comes later, you are expected to complete it using the knowledge you have been taught. Because God loves you and wants to help you grow, there will be times of testing. Listen to the message tod...

Stepping out in faith can be intimidating, maybe even terrifying, but it can have great rewards for those who overcome. We are not the first to have to choose between trusting God or fleeing in fear. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

I have often prayed something specific and saw God go even beyond the details in my prayer. Your prayers don't scare Him, for He is not just creative but the Creator. Yet, we need to be sure that we are asking for the right thing. Today's wisdom is on the importance of specific prayer. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Change is something that makes us uncomfortable, and we often resist it. But, for the new to come to pass, the old has to go away. If you want a better car or a better job, the old one usually has to go first. We like to know what is going on and for the swap to happen all at once. Yet, God often brings change differently. Most of us will feel at least a little stressed when looking at the unknown...

On the last night Jesus spent with His disciples, He got on His knees and washed their feet. The servant was missing, the basin was sitting there, but nobody moved. So the Lord of glory did the job Himself. That moment was not just a kind gesture; it was a lesson He had been teaching them all along. The way up in the kingdom of God is down. Pride blocks everything good from God, while humility ope...

Faith is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. It is the currency of heaven. Though your circumstances may look hopeless, you have access to power that cannot be matched. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When kings of old passed through their towns, it was often with a splendid display and ceremony. They may ride in a golden chariot or a carriage pulled by twelve white horses. When Jesus came to Earth, it was completely different. He began by sleeping comfortably in a feeding trough in a stable and, later, on the floor of a fishing boat in a storm. Though you may have been born under humble circum...