Words of Hope Weekday Devotions

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, March 27, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Christine Valters Paintner: Contemplative practice is a “heart-centered knowing that is receptive rather than grasping, intuitive rather than logical, and a slow ripening rather than a quick fix. In this inner spaciousness we begin...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 13:20-21 Again he asked, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from J.R.R. Tolkien in The Tolkien Letters:  The proper study of Man is anything but Man; and the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million i...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, March 24, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Samuel 2.8 God raises the poor from the dust     and lifts the needy from the ash heap; God seats them with princes     and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s;     on them God has set...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, March 21, 2025 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Michael Benham.   Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 5: 1-2 Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, March 20, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Larry Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Joel 2. 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 16:7-8    I will bless the Lord, my God, who gives me counsel and comfort. Because you are at my right hand [and in my constant presence], I shall not live in fear.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Angela Whorton.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 13:22-24   Jesus went through one town and village after another, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He said to them, “Strive toenter through the narrow door, for...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, March 17, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Adam Carter..  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.  He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, March 14, 2025 was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley and is narrated by Michael Benham.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 3:17 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, March 13, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Marty Haugen: “Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy. Come see the tender faithfulness of God.”  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 was written by Carole Anne Sarah and is narrated by Gordon Markley.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 3:8:   Draw near to God, and God will draw near to you. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John Lennon’s Imagine: Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky Imagine all the people Livin' for today Ah Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to ki...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, March 10, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 4:14: … we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, March 07, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 86:8-10 Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, March 06, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Angela Whorton Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Exodus 3:7-8, 10 I have observed the misery of my people who are slaves in Egypt... I have heard their cry [for help]... I know their sufferings... I have come to deliver them [from slavery]. So, come with me, I will send you (M...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, March 05, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 58:6-9 Is not this the fast that I choose:     to loose the bonds of injustice,     to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free,     and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry    ...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, March 04, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 51.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, March 03, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 10.11-16   [PETER] saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.  It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, February 28, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 103:13-14 As a [loving] parent cares for a child, so do you, my God, care for those who are yours. For you yourself know whereof we are made; you remember that we are but dust. [frail and finite].  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, February 27, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Larry Carter..  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 4 Love is patient, love is kind… Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 17:3-4 So, watch yourselves.  “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ yo...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ecclesiastes 9.12-18 For no one can anticipate the time of disaster. Like fish taken in a cruel net, and like birds caught in a snare, so mortals are snared at a time of calamity, when it suddenly falls upon them. I have also seen th...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, February 24, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Judith Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 38.19-20 Many have become my enemies without cause,     those who hate me without reason are numerous. Those who repay my good with evil     lodge accusations against me,     though I seek only to do what is good. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, February 21, 2025 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Larry Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 6: 20, 21 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Support the show