Words of Hope Weekday Devotions

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 6:2-4:   So, whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward....

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Bell Hooks:  “To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients — care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.”  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, February 20, 2023 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Liesa Newman. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Barack Obama: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, February 17, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Thomas Riggs.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Janelle Mona’e: Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, February 16, 2023 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Larry Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time: And if the word integration means anything, this is what it means: that we, with love, shall force our brothers to see themselves as they are, to cease fleeing from reality and begin to change it....

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Judithann Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, February 13, 2023 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Beth Wilson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Zechariah 7:8-10 And the word of the Lord came again to Zechariah: “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, February 10, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Larry Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James Baldwin: "For while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it always must be heard. There isn't any other tale to tell, it's the only light we've got...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, February 09, 2023 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Habbakuk 2:2-3: “And the Lord answered me: ‘Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so [they] may run who read it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait f...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, February 08, 2023 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Liesa Newman.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 8:21-25:  Again he said to them, “I am going away, and you will search for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.” Then the Jews said, “Is he going to kill himself? Is that what he means by sa...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, February 07, 2023 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, February 06, 2023 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Judithann Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Roman's 10:12:  The Good News: God loves everyone equally. It does not matter the color of your skin or how you identify. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, February 3, 2023 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Judithann Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 12. 4-11 There are different kinds of gifts. But it is the same Holy Spirit Who gives them. There are different kinds of work to be done for God...There are different ways of doing God’s work… The Holy Spirit w...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, February 2, 2023 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Michael Benham.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Howard Thurman – The movement of the Spirit of God in the hearts of men and women often calls them to act against the spirit of their times or causes them to anticipate a spirit which is yet in the making. In a moment of ded...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Beth Wilson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages. -Michelle Obama Supp...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 was written by Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas and is narrated by Dana Goodenow  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 5:1-6 New International Version Warning to Rich Oppressors Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold an...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, January 30, 2023 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Michael Benham.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ruth 1.16-18 But Ruth said [to Naomi], “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I w...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, January 27, 2023 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Staci Orr.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 26: 27: Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them saying, “drink from it, ALL of you” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, January 26, 2023 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from  “The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair.” “Prophetic ministry consists of offerin...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Judithann Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from …one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 2 Corinthians 8.9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, January 23, 2023 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Michael Benham.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 4.3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, January 20, 2023 was written by Staci Orr and is narrated by Judithann Anderson.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Galatians 2: 1-5 Then, after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem… because of a revelation, and set before the leaders the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, January 19, 2023 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter.  Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 22.1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Support the show