Words of Hope Weekday Devotions

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, December 31, was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg for The Wizard of Oz, 1939. You’re out of the woods, you’re out of the dark, you’re out of the night, Step into the sun, step into the light. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, December 30, was written by Jonathan McClellan and is narrated by Liesa Newman. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 139.14:I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, December 29, was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 17.22:A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, December 28, was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 2.16:When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, December 25, was written by Matthew Crawley and is narrated by Tyler Barron Good. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 2:While they were [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, December 24, was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 2:8-14 (KJV):And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they we...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, December 23, was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Tyler Barron. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 139:10-11:“If I say, surely darkness shall cover me, and the light (of good old times) around me become dark night; even then your divine hand shall lead me, and you’re good right-hand will hold me fast.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, December 22, was written by Bob Shea and is narrated by Carly Allison McCuller. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 8.1-3:Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, December 21, was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti:In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, December 18, was written by Carol Ann Sarah and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians: 3:16-20:“I pray that out of God’s glorious riches you may be may strengthened with power through God’s Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, December 17, was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Thomas RiggsToday’s Words of Inspiration come from Herbert Kretzner and Alain Boublil:There’s a grief that can’t be spokenThere’s a pain goes on and onEmpty chairs at empty tablesNow my friends are dead and gone.*****Phantom faces at the windowsPhantom shadows on the floorEmpty chairs at...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, December 16, was written by Jonathan McClellan and is narrated by Danna Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Micah 7.7:But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord;I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, December 15, was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley and is narrated by Liesa Newman. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from The Gospel According to Luke 2:40 (NRSV):“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, December 14, was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 5.8:You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, December 11, was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 3:12-16(New Revised Standard Version: Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that...

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, December 10, was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Tyler Good Barron. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Prayer attributed to St. Francis: "O God, may I be an instrument of your peace." Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, December 9, was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 6.10-11:Finally, be strong in the Lord and in God’s mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the evil one’s schemes. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, December 8, was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Tyler Barron. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 27:4:One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in God’s temple. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, December 7, was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 125:1-2:Those who trust in God are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so God surrounds the people both now and forevermore. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, December 4, was written by Dennis Bolin and is narrated by Thomas Riggs. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 11:26 (The Message): It was in Antioch that the disciples were for the first time called Christians. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Friday, December 4, was written by Dennis Bolin and is narrated by Thomas Riggs. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 11:26 (The Message): It was in Antioch that the disciples were for the first time called Christians. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Thursday, December 3, was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 6:19:“We have this hope [in Jesus] as an anchor for the soul, firm and steadfast.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Wednesday, December 2, was written by Jonathan McClellan and is narrated by Tyler Good Barron. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 35.28And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousnessAnd of thy praise all the day long. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Tuesday, December 1, was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Carly Allison McCullar. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Micah 6.8:O humankind, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The devotion for today, Monday, November 30, was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 119.106I have sworn and am determined to keep your righteous judgments. Support the show