Wonderful
Read: Isaiah 9:1-7 And his name shall be called Wonderful . . . (v. 6) “That’s wonderful!” we might say, meaning simply that something is great or remarkable. But the English word wonderful contains other meanings. Something wonderful might be full of wonder, evoking in us a sense of awe. It might also be something […]
A Message of Gratitude
The Words of Hope devotional reaches people in all walks of life—each with their own unique stories of faith and need. One recent thank-you note came to us from a person living in prison. Written on a torn piece of paper towel, it was a reminder of why this ministry exists.
Immanuel
Read: Matthew 1:18-25 Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isa. 7:14) Some things always happen the same way. The sun comes up in the morning and goes down at night. Spring turns into summer turns into fall. A baby grows into a man or a woman; […]
Hope Restored
The Words of Hope devotional reaches people in all walks of life—each with their own unique stories of faith and need. One recent thank-you note came to us from a person living in prison. Written on a torn piece of paper towel, it was a reminder of why this ministry exists.
I Am
Read: Exodus 3:1-14 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58) What do you say when you are asked to introduce yourself? Your name? Your age? Your occupation? You might identify yourself by a relationship—as someone’s parent, spouse, sibling, or friend. Maybe you have a “fun […]
Breaking the Cycle: Juma’s Story of Forgiveness and Courage
Juma, a woman from South Sudan, chose a path that defies understanding—a path of forgiveness, made possible by God’s grace.
Waiting
Read: Isaiah 40:21-31 They who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (v. 31) Has anyone ever asked you to “wait right here” while they went to retrieve a gift for you? Have […]
A Journey Toward God
At just 19 years old, one young woman in prison reached out to Words of Hope with a heartfelt letter that moved us deeply. Her story is one of heartbreak and resilience, but most importantly, it’s a story of hope—a hope she is now finding in the promises of God.
Grateful for Smell
Read: Numbers 28:16-25 In the same way you shall offer daily, for seven days, the food of a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the LORD. (v. 24) The phrase “a pleasing aroma” appears about 40 times in the ESV translation of the Old Testament. With one exception when God is providing a severe […]