Willing Hands for God’s Work
Read: Acts 19:8-12; 23-41 And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. (v. 11) One of the overriding themes that we see regarding Paul in the book of Acts is the fierce determination and courage he displays in the face of opposition. Everyone, it seemed, was against him: the Jews opposed him; […]
Recognizing the Holy Spirit
Read: Acts 18:24–19:7 “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (19:2) We may be surprised to read that some of the early Christians had not even heard of the Holy Spirit. This is especially true in light of […]
Pray for Niger
Niger is one of the most impoverished countries in the world. Many individuals there are barely surviving on scant incomes and meager farming resources. Your support of Words of Hope in Niger is providing much-needed income for evangelists in the country who would not otherwise be able to serve as ministers while also supporting their families.
Corinth: Ministering in Sin City
Read: Acts 18:1-23 And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. (v. 8) In the United States, the title “Sin City” is synonymous with Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been to Las Vegas, and there is no denying that immoral things happen there. The old slogan of the city reflects this idea: […]
Paul Preaches to the Philosophers
Read: Acts 17:16-34 Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along . . . I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” (vv. 22-23) Last year my wife and I went on a Mediterranean cruise, and one of the stops we […]
Leaving Home
Bahati did not have an easy start to life. She grew up in Niger, a country with high levels of poverty. Her first marriage ended in abuse and rejection at the hands of her husband. With two children to support, Bahati returned to her family’s home. She lived peacefully there for a time, but one day she heard a radio program that would change everything.
Eagerly Examining the Word
Read: Act 17:1-15 They received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily. (v. 11) The Berean church is the kind of church every pastor would love: “they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily.” It was obvious to them that studying the Scriptures was exciting. They had now found the […]
The Shaping Power of a Devotional Life
When you read any Words of Hope devotional you will find insight, challenge, comfort, or inspiration. Perhaps a story will resonate with your heart and you will find yourself thinking about it all day long. You might feel as if it was written just for you; it touches a pain or a joy in your […]
The Gospel Comes to Europe
Read: Acts 16:11-40 . . . and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. (v. 12) My mother used to say, “It takes all kinds.” She was referring to the fact that God has made all kinds of people with all kinds of personalities […]