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William C. Brownson

Dr. William C. Brownson was the President Emeritus of Words of Hope. Dr. Brownson served Reformed churches in Lodi, New Jersey, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1964 he was appointed Professor of Preaching at Western Theological Seminary, a position he occupied for ten years before serving at Words of Hope. In addition to a widespread speaking ministry in churches, on university campuses and at conferences, Dr. Brownson wrote extensively for the Church Herald, other Christian periodicals, and authored many books. Dr. Brownson died April 1, 2022.
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World-Changing Prayer

Read: Revelation 8:1-5 He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. (v. 3 NIV) When I’m

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The Lamb and His Great Multitude

Read: Revelation 7:9-17 There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.

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Worthy is the Lamb

Read: Revelation 5:1-14 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain.” (v. 12 NIV) When I find myself longing to worship Jesus, to see him

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When Believers Die

Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Therefore encourage one another with these words. (v. 18 NIV) In the early days after Jesus’ resurrection, many believers seemed confused about the situation of their loved

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God’s Promised Gift

Read: Acts 1:4-14 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. (v. 8 NIV) In today’s reading, we hear again Jesus’ instruction to and his promises for his

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In the Spirit and in Truth

Read: John 4:19-34 The true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. (v. 23 NIV) When I

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Teach Us to Pray

Read: Luke 11:1-4 Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples. (v. 1 NIV) For years I have looked on these opening verses in Luke 11 as the

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An Undivided Heart

Read: Psalm 86:8-13 Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness. (v. 11 NIV) When I dwell on this passage, I never fail to be enriched. It

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Like a Tree

Read: Psalm 1 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water. (v. 3 NIV) For some years now, I have lived every day in the Psalms. I read

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