Words of Hope Week Day Devotions

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, August 06, 2025 was written and narrated by Hardy Haberman. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Luke 12:22-26He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to your span of life? If then you are  not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, August 05, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Jay Williams.Today's Words of Inspiration come from J. McQuiston from his book, Always We Begin Again:"At the beginning of each day, after we open our eyes to receive the light of that day; as we listen to the sounds that surround us, we must resolve to treat each hour as the rarest of gifts and be grateful for the consciousness that allows us to experience it."  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, August 04, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Exodus 33:14“And God said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, August 01, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Acts 17. 5-7But the Temple religious leaders were jealous, and…attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring [Paul and his companions] out to the crowd. And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king; Jesus.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, July 31, 2025 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Romans 11: 33-34Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose  and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy to all people. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 was written by Carole Anne Sarah and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 4:29-31 New Revised Standard Version  Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, July 28, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from John Cardinal Newman (1801-1890):"Let me preach to you without preaching, not by words alone but by my life example; by the captivating force and sympathetic influence" [of Christ's presence in my life].  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, July 25, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 6.13-17 Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness… With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, July 24, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Terry Hershey: “… [T]he light of compassion brings people out of hiding, out of unease and fear. The light that invites courage and renewal and resilience. That is light worth spilling. And it is the light of Grace.”  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Amos 9:5-7The Lord, God of hosts,he who touches the earth and it melts,    and all who live in it mourn,and all of it rises like the Nile    and sinks again, like the Nile of Egypt,who builds his upper chambers in the heavens    and founds his vault upon the earth,who calls for the waters of the sea    and pours them out upon the surface of the earth—the Lord is his name. Are you not like the Cushites to me,    O people of Israel? says the Lord.Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt    and the Philistines from Caphtor and the Arameans from Kir? Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 1 John 2.9-11Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, July 21, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 1:17Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the orphan, plead the widow's cause.And Dietrich Bonhoeffer:“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness and pride of power and with its plea for the weak. Christians are doing too little to make these points clear rather than too much. Christendom adjusts itself far too easily to the worship of power. Christians should give more offense, shock the world far more, than they are doing now. Christians should take a stronger stand in favor of the weak rather than considering first the possible right of the strong.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, July 17, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Judy Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 73.26My flesh and my heart may fail,But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Corrie Ten Boom:"Worry is like a rocking chair, it keeps you moving but doesn't get you anywhere."  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 1 John 3:11-17 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we are to love one another; not as Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And for what reason did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil, but his brother's were righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. Everyone who hates his brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him. We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters. But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him? Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, July 14, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Judy Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from James 2.5-6 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm he promised those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong? Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, July 11, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Acts 7:10But God was with Joseph and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So, Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, July 10, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Marie Barnet: “This is the air I breathe. This is the air I breathe, Your holy presence, living in me” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, July 09, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 2 Kings 61-7Now the company of prophets said to Elisha, “As you see, the place where we live under your charge is too small for us.  Let us go to the Jordan, and let us collect logs there, one for each of us, and build a place there for us to live.” He answered, “Do so.”  Then one of them said, “Please come with your servants.” And he answered, “I will.”   So, he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees.  But as one was felling a log, his ax head fell into the water; he cried out, “Alas, master! It was borrowed.”  Then the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” When he showed him the place, he cut off a stick and threw it in there and made the iron float.  He said, “Pick it up.” So, he reached out his hand and took it. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 08, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 16:11Honest scales and balances are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are God's work. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, July 07, 2025 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 12:17:When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, July 04, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. 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 your good right-hand will hold me fast."  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, July 03, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Luke 8.7For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, July 02, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Micah 4:3God will judge between many peoples    and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide.They will beat their swords into plowshares    and their spears into pruning hooks.Nation will not take up sword against nation,    nor will they train for war anymore. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 01, 2025 was written by Carole Anne Sarah and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Romans 8.26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, June 30, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Jeremiah 1:5Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, June 27, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Genesis 1:28-31 God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.' God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.' And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, June 26, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon  and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Robin Wall Kimmerer:In indigenous ways of thinking, we don't call these natural resources. We call them relatives. They are beings, people, which share their gifts with each other and us. When someone shares their gifts with you, your first response is gratitude, and that gratitude cements a response of love. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from John 11.32-35When Mary [of Bethany] reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked.“Come and see, Lord,” she replied.Jesus wept.Centering Prayer:   Lord God, quiet my thoughts and open my spirit to receive your words into my soul. May they find rich opportunity to grow and nourish my spiritual journey with you. Amen. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 8:1-4:Does not wisdom call out?    Does not understanding raise her voice?At the highest point along the way,    where the paths meet, she takes her stand;beside the gate leading into the city,    at the entrance, she cries aloud:“To you, O people, I call out;    I raise my voice to all mankind. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, June 23, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today's Words of Inspiration come from I Corinthians 1:27-29But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, June 20, 2025 was written by Donna Jacksonand is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Habakkuk 1: 1-3How long oh Lord, must I cry out for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you“VIOLENCE” but you do not save? Why do you make me look at injustice?  Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?  Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife and conflicts abound. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, June 19, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 26:20 NIVWithout wood a fire goes out. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Daniel 1: 11-16 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.At the end of the ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. So, the guard took away their choice of food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from  Proverbs 8:4-21 (NRSV) To you, O people, I call,    and my cry is to all who live.O simple ones, learn prudence;    acquire intelligence, you who lack it.Hear, for I will speak noble things,    and from my lips will come what is right,for my mouth will utter truth;    wickedness is an abomination to my lips.All the words of my mouth are righteous;    there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.They are all straight to one who understands    and right to those who find knowledge.Take my instruction instead of silver    and knowledge rather than choice gold,for wisdom is better than jewels,    and all that you may desire cannot compare with her… Support the show

Send us a textthe devotion for today, Monday, June 16, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 13.10Where there is strife, there is pride,but wisdom is found in those who take advice.James 3.17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.Sirach 11:1,3The wisdom of the humble lifts their head high. The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet things. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, June 13, 2025 was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 4:1-3 (The Message): In light of all this, here's what I want you to do. While I'm locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don't want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, June 12, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 19:13-14Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”——————————To see further documentation on this topic, please go to:www.cathedralofhope.com/devotionals Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Mark 6.47-51Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land. He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately, he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.”Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed, for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.   Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, June 09, 2025 was written by Jan Nunn  and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 48:9-10 Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with righteousness. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, June 06, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 44:4For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, June 05, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Romans 6:5, 9-11For if we have been united with him (Christ Jesus) in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his... We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. The death he died, he died once [as a physical human being], but the life he now lives, he lives to God. So, you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in [the resurrected] Christ Jesus.  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, June 04, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Yechezkel 3:21 in the Orthodox Jewish Bible“Nevertheless if thou warn the tzaddik, that the tzaddik sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast saved thy nefesh.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, June 03, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Jay Williams.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Joshua 2.1-2Then Joshua, son of Nun, secretly sent two spies to Jericho. “Go, look over the land,” he said. So, they went and entered the house of a harlot named Rahab and stayed there. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, June 02, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 26:20:Without wood a fire goes out.  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, May 30, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Luke 23:39-43  One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don't you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, May 29, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from John 13:31-35At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."   Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 1.30By God's doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Romans 8.26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans. Support the show