Words of Hope Week Day Devotions

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

Send us a text¸The devotion for today, Monday, May 26, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 17:20 NIVHe replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, May 23, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from John 7. 1-9Jesus was staying in Galilee. He did not wish to go to Judea because the Jewish leaders were looking for an opportunity to kill him. Now, the Jewish festival of Booths was near. So, his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea so that your disciples also may see the works you are doing; for no one who wants to be widely known acts in secret ...  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, May 22, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Harvey Milk:“If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet shatter every closet door.”  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 was written and narrated by Hardy Haberman.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Leviticus 19:13-14 “You shall not defraud your neighbor; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a laborer until morning.  You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 was written by Carole Anne Sarahand is narrated by Beth Wilson.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 4: 21-24 (NLT)  Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, May 19, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Acts 11:20-21Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.  The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, May 15, 2025 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 107. 1-3 Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good;    God's love endures forever.Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—    those redeemed from the hand of the foe,those gathered from the lands,    from east and west, from north and south. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 41:10:So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Acts 9:32-35As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord's people who lived in Lydda.  There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years.  “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.   Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Genesis 40:8 "Do not dream interpretations belong to God? Please tell them to me."  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, May 09, 2025 was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 23:1The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, May 08, 2025 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon  and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Lisa Appelo: “When life implodes in loss, it takes with it the future we thought was ours. The future can feel like a bleak, black hole.”  Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Angela Whorton.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Luke 5:9-11 For he and all who were with him were astounded at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Tuesday, May 06, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Acts 26.15b-18a“ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied.  ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light…' ” Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Monday, May 05, 2025 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 41:10Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Friday, May 02, 2025 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 6:1-4In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another:“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;    the whole earth is full of his glory.”At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. Support the show

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, May 01, 2025 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Beth Wilson Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 65:5Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation. Support the show