Mentoring
Read: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. (v. 2) A book I read about President Harry S. Truman described the moment President Franklin D. Roosevelt died and Truman ascended to the presidency. Roosevelt, […]
Devoted
Read: Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (v. 42) When I teach our church’s class on financial management, I always feel a tinge of regret when I get to the lesson on investment. You learn that if you start investing […]
Welcoming
Read: Matthew 5:43-48 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? (v. 47) Disneyland is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” They offer more than rides. They offer an experience. Everything that happens there is part of the plan to give you that experience of happiness. In a […]
Available
Read: Romans 12:9-21 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (v. 10) President John F. Kennedy visited the NASA space center shortly after declaring his goal of putting a man on the moon. He was asking different employees about their jobs when he came upon a man carrying a broom […]
Gifted
Read: Romans 12:1-8 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them. (v. 6) I was once the volunteer parent in one of my children’s preschool classes. I helped set up the room, assisted the kids with their work, helped them read, and led their daily craft. It was […]
A Theologian
Read: 1 Corinthians 2:6–3:4 But we have the mind of Christ. (v. 16) Former professional basketball player Allen Iverson once did a press conference where he repeatedly questioned why people were bothered that he missed a practice: “I’m supposed to be the franchise player and we’re in here talking about practice.” Is what happens during […]
July Prayer Guide 2020
ALBANIA — Give thanks for the following note from a listener named Alma. “Hello, Words of Hope Albania. Thank you so much for the blessed work you do. I am uplifted and filled with joy by the message of your programs. And they certainly help us in our spiritual life. You know, there are nice and […]
Essential
Read: Ephesians 4:1-16 . . . to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. (v. 12) “Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and here are the people!” I learned this fun little activity as a kid, locking my hands together to create […]
Walk in Armor
Read: Ephesians 6:10-23 Put on the whole armor of God. (v. 11) Of all my experiences with Words of Hope global teams, nothing compares to the first time I saw a person oppressed by demons in Uganda. Assuming I would know what to do, a leader asked me to help. I froze like a soldier […]