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Stories of Hope

Stories from our ministry fields around the world.

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daily devotions

A Basic Plan for Daily Devotions

Spending time with God doesn’t have to be complicated. This basic plan for daily devotions will teach you how to communicate with God. Communication involves two basic elements—sending messages and receiving them. We share our life with God by

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Prayer Guide

February 2024 Prayer Guide

NIGER — Pray for three children who were brought to our producer after having been abandoned. Our producer agreed to take in the children, and the church has rallied to provide support—helping to supply food and raising funds so

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daily devotions

How to Meet God through the Bible

What if meeting God was as easy as opening a door? Opening your Bible is like stepping through God’s front door. While reading, you have the opportunity to meet God, and get to know him better. The Bible shares

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Prayer Guide

January 2024 Prayer Guide

SOUTH SUDAN — Our team in South Sudan reports some challenges with the government radio station. Originally, Words of Hope programs were broadcast four days per week, but this has been changed to Sunday broadcasts only. Our opportunities to

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Why I Read Through the Bible Every Year

Are you thinking about reading through the Bible this year? Words of Hope’s reading plan, Read the Bible in a Year, is a daily devotional that will take you through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Order your copy

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Prayer Guide

December 2023 Prayer Guide

ALBANIA — Give thanks for exciting mission collaboration opportunities! Recently, Words of Hope’s director for ministry in Albania had a chance to network with RCA Global Mission staff on the topic of church planting in Albania and Kosovo. Pray

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Gratitude

Why do Christians give thanks?

Are you feeling thankful? In this season, there are constant reminders to practice habits of gratitude. We know that being thankful is good for mental health, that it helps build stronger relationships, and it’s one good way to start

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In Their Own Words

You are equipping Albanian Christians for devotional ministry in their own context.  A Young Church Just over 30 years ago, religion was illegal in the country of Albania. In fact, at that time Albania was the world’s only atheistic

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Saying Yes to Jesus

Rev. Nancy Boote penned the words, “Here I am,” in her journal early one morning during her devotional time. “I journaled those words in a prayer,” she says, “expressing my availability to the Lord and my desire to be

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