Stories of Hope
See our ministry impact around the world.
Equipping Young People in Niger
Words of Hope Niger partners with the Evangelical Church of the Republic of Niger to empower indigenous communities. Together, we collaborate with a local team to create Christian media content in eight languages, airing it on local FM radio and distributing it via SD cards that can be listened to
Listener Communities
In the island country of Indonesia, Words of Hope’s ministry partners are working to establish listener communities in all of the areas where rural, small language broadcasts can be heard. Local pastors often facilitate these listener communities, relying on the material from Words of Hope for training and small group resources. In rural Indonesia, it is common for
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 speaking to him in prayer, and he speaks to us through
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 the story of God and his people, and invites you, through
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 through Amazon, or sign up for our free daily email.
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 a season of celebration. However, for many people, the relentless reminders
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 regime. Being caught with Christian material back then could mean prison
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 used by him.” She was not expecting God to take her
Reflections from a Translator
Even as Albanians begin to write original devotional content, translating North American devotionals and editing them to fit the Albanian context will continue to be an ongoing need. Fabian fulfills this important role behind the scenes, ensuring that encouragement from Scripture is accessible to readers in his own country. “I