Words of Hope Weekday Devotions
1,084 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to the Words of Hope Podcast - Week Day devotions from the diverse voices of Cathedral of Hope. The Words of Hope Podcast and the Cathedral of Hope Daily Devotions are a ministry of Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ. The mission of Cathedral of Hope is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion by being a people of hope --- proclaiming God’s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. To support this ministry, please subscribe to and share this podcast, follow us on social media, and donate through our website at www.cathedralofhope.com/give.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, April 18, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7 Come, let us sing to our God; let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving, raising a loud shout with song. For the Most High is our God, the great sovereign over all else. Come, let us bow down and bend our knee and kneel before our God. For God is our Maker, ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Gordon Markley Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 16:14-18: Later he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were sitting at the table, and he upbraided them for their lack of faith and stubbornness, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes ...
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 7: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… …a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak”. Support the show
Monday, April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, April 15, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from I John 3:10-11 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Support the show
Friday, April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, April 12, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter.. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 21.4-5 Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize who he was. Jesus shouted, “Friends, have you caught anything?” Support the show
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 1.2-4 Count it all joy, my sisters and brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Support the show
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, April 09, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Romans 15.4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Support the show
Monday, April 08, 2024
April 08, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, April 08, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1Peter 3:15-16: But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. ...
Friday, April 05, 2024
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, April 05, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 4:25b-26 and Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed one. Support the show
Thursday, April 04, 2024
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, April 04, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 16.1-2 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to God, you are my Lord”. All that I have which is good is provided by you. Support the show
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, April 03, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 16:1-6 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the t...
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, April 02, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 19.14: …Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the realm of heaven.” Support the show
Monday, April 01, 2024
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, April 01, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Genesis 1.1-4: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now, the earth was formless and empty, and darkness was on the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light. And there was light, and God saw that the light was good and separated the light from the darkness. Support ...
Thursday, March 28, 202
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, March 28, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 13: 1 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Support the show
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 was written by Bob Shea and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 15.13-15 There is no greater love than this; to lay done one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer speak of you as servants, for a servant does not know what the master is about. Instead, I call you friends, since I have made known to you all that I have learned from my Abba. Support the show
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.28 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 12.34-36 The crowd spoke up, “We have heard from the Law that the Messiah will remain forever, so how can you say, ‘The Son of Humanity must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of Humanity’?” Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever...
Monday, March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, March 25, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 26:20 NIV: Without wood a fire goes out. Support the show
Friday, March 29, 2024
March 23, 2024 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, March 29, 2024 was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Gordon Markley, Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 18. 20-21 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” Support the show
Friday, March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, March 22, 2024 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Support the show
Thursday, March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, March 21, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7 Come, let us sing to our God; let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving, raising a loud shout with song. For the Most High is our God, the great sovereign over all else. Come, let us bow down and bend our knee and kneel before our God. For God is our Maker, in ...
Wednesday, March 20, 202
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 12:34-36 The crowd answered him, “We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” Jesus said to them, “The light is in you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the dark...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ecclesiastes 3:1: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… Support the show
Monday, March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, March 18, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Support the show
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger, leave rage alone, such only leads to evil. Support the show
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 10.6-33 Now these things occurred as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not become idolaters as some of them did; as it is written, ‘The people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play.’ We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a singl...
Monday, March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, March 11, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 3:7 Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters have any real power. The field hand doesn't do magic, he does his assigned job. That work matters, but the work in and of itself cannot make seeds grow. Only God can give growth to the seed. Support the show
Friday, March 15, 2024
March 11, 2024 02:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, March 15, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Support the show
Thursday, March 14, 2024
March 10, 2024 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, March 14, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Connie Rae Harrington and Anna Hutto: “At the table of grace, the cup’s never empty, and the plate’s always full and it’s never too late to come and be filled with love never ending. You’re always welcome at the table of grace.” Support the show
Friday, March 08, 2024
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, March 08, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Daniel 12:13 from The Message. And you? Go about your business without fretting or worrying. Relax. When it’s all over, you will be on your feet to receive your reward. Support the show
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, March 06, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 15:36-41 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Come, let us return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul decided not to take with them one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accom...
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, March 05, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Titus 3:4-6 But when the kindness of God our Savior and Jesus’ love for mankind appeared, God saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to God’s mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom God poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, Support th...
Monday, March 04, 2024
March 04, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.73 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, March 04, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Kings 6. 1-4: In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the Lord. The temple that King Solomon built for the Lord was sixty cubits long, twenty wide and thirty high. The portico at the f...
Friday, March 01, 2024
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, March 01, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 3.5: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Support the show
Thursday, February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, February 29, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 4.6: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Support the show
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 4:2: And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He then became hungry. Support the show
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 John 4.20: If someone says, “I love God,” and hates a sister or brother, that person is a liar; for the ones who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. Support the show
Monday, February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, February 26, 2024 was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Adrian White. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ecclesiastes 4.9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls, one can help the other up. But pity those who fall and have no one to help them up. Support the show
Friday, February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, February 23, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Support the show
Thursday, February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, February 22, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Rev. Dr. Jaqui Lewis: “Love is a tricky word. The kind of love that is fierce is the “non possessive delight in the unique particularity of the other.” It’s ubuntu, an ancient Zulu expression that says, I am a human through other humans. I am who I am because you are who you are. We’re just one species, one organism pulsing toward our future...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Support the show
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Job 5: 8 But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before the divine. God performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. Support the show
Monday, February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, February 19, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 15:9 NIV: God did not discriminate between us and them, but purified their hearts by faith. Support the show
Friday, February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, February 16, 2024 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Beth Wilson. The devotion for today, Friday, February 16, 2024 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 1: 16: From Gods abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 1: 16: From Gods abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. Su...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBThe devotion for today, Thursday, February 15, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ciore Taylor; The Conversation Starts Here, a Perspective of Self, Culture, and the American Society “Reality tries to disguise the fact that this society neglects to provide equal opportunity established by God and clarified in the Constitution. Whether equal opportunity is given to an individual or not, he/she still has the equal ...
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Genesis 3.19: By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return. Support the show
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBThe devotion for today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Timothy 3:16: Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Support the show
Monday, February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBThe devotion for today, Monday, February 12, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Judy Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 2:1, 4: We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to God’s will. Support the show
Friday, February 09, 2024
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MBThe devotion for today, Friday, February 09, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 4:18-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because God has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. God has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the atte...
Thursday, February 8, 2024
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBWORDS OF HOPE One of the moving elements of a memorial service is the video montage of the person who has joined the Great Cloud of Witnesses. As images emerge, one after another, you think, “There’s that smile, that casual slouch, that goofiness or that serious gaze, those hands of service.” And it tugs at your heart that this special person won’t be a part of your life anymore. Not in the same way. A group of us from Coat of Colours has been inspired while working to honor the life of R...
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.6 MBThe devotion for today, Wednesday, February 07, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by ***. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 3:7-12: Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon. He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they ...