Read devotions written by Hope pastors and staff every weekday that align with our daily Bible readings! We hope you use these devotions as a way to dig deeper into Scripture during the weekdays and join us for worship on the weekends to continue growing in your faith.
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David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him. When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. 1 Samuel 18:14-15 My daughter didn’t announce that she’d started a game of “Hide and Seek.” I just noticed the quiet and started looking for her, with growing concern when she didn’t respond… Read more
People are flawed and complex, rarely ever fitting well into the categories of hero or villain. Each one of us is really a mix of both. Biblical characters are the same; often we find that they inspire us one moment and horrify us the next. King Saul is a great example of that. History teaches… Read more
As the waiter walks by the table, my eyes are drawn to the cheeseburger platter with piles of onion rings and a big chocolate malt. My tastebuds shout, “Now THAT is what I want!” Then I see salads front and center on the menu. “Hmmm… Tough choice. The burger looks like what I want, but… Read more
“I can fix it” are four of the most famous last words in modern society, and the last four before I was electrocuted. During seminary, I worked as a “Facilities Manager” at First Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, Minn. I spent most of my time at my pastoral internship at a church plant, but… Read more
