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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What comes to mind when you think about a ‘refuge?’ For me, it’s a getaway. Peaceful, calm, probably outside on a not-too-hot or not-too-cold day. Formally, the definition is a place where one is safe. I’m not sure I’ve ever needed safety so badly as to seek ‘refuge.’ After the death of her sons, Naomi… Read more
“So Naomi returned from Moab, accompanied by her daughter-in-law Ruth, the young Moabite woman. They arrive in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest” (Ruth 1:22). Is it possible to have faith in a God you’re mad at? The book of Ruth gives us reason to believe that it is. Naomi’s… Read more
Even though I was raised in the church, I spent a season of my life walking away from God. I had my own plan and purpose to pursue that did not include him. I am so thankful for his grace and mercy. So thankful that in a very dark season, he pulled me closer and… Read more
The story of Samson with his strength and struggles is a well-known one, a favorite of Sunday school kids. But the setup of Samson’s story shouldn’t be overlooked. The author uses the characters of Manoah and his wife to play with gender stereotypes and the different ways people experience God. Read chapter… Read more
