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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I have always admired Naomi and Ruth’s relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. In my opinion, too often mothers-in-law get a bad rap. I, however, was blessed with the best mother-in-law in the world. She always told me, “If I could have chosen my son’s wife, I would have chosen you.” We were very close. In this Bible… Read more
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
