Hope+ Content

I want us to read today’s verse in context with v.20: “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” This brings to mind the famous Mark Twain quote, “It is better to keep your mouth…

Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) | When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. This verse, y’all. It was the one I held…

I pray you are preparing for a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day. This is a day that is so much bigger than the unofficial start of summer, cookouts, and camping. This is a time when we are rhythmically called to pause, remember, and give thanks for those who heard and heeded the call to serve.…

Happy Pentecost Sunday! This is the day we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit. You can find throughout scripture many times the Holy Spirit appeared on the scene, but it was usually a one-off time and/or place. What makes today unique is seen in our verse from Acts 4:31. We read that after the…

Today’s verse is part of the Great Commission. This is the instruction Jesus gave to the disciples just before His ascension back to Heaven as recorded at the end of Matthew’s Gospel. The full Great Commission reads as follows: “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on…

Our family recently experienced a loss that reminded us of the sting of death. Friends, this is part of our human condition and the glorious reality of Jesus’ victory over the grave. Death is terminal for the non-believer, but for those who believe in Jesus as God’s one and only Son — the same who…

This coming Sunday is the Pentecost. It’s the 50 day marker from Easter and is the celebration of when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples. Our verse for today points to Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide the disciples in truth. Wow, do we need that today or what?! Our current…

Have you ever been accused of wearing your emotions on your sleeve? Do you know someone else who does? When we read today’s verse, we get the idea there are some things the Lord wants us to wear to be evident to all; things like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Do people see these…

Today’s verse really stands on it’s own, doesn’t it? I am also convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus. This is a verse that hopefully ignites the assurance of your faith. This is true for your past, present, and future. Do you have anything in your life you fear…

Today’s verse gives us a beautiful image for what it means to live as part of God’s family. We read that Paul wrote how everyone together is the Temple of God. A little context here is important. The Temple of God in Israel was the place believed to be where God actually lived. It was…