Welcome 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 ...
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This is the podcast Putting on a Coat of Colours. This podcast is a Community Storytelling project of Coat of Colours, a council of Cathedral of Hope, United Church of Christ, in Dallas, TX. Our hope is that this podcast will make room for persons of color and their white allies, who are both gay and straight…•To tell of their joys and frustrations•To tell of their sense of belonging and their sense of exclusion•To celebrate our uniqueness to the larger community and celebrate our commonalit ...
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, September 04, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 7:17-23 When he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable. He said to them, “So, are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever go…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, September 03, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Samuel 21.5-6 David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the equipment of the young men is holy, as it is even on common missions, and all the more…
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The devotion for today, Monday, September 02, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 7. 1-9 Jesus was staying in Galilee. He did not wish to go to Judea because the Jewish leaders were looking for an opportunity to kill him. Now, the Jewish festival of Booths was near. So, his bro…
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The devotion for today, Friday, August 30, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 11:4 The Lord is in the holy temple; the Lord is on the heavenly throne. God observes everyone on earth; God’s eyes examine them. Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Thursday, August 29, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 16:19: It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 was written by Carole Anne Sarah and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason, I bow my knees before the Creator, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of God’s glory, God may …
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Kings 6:7-14 The house was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron was heard in the temple while it was being built. The entrance for the middle stor…
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The devotion for today, Monday, August 26, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 47.1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Friday, August 23, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 34:10b Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Thursday, August 22, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Bernice Johnson Regan: “We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes.” Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Jay Williams Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 8:14-21 Now the disciples had forgotten to bring any bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out—beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and …
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 4.10-13 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in…
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The devotion for today, Monday, August 19, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 14:21-23 The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring …
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The devotion for today, Friday, August 16, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 11: In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. For look, the wicked bend their bows… Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Thursday, August 15, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Romans 8:39 …nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord! Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Isaiah 55.12 “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. S…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 23:12-18 The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than forty men were involved in this plot. They went to…
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The devotion for today, Monday, August 12, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 12.14: Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Friday, August 09, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 130:1-2 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Thursday, August 08, 2024 was written by Pat Saxon and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23: 4 Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, August 07, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 8, 1-8 In those days when there was again a great crowd without anything to eat, he called his disciples and said to them, “I have compassion for the crowd because they have been with me now fo…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, August 06, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Corinthians 12:27-31: Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then…
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The devotion for today, Monday, August 05, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from a poem by By Folliot S. Pierpoint For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful …
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The devotion for today, Friday, August 02, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Thursday, August 01, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 15:4, 7 Jesus told his followers: "Abide in me as I abide in you... If you abide in me, ask for whatever you wish (need) and it will be done for you." Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Revelation 14:12: Meanwhile, the saints stand passionately patient, keeping God’s commands, staying faithful to Jesus. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 16.11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Monday, July 29, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 2 Timothy 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Friday, July 26, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 19:1-7 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was sh…
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The devotion for today, Thursday, July 25, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Esther 4:14 Who knows but that you might have been led to [this place] for such a time as this. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Sirach 11:25 In the day of prosperity, adversity is forgotten. In the day of adversity, prosperity is not remembered." Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Romans 12:2-3 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace…
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The devotion for today, Monday, July 22, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Beth Wilson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from James 1.1-5 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials …
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The devotion for today, Friday, July 19, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ecclesiastes 3.19-20 For what happens to the children of humanity and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and humanity has no advanta…
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The devotion for today, Thursday, July 18, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Lamentations 33:22-24: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God's mercies never come to an end; they are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion; therefo…
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 7:31-35 “To what, then, will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute f…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 23. 14-16 They went to the chief priests and the elders and said, “We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to b…
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The devotion for today, Monday, July 15, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 21-35: When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers. The crowd that followed kept shouting, “Get rid of him!” Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Friday, July 12, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 51.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Thursday, July 11, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ruth 1: 16-18 Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following after you. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from From St Francis of Assisi All things of Creation are children of the Father and thus brothers of man. God wants us to help animals if they need help. Every creature in distress has the same right to be…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 09, 2024 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Angelos Michalopoulos: Kindness leads to happiness, And malice leads to misery. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Monday, July 08, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Judithann Anderson. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Exodus 20.8-10 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither…
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The devotion for today, Friday, July 05, 2024 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Beth Wilson.. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 7:24-27 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on t…
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The devotion for today, Thursday, July 04, 2024 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from John 8. 31-32: …Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Support the Show.…
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The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 03, 2024 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 9:17-26 “Teacher, I brought you my son; he has a spirit that makes him unable to speak, and whenever it seizes him, it dashes him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid, and…
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The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 02, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Jay Williams. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Monday, July 01, 2024 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Dana Goodenow. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Colossians 1.29: For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Friday, June 28, 2024 was written by Charlie C. Rose and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 145.4 One generation shall commend your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts. Support the Show.
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The devotion for today, Thursday, June 27, 2024 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Gordon Markley. Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Nadia Boltz Weber: We have just the tiny things of God at hand with which to help heal ourselves and this busted-up world. Small things that easily fit in a child’s pocket. But they are enough. Suppo…
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