Hope in the Word

Hope in the Word

We can trust God’s Word even though we might not trust what people say. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. Talk, talk, talk. People talk to us all the time. The preacher talks to us. Our coworker talks to us. Our children talk to us, yet too often that’s all it […]

Hope for the Downcast

Hope for the Downcast

Jesus invites us into his rest even when our souls despair. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. As many of you know, my wife, Janice, is from Mt. Angel, Oregon, a small community most commonly know for its Oktoberfest.  It’s a predominantly Roman Catholic community with both a Benedictine abbey and […]

Joy in the Hands of God

Joy in the Hands of God

God is the source of our joy. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.” Psalm 92:4 New Living Translation I can’t stop smiling when I see this picture of my grandson, […]