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A Moment of Hope
Begin your day with a "Moment of Hope." This podcast is a compliment to David and Marilynn's weekday devotional - providing deeper insights and encouragement. Featuring Jenn Houston.
Episodes
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Thankfulness: The Power of Praise
by Marilynn Chadwick Willie Myrick is one of my heroes. When he was just ten, Willie was kidnapped by a knife-wielding assailant. The curious youngster had…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Thankfulness: The Thank You Habit
by Marilynn Chadwick Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2 NIV). Sometimes we move so fast, it's easy to blow past the…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Thankfulness: Try Giving Thanks
by Marilynn Chadwick I've learned that God often shows up strongest when I am weak or afraid. But if I will trust him and step out in faith, I'm likely to…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Be the Answer to Someone's Prayer
by Marilynn Chadwick We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10 NIV). Do…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Step Into Chaos
by Marilynn Chadwick When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven" (Luke 5:20). What does it look like to "always be ready" to bring a…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Blessings at Burger King
I was in a hurry and needed to grab lunch before my next meeting. I passed a Burger King on a nearby corner. I had been trying to avoid fried foods and hadn't…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
by Marilynn Chadwick Years ago, a conversation with a good friend challenged me to realize how complacent I'd become in sharing the Good News about Jesus. My…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Any Time, Any Where
by Marilynn Chadwick Always be ready to give an account for the hope that is within you (1 Peter 3:15). What does it mean to always be ready? During our…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Share Your Story
We have taken this week to look at the importance of always being ready as followers of Jesus. The word "ready" is defined as "easily available or obtained…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Put on the Shoes of Peace
We must always be ready to share the gospel. 2 Timothy 4:2a says to "be ready in season and out of season." We need to learn to hear the voice of God, pray for…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Discernment
Always be ready. It's one of the biblical mandates for God's people. This week we are looking at different ways to always be ready. First, we must learn to…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Pray For Open Doors
We must always be ready. In fact, 2 Timothy 4:2 says, "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete…
A Moment of HopeAlways Be Ready: Hear God's Voice
Always be ready. Jesus is coming back for his bride. We do not know when he will return, but we are called to be ready for his return (Mark 13:32). And as we…
A Moment of HopeSabbath Rest: Sharing Our Stories
by Marilynn Chadwick All three of our now grown children especially looked forward to the end of our Day Off, which they referred to as "Family Home Night."…
A Moment of HopeSabbath Rest: Stop Worrying
by Marilynn Chadwick In addition to "not working" on the Sabbath, the observant Jew also practices "not worrying." Seriously. How does one "not worry?" Is that…
A Moment of HopeSabbath Rest: Stop Working
by Marilynn Chadwick It's been said that Americans are the only people who worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship. Maybe that's why…
A Moment of HopeSabbath Rest: 2,000 Sabbaths
by Marilynn Chadwick I am reminded of the time David and I were invited to teach a marriage seminar to a large gathering of young couples. Wanting to focus on…
A Moment of HopeSabbath Rest: Finding Your Rhythm of Rest
by Marilynn Chadwick Are you feeling tired today? Maybe you worked late, slept poorly, tried to juggle too many tasks, attempted to solve too many problems…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Leave a Generational Legacy
I am wrapping up two weeks of looking at lessons my dad taught me about life. The final one is this: leave a generational legacy. Deuteronomy 5 says that the…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: If The Sun Rises In The Morning, There's Always Hope
If the sun rises in the morning, there's always hope. Another lesson my dad taught me. Look outside for a moment. Did the sun come up today? If so, you are…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Don't Drive Looking In The Rearview Mirror
How many of you have ever hopped into the car to go on a journey and looked only in the rearview mirror to get where you are going? Of course you haven't! You…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Presence Over Presents
Presence over presents. Another short, pithy phrase my dad taught me. This tags along with yesterday's lesson about the way that kids spell love: T-I-M-E…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Kids Spell Love T-I-M-E
Last week, I shared five general lessons that my dad taught me. This week, I want to share five more. My hope is that these small life lessons will bring…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: You Are Not What Has Happened To You
"You are not what has happened to you." Another lesson my dad taught me. This lesson is so important, especially in today's culture. We live in a world where…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: The Most Important Shot Is The Next One
Here is another lesson from my dad: The most important shot is the next one. I have a very tender heart and tend to beat myself up when I make a mistake. Any…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: It's Not How You Drive, But How You Arrive
I have so many lessons from my dad that have marked my life. Today's lesson: It's not how you drive, but how you arrive. Dad loved to play golf. I did not…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Don't Look at What You've Lost But What You Still Have
Lessons from my dad changed my life. He gave me so many insights into life, marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and character. I want to share several of these…
A Moment of HopeLessons From My Dad: Love Their Mom
I learned so much from my dad. He was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and perspective for me throughout his life. I collected so many lessons from him and used…
A Moment of HopeHearing God's Voice: Abide in Christ
Our "Hearing God's Voice" series is adapted from "Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars" by Marilynn Chadwick. To request a copy of this book please go…
A Moment of HopeHearing God's Voice: Sharpen Your Hearing
Our "Hearing God's Voice" series is adapted from "Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars" by Marilynn Chadwick. To request a copy of this book please go…
A Moment of HopeHearing God's Voice: A Spiritual Spam Filter
Our "Hearing God's Voice" series is adapted from "Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars" by Marilynn Chadwick. To request a copy of this book please go…
A Moment of HopeHearing God's Voice: When God Seems Silent
Our "Hearing God's Voice" series is adapted from "Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars" by Marilynn Chadwick. To request a copy of this book please go…
A Moment of HopeHearing God's Voice: Will You Listen?
Our "Hearing God's Voice" series is adapted from "Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars" by Marilynn Chadwick. To request a copy of this book please go…
A Moment of HopeForgiveness: Is Not Reconciliation
Forgiveness is "the act of pardoning an offender and letting them go." It is not a feeling, but a command by God. While forgiveness is required by God for…
A Moment of HopeForgiveness: 70 Times 7
The Bible says we are to forgive "70 times 7." What does this mean? In Jesus's day, to forgive seven times was seen as the ultimate victory in forgiveness. So…
A Moment of HopeForgiveness: Why Forgive?
Forgiveness is so important to the heart of God. This week we are exploring this topic more in depth and hopefully growing in practicing forgiveness in our…
A Moment of HopeForgiveness: It Is a Command
One of the biblical definitions for forgiveness is "the act of pardoning an offender and letting them go." For followers of Jesus, forgiveness is not a…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: Memorial Day
by David Chadwick Today is Memorial Day. It started as a way to commemorate Civil War soldiers and the countless ways they sacrificed for our country. We want…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: Our Freedom
by David Chadwick This is Memorial Day weekend. A time to enjoy family, fun, food, and friends. But don't forget the true meaning of this upcoming Monday…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: Trust God
by Marilynn Chadwick After I made the leap from unbeliever to believer in college, I began to catch glimpses of God's work all around me. The Bible calls these…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: Pennies from Heaven
Today's Daily Moment of Hope is adapted from Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars by Marilynn Chadwick. To receive a copy of this book, please go here. An…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: The Ebenezer Box
by Marilynn Chadwick I don't know about you, but my faith grows when I hear stories of God's power. And when I personally experience a miracle, my faith seems…
A Moment of HopeThe Power of Remembering: Ebenezer Stones
by Marilynn Chadwick The Bible tells the story of how the children of Israel came back to God after many years of wandering away from Him (1 Samuel 7). They…
A Moment of HopePromises That Last Forever: As Long As We Both Shall Live
A marriage vow is made on a foundation of covenantal love. An unchanging, unbreaking, unconditional promise to remain faithful. "In plenty and in want." "In…
A Moment of HopePromises That Last Forever: In Sickness and In Health
Traditional marriage vows are full of covenantal vows. A Christian marriage union, while not perfect, is a beautiful display of the love between Jesus and the…
A Moment of HopePromises That Last Forever: In Joy and In Sorrow
David and Marilynn Chadwick join Jenn Houston in a discussion about today's blog.
A Moment of HopePromises That Last Forever: In Plenty and In Want
Marriage vows are rooted in the word covenant. It means a vow that cannot be broken. The significance of covenant is seen in the Old Testament through the…
A Moment of HopePromises That Last Forever: Let Your Yes be Yes and Your No be No
God takes vows very seriously. Biblically, a vow is a pledge, promise, or commitment. When made, God expects them to be honored. Jesus, in speaking of vows…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Answer Two Questions
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Children are…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Train Yourself to Sustain Yourself
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Let us throw…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Encourage Your Child to Listen to God's Voice
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick My sheep listen…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Serve Together with Your Child
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick If you spend…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Build a Team Around Your Child
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Let us consider…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Teach Your Child to Work Hard
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Whatever you…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Challenge Your Child to Dream Big
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Blessed are…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Grow Your Child with the Grain
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick Train up a…
A Moment of HopeEight Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: See Your Child's Beauty
This blog series is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn Chadwick By faith Moses…
A Moment of Hope8 Great Ways to Raise Strong Kids: Introduction
Our blog series for the next two weeks is adapted from "Woman of Valor" written by Marilynn Chadwick. To download the full book, please go here. by Marilynn…
A Moment of HopeHow to Keep Revival: Daily Desire the "Well Done"
by David Chadwick As we wrap up this week's focus on how to keep revival fires burning in our personal lives, remember the importance of the "daily" decisions…
A Moment of HopeHow to Keep Revival: Daily Love God
by David Chadwick Yesterday, we talked about how in order to keep revival fires burning, you must daily choose to hate sin. You must kill it. Crucify it…