The Sanctuary of Hope Devotions

New Year's Eve

This is an exciting day! We are pausing to be thankful for the year God has given us. Through the mountains and valleys God was always there for us. Just as he will be in 2019. It seems that as we begin a new year we are always excited about what the year may bring. Many of us will make resolutions. Some will keep them and others will abandon them quickly. Whether you make resolutions or not, it is important to begin this year seeking God’s will. Burk Parsons says this

Who Will Be in Heaven Because of Us!

When we become a follower of Christ, God fills us with His Holy Spirit. The proof of the Holy Spirit in us is not some emotional experience. The proof that we have God’s Spirit in us is if we are going. Are we telling anybody about the Good News? Jesus said in Luke 9:60, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.” What in the world does he mean by that statement? It sounds pretty harsh. But what he’s saying here is that we need to be indispensa

Who Do You PlayFor?

One of my favorite sayings as a coach is that you play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back. The story behind this is that traditionally, the name of your school is on the front of the jersey and your last name is on the back of the jersey. As a coach, we hope our players are playing to represent their school and their community during the contest, and not just playing for their own glory. This question can be asked of Christians as well. I know

Tell Your Mountain About God

Life. Life is hard one way or another. Things pile up and too many things are on your plate. This mountain begins to form in front of you. It is filled with your stress, your problems, your anxiety and ultimately all the things that are not good. You take a step back, take a deep breath, and pray. God knows this mountain. He has put these tasks in front of you. As you pray you are telling God of the situation he created. How bad it is. You are telling him you need Hi

What is Your Streak?

Many teens put most their focus on their friends. The most important thing to teens is social media. The amount of likes they have on Instagram. How long their longest streak is on Snapchat. Not many of them realize they are missing the most important streak, their streak with God. In today’s society, there aren’t many people in school that are Christians, let alone who proudly admit it. I think “Christian” is the most important label to have. When people see that you t

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