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The Daily Dose of Hope is a devotional intended to provide context and reflection to the New Hope Church Bible Reading Plan. It's our goal to read the Bible in a year together as a family of faith. Five days a week we read. Two days a week we either rest or catch up. Reading the Bible is the number one way to grow in our walk with Jesus. We have to know God's Word to live God's Word. Now for our Daily Dose of Hope.

  1. 23 hr ago

    October 14, 2026; Genesis 47

    Daily Dose of Hope October 14, 2026   Scripture:  Genesis 47   Prayer:  Holy God, You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the one who was and is and is to come.  We love you and give you praise.  We rejoice in your powerful name.  Thank you for how you call each of us.  Thank you for how you provide for us and equip us with everything we need.  You don't need to use us but you do; you allow us to be part of your work in this world.  Thank you, Lord.  Help us to see the blessing of serving you.  We pray this in your name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope on this morning.  This is the devotional and podcast that complements that New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently nearing the end of a deep dive on the book of Genesis.  Today's reading is Genesis 47.   Jacob and his whole family are now in Egypt.  When Pharoah visits with them, he asks about their occupation.  Joseph has already coached them on this one.  They are to say they are herdsmen, which is true.  They do have great flocks.  Apparently, Egyptians looked down at shepherds and herdsmen because they were seen as dirty and nomadic.    This distaste worked in Jacob's family's favor.  Pharoah gives them the land of Goshen to live in and raise their animals.  This is some of the richest land there is; it will be a place where their flocks will prosper and their crops will thrive.  Pharoah even asks if the brothers are interested in caring for his own flocks.  Pharoah has watched Joseph and knows he is trustworthy and he is assuming the brothers are as well.    It's interesting.  It seems that Pharoah was very much fascinated with Joseph and now he is very much fascinated with Jacob and his family.  This is a family in which God has blessed.  Pharoah doesn't know that but he senses there is something very different about this group of people.    While Joseph's family is cared for, the rest of Egypt is in significant decline.  The famine is getting worse and the people have run out of money to buy food from Pharoah.  So, Joseph has them sell their livestock for grain.  Then the livestock are all gone, but the famine is still severe.  The people are starving, quite literally.  So, Joseph has them sell their property in exchange for grain to feed their families.  Basically, the people become Pharoah's servants.    But Joseph is fair.  He has the people seed the fields.  The fields belong to Pharoah, but the people will farm them.  They will give a fifth of the crops to Pharoah and keep most for themselves.  It could have been a much worse deal.  Joseph allows them to keep their livelihood and their dignity.   As Christ-followers, it seems obvious (but I'm going to say it anyway), that all our dealings should be fair and just.  We should seek ways to preserve the dignity of others.  Paul's New Testament letters often speak to the importance of being fair in our treatment of others.  Jesus embodied fairness and justice of course.  And the prophets spoke out about it as well.  One of my favorite Scripture verses is Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  2. 2 days ago

    October 13, 2026; Genesis 46

    Daily Dose of Hope October 13, 2026   Scripture:  Genesis 46   Prayer:  Holy God, Thank you for this day and thank you for the ways you provide and care for us.  We rejoice in your powerful and mighty name.  As we read through the Scripture today and reflect on what it means for us, help us hear a new word from you.  Help us set aside the distractions of the day and really listen for your voice.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope on this Monday morning.  This is the devotional and podcast that complements that New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently nearing the end of a deep dive on the book of Genesis.  Today's reading is Genesis 46.   Jacob, his wives, his sons, and their households, all leave Canaan, headed down to Egypt.  On their way, Jacob stops in Beersheba.  This is the southernmost city in Israel.  He builds an altar there and offers sacrifices to God.  It seems that Jacob isn't sure that its God's will for him to go to Egypt.  Afterall, Canaan is the land that God had given his family and now he is leaving.  I think he just really needed confirmation.    In the past, when Jacob was at a crossroads, he would take matters into his own hands.  He might manipulate or try to take control.  But notice he doesn't do that here.  We have seen Jacob, now Israel, come full circle.  Trickery and deception are not longer his standard ways of operating, but rather going to the Lord and seeking divine guidance.  In this case, God hears Jacob and lets him know that it is okay to go to Egypt.   Maybe you noticed that Jacob didn't leave anyone behind in Canaan to take care of his land and property.  This was a huge step of faith.  But God had said it was okay to go, and Jacob is trusting that there will be a way to return at some point.  We know its going to be a long, long time before the Hebrews return to Canaan.    And that, we get to the list of names.  I know this is everyone's favorite part of the reading.  It may be boring, but it is important.  Remember, these lists of names were included for a reason.  Every single one of these people really existed.  They packed up their stuff in the middle of famine and moved to Egypt.  That must have been scary.  Keep in mind, this is not a comprehensive list of every person that went to Egypt, but only a list of Jacob's direct descendants that would actually form the tribes of Israel.    Then, Judah takes the lead.  He leads his whole extended family into Egypt.  It's the opposite of the exodus.  He is leading everyone into exile in Egypt, as Moses will lead them out several hundred years later.  Kind of an interesting thought.   Finally, we have Joseph's reunion with his father.  It's been twenty years.  Jacob never thought he would see his boy again and here they are.  God can do amazing things.  There are so many things we don't understand about God and his ways.  I often want to question everything.  But when we read stories like this, I am just reminded once again that God's ways are not our ways.  We can trust Him.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  3. 2 days ago

    October 12, 2026; Genesis 45

    Daily Dose of Hope October 12, 2026   Scripture:  Genesis 45   Prayer:  Holy and Merciful God, We come to you today rejoicing in your holy name.  It's amazing that you, the God of all, care about the minute details of our lives.  I mean, who are we?  But yet, you love us, you care, you died for us!  Thank you, Jesus.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Help us, as we move on throughout this day to remember your presence.  Guide our words, our actions, and our thoughts.  Help us hear your voice as we engage with your Word today.  We love you.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope on this Monday morning.  This is the devotional and podcast that complements that New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently nearing the end of a deep dive on the book of Genesis.  Today's reading is Genesis 45   It's been twenty -two years since Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery into Egypt and now it's time for the big reveal.  This is a really good thing and we are reminded that God's promise to bless Abraham and make him a father of many nations is not going to be deterred.  God is going to bless his people.  But before Joseph can actually get the words out, he is overcome by emotion.  So, he send the servants away and he begins to weep loudly, so loudly that the Egyptians standing outside, and all of Pharoah's household can hear him.    When he can finally choke out some works, Joseph says to them, "I am Joseph.  Is my father still alive?"  The brothers are terrified at Joseph's presence.  Think about this.  They betrayed him.  They sold him into slavery.  And now, they are totally dependent on him for their family's survival.  But Joseph is quick to calm them.  He makes it clear.  God had his hand in this.  The point of Joseph coming to Egypt was to preserve life.  In Joseph's mind, it may have been the brothers who sold him, but it was God who sent him.  This is no small thing.  Joseph himself is putting his own tragic experiences into the larger framework of God's plan.  He realizes this is much bigger than himself.   Joseph then forgives his brothers.  He breaks multigenerational cycles of sibling and family bitterness.  This in and of itself is pretty incredible.  He asks his brothers to bring his father to Egypt.  He will settle his family there where they will be protected from the famine.  When Pharoah hears the news of Joseph's brothers paying a visit, he is also elated.  Pharoah himself sends gifts and promises that all of them will be well cared for in Egypt.    What man means for harm, God takes and turns it for good.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  4. 6 days ago

    October 9, 2026; Genesis 44 + Going Deeper with Emmy

    Daily Dose of Hope October 9, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 44 + Going Deeper with Emmy Roberts   Prayer: Almighty God, We come before you today with both humility and gratefulness.  You are so powerful, so holy, and so wise.  We need you.  We seek you.  We are desperate to hear a word from you today, Lord.  We also know that we have failed over and over again.  Lord, forgive us for our sins, for the ways we fall short.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers...Jesus, help us stay focused on you and your Word today.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently working our way through the book of Genesis, and we are getting close to the end.  We have covered a lot of ground.  Once we are done with Genesis, we will go right into Exodus.   Today's reading is Genesis 44.  Joseph is up to some more trickery.  He has his servants put his own silver cup, the one he drinks his wine from at the table, into Benjamin's pack.  The brothers have no idea.  They head home and Joseph sends people after them, ready to accuse them of theft.  They are clueless.  Of course they deny taking the cup.  But it is found in Benjamin's pack.   This means that Benjamin will be kept in Egypt as a slave.  We know the family drama this will cause.  Judah speaks up.  He offers to take Benjamin's place.   And now for our going deeper discussion with Emmy...   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  5. 6 days ago

    October 8, 2026; Genesis 43

    Daily Dose of Hope October 8, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 43   Prayer: Lord, our Lord, How majestic is your name in all the earth!  We magnify your precious and powerful name.  How often we forget how mighty you are.  You created all.  You created us.  Thank you, Lord, for who you are.  Most of all, thank you for loving us with all our flaws and brokenness.  In all we do, in who we are, help us to be more like you.  We pray for humility, mercy, and compassion.  Help us see others through your eyes.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently working our way through the book of Genesis, and we are getting close to the end.  For some perspective, Genesis is the second longest book of the Bible, after Jeremiah.  So, we have covered a lot of ground.  Once we are done with Genesis, we will go right into Exodus.   Today's reading is Genesis 43.  Jacob and his family have gone through the grain the sons brought back from Egypt.  It is highly probable that they thought the famine would only last a season.  Maybe the Egyptian grain would be enough and last.  But we know that isn't going to work.  This is going to be a seven-year famine, which is a very long famine.  They will be forced to go back down to Egypt.   Jacob initially wants his sons to head back to Egypt without Benjamin.  But Judah stands up to him.  They know that will be a fruitless endeavor.  Joseph (although they don't know yet it's Joseph) has been very clear with them.  Bring back your younger brother or you will never see my face again.    We begin to see Judah's leadership develop here.  Remember Judah's previous moral decay?  He is the one who didn't take care of his daughter-in-law, Tamar.  But here we see a different side of him.  He knows they need to go to Egypt, and he promises to personally protect Benjamin.  If he doesn't return with Benjamin, then Jacob can blame him for the rest of his days.  He is willing to be held fully accountable.    We also know that the bloodline will go through Judah.  Because the three older brothers had significant moral failings – Reuben slept with his father's concubine and Levi and Simeon were involved in the slaughter of the villagers after Dinah's rape.  Judah wasn't a saint by any means, but God must have seen something in his heart.  He is growing and learning.  He has come a long way from his Tamar days.  So, God shows tremendous graciousness toward Judah.    Getting back to the story – all the brothers head back down to Egypt.  They are brought to Joseph's house.  When Joseph sees Bejamin, he is overcome with emotion and has to leave the room to weep.  The pain of loss is still very real to Joseph.  At the same time, he recognizes that if it weren't for him being sold into Egypt, he wouldn't be able to help his brothers right now.  Lots of mixed feelings.   Because of all these mixed feelings and the pure drama in these chapters, I think sometimes we miss a bigger point.  God is pouring out his grace on the entire clan of Abraham.  God brought Abraham and his people out of a pagan people group.  He showed Abraham and his sons and their crazy families such kindness and patience.  He gave them wealth and blessing for no reason at all.  They didn't deserve it and yet God did it anyway.  Why?  Because our God is filled with grace and love.  God continues to show his love to those who don't deserve it.  We see this throughout the Old and New Testaments.  Actually, we see it today, in our own lives.   Take a moment and think about how you have experienced God's grace in your life.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  6. 7 Oct

    October 7, 2026; Genesis 42

    Daily Dose of Hope October 7, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 42   Prayer:  Almighty God, We give you glory and praise.  Thank you for the ways you care for us.  Thank you for the ways you care for our church.  Lord Jesus, help us set aside our scattered thoughts.  Help us push away distractions and truly focus on you.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers...Holy Spirit, guide our reading and devotional time today.  May we hear a word from you.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the book of Genesis and this will be followed by Exodus.  Lots of learning and truth!  Today's reading is Genesis 42.   The famine that hit Egypt has also affected Canaan, which means that Jacob's family is running out of food.  The first part of this chapter is actually kind of comical to me.  The patriarch, Jacob, yells at his adult male children to actually go do something.  Go to Egypt!  Go find grain!  Stop standing around and just looking at each other!  While the situation is quite dire, we can kind of picture these brothers, now absolutely helpless, unsure which direction to turn.  Their elderly father has to kind of snap them back to reality – basically, we all are going to die if you don't do something!    It's decided that the ten oldest brothers will head down to Egypt.  Benjamin, the youngest, will stay with Jacob.  After the loss of Joseph, it seems that Jacob is very hesitant to let these young ones out of his sight.  I get the impression he doesn't entirely trust his older boys, and we know there is good reason for that.   The ten brothers head down to Egypt and encounter Joseph, who holds a very high position in the land.  They bow down before him.  Did you catch that?  They literally bow down before Joseph, just like in Joseph's dreams at age seventeen.  It's kind of eerie in a way.  But now Joseph isn't a naïve teenager, he is a powerful Egyptian leader.  In fact, Joseph holds all the cards and the brothers hold none.    So what does Joseph do?  Under the guise of homeland security, Joseph accuses his brothers of being spies and basically has them arrested.  It is an odd game he plays with them and we can't tell if he enjoys this or is tormented by it, maybe a little of both.  Bottom line:  Joseph sends the brothers home with a little grain, with the silver they came with, but with a directive to bring their younger brother, Benjamin back when they return.  He holds Simeon hostage just to be sure they come back.  Of course, the brothers have no idea they are dealing with Joseph.  They assume this is some power-hungry Egyptian official.    But when they get back to Canaan, Jacob has no intention of letting Benjamin go to Egypt.  It's obvious that he does not trust Rueben in the least.  It makes me wonder – did Jacob possibly suspect foul play when Joseph disappeared?  Was there something about that situation that made Jacob doubt his older sons' stories?  Because it appears there is no way in heck he is going to put Benjamin in their care.  Maybe the old man isn't as dumb as they think he is.    And the drama continues tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  7. 6 Oct

    October 6, 2026; Genesis 41:41-57

    Daily Dose of Hope October 6, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57   Prayer:  Lord Jesus, We come before you this morning, thanking you for a new day.  Lord, you are good and we rejoice in your holy and powerful name.  As we begin our day, Lord, help us focus on you.  Help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on your Word and what you want us to learn today.  We get so distracted and self-consumed.  Forgive us for that, Lord.  In these next few moments of silence, help us have laser focus on your voice... In Your Powerful Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the book of Genesis.  Today's reading is the second half of Genesis 40.   Joseph at age thirty is now second in command of Egypt.  During the years of abundance, he marries and has two sons.  We have discussed before about how the names of Leah's sons had meaning and demonstrated her journey in faith.  The names of Joseph's sons also tell a story.  His firstborn son is Manasseh, which sounds like the Hebrew word, "to cause to forget."  Joseph said, "For...God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father's house."  Obviously, Joseph's background still was a heavy burden he carried.  He probably still missed his father and his home, even though now he is building a new life.  God is helping him put the tragedy behind him, but healing is long and hard.   Joseph named his second son Ephraim, which means "to be fruitful."  In verse 52, Joseph says that "...God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction."   Even in Egypt, Joseph was being fruitful and experiencing good things.    Joseph proves to be an excellent leader.  God has given him supernatural wisdom here.  During the years of abundance, he diligently saves grain and stores it in all the cities.  When the famine hits, Egypt is prepared.  The people have food to eat.  We can see how Pharoah depends on Joseph here.  "Go see Joseph..." he tells the people.  And Joseph opens up the storehouses so the people can eat.    Joseph has come a long way and God has seen him through all of it.  Think about your own life.  How have you seen God walk with you through the hardships and carry your through the difficult times?    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

  8. 5 Oct

    October 5, 2026; Genesis 41:1-40

    Daily Dose of Hope October 5, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40   Prayer:  Abba Father, We come to you today, grateful for your love and care in our lives.  Thank you for your presence and your peace.  Help us to gather our scattered thoughts and set aside distractions so we can focus on what you have for us today.  In the next few moments of silence, Lord, help me be still and know that you are God...We give you all the glory, Lord Almighty.  Amen.    Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the book of Genesis.  Today's reading is the first half of Genesis 40.   Everything is in God's timing, isn't it?  It's been two years since Joseph interpreted the dreams of the baker of the cupbearer and he has been stuck down in the dungeon.  I wonder what Joseph thought during those two years, what his prayers were like.  I mean, he had been sold into slavery and then unjustly thrown in prison in this foreign land.  There is no indication that he ever doubts God or is angry at him.  I'm assuming he simply trusted.  But there had to have been some pretty bad days and some pretty desperate prayers.  Afterall, he was only human and all of this was traumatic.   But now, the time has come for God to interpret Pharoah's dreams through Joseph.  Did you catch how Joseph is careful to not take credit for himself?  When Pharoah asks if Joseph can interpret his dreams, Joseph is quick to say that he cannot, but God can.  I think this is a great lesson for all of us.    When we do the work of God, it's easy to sometimes take the credit.  I have this issue with preaching.   Preaching is an activity of God.  When we preach, it's God who directs, God who leads, and God who gives words.  I obviously have a small part in it, but I couldn't do anything without God.  So, if someone likes the message and tells me it's good, I try to make sure I give credit where credit is due – to Jesus!  Sometimes, I slip up and don't emphasize that enough.  Please know that I'm not comparing myself to Joseph, but I get his drift.  We need to be careful.    So, Joseph does some dream interpreting and Pharoah is impressed.  He also now knows that Egypt is in for some future trouble.  There will be seven years of abundance and seven years of severe famine.  That means a lot of organization and preparation.  During the years of abundance, they will need to save enough to sustain the people during the famine.  Historians estimate that about two million people lived in Egypt at that time, so that is a lot of people to feed during the seven years of famine.  Pharoah is going to need a competent person to oversee this whole process.  He deliberates and decides, who better to lead the whole endeavor than Joseph?    Thus, Pharoah decides to lift Joseph from model prisoner to second in command of the whole nation of Egypt.  He goes from rags to riches, literally, in the matter of a few minutes.  God had a bigger plan the whole time.  In his timing.    Blessing, Pastor Vicki

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The Daily Dose of Hope is a devotional intended to provide context and reflection to the New Hope Church Bible Reading Plan. It's our goal to read the Bible in a year together as a family of faith. Five days a week we read. Two days a week we either rest or catch up. Reading the Bible is the number one way to grow in our walk with Jesus. We have to know God's Word to live God's Word. Now for our Daily Dose of Hope.

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