Cup of Hope

Cup of Hope: Truth: The Thorn

May 27, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • 2 Corinthians 12:7–10

Paul, the great persecutor turned apostle. Only by the grace of God working in his life could a man as hard-hearted toward believers of The Way be transformed and usable for the kingdom. Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Intent to Harm

May 25, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Genesis 37:17–33

In the story of Joseph we meet his brothers who are so jealous of him it drives them to sell Joseph into slavery and then deceived their dad, making up a story about Joseph being mauled by a wild animal. This deception comes back to haunt them years later as they meet Joseph face to face in their greatest desperation - food - and Joseph is the one who holds their future in his hands. We see Joseph, one who could have allowed bitterness to be planted deep into his soul rise to the occasion allowing God to be glorified and trusting that God had a plan all along - to save his family from the famine. Read with me and let's study together the brothers intent to harm Joseph, yet how God used it for good! Genesis 37:17-33 Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Robbed Blessings

May 23, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Genesis 27:27–40

Jacob deceptively stepped into receive the blessing that belonged to his brother. There are layers upon layers that we can glean from this story. Lessons about God, and his grace amid our shortcomings and taking matters into our own hands. He is indeed faithful to keep his promises. We see how deception can destroy a family, ripping it a part from the inside out. Join with me today as we listen, learn and grow together in our understanding of God and his redeeming power at work in our lives. Let's read together Genesis 27:27-40. Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Greed

May 20, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • 2 Kings 5:20–27

Greed makes us take what doesn't belong to us. We see this unclose in the story of Ghazi, Elisha, the prophets servant, who witnessed Elisha turn down gifts and blessings from Naaman. The prospect of Naaman's gifts was too great for Gehazi to pass up. So he took it upon himself to go get them, and get even more for himself. His greed drove him to his own demise. We are heading back into the Old Testament today as we take a look at this often overlooked story. Read and study with me today from 2 Kings 5:20-27 Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Possession

May 18, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Acts 5:1–11

Possessions. We all like to be in control of http://things...and if we are honest people and circumstances. But our things, what we buy and own is often hard to hold with an open hands. It's hard to be willing to share what we see as rightly ours, especially if we are asked to give it ALL away. Today we read and study together the story of Ananias and Sapphire who withhold the proceeds of sold property during the first church of the apostles. Join us today as we study this humbling story of Ananias and Sapphira! Let's read God's word together and find hope, truth and encouragement for today! Acts 5:1-11 Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Money

May 16, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Luke 19:10–20

Money. It's one of the churches least favorite topics - but one topic Jesus talked about most. Why? Perhaps it's because money is a temptation that Satan uses to distract us, to lure us, to draw us into a false sense of not needing God. Today we will read the redemption story of a man enslaved to money. Zacchaeus experienced freedom from the entrapment of money as the end all be all of life, through a moment with Jesus. Join us today as we study this remarkable story of Zacchaeus! Let's read God's word together and find hope, truth and encouragement for today! Luke 19:10-20 Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to plant seeds of greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: History Repeats Itself

May 13, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Genesis 26, Genesis 26:1–11

I can only imagine that the story-telling of Abraham telling Pharaoh and Abimelech that Sarah was his sister made it through the camp. I can imagine Sarah even complaining to her maid-servants that Moses made her tell others she was his sister. Do you think Isaac would have known these stories? Or maybe it was even a lesson he was taught -for their own protection, of course- as they were venturing from place to place to the promised land. Open your Bibles and turn to Genesis 26:1-11 and be filled up full to overflowing with God's great promise of Hope as we unpack this story of Isaac repeating history as he uses the same lie to protect himself and his family. Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Habit

May 11, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Genesis 20

Abram now named Abraham, falls into the same habit of lying to protect. In Genesis 20, we find Abraham and Sarah moving to the Negev. As a part of ensuring safe passage through the land Abraham again tells that Sarah is his sister - ignoring the fact that she is his wife. Again a plague was on the land and the people feared the Lord, but many were harmed because of Abrahams decision to repeat the same half-truth. Open your Bibles and turn to Genesis 20:1-18 and be filled up full to overflowing with God's great promise of Hope! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Half-Truths

May 9, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Genesis 12:10–20, Genesis 12

Abram convinced that Pharaoh would not allow him to live if he knew beautiful Sarai was his wife, lied to try and save his own hide, causing Sarai to be caught in the middle and a great plague to come to Pharaoh's home. Half-truth about his half-sister caused a ripple effect of issues. Let's read together and find out more about this interesting dilemma in scripture. Open your Bibles and turn to Genesis 12:10-20 and be filled up full to overflowing with God's great promise of Hope! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Restoration

May 6, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • 1 Kings 15, 1 Kings 15:1–5

David's sin led to Nathan's rebuke. Nathan's rebuke led to David's repentance. David's repentance led to God's restoring power and the blessing of generations. Let's read together from 1 Kings 15:1-5 and thank God for His restoring power. Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Repentance

May 4, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Psalm 51

Today we sit with David, in his heart breaking repentance. The raw and real, the reckoning of mistakes and yet the praise of God's mercy and forgiveness. David gives us an amazing example of moving forward when the truth is brought into the light - darkness is exposed. Let's read together from Psalm 51, let's read and soak in the reality of true repentance. Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Truth: Rebuke

May 2, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • 2 Samuel 12, 2 Samuel 12:7–14

David, the man after God's own heart was not immune from sin. In fact, he slept with another man's wife. Bathsheba became pregnant. And David assumed because of his position, he could cover up his sin. Instead, he was confronted and rebuked by the prophet Nathan. Today we look at Nathan's rebuke. Today we will study and look at the truth both David and Nathan had to accept. Let's read together from 2 Samuel 12:7-14 and learn from Nathan's rebuke of David. Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #truth

Cup of Hope: Stay: Trust the Plan

April 29, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Mark 14:41, Mark 14:42, Mark 14:40

Jesus, in the lineage of Ruth and King David, is the ultimate example of staying when it's easier to run away. He could have fled the scene on many occasions throughout his life. We learn from Jesus that staying and allowing God's plan to unfold in us , through us and around us take a lot of trust. We can follow Jesus' example of trusting in God's plan. Let's read together from Mark 14:40-42 and learn how we too can trust the plan! Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #Stay

Cup of Hope: Stay: Preparation

April 27, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • 1 Samuel 17:34, 1 Samuel 17:35, 1 Samuel 17:36, 1 Samuel 17:37

David came from a strong line of faithful people. He learned the importance of staying. His life was a training ground for the calling God was placing on his life - to become the King of Israel. David was trained as a warrior-shepherd. It was his willingness to stay, even when there was a predator, and face the predator head on. He trusted God's presence with him. Let's read together from 1 Samuel 17;34-37 Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #Stay

Cup of Hope: Stay: Commited

April 25, 2022 • Stephanie Winslow • Ruth 1:14, Ruth 1:15, Ruth 1:16, Ruth 1:12, Ruth 1:13

Ruth, daughter in law of Naomi. Naomi was widower and bereaved mother. Ruth was given an out, since her husband died, to go back to her own land, to her own people. Yet instead, Ruth chose to stay. She chose to stay with her mother-in-law in her grieving, in her bitterness, in her heartache, in moving and finding a new life. Ruth's story and her choice to be faithful to her commitment to mother in law teaches us a lot about character, and set up the character of the coming kings. Through Ruth's son Obed the line to King David and eventually to King Jesus. Because Ruth chose to stay generations were blessed. Let's read together from Ruth 1:12, 14-16. Join us as we read together and study! Learn and grow in confidence in God's saving grace this week! Cup of Hope: A gulp of God's word to produce greater faith and hope. Join us M-W-F @ 6:45am Central. #cupofhope #inspirehope #illuminatetruth #ignitechange #Stay

Recovery 4 Life Church

with Stephanie Winslow