Daily Hope Devotional

When I was a kid, I used to buy or make little gifts for my parents. Every time I gave my parents a present, they were overjoyed. It wasn’t like they needed anything from me; … Continue reading Worship Through Your Giving

God did not put you on earth just to live for yourself. He wants you to make the world a better place! Ephesians 2:10 says, “God . . . has made us what we are … Continue reading Every Christian Is a Minister

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He wants you to grow and become like Christ. But here’s the catch: You can’t do it on your own. Babies don’t just grow up on … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow

The church not only helps you center your life on God, but it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re on earth, … Continue reading You’re Not Alone; You’re Part of a Family

God shaped you to serve him. The Bible says, “God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live … Continue reading God Shaped You for Service

God’s goal has always been for you to grow up spiritually. He wants you to become more and more like Jesus every day. The Bible says, “From the very beginning God decided that those who … Continue reading God Helps You Grow

The Bible instructs followers of Jesus to “love one another with mutual affection” (Romans 12:10 NRSVUE). But what does that really mean? There are many ways we can do that, but one of those ways … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

Did you know that, when God looks at you, he loves you simply because he made you? When my three children were small, I would sit by the side of their bed at night and … Continue reading You Are the Focus of God’s Love

You don’t become wise just because you hear something that’s wise. You’ve got to remember that wisdom and then apply it. Because if you don’t remember and apply it, you’ll end up having to learn … Continue reading Don’t Just Hear the Bible. Remember It.

If you want to be wise, invite wise people into your life. You don’t need a lot of friends. You don’t need to be popular. You just need a few good friends who build you … Continue reading To Become Wise, Spend Time with Wise People