Daily Hope Devotional

When I was a little kid I used to buy or make all these little cheesy gifts for my parents. When I look back, the gifts were really lame. But every time I gave my … Continue reading What Kind of Giving Is Worship?

God did not put you on Earth just to live for yourself. He wants you to make the world a better place! Every time I hear somebody say, “I live for the weekends,” I want … Continue reading Serve God by Serving Others

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He says, “Grow up! I don’t want you to be a spiritual infant all your life. I want you to become like Christ. I want you … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow as a Disciple

The church not only helps you center on God, it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re here on Earth, God wants … Continue reading God Created the Church to Be a Family

You cannot fulfill the five purposes (worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism) on your own. Life is not a solo act. You were created for community. The only way you can fulfill God’s five purposes is … Continue reading Why You Need a Church Family

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

God created you to become like Christ. He wants you to grow up spiritually! The Bible says, “From the very beginning God decided that those who came to him—and all along he knew who would—should … Continue reading God Wants You to Grow Up

The Bible says, “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” … Continue reading You Need the Support of Your Spiritual Family

When my three children were small, I used to sneak into each of their rooms at night and sit down by the side of their bed and just watch them sleep. I got so much … Continue reading This Is How God Feels About You

God wants you to be a giving person. That means you sow generosity in your life. You give freely to others in the body of Christ and show God’s love to unbelievers. You look for … Continue reading What to Do When You Doubt God’s Provision