Daily Hope Devotional

The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Many people lack self-esteem. They don’t feel good about themselves because they’re always … Continue reading You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!

When you understand how God has uniquely shaped you, then you know what purpose he has created you for. Understanding that purpose helps you to focus your life and make better use of the time … Continue reading Every Believer Has Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences—these are the five things that make you, you. I call them your SHAPE. Accepting your SHAPE —the unique way God made you that brings glory to him—means you believe … Continue reading Even Your Weaknesses Bring Glory to God

A number of years ago I started using a little acrostic called SHAPE to talk about the five things that make you, you. SHAPE is the way God wired you for your life. Every area … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Your SHAPE?

Human life reveals God’s purpose and shows God’s glory—so we must always protect the sanctity of life. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you are valuable. And the same is true for … Continue reading You Are Valuable, No Matter Who You Are

In the waiting room of life, you can choose to panic. That’s our natural response! We tend to focus on what’s going on around us. We let our circumstances convince us that there is no … Continue reading God Is Always on Time

When you’re waiting on God, remember that you’re in good company. Millions of saints before you have sat in God’s waiting room. You’re not alone! In fact, if you’re in the waiting room right now—maybe … Continue reading You’re Not Alone in the Waiting Room

There is an unseen battle going on in a realm that we don’t even understand, a spiritual war in other dimensions between good and evil, between God and Satan, between angels and demons—and you’re caught … Continue reading The Unseen Battle Over Your Prayers

Do you ever feel like you’re waiting on God? Maybe you can’t relate to the Israelites, who wandered in the desert for 40 years while they were waiting on God to deliver them. But you … Continue reading Five Things to Do While You Wait

Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and across the wilderness to the Promised Land. It should have only taken them a few weeks, even with a large crowd. But it took them 40 years. … Continue reading Small Lessons Lead to Big Successes