Daily Hope Devotional

Christians often use the truth as a weapon. But the Bible never says God wants you to use the truth as a club. He doesn’t want you to beat people up theologically, politically, or personally. … Continue reading Are You Really Speaking the Truth in Love?

When James tells us not to swear, he’s not talking about profanity. He’s talking about making an oath by referring to something else, as if you don’t have enough integrity in yourself to keep your … Continue reading How to Speak the Truth Plainly

You don’t have to be an elder, a pastor, or a super-Christian to pray for healing for yourself or for other people. Any believer can pray for healing—and God wants you to be a healing … Continue reading Any Believer Can Pray for Healing

Why doesn’t God heal everyone that asks him for it? When you pray and ask for God’s healing, you can trust that he’ll hear and answer you. But he may not answer in the way … Continue reading When You Pray for Healing, You Can Pray with Confidence

Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, was one of the greatest leaders who ever lived. He is also a great example of vulnerability. In one of his letters, Paul said, “We have … Continue reading Great Leaders Show Vulnerability

Your vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, vulnerability is a strength! God can take your vulnerabilities and make you spiritually empowered, emotionally healed, relationally attractive, and formed for leadership. Here’s how. First, being open … Continue reading Four Strengths in Vulnerability

God can use all things for good—even your weaknesses. Here are four ways he uses your weaknesses for good. Your weaknesses prevent arrogance. When you realize you’re not perfect—that you don’t have it all together—you … Continue reading God Can Use Your Weaknesses for Good

When you become a believer in Christ, you are born again into God’s family, and you cannot be unborn. Although fellowship with God can be damaged by sin, the relationship is still there. You’re only … Continue reading God Can Restore You After You Sin

The Bible says there is no condemnation for our sin once we place our faith in Jesus. But it does not say there are no consequences. Every time you disobey God, you hurt yourself and … Continue reading Why Doesn’t God Reject Sinners?

How do you learn to “R.E.L.A.X.” in the liberating grace of God? R—Realize nobody’s perfect. Psalm 119:96 is a verse directed toward God, and it declares, “Nothing is perfect except your words” (TLB). What society … Continue reading Five Ways to Relax in God’s Grace