Daily Hope Devotional

God’s Great Gift Isn’t Traditionally Wrapped

By Rick Warren — December 15, 2020
The greatest gift ever given wasn’t bought in a store. No cash exchanged hands. It wasn’t even traditionally wrapped—instead, this gift was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manger. Yet it cost the … Continue reading God’s Great Gift Isn’t Traditionally Wrapped

You Can’t Have Peace Until You Learn to Let Go

By Rick Warren — December 14, 2020
With so many people at home more during the pandemic, you might notice you’re a little more sensitive than usual. Maybe you’re quick to point out everything that’s wrong in the world or in your … Continue reading You Can’t Have Peace Until You Learn to Let Go

Wise People Avoid Arguments

By Rick Warren — December 13, 2020
Do you get offended easily? Are you always looking for a fight? Does your defense mechanism kick in during every other conversation? The Bible says that, if you are wise, you won’t antagonize someone’s anger: … Continue reading Wise People Avoid Arguments

Peaceful Relationships Are Built on Truth

By Rick Warren — December 12, 2020
More than ever, the world needs you to be a peacemaker. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9 NIV). Being … Continue reading Peaceful Relationships Are Built on Truth

You’ll Never Get to the End of God’s Love

By Rick Warren — December 11, 2020
When I took my kids to the Grand Canyon when they were young, my two boys were especially wiggly. I held on to their hands as we walked up to the edge, and they wanted … Continue reading You’ll Never Get to the End of God’s Love

If You Want to Live, Give Your Life Away

By Rick Warren — December 10, 2020
We’re all given the same number of minutes in a day. And we’re all given the same goal—to become more like Jesus. If I were to describe Jesus in one word, it would be this: … Continue reading If You Want to Live, Give Your Life Away

God of Love, God of Justice

By Rick Warren — December 9, 2020
Life is not fair. God never said it would be! Life is unfair because there is sin in the world. Jesus came to make things right, and, one day, they will be. But, right now, … Continue reading God of Love, God of Justice

How to Get the Help You Need for Today

By Rick Warren — December 8, 2020
When you became a Christian, did you expect life to suddenly be perfect? If you did, I bet you found out pretty quickly that there are all kinds of trials for Christians—including relational, financial, physical, … Continue reading How to Get the Help You Need for Today

How Should Christians Measure Success?

By Rick Warren — December 7, 2020
I would rather attempt to do something great with my life and fail than attempt to do nothing with my life and succeed. Yet, that’s where most people are! They’re drifting through life. They have … Continue reading How Should Christians Measure Success?

When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear

By Rick Warren — December 6, 2020
A lot of people think the opposite of fear is faith. It’s not! The opposite of fear is love. Love moves against fear. When love comes in the front door of your heart, fear goes … Continue reading When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear