Daily Hope Devotional

Christ Is the Visible Image of the Invisible God

By Rick Warren — December 23, 2020
Who was the little baby in the manger we celebrate at Christmas? Colossians 1:15 says, “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God” (NLT). You’ve heard the phrase that, if you want something done … Continue reading Christ Is the Visible Image of the Invisible God

God’s Passionate Love for You

By Rick Warren — December 22, 2020
The greatest Christmas gift you’ll ever receive is God’s gift to you. It’s the whole reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s the subject of the Bible’s most famous verse—John 3:16. Billions of people throughout history have … Continue reading God’s Passionate Love for You

Give the Gift of Your Time This Christmas

By Rick Warren — December 21, 2020
This Christmas give the gift of your time. Time is your most precious commodity because your time is your life. You only have a certain amount of it. God has already decided the number of … Continue reading Give the Gift of Your Time This Christmas

What to Do With Life’s Disappointments

By Rick Warren — December 20, 2020
Over the past couple of days, we’ve been looking at the wise women in the Christmas story. Today you’ll meet the third wise woman, Anna. When her circumstances would have made it easy to do … Continue reading What to Do With Life’s Disappointments

Trust God’s Word, Not Your Fears

By Rick Warren — December 19, 2020
We’re continuing our look at the three wise women of Christmas. Today you’ll meet Mary, the young woman who became the mother of Jesus. She showed wisdom beyond her years when she chose to believe … Continue reading Trust God’s Word, Not Your Fears
You know about the wise men, but the Christmas story also includes three wise women: Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. They came from three different stages of life. One was married, one was single, and one … Continue reading Trust God’s Plan, Even When His Timing Doesn’t Make Sense

The Good News of Christmas

By Rick Warren — December 17, 2020
Christmas is all about Good News. But it’s not the good news of special gifts. It’s not the good news of a big meal. It’s not the good news of festive music and beautiful lights. … Continue reading The Good News of Christmas

Despite COVID-19, Christmas Still Brings Good News

By Rick Warren — December 16, 2020
Because of COVID-19, this Christmas is unique and unprecedented within our lifetimes. Yet, we can still experience great joy, knowing that Immanuel, “God with us,” has arrived to save us from our sins and take … Continue reading Despite COVID-19, Christmas Still Brings Good News

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