Daily Hope Devotional

Somewhere along the way, “repent” became a negative word. When many people hear that word, they think of a guy holding a sign on the corner telling them to “turn or burn” because the end … Continue reading What It Really Means to Repent

Have you noticed your mind doesn’t always do what you tell it to do? Sometimes your mind has a mind of its own. Sometimes your thoughts go off in directions that you don’t intend. When … Continue reading How to Take Every Thought Captive

For my dad, a day without fishing was a wasted day. He would manage, no matter what was going on, to go fishing for at least 30 minutes every day. As I watched my dad … Continue reading Just a Nibble of Sin Will Get You Hooked

Every behavior is based on a belief. If you act scared, it’s because you believe scary thoughts at that moment. If you act resentful, it’s because you believe you’ve been devalued, and so you’re going … Continue reading You Need to Think About What You Think About

What is your identity? If you are a Christian, then you are a son or daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are a part of God’s family. You were created … Continue reading When You’re Bullied, Remember Who You Are

Bullying is on the rise in our schools, our workplaces, and even online. Whenever someone exhibits aggressive behavior or tries to exert power over somebody else, that’s bullying. It could include making threats, spreading rumors, … Continue reading The Real Problem with a Bully

You can find me on Twitter. But you’ll never see me posting about what flavor latte I had or what I thought of the most recent episode of The Voice. When I signed up for … Continue reading Your Phone Is a Tool for Reaching the Nations

Do you own your phone, or does it own you? If you’ve taken a really useful tool and made it the most valuable thing in your life, then your phone has become your god. If … Continue reading When Your Phone Becomes Your Idol

What makes social media so addictive? Why do you have to go back and check a picture 50 times after you post? Why are you constantly checking your phone? Everybody wants the approval of others. … Continue reading Is Social Media a Helpful Tool or a Crutch?

Do you remember seeing the photo of an elderly woman in a throng of young people who all have their phones up, trying to capture whatever moment is in front of them? The old woman … Continue reading Don’t Be a Show-off Online