Daily Hope Devotional

You’ve likely heard this old cliché: “You can’t soar with the eagles if you’re running with the turkeys.” That’s a great lesson for your kids to remember, but it has ramifications for our spiritual lives … Continue reading Want to Be Like Jesus? Spend Time with Him

It’s no accident that the Bible routinely refers to the Christian life as a race. Just like in a long-distance race, you must be patient to grow as a Christian. The Bible says, “Let us … Continue reading Take Baby Steps to Spiritual Maturity

Do you want to know the key to better relationships in life? You must learn to serve. The root of most relational problems is self-centeredness. You must deal with other issues, but the root is … Continue reading The Key to Improving Your Relationships

If you want to be able to handle temptation, you need to claim the promises of God that he has given in his Word about temptation. Everybody ought to memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13: “God is … Continue reading Two Steps to Handle Temptation

It’s common sense that if you don’t want to get stung, stay away from the bees! If you don’t want to get burned, don’t get close to the fire! If you don’t want to fall … Continue reading When Temptation Calls, Just Hang Up

Today we live in an age of irresponsibility, where no one wants to admit that their problems are their own fault. We’ve all become victims. No problem we have is ever considered our fault anymore; … Continue reading Choose Holiness over Happiness

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your … Continue reading If You Sow Generosity, You Will Reap Generosity

God is more interested in your character than your comfort. He’s not going to give you things if you haven’t learned the principle of contentment first. Contentment is not a lack of ambition. It’s not … Continue reading Hold Your Blessings with an Open Hand

The only thing in all of creation that worries is a human being. Plants don’t worry. Animals don’t worry. Only human beings act as if we don’t have a heavenly Father. When you worry about … Continue reading Hope in God, Not Your Bank Account

God does not bless dishonesty. Proverbs 16:11 says, “The Lord demands fairness in every business deal” (TLB). That includes wages, salaries, and taxes. If you want God’s blessing on your finances, you must be honest … Continue reading Better to Be Poor and Honest