Daily Hope Devotional
Much of our identity is based upon our relationships. I’m a grandson. I’m a son. I’m a husband. I’m a grandfather. I’m a team member. I’m a small group member. I’m a pastor. I’m an … Continue reading Your Lasting Identity Comes from God’s Family
You’re not just called to do. You’re called to belong. The Bible says, “God is the One who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children share … Continue reading You’re Called to Belong to the Church
How do you know you’re not experiencing the love of God? You’re worried. You can’t simultaneously worry and worship God. Every time you worry, you’ve forgotten how much God loves you. Worry is really acting … Continue reading Don’t Worry—Worship!
You’re capable of far more than you understand right now. You just need someone to believe in you. I have good news for you: Someone already does. When someone believes in you unconditionally, as God … Continue reading Your Greatest Dream Is Still Possible
We worship God when we give him our lives every time we pray. Jesus teaches that when we pray, we should commit ourselves to God’s will. God has a specific will for your life. Romans … Continue reading Why We Pray, “Your Will Be Done”
You may understand that a daily quiet time is necessary for spiritual growth and be motivated to do it, but how do you go about having one? You have to start with the proper attitudes. … Continue reading The Right Attitude for Quiet Time
Service is not something you tack onto your schedule to fill up your “spare time.” It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came “to serve” and “to give”—and those two verbs should define … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity Is Never an End in Itself
Life is not a series of random, freak accidents. Life is not totally unplanned. Life is not without meaning. God knows what’s going on. God is weaving the tapestry of your life, and it includes … Continue reading God Uses Your Problems for Good
Knowing God is for you will change your whole perspective on life. You’ll stop thinking of God as someone who’s looking down from heaven, ready to yell “Gotcha!” anytime you mess up. But we don’t … Continue reading If God Is for You, Who Can Be against You?
You’ve messed up. You’ve sinned. You’ve made bad decisions. So have I—all of the above. But guess what? None of those failures have changed God’s call on your life one bit. The calling God gave … Continue reading Past Mistakes Don’t End God’s Call on Your Life
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