Daily Hope Devotional

When you’re feeling hopeless, you need to figure out where that feeling is coming from—and then you can begin to pray specifically for what you need. That’s how God wants you to talk with him. … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Pray Specifically

When you pray, do you only tell God what you think he wants to hear? Maybe you start with a simple, “Hi, God. How’s it going? I hope you had a good day today.” Then … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Pray Passionately

Have you ever felt swallowed up by life? Maybe you were surrounded by depression, conflict, worry, or guilt—and you felt hopeless. I hope you’re not feeling that way right now, but at some point you … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Start With Prayer

When God first gave Jonah his mission, it required a huge step of faith. In fact, the step was so big that Jonah initially ran from it. At the time, Nineveh was the biggest and … Continue reading Fulfilling God’s Mission Will Take a Step of Faith

God gives every one of us a unique mission—and he gives us a choice as to whether or not we fulfill that mission. God gave Jonah a mission: to warn the people of Nineveh that … Continue reading What Happens When You Run from God

You weren’t put on earth to live for yourself. You were made for a greater purpose than simply to make money, retire, and die. You were made for a mission, and that mission gives your … Continue reading God Made You for a Mission

Although we study the passion of Jesus, his death on the cross, Easter is a celebration of his resurrection: God brought Jesus back from the dead, proving he’d broken the power of sin and death. … Continue reading Easter Celebrates That Jesus Is Alive Today

You can’t tap into a greater power than one that raises a dead man to new life. That’s the power that Jesus displayed on the first Easter. It was the most powerful event in the … Continue reading You Need Resurrection Power

Would you be surprised to know most people do not accept themselves? I’ve been in ministry now for over 40 years. I’ve talked to tens of thousands of people, and I’ve found that most people … Continue reading Because of Jesus, God Accepts You

Fear is nothing new. It’s been with us from the very beginning! Adam’s first recorded words in the Garden of Eden were, “I was afraid, and I hid.” Humans have been living in fear of … Continue reading Why the Forgiven Don’t Have to Fear