Daily Hope Devotional

Imagine that your friends throw a birthday party for you. Everyone brings a gift, but instead of giving them to you, they give them to each other! As strange as that sounds, it happens every … Continue reading Your Christmas Gift to Jesus

When the wise men went in search of the promised Savior, they intended to give him the best they had—their best tangible gifts along with their gratitude, honor, worship, and love. The wise men came … Continue reading Give God Your Best

Wise people seek the truth. They’re not happy with guesses or speculation when it comes to life, themselves, or God. They’re willing to go to any lengths to find the truth.  The Bible says that, … Continue reading Wise People Still Seek Truth

Consider this: The fact that the innkeeper didn’t make room for Jesus did not stop Jesus from being born. History is his story. When the innkeeper said, “No room,” it didn’t hurt God. But the … Continue reading Will You Be Part of His Story?

Jesus came to earth as a baby at Christmas so that we could get to know him. While there are many titles for God, here are two ways he wants you to know him. Know … Continue reading Get to Know the Creator and Savior

On that first Christmas, when Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph were at the end of a long journey—and they found there was no room for them in the local inn. This is how the … Continue reading Do You Have Room for Jesus?

History’s conclusion is inevitable. I believe this with all my heart. It’s done. It’s finished. There’s no doubt. I’ve read the final chapter. God’s Word tells us how it’s going to end. One day God’s … Continue reading We Know How the Story Ends

Everything is possible with God. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’” (Matthew 19:26 NIV).  When I was pastor at Saddleback Church, we launched … Continue reading Trust God to Do Great Things

The whole world needs Jesus. Jesus said this very clearly over and over, and in Matthew 28:18-20 he gave his followers the Great Commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to … Continue reading The Great Commission Is Not a Suggestion

It’s not about you. It’s all about God. Those two go together. The reason it’s not about you is because it’s all about God. Until you understand this, life is never going to make sense. … Continue reading It’s All About God