Daily Hope Devotional

A famous Harvard study once showed a direct connection between long-term thinking and success. It revealed that the more people focus on short-term gain, the more likely they are to fail. Those who focus on … Continue reading The Power of Eternal Thinking

When I was a kid, I didn’t get scared often. I played fearlessly. But whenever I did get scared, I always cried out to my dad. I knew I could depend on him. He was … Continue reading Facing Fear? Change Your Focus

Some people today insist that we should just give in to any desire that comes our way. If it feels good, do it! If it serves you, go for it! If everyone else is doing … Continue reading You Have the Power to Say ‘No’

You haven’t been sentenced to a life of frustration and stress. You don’t have to be stuck in your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. God has something far better for you. We all want peace and … Continue reading Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Do you get it right all the time? Of course you don’t! None of us do. None of us is perfect. There is a lot of pressure in our society to have it all together, … Continue reading Jesus Took Your Judgment

You have a war inside of you that will rage for your entire life between who you used to be and who you’ve become in Jesus Christ. Even Paul, the most decorated missionary in the … Continue reading Willpower Won’t Solve Your Problem

People don’t go to war by themselves. It would be a suicide mission. Someone has to have your back. You need a battle buddy. The same is true in the spiritual battles we all face. … Continue reading You Need a Battle Buddy

We lie to ourselves all the time: “I haven’t gained any weight.” “I’m not hurting anyone.” “No one even noticed.” But one lie is more dangerous than most: “It’s not really a problem.” We tell … Continue reading Let Go of Your Self-defeating Lies

You may not realize it, but you’re in a battle. You may not wear a military uniform, and you may not dodge physical bullets. But you’re in a battle—an invisible one. It’s called spiritual warfare. … Continue reading Winning the Battle Inside of You

The most important word to remember for your spiritual journey may be a surprising one: no. Your faith journey is a long one. Too many people start off well in their spiritual journey but putter … Continue reading The Word “No” Is Important for Your Spiritual Journey