Daily Hope Devotional

Do you want to become an agent of harmony and unity in your church? If so, the first step is this: Focus on what you have in common with other Christians, rather than your differences. … Continue reading How to Work for Unity in Your Church

Baptism and communion are the visible signs of unity in the church. They’re symbols of your incorporation into the body of Christ. Both of them illustrate that you belong to Christ, and that you also … Continue reading You Belong to the Family of God

Unity removes fear and creates boldness. A unified church gives everyone in it more power and courage than a divided church. You can see this in the Bible in Acts 4. Peter and John had … Continue reading A Unified Church Is Bold and Fearless

Jesus’ last prayer before he went to the cross was that the church would live in unity: “The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind—just as you, Father, are in … Continue reading Unity Is Our Greatest Witness to Unbelievers

One day, God had a message for a prophet named Jeremiah. He told him to go to a potter’s house and watch the potter make clay pots. As Jeremiah watched the potter molding and fixing … Continue reading God Turns Messes into Masterpieces

If you want to change your life, start by changing the way you think. Changing your thoughts is the key to a fresh start in any area—a hobby, a career, a relationship, marriage, or parenting. … Continue reading To Change Your Life, Change Your Thoughts

God is not moved by your complaints, regrets, or wishes. But he is moved by your faith. Matthew 9:29 says, “According to your faith let it be done to you” (NIV). You know you’re acting … Continue reading How to Set Goals in Uncertain Times

If you’re ready to make a fresh start, you need to take a personal inventory. That means you take stock of and evaluate what you’ve got to work with. When you do a personal inventory, … Continue reading God Has Prepared You for a Fresh Start

Life is filled with things you can’t control, and many people let that keep them from pursuing the dream God has put in their heart. In the middle of uncontrollable circumstances and problems, learn to … Continue reading In Trying Times, Keep Trying

When people stop following God’s vision for their lives, they usually think two things: “I don’t have what it takes” or “I have failed in the past.” If you want to get a fresh start … Continue reading God’s Vision: You Have What It Takes