Daily Hope Devotional
We all have fears. Too often, though, we let those fears rule our lives and stop us from following God’s plan. When you face people and situations that threaten to destroy you and your witness … Continue reading Overcome Fear by Standing Up for God
There are 18 inches between your head and your heart. But unfortunately, some people will miss heaven by those 18 inches. They know God in their heads but not in their hearts. They intellectually believe … Continue reading How to Miss Heaven by 18 Inches
God won’t teach you something new until you’ve put into practice what he’s already taught you. He isn’t in the business of simply satisfying your curiosity. He tells you something and waits for you to … Continue reading You Can Know Something Without Learning It
Wise people remain humble. Humility and teachability go together. Be humble or you’ll stumble. Humility begins by simply realizing you’re not God. Whenever you get stressed, repeat this to yourself: “God is God, and I’m … Continue reading Be Humble or You’ll Stumble
You and I can never become the kind of people God wants us to be on our own. We were never intended to do life that way. We all need people who are teaching us, … Continue reading Four Types of People You Need in Your Life
Your journey of lifelong learning starts with a choice. It’s a choice only you can make. It’s an incredibly important decision that’ll impact your entire life. The Bible says, “Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Starts With a Choice
The Bible draws a clear distinction between pride and humility. While pride will tear down your relationships, humility builds them up and strengthens them. But pride is self-deceiving. It can be hard for you to … Continue reading Pride Destroys, Humility Builds
If you want to live a successful life, the Bible offers some countercultural instruction: Serve the poor! How can serving the poor help you be successful? The Bible gives numerous reasons. Here are just a … Continue reading Successful People Help the Poor
When you’re successful, it’s much easier to fall hard than it is to maintain your success. When you experience success, the natural tendency is to get proud and forget about God—but success crumbles when you … Continue reading Humility Is a Choice
Too often when life is going well, we become prideful. And pride often leads to a downfall. As Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall” (NLT). Pride blinds us, making … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Warning Signs of Pride
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