Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 John 4

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

You were born into a battle. You didn’t ask for it. But a cosmic battle that started before you were born and will continue long after you die is taking place all throughout the universe. … Continue reading The Battle You Were Born to Win

A lot of people think the opposite of fear is faith. It’s not! The opposite of fear is love. Love moves against fear. When love comes in the front door of your heart, fear goes … Continue reading When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear

Because love should be central to our lives, we need to be sure to understand what love really is. The Bible says love is a command. God commands that we love each other: “Love means … Continue reading What Is Love?

Do you want to know how best to spend your life? Here it is: The best use of your life is love. God says you need to make learning how to love your primary objective, … Continue reading The Best Use of Your Life Is Love

God is always first in everything. He takes the initiative. The only reason you can love God or anybody else is because God first loved you. The Bible says in 1 John 4:19, “We love … Continue reading We Love Because God First Loved Us

If you want to connect with someone, you need to be willing to take the first step. This often requires courage. Why? Because it’s fear that disconnects human beings. When we’re full of fear and … Continue reading Three Things Fear Does to Relationships

Insecurity ruins relationships. But when you open your life to others, even though they could potentially hurt you, you’ll come alive in ways you’ve never experienced before.   Why does insecurity ruin relationships? Because it prevents … Continue reading You Can Love Others Because God Loves You

Christianity is not for weaklings, wimps, or the faint of heart. It takes courageous men and women to follow Jesus. What is it costing you to follow Christ? Unlike many believers around the world, you … Continue reading When Opposed, Choose Worship Over Worry

Everything in life changes—relationships, jobs, health, finances. But there’s one thing in the universe that will never change: God’s love. God loves you, no matter what. Your failures, your brokenness, and your sin can never … Continue reading This Is How Much God Loves You