Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 John 4

God is a God of radical freedom. In fact, the Bible says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1 NIV). What does God’s freedom give you? Over the last few … Continue reading When You Fear Death

You probably have a picture that comes to mind when you think about what hell must be like. Your image likely has some red and black tones in it, a lot of fire, and maybe … Continue reading The Worst Thing About Hell

God created you to love you. The Bible doesn’t say God has love. The Bible says, “God is love” (1 John 4:8 ESV). Love is the essence of his nature. The Bible says, “For you … Continue reading God Made You to Love You

The world defines freedom as a life without any restraint. It’s an attitude that says, “I can do anything I want to do and say anything I want to say, without anybody telling me what … Continue reading Where Can You Find True Freedom?

A while back, a man came into my office and said, “I’m a Christian, but I don’t feel like I’m going anywhere in my spiritual growth. I’m kind of stuck in neutral.” I said, “What … Continue reading Are You Stuck in Spiritual Neutral?

The whole reason God created the universe is because he wanted a family—and that family is the church. His church is the only reason the universe exists. Did you know that before God thought of … Continue reading Why God Created the Universe

Are your relationships characterized by freedom or by fear?  If you’re like most people, you find yourself in a dilemma: You long to be close to other people, but you also fear being close. You … Continue reading God’s Love Frees You to Love Fearlessly

When you’re full of fear and anxiety, you don’t get close to other people. Instead, you back off. You fear being rejected, manipulated, vulnerable, hurt, or used, and these fears cause you to disconnect from … Continue reading Find the Courage to Connect

If you want lasting change in your life, you must fill your life with love. Love is the only thing that can change the unchangeable. Love heals, uplifts, strengthens, energizes, refreshes, and renews. Love is … Continue reading To Change, Give Yourself Away in Love

Fear never gives you a life of freedom. It always limits you! You may call it worry or anxiety, but the results are the same. It’s a prison of fear. Even when Jesus rose from … Continue reading To Be Free, Remember God’s Promises