Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 John 4

Every Person Is Worthy of Respect

Respect has become an endangered value over the past few decades. Yet the Bible makes it clear that stable families—and stable societies—are built around respect. The Bible commands us to honor our parents, respect civil … Continue reading Every Person Is Worthy of Respect

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking God’s Will

You may be at what you think is a dead end in your life. “We’re never going to get out of debt!” “I’m never going to have a baby.” “My dream is never going to … Continue reading Three Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking God’s Will

To Be Good at Loving Others, You Have to Practice

Love is a skill. If you struggle to love well, here’s some good news: Love is learned! That means the more you practice, the better you will become at it. No matter how you’ve loved … Continue reading To Be Good at Loving Others, You Have to Practice

Your Kids Need Your Compassion

If you want to know how to be a good parent and build a strong family, you don’t have to look online or go to a bookstore. Look no further than the greatest book ever … Continue reading Your Kids Need Your Compassion

Your Greatest Dream Is Still Possible

You’re capable of far more than you understand right now. You just need someone to believe in you. I have good news for you: Someone already does. When someone believes in you unconditionally, as God … Continue reading Your Greatest Dream Is Still Possible

Two Ways to Tackle Fear

Everyone has fears. Your problem isn’t that you’re afraid. It’s what you do with the fear that really matters. Jesus tells us in John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set … Continue reading Two Ways to Tackle Fear

God’s Love Frees You to Love Fearlessly

When people experience conflict in relationships, it’s often a sign that somebody’s trying to control somebody else. What’s beneath that control? It’s fear. Insecurity causes us to try to control others or resist the control … Continue reading God’s Love Frees You to Love Fearlessly

You Don’t Have to Live in Fear

Setbacks will come your way. You can’t avoid them. You may lose a job, a relationship, or your health. And when you do, you start to fear. But you don’t have to stay afraid. Here … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Live in Fear

We Love Because God Loves Us

One reason God wants us to love is because he is love, and he created us to be like him—to love. The only reason we’re able to love is because God loves us: “Love comes … Continue reading We Love Because God Loves Us

To Live Free of Fear, Surrender to God

The Bible says in 1 John 4:18, “Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear” (NCV). How do you learn to live in God’s love so that you … Continue reading To Live Free of Fear, Surrender to God