Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 Timothy 2

When Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to be dedicated at the temple, a really old man named Simeon was there. Simeon had been waiting his whole life to see the Messiah. He took one … Continue reading Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone

Christmas is all about Good News. But it’s not the good news of special gifts. It’s not the good news of a big meal. It’s not even the good news of spending time with friends … Continue reading The Good News of God’s Love

God sees everyone as valuable and worth seeking, finding, and saving. The Bible says, “[God] desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4 ESV). But … Continue reading God Directs and Protects

When you have conflict, focus on reconciliation, not resolution. There’s a big difference between those two words. Reconciliation means re-establishing the relationship. Resolution means resolving every issue. In most cases, resolution isn’t going to happen—there … Continue reading Peace with People Follows Peace with God

Christmas is all about Good News. But it’s not the good news of special gifts. It’s not the good news of a big meal. It’s not the good news of festive music and beautiful lights. … Continue reading The Good News of Christmas

How much energy does it take to drop something? Nothing. You just let it go! It doesn’t take any energy at all. Jesus says, “Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive … Continue reading Lift Holy Hands Instead of Shaking Fists