Daily Hope Devotionals - 2 Corinthians 5

The Bible is full of commands. But do you know which one is the most common? Don’t be afraid. You’ll find it 365 times in Scripture—including several times in the Easter story. “Don’t be afraid” … Continue reading Resurrection Truths That Shatter Fear

Because of God’s great mercy, Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10 NIV). He showed you how much you matter to him by sending his Son to die on the cross … Continue reading What It Means to Be Saved

God has called you to be a witness for him in the world. He expects you to tell others about the hope you have in Jesus. But many people are what I call “arctic river … Continue reading Why Share the Hope of Jesus?

The better connected you are to a church family, the more you will experience everything the church has to offer. What does the church have to offer? You get five benefits when you belong to … Continue reading The Benefits of Belonging to a Church Family, Part 1

God made you for five purposes: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. But you can’t fulfill those purposes on your own. Life is not a solo act. You were created for community. The only way … Continue reading Worship is the Antidote for Worry

Would you be surprised to know most people do not accept themselves? I’ve been a pastor now for over 40 years. I’ve talked to tens of thousands of people, and I’ve found that most people … Continue reading Because of Jesus, God Accepts You

In January 1956, five American missionaries headed to the rainforest of the eastern Amazon in Ecuador. They were making a second visit to the Huaorani tribe, which anthropologists said was the most vicious, violent society … Continue reading How Do You Forgive?

You can find me on Twitter. But you’ll never see me posting about what flavor latte I had or what I thought of the most recent episode of The Voice. When I signed up for … Continue reading Your Phone Is a Tool for Reaching the Nations

Some people think faith is just a conversation. It’s an idea to be discussed or a theology to be debated. But faith is so much more than that. James teaches us that real faith transforms … Continue reading Real Faith Changes Lives

Your identity determines your destiny. That’s a pretty big statement. But in the life of Moses, we see that it’s true. Once Moses realized who he was, his life took a whole new direction. Hebrews … Continue reading Knowing Your True Identity Determines Your Destiny