Daily Hope Devotionals - 40

Love Looks, and Love Listens

What God does for you, he wants you to do for other people. God accepts you unconditionally. That doesn’t mean he approves of everything you do, but he accepts you, no matter what you’ve done. … Continue reading Love Looks, and Love Listens

Don’t Give Up on Lasting Love

Lasting love is persistent. It is determined. It is diligent. It is resolute. It endures the worst and is stubborn in its insistence to not give up on a relationship. In fact, the purpose of … Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Lasting Love

Tell It Like It Could Be

When you have high expectations of someone, you don’t tell it like it is. You tell it like it could be. You believe in what God wants to do in and through that person, and … Continue reading Tell It Like It Could Be

Lasting Love Extends Grace

No relationship will survive without grace. You’ve got to cut people some slack! You’ve got to let things go. The Bible says, “Love patiently accepts all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NCV). In the original Greek, … Continue reading Lasting Love Extends Grace

The Most Important Habit for Spiritual Fitness

We’ve been learning about how loving others the way God wants requires developing habits that keep you physically, emotionally, and spiritually renewed. The Bible says real love “always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. … Continue reading The Most Important Habit for Spiritual Fitness

Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships

When you need to be physically recharged, your body gives you various signs. If your stomach growls, it’s time to eat. If your eyelids get heavy, it’s time to sleep. We tend to notice those … Continue reading Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships

Are You Too Tired to Love Others Well?

It’s hard to love when you’re tired. That’s right: Your physical condition has a strong impact on your relationships. Being energetic makes a big difference! What happens to your relationships when you’re run-down? Things that … Continue reading Are You Too Tired to Love Others Well?

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