Daily Hope Devotionals - Growing in the Seasons of Life
Your Ministry of Reconciliation
by Rick Warren — September 9, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
When you want to repair a relationship where there is conflict, you want to focus on reconciliation, not resolution. There’s a big difference! Reconciliation means reestablishing the relationship. It doesn’t mean you’ll remarry your ex … Continue reading Your Ministry of Reconciliation
You Can Worry or You Can Worship
by Rick Warren — September 8, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
Christianity is not for weaklings, wimps, or the faint of heart. It takes courageous men and women to follow Jesus. Believers around the world are suffering in terrible ways that most of us will never … Continue reading You Can Worry or You Can Worship
Remember This When You’re Opposed
by Rick Warren — September 7, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
When you feel pressured by the world because you love Jesus and other people don’t, you want to remember three things: Opposition can make you more like Jesus. Jesus said in John 15:18-19, “If the … Continue reading Remember This When You’re Opposed
For Conflict Resolution, Switch Your Focus
by Rick Warren — September 6, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
When you approach someone to resolve a conflict, you first have to confess your part of the problem. Then, you need to listen for the other person’s hurt and perspective. We think we argue over … Continue reading For Conflict Resolution, Switch Your Focus
Take a Good Look at Your Blind Spots
by Rick Warren — September 5, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
One of the most important life skills that you have to learn is conflict resolution. If you don’t, you’re going to spend a lot of your life miserable, because we’re imperfect people, and we have … Continue reading Take a Good Look at Your Blind Spots
Two Steps to Handle Temptation
by Rick Warren — September 4, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
If you want to successfully handle temptation, then claim the promises that God gave in his Word about temptation. Everybody ought to memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13: “God is faithful; he will not let you be … Continue reading Two Steps to Handle Temptation
When Temptation Calls, Just Hang Up
by Rick Warren — September 3, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
It’s common sense that if you don’t want to get stung, stay away from the bees! If you don’t want to get burned, don’t get close to the fire! If you don’t want to fall … Continue reading When Temptation Calls, Just Hang Up
Choose Holiness over Happiness
by Rick Warren — September 2, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
Today we live in an age of irresponsibility, where few people want to admit that their problems are their own fault. We’ve become a victim culture. I’m speaking generally, but it sems like people never … Continue reading Choose Holiness over Happiness
If You Sow Generosity, You Will Reap Generosity
by Rick Warren — September 1, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
The principle of sowing and reaping applies to every area of life, not just your finances. Whatever you sow in life, you’re going to reap. Whatever you deposit is going to be returned to you. … Continue reading If You Sow Generosity, You Will Reap Generosity
Hold Your Blessings with an Open Hand
by Rick Warren — August 31, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
God is more interested in your character than your comfort. He’s not going to give you things if you haven’t learned the principle of contentment first. Contentment is not a lack of ambition. It’s not … Continue reading Hold Your Blessings with an Open Hand
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