Daily Hope Devotionals - Adversity

If things don’t happen right away or when you think they should, that doesn’t mean you should quit. You need to be diligent and develop endurance. The Bible says, “Let us not get tired of … Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing

As a follower of Jesus, you have fiery darts coming at you all the time. Satan implants the following thoughts into your mind: Doubt. You start asking yourself, “Did God really say that? Can I … Continue reading Start Believing Your Beliefs

Integrity matters. The Bible says we’re in a war “against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world” (Ephesians 6:12 NIV). And we can’t battle those spiritual forces that threaten to … Continue reading Does the Outside Match What’s Inside?

You have an enemy—and it may not be who you think it is. It’s not the person you’re competing against at work. It’s not the difficult neighbor. It’s not your ex-spouse. Your enemy isn’t human … Continue reading Satan Is Real

You were born into a battle. You didn’t ask for it. But a cosmic battle that started before you were born and will continue long after you die is taking place all throughout the universe. … Continue reading The Battle You Were Born to Win

When your life feels like it’s falling apart, knowing what you can change—and what you can’t change—can make all the difference. You can’t change your past. You can’t change your parents. You can’t change the … Continue reading There Is One Thing You Can Change

When life seems to be falling apart, your best and most “spiritual” response may surprise you: Get alone with God, and wait. The Bible tells us in Lamentations 3:28, “When life is heavy and hard … Continue reading Ready, Set—Wait

We all go through a time when our lives seem to be falling apart. We lose our job. A relationship falls apart. Someone dies. Our health takes a turn for the worse. In those times, … Continue reading Let It All Out

Do you know the difference between faithful people and unfaithful people? Unfaithful people give up at the first sign of difficulty. Faithful people keep on keeping on. Faithful people are determined, diligent, persistent. They don’t … Continue reading It’s Too Soon to Quit

Your witness to the world will come out of your weaknesses, not your strengths. A lot of people have it backwards: They think the world is impressed by Christians’ prosperity. That doesn’t impress the world. … Continue reading Your Weaknesses Shape Your Witness to the World