Daily Hope Devotionals - Adversity
You Don’t Always Need Sunshine to Grow
by Rick Warren — January 10, 2024
from God’s Amazing Promises
It’s possible to grow during times of bright, fair weather—but you put down deeper roots during the dark days of life. As a pastor, I heard from countless people who said they had grown more … Continue reading You Don’t Always Need Sunshine to Grow
How to Get the Help You Need for Today
by Rick Warren — January 6, 2024
from God’s Amazing Promises
When you became a Christian, did you expect life to suddenly be easy? If you did, I bet you found out pretty quickly that Christians face all kinds of trials—including relational, financial, physical, and mental. … Continue reading How to Get the Help You Need for Today
Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love
by Rick Warren — December 26, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
God’s plan for the universe and for you isn’t finished yet. One day, Jesus will return to complete God’s plan and take his followers to heaven. On the night before Jesus was crucified, he gathered … Continue reading Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love
You Need a More Powerful Light
by Rick Warren — December 21, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
We all have dark days. There are dark days of disappointment when your dreams crumble and your plans fall apart. There are dark days when you’re stressed out by finances or relationships, dark days of … Continue reading You Need a More Powerful Light
Is That Really the Best Option?
by Rick Warren — December 12, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to be selective. There will always be a lot of options and opportunities. But the key to effectiveness is being selective. The Bible … Continue reading Is That Really the Best Option?
You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It
by Rick Warren — December 3, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Remember the story of Joseph? His brothers were jealous because he was the favorite son, so they sold Joseph into slavery. He was taken to Egypt, and for the first 40 years of his life, … Continue reading You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It
Four Reasons Not to Give Up
by Rick Warren — November 28, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
If your focus is shortsighted—where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain—then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look at things from an eternal perspective, then you’ll be … Continue reading Four Reasons Not to Give Up
Don’t Give Up!
by Rick Warren — November 1, 2023
from How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
It’s not easy to live by faith. We live in a broken world. The weather doesn’t work right. Our bodies don’t work right. Our relationships don’t work right. As Adam was leaving the Garden of … Continue reading Don’t Give Up!
Lean on God’s Promises When Troubles Hit
by Rick Warren — October 28, 2023
from How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
When we experience a setback, we tend to focus on things that can easily fall apart. We look at our bank accounts. We keep our eyes on the people around us. We put our attention … Continue reading Lean on God’s Promises When Troubles Hit
God’s Presence: Your Anchor Through Any Storm
by Rick Warren — October 27, 2023
from How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
No one gets through life without setbacks. All of us will face storms from time to time. The real issue is how we respond. When you experience a setback, what happens next? Do setbacks dominate … Continue reading God’s Presence: Your Anchor Through Any Storm
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