Daily Hope Devotionals - Anger

Think you’ve had a bad day? Job would understand; he practically had a PhD in pain and loss. In the very first chapter of Job, everything in his life fell apart. His response? “Job stood … Continue reading Don’t Stuff Your Pain; Tell God About It

If you’re still holding on to resentment, then someone is controlling you. Have you ever said, “You make me so mad”? That’s an admission that the other person is controlling you. The only way to … Continue reading Choose Grace, Not Bitterness

God wants you to live at peace with everyone. Why? Because unresolved conflict has three devastating effects in life. First, it blocks your fellowship with God. When you’re out of harmony with others, you can’t … Continue reading Courageous People Resolve Conflict

Hurt people hurt people. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’ve been hurt. Unkind people don’t feel kindness themselves. Unloving people feel unloved. When someone is rude, bitter, unkind, sarcastic, mean-spirited, or arrogant, they are … Continue reading Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience

When someone is angry with you, it’s easy to show anger in return. But before you allow yourself to get mad back, calculate what you’re going to lose. Calculate the cost of anger. The Bible … Continue reading The Cost of Anger

Wise people are peacemakers, not troublemakers. Wise people don’t carry a chip on their shoulder. They’re not always looking for a fight. And they don’t intentionally antagonize other people.  The fact is, if you’re around … Continue reading How to Be Wise in Relationships

You can save yourself a lot of pain and heartache if you follow one simple rule: Slow down when you’re angry or hurt. The Bible says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak … Continue reading When You’re Angry, Slow Down and T.H.I.N.K.

Do you feel unsatisfied with your life? Are you ready to live a fulfilled, meaningful life? It’s time to start looking for satisfaction in Jesus alone. If you’re like most people, you’re always looking around, … Continue reading How to Satisfy Your Spiritual Thirst

If you hang on to resentment, it always hurts you more than anyone else. Resentment is self-destructive and counterproductive. Resentment just makes no sense. If anyone ever had a reason to be resentful, it was … Continue reading Resentment Hurts You More Than Anyone Else

The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that? Here are three simple, practical ways to be God’s agent of mercy in the world. Forgive people … Continue reading How to Be Merciful to Everyone