Daily Hope Devotionals - Bible Study

While you’re waiting on God to fulfill a dream or answer a prayer, he wants you to focus on what he’s told you in his Word. The Bible is God’s Word to you. Did you … Continue reading Don’t Just Read God’s Word. Study It!

There is a strong belief in our culture that influences every one of us, whether we want it to or not: If it feels good, do it. But when you allow yourself to be manipulated … Continue reading Your Faith Is Not About Your Feelings

You’ve likely heard this old cliché: “You can’t soar with the eagles if you’re running with the turkeys.” That’s a great lesson for your kids to remember, but it has ramifications for our spiritual lives … Continue reading Want to Be Like Jesus? Spend Time with Him

God has promised many wonderful benefits in your life if you will meditate on the Word of God and then apply its truths to your life. How do you meditate? If you know how to … Continue reading Get a Good Grip on God’s Word

You may understand that a daily quiet time is necessary for spiritual growth and be motivated to do it, but how do you go about having one? You have to start with the proper attitudes. … Continue reading The Right Attitude for Quiet Time

Service is not something you tack onto your schedule to fill up your “spare time.” It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came “to serve” and “to give”—and those two verbs should define … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity Is Never an End in Itself

After my wife Kay and I got engaged, we did something unusual: We moved to opposite sides of the world. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, to work in an inner-city church, and I moved to … Continue reading Are You Fasting or Feasting on God’s Word?

Most of God’s will is already revealed. The principles are there! When you open your Bible, God opens his mouth and starts talking. Are you waiting for God to write his will in the sky? … Continue reading If You Want to Know God’s Will, Just Open Your Bible

When you are worried, don’t repress it, suppress it, or deny it. Confess it. If you try to push down worries, you’re going to get sick. It’s like taking a can of soda, shaking it … Continue reading Fill Your Mind with God’s Word, Not Worry

The secret to personal change is not willpower. The secret is to know and face the truth. You must know and face the truth about yourself, your relationships, and your own nature. Nothing will change … Continue reading If You Want to Change, You Have to Face the Truth