Daily Hope Devotionals - Blessing

When you’re persecuted, harassed, or facing opposition, you need to respond with a blessing. Jesus says in Luke 6:27-29, “Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray … Continue reading Do Good to Those Who Oppose You

When you face opposition because of your faith, you need to recognize its source. It’s not other people. It’s not your coworkers. It’s not a political party. It’s not some other nation or religion. It’s … Continue reading Who’s the Real Source of Opposition?

You should never be embarrassed for standing for the truth and doing what’s right. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:16, “It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the … Continue reading Never Be Embarrassed for Standing for the Truth

Grief, loss, and pain are an inevitable part of life. But did you know that God uses these things to help us grow? He does it in three ways. First, God uses pain to get … Continue reading How God Uses Grief to Help Us Grow

Every one of us will experience loss. So how does God heal your broken heart? You don’t get over a loss. You can’t go under it; you can’t go around it. You’ve got to go … Continue reading Six Ways God Blesses a Broken Heart

In yesterday’s devotional, we talked about seven facets of mercy. Today, I want you to consider some personal application questions for each of the aspects. I challenge you to commit an act of premeditated mercy … Continue reading Seven Ways to Be Merciful

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multi-faceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy, because I guarantee that learning how to be an agent of mercy will transform your relationships. Mercy … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Jesus says in Matthew 5:7, “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (NLT). In other words, what you give, you’re going to get. You’ve got to learn to be a … Continue reading Four Reasons God Wants You to Be Merciful

God is using money to test you. He doesn’t just automatically give his blessings to anybody. He tests you first to see if you’re responsible. If he can trust you with material possessions, then he … Continue reading Money: God’s Favorite Way to Test You

Our civilization is losing its civility. The world is getting ruder! The internet plays a part in this, because it allows people to hide behind the screen and say things online that they would never … Continue reading Trust Your Defense to God