Daily Hope Devotionals - Building My Life on Values That Last

Everyone trusts something. The question is, what — or who — do you trust? Our society tends to spurn trust — or at least we say we do. We’re skeptical of everyone and everything. We … Continue reading Not Trusting God Leads to Stress

You can’t control much of what happens to you in life. Like I mentioned a few days ago in these devotionals, you can’t control who your parents are, where you were born, and a variety … Continue reading Why We Should Respond with Grace

As a pastor for nearly 40 years, I can tell you that the number one reason couples get a divorce isn’t adultery. It isn’t abuse. It’s debt! At one time, 54 percent of the divorces … Continue reading Use This Simple Principle to Manage Your Money Well

Our minds control everything else about us. Our thoughts influence our feelings. Our feelings impact our actions. What you think matters, because everything starts in the mind. To be a responsible person, you have to … Continue reading You’re Responsible for What You Allow in Your Mind

Tú y yo tenemos una variedad de grandes habilidades. Para algunos de nosotros es la habilidad para las matemáticas, arreglar computadoras, o coser. Todos tenemos habilidades – aun cuando hay momentos que necesitamos de otros … Continue reading ¿Cuál es tu Mayor Habilidad?

You and I have a variety of great abilities. For some of us it’s the ability to do math, fix computers, or to sew. We all have abilities — even if at times we need … Continue reading What Is Your Greatest Ability?

Like I mentioned yesterday, three philosophies — individualism, secularism, and relativism —  have devastated our society’s moral thermometer over the past few decades. The consequences have been dramatic on society in general and on each … Continue reading You Can Know Truth By Looking at God

What we believe about the world around us shapes everything about our lives. I’ve shared this with you many times in these devotionals. What you believe determines your behavior. Your behavior then determines what you … Continue reading What You Believe Shapes Your Life