Daily Hope Devotionals - Character

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you, depending on how you respond to them.  When most people encounter difficulty, they react impulsively or become … Continue reading Five Ways God Uses Your Problems

If you don’t make plans in life, you’re just going to drift. As we’ve been learning in Genesis 24, the story of Eleazar gives helpful steps for getting where you want to go. We’ve already … Continue reading Patience and Persistence Will Bring Success

God cares about what kind of goals you set. In fact, setting godly goals benefits you in three major ways: Godly goals challenge your faith. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please … Continue reading Three Characteristics of Godly Goals

From the beginning, God’s plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny. God announced his intention at Creation: “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image … Continue reading Your Destiny Is to Become like Jesus

Some prayers are answered immediately, but others take weeks, months, or even years. You probably know this all too well! But there’s good news: While you’re praying for God’s answer, you’ll learn some things that … Continue reading Testing Comes before Blessing

God wants to use everything, even the bad things in your life, to bring about good. To thrive rather than just survive in a hostile culture, you need to see how God can turn your … Continue reading Pain Is Part of the Process to Spiritual Maturity

One of the greatest tests of your character is how you treat people who are trying to serve you. Whether it’s a waitress, a waiter, a clerk, an employee, a secretary, your children, or your … Continue reading How Do You Treat People Who Serve You?

Respect has become an endangered value. Yet the Bible makes it clear that stable families—and stable societies—are built around respect. The Bible commands us to honor our parents, respect civil authority, and respect church leaders. … Continue reading Every Person Is Worthy of Respect

You and I have a variety of great abilities. For some of us it’s the ability to do math; for others it’s the ability to fix computers or to sew. We all have abilities—even if … Continue reading Responsible People Make the Most of Life

Admiral Hyman Rickover was the father of the U.S. nuclear Navy. He once interviewed a Naval Academy graduate and asked him a very direct question: “When you were in school and in all your life, … Continue reading Why Not Your Best?