Daily Hope Devotionals - Character

You are never a failure until you quit, and it’s always too soon to quit. God uses tough times to test your persistence. The difference between faithful people and unfaithful people is that unfaithful people … Continue reading How God Uses Tough Times

I heard a story about a man who took his son to McDonald’s and bought him super-size French fries. On the way home, he reached over and took one little French fry and ate it. … Continue reading How Does God Respond to Your Generosity?

Trust is the emotional glue that draws you closer to your friends, your family, and your small group. Without trust, you’re never going to have the intimate relationship that God wants you to have. Teamwork … Continue reading How to Become a Trustworthy Person

Paul wrote about a prayer warrior in Colossians 4:12: “Epaphras . . . always prays for you that you will grow to be spiritually mature” (NCV). Epaphras is a hero to me. I don’t know … Continue reading How to Pray for Spiritual Growth

When life becomes really hard, most people will eventually ask, “Why is this happening to me?” But that’s the wrong question to ask when things get dark. Instead, try asking, “God, what’s your purpose in … Continue reading The Right Question to Ask When You’re in Pain

Are you working to build your life on values that last? If you are, you need to learn to live with integrity. The Bible says in Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, … Continue reading Do You Act the Same in Public and In Private?

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

In this series, we’re learning how God takes us through the Six Phases of Faith—a dream, decision, delay, difficulty, dead end, and deliverance—over and over again throughout our lives to grow our faith and develop … Continue reading When Your Dream Is Delayed, Don’t Fear

Dreaming plays an essential role in developing your faith and helping you become the kind of person God made you to be. There’s an important connection between dreaming and believing, between your imagination and your … Continue reading Great Dreams Require Great Faith

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’re going to learn some … Continue reading Testing Comes Before Blessing