Daily Hope Devotionals - Choices

Most people don’t know that I am a “master” cake builder (my family, at least, thinks I am). Years ago, I decided to learn how to bake cakes. I figured that, if I wanted to … Continue reading God Gives the Bitter Ingredients Purpose

Change is unavoidable. We all know that—but we still often act surprised when things don’t stay the same. When change happens, we can complain and grumble, get mad, and blame other people. We can even … Continue reading Change Is for Your Good

If your focus is shortsighted—where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain—then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look at things from an eternal perspective, then you’ll be … Continue reading Four Reasons Not to Give Up

It may feel like the 365 days you’re given each year aren’t enough time to do everything you want to do. In fact, you probably feel like there aren’t enough minutes in this day to … Continue reading How to Focus on What’s Important, Not Urgent

In some cultures, failure is almost the unpardonable sin. That’s because we idolize success. But that kind of pressure creates major stress for people. The fear of failure has many different faces. It can cause … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Fear Failure

Sometimes the fears in your life can be loud, demanding your attention. But you can trust that God is with you and for you and is more powerful than whatever you’re afraid of. When the … Continue reading How to Replace Your Fear With Trust

Don’t let your fears control you! Face your fears by putting your faith in God. Fear has an incredible ability to paralyze your potential—to keep you from launching out with faith. When we choose fear … Continue reading Let Faith, Not Fear, Rule Your Heart

The most important word to remember for your spiritual journey may be a surprising one: “no.” Your faith journey is a long one. Too many people start off strong but putter out before the end. … Continue reading If You Want to Grow, Sometimes You Have to Say ‘No’

Your pain often reveals God’s purpose for you. God never wastes a hurt! If you’ve gone through a hurt, God wants you to help other people going through that same hurt. He can use the … Continue reading Your Pain Often Reveals God’s Purpose

Lasting love is persistent. It is determined. It is diligent. It is resolute. It endures the worst and doesn’t give up on a relationship. It’s stubborn! The purpose of a relationship is not just to … Continue reading The Key to Lasting Love