Daily Hope Devotionals - Choices

The foundation of a house tells you how big the house can get. You can’t put a big house on a small or faulty foundation. It’ll collapse every time. The same is true for your … Continue reading God’s Word Is the Only Stable Foundation

When something is “dynamic,” it’s energetic and productive. It has a kind of life force that leads to change. Did you know that your Bible study times can be dynamic?  But how does that happen? … Continue reading Your Quiet Time Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Studying God’s Word will change your life if you put what you learn into practice. But all of that starts with your willingness to study his Word. The Bible says, “Open my eyes, that I … Continue reading Two Steps to Effective Bible Study

If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ve probably made a commitment at some point to read your Bible regularly. Maybe you committed to reading it every day for a week. Maybe you read it for … Continue reading Four Steps to Make Bible Study a Habit

Are you feeling down? Do you need a mood elevator?  Put down the chocolate. Don’t have a pity party. Pick up your Bible instead. When you’re discouraged, you don’t need a coffee break. You need … Continue reading Here’s Where to Look for Encouragement

If you’re serious about being spiritually strong and mature, the greatest habit you can develop is memorizing Scripture. In fact, the Bible says in James 1:25 that it’s one of four habits that lead to … Continue reading Why Should You Memorize Scripture?

The vast majority of people pay no attention to eternity. They’re living for the here and now, which is a waste. Everything that’s “here and now” isn’t going to matter in five minutes, much less … Continue reading How to Live in Light of Eternity

If you want God to use you, then you need to fortify your faith. The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:7, “Spend your time and energy in the exercise of keeping spiritually fit” (TLB).  I … Continue reading Four Habits to Fortify Your Faith

God extends his mercy to us, even though we don’t deserve it and can’t earn it. All we have to do is ask for it: “O Lord, you are so good and kind, so ready … Continue reading Make a Plan to Be Merciful

Jesus says in Matthew 5:7, “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (NLT). In other words, you’re going to get what you give. If you want God’s blessing on your … Continue reading Four Reasons to Be Merciful