Daily Hope Devotionals - Christian Living

Is it possible in the 21st century to live a sexually pure life? To refrain from sex before marriage and stay faithful during marriage? Yes! But it has to start with a commitment. The Bible … Continue reading Sexual Purity Begins With a Commitment

Many people, including Christians, think they only have to show respect for people with whom they agree. Nothing could be further from the truth! In today’s world, there are many activities in our society that … Continue reading You Can Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

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

Is faith simply a frame of mind? Some see it that way—as a passive attribute of a Christian waiting to see what God has in store for them: a promotion, cancer, depression, betrayal, blessing, wealth, … Continue reading True Faith Is Active, Never Passive

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 well in their spiritual journey but putter … Continue reading The Word “No” Is Important for Your Spiritual Journey

When I took my kids to the Grand Canyon when they were young, my two boys were especially wiggly. I held on to their hands as we walked up to the edge. They wanted to … Continue reading You’ll Never Get to the End of God’s Love

No matter what you’re going to face in the next week, month, or year, you’re not going to face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians … Continue reading Understand God Is on Your Side

When we take Communion, we are reminded of what Jesus did for us on the cross. It’s not an empty ritual that Christians do just because they have to. Instead, God wants us to practice … Continue reading Communion Leads to Gratitude

Partial obedience is still disobedience. You can’t just pick and choose which commands of God you will follow. There are two important truths you need to understand related to God’s commands:   God’s standard of … Continue reading Trusting God Means Obeying Him Completely

If there’s ever a time in life you need to hurry, it’s when God tells you to act—even if you don’t understand why. Psalm 119:32 says, “I will quickly obey your commands” (NCV). You don’t … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Understand the ‘Why’