Daily Hope Devotionals - Christian Living

Communion Leads to Gratitude

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

Trusting God Means Obeying Him Completely

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

You Don’t Have to Understand the ‘Why’

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’

Your Heart Goes Where You Give

When we’re generous with each other, we draw closer to each other, and that creates community. Someone from my church sent me a letter that read: “My neighbor asked if he could borrow my ladder, … Continue reading Your Heart Goes Where You Give

When You Help Others Grow, You Grow Too

God wired you so that when you help other people grow, God helps you grow. You never grow faster than when you’re in fellowship with other believers and encouraging each other’s commitment to following Jesus … Continue reading When You Help Others Grow, You Grow Too

Make Friends to Make Disciples

Everybody’s looking for true friends—not just acquaintances but people who are there with you when you need them most. God wants you to build true friendships with the people that are already in your life … Continue reading Make Friends to Make Disciples

Community Is God’s Answer to Defeat

Each one of us needs other people to watch out for us—to defend us, protect us, and help us stay on track. In the book of Philippians, the apostle Paul tells us that we should … Continue reading Community Is God’s Answer to Defeat

Working Together, We Can Accomplish More

God put you on Earth to do a certain work that only you can do. Ephesians 2:10 says that you were “created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for … Continue reading Working Together, We Can Accomplish More

Why You Need to Walk With Others

The Bible often compares life to a walk—because life is a journey. We don’t sit still! Throughout the New Testament, we are told to walk in wisdom, love, light, and obedience. We’re told to walk … Continue reading Why You Need to Walk With Others

You Know How the Story Ends

One of the most suspenseful TV shows ever was 24. The main character, Jack Bauer, could solve three world catastrophes in every single episode. But I never even watched the show until it went off … Continue reading You Know How the Story Ends