Daily Hope Devotionals - Christmas

Only Jesus Can Do the Saving

For three summers in my youth, I was a lifeguard. And like every lifeguard understands, I knew that you can’t save somebody as long as they’re trying to save themselves. When someone’s drowning, they’re typically … Continue reading Only Jesus Can Do the Saving

When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Jesus came at Christmas to heal our hurts, including our hidden ones. No matter who you meet, anywhere around the world, you will always have one thing in common: Everybody has a hidden wound. Everyone … Continue reading When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

You Need a More Powerful Light

We all have dark days. There are dark days of disappointment when your dreams crumble and your plans fall apart. There are dark days when you’re stressed out by finances or relationships, dark days of … Continue reading You Need a More Powerful Light

Now We Know What God Is Like

What are you confused about? Maybe today your mind feels muddled about your future, a relationship, your finances, or your health. Whatever is causing you confusion, you need to shine God’s light on it. Jesus … Continue reading Now We Know What God Is Like

Make Time for What Matters at Christmas

This Christmas, consider doing less, not more. By simplifying your life, you’ll have more enjoyment, more fulfillment, and less stress. At one of the busiest times of the year, we need to make sure we’re … Continue reading Make Time for What Matters at Christmas

No Matter What You’ve Done, God Will Take You Back

This Christmas season, do you need a little refreshment in your life? Are you feeling a little dried up? Do you need some revival? Come back to God. You may say, “Rick, you don’t know … Continue reading No Matter What You’ve Done, God Will Take You Back

This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

What to Do When You Start to Worry


You may not hear the word “fret” much anymore. It’s an older word that just means “worry.” When you fret, you get stressed out, anxious, and impatient. You worry because things are either happening too … Continue reading What to Do When You Start to Worry


Jesus Wants You for Christmas

What are you giving Jesus for Christmas? It’s his birthday, after all. You buy gifts for all the other important people in your life. Can you imagine having a birthday party and buying gifts for … Continue reading Jesus Wants You for Christmas

Behold Emmanuel, God With Us

If Jesus had not come back to life, then nobody in the world would be celebrating Christmas. Why? Because Jesus would’ve been a liar and a fake. Jesus claimed to be God, which a lot … Continue reading Behold Emmanuel, God With Us