Daily Hope Devotionals - Church

Loneliness Is Longing for Relationship with God

What you often call loneliness is really homesickness for God. This is because you were made to have a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, a relationship that God is dying to have with you. … Continue reading Loneliness Is Longing for Relationship with God

You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!

The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Many people lack self-esteem. They don’t feel good about themselves because they’re always … Continue reading You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!

You Significance Comes From Serving

Whenever we pursue something in life, we do it hoping that it will give us significance. But the only way to really experience significance is to serve with others in ministry. Ministry just means doing … Continue reading You Significance Comes From Serving

God Created You to Need Other People

There are some things you will never learn on your own. You only learn them in community. To grow and develop your potential, you must learn from other people. For example, you can only learn … Continue reading God Created You to Need Other People

You Learn Your Purpose Through Relationships

We only learn who we are in relationship. We only learn our true identity in community. You’ll never learn who you really are by yourself. You only learn it in relationships. That means you must … Continue reading You Learn Your Purpose Through Relationships

Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing

If things don’t happen right away or when you think they should, that doesn’t mean you should quit. You need to be diligent and develop endurance. The Bible says, “Let us not get tired of … Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing

Why You Need Others During Tough Times

When we experience setbacks, our most common response is our worst response: We want to withdraw, to build a wall around ourselves, to push people away. But that’s the last thing we should do. When … Continue reading Why You Need Others During Tough Times

Christianity: Adopted Into the Family

Most people think Christianity is a belief system. It’s true that Christianity includes beliefs—but it’s so much more than that. It’s about belonging and connection. When you’re a Christian, you belong to the family of … Continue reading Christianity: Adopted Into the Family

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

How to Work Together to Witness

Each of us has a life message that God wants us to share with the world. Sharing the message is part of our life’s mission. When we share that message with other people, it’s called … Continue reading How to Work Together to Witness