Daily Hope Devotionals - Church

Belonging to a church family has many benefits. Yesterday we looked at two of those benefits: Through the church, you learn your true identity and you are supported by others. Today we’ll look at three … Continue reading The Benefits of Belonging to a Church Family, Part 2

The better connected you are to a church family, the more you will experience everything the church has to offer. What does the church have to offer? You get five benefits when you belong to … Continue reading The Benefits of Belonging to a Church Family, Part 1

God never meant for you to go through life on your own. He wants you to be part of his family—the church. In fact, the church has been God’s plan from the very beginning. Some … Continue reading Commit to Jesus and His Family

Unity in any area of your life—in your small group, church, or family—requires you to be realistic in your expectations. Many people bring unrealistic expectations to church. To expect any church to always do everything … Continue reading The Church Isn’t Perfect; Love It Anyway

Unity is not uniformity. When God says he wants his followers to be united, it doesn’t mean he wants us all to be alike. If he had wanted that, he would have created us all … Continue reading How to Show Grace in Disagreement

Do you want to become an agent of harmony and unity in your church? If so, the first step is this: Focus on what you have in common with other Christians, rather than your differences. … Continue reading How to Work for Unity in Your Church

Baptism and communion are the visible signs of unity in the church. They’re symbols of your incorporation into the body of Christ. Both of them illustrate that you belong to Christ, and that you also … Continue reading You Belong to the Family of God

Unity removes fear and creates boldness. A unified church gives everyone in it more power and courage than a divided church. You can see this in the Bible in Acts 4. Peter and John had … Continue reading A Unified Church Is Bold and Fearless

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He wants you to become like Christ. He wants you to grow. But here’s the catch: You can’t do it on your own. Babies don’t just … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow

The church not only helps you center your life on God, but it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re on Earth, … Continue reading You’re Not Alone; You’re Part of a Family