Daily Hope Devotionals - Church
A Unified Church Is Bold and Fearless
by Rick Warren — February 12, 2022
from The Awesome Power of Vision
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’s Family Helps You Grow
by Rick Warren — December 10, 2021
from God’s Vision for the Rest of Your Life
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
You’re Not Alone; You’re Part of a Family
by Rick Warren — December 9, 2021
from God’s Vision for the Rest of Your Life
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
Worship is the Antidote for Worry
by Rick Warren — December 8, 2021
from God’s Vision for the Rest of Your Life
God made you for five purposes: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. But you can’t fulfill those purposes on your own. Life is not a solo act. You were created for community. The only way … Continue reading Worship is the Antidote for Worry
Only God’s Family Will Last
by Rick Warren — November 6, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer
For the last few days, we’ve looked at how you can glorify God. One of the greatest ways you can show God’s glory is by joining God’s family, the church. The Bible says in Ephesians … Continue reading Only God’s Family Will Last
Christianity: Adopted into the Family
by Rick Warren — October 6, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer
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
Learn to Love God’s Family
by Rick Warren — June 26, 2021
from Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Only the church will last forever. There are many things we wish would last forever. But the Bible tells us nothing else is going to last. No business is going to last forever. No government … Continue reading Learn to Love God’s Family
To Grow Spiritually, You Need Other People
by Rick Warren — June 6, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
As I mentioned yesterday, your character is essentially the sum of your habits; it’s how you habitually act. The Bible says, “Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and … Continue reading To Grow Spiritually, You Need Other People
We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rick Warren — April 26, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Yesterday we talked about how to use your spiritual gifts for God’s glory. … Continue reading We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts
Why Does the Church Need Me?
by Rick Warren — March 24, 2021
from The Seven Greatest Words of Love
One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and … Continue reading Why Does the Church Need Me?
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