Daily Hope Devotionals - Church

Learn to Love God’s Family

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

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

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?

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?

Take Care of Your Spiritual Family

If you follow Jesus, you can’t just care about your own family. You must also care about God’s family—your spiritual family. Who is your spiritual family? It’s your brothers and sisters in the family of … Continue reading Take Care of Your Spiritual Family

Find Friends Who Build You Up

God wants you to have non-believers as friends. He wants you to love everyone, show kindness to everyone, and help everyone you can. If you don’t have any non-Christian friends, you won’t be around anyone … Continue reading Find Friends Who Build You Up

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 have endurance. The Bible says, “Let us not get tired of … Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing

Don’t Get Tired of 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. You need to have endurance. You need to keep on. The Bible … Continue reading Don’t Get Tired of Doing the Right Thing

Loneliness Is Longing for Relationship with God

What you often call loneliness is really homesickness for God. You’ve just never recognized it. You were made to have a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, a relationship that God is dying to have … Continue reading Loneliness Is Longing for Relationship with God

Make the Most of Your Talents

God has given you unique abilities, talents, and gifts. At Saddleback Church, we say they represent a person’s SHAPE: Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. This bundle of talents is the thing God has … Continue reading Make the Most of Your Talents