Daily Hope Devotionals - Church

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

To Be Productive, You Must Be Connected

In the Bible, the vineyard is a picture of the church. It’s a metaphor describing how a church family helps you grow like fruit on a tree or grapes on a vine. Fruitfulness in Scripture … Continue reading To Be Productive, You Must Be Connected

Find Your Unique Value as Part of the Body of Christ

Only within the body of Christ do you find your unique value. The Bible says we’re all different, but together we can accomplish what we could never do on our own. When we’re a part … Continue reading Find Your Unique Value as Part of the Body of Christ

You Need the Support of a Church Family

If you’re a part of God’s family, the church, you don’t have to go through life’s ups and downs on your own. A building is one of the most important pictures of the church in … Continue reading You Need the Support of a Church Family

You’re Called to Belong to the Church

You’re not just called to do. You’re called to belong. The Bible says, “God is the One who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children share … Continue reading You’re Called to Belong to the Church

Your Calling and Community Go Together

You can’t fulfill God’s call for your life on your own. It’s impossible, because calling and community go together. It’s like the parts of your body. They’re worthless unless they’re connected. You may have an … Continue reading Your Calling and Community Go Together

Authentic Friendships Happen in the Light

In Christian fellowship, people should experience authenticity. Authentic fellowship is not superficial, surface-level chit-chat. It’s genuine, heart-to-heart, sometimes gut-level sharing. It happens when people get honest about who they are and what is happening in … Continue reading Authentic Friendships Happen in the Light

A Daily Prayer: God, Revive Us

The Bible says Satan is not afraid of your plans. He’s not afraid of your budget or your strategy. And he’s not afraid of your programs. But Satan is scared to death of your prayers, … Continue reading A Daily Prayer: God, Revive Us