Daily Hope Devotionals - Confession

You don’t have to stay the same! In fact, when you become a follower of Jesus, you can’t stay the same. God gives you a new identity. The book of Genesis paints a clear picture … Continue reading Embrace Your New Identity

If you’re a follower of Jesus, joy should be a way of life. Why? You’ve been completely forgiven. There’s no longer a reason for guilt or shame. Sounds like a good reason for joy to … Continue reading Live in the Joy of Forgiveness

Think about how hard it must have been for Simon Peter to admit failure to Jesus. He was a professional fisherman, and he was good at it. It was how he made his living. But … Continue reading It’s Time to Confess: Your Way Isn’t Working

You don’t have to be an elder, a pastor, or a super-Christian to pray for healing for yourself or for other people. Any believer can pray for healing—and God wants you to be a healing … Continue reading Any Believer Can Pray for Healing

Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, was one of the greatest leaders who ever lived. He is also a great example of vulnerability. In one of his letters, Paul said, “We have … Continue reading Great Leaders Show Vulnerability

Your vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, vulnerability is a strength! God can take your vulnerabilities and make you spiritually empowered, emotionally healed, relationally attractive, and formed for leadership. Here’s how. First, being open … Continue reading Four Strengths in Vulnerability

Before you judge someone else, remember that you have blind spots in your own life. Blind spots are attitudes or weaknesses in your life that you cannot see or refuse to see, even though they … Continue reading How to Spot Your Blind Spots

Sin may be secret, but it’s never private. It will either come out now, here on earth, or at Judgment Day, but it’s going to be known. Numbers 32:23 is one of the scariest verses … Continue reading Your Sin Is Never Private

One of the best strategies for de-escalating conflict is also one of the scariest things you can do: Asking God to give you a clear picture of yourself. “Search me, God, and know my heart; … Continue reading What’s Your Part in the Conflict?

In the last few days we’ve looked at how to pray during a crisis. Daniel shows us six key principles during his prayer in Daniel 9. The first five of these principles are: Let God … Continue reading Step Six in Crisis: Humbly Confess Your Sin to God