Daily Hope Devotionals - Connecting with God

Jesus broke the power of sin on the cross. Romans 6:6 says, “We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us” … Continue reading The Cross Frees You to Forgive

If you’re still holding on to resentment, then someone is controlling you. Have you ever said, “You make me so mad”? That’s an admission that the other person is controlling you. The only way to … Continue reading Choose Grace, Not Bitterness

What’s keeping you from forgiving someone who’s hurt you? If you’ve been hurt deeply, you may hesitate to forgive because you’re not ready to trust that person again. Here’s something you need to understand: Forgiveness … Continue reading You Can Forgive Before You Trust

God’s Word tells you to let go of your hurt and resentment—and forgive others. You’ve got to release your hurt instead of rehearsing it. Here are three reasons why: Because God forgives you. In Matthew … Continue reading Why Should You Forgive?

Revealing your feeling is the beginning of emotional healing. The Bible says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16 NIV). Do you want … Continue reading Revealing Is the Beginning of Healing

You don’t have to be hesitant or shy about coming to God for forgiveness. The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and … Continue reading Just as if You’d Never Sinned

The path to a fresh start and a clear conscience begins with repentance. What does it mean to repent? It means three things: First, take responsibility for your sin. Second, turn away from those things. … Continue reading A Fresh Start Begins with Repentance

The first step to a clear conscience is to do a personal spiritual assessment. Here’s how you do it. When you’re not in a hurry, sit down with God in a quiet place and tell … Continue reading The First Step to a Clear Conscience

Whatever you give to God, he multiplies. If you give God your talent, he’ll multiply your talent. If you give God your energy, he’ll multiply your energy. If you give God your money, he will … Continue reading God Blesses What You Bring Him

What God gives to you, he wants to give through you. God is looking for people he can use. He looks around and asks, “Will you be a cup, or will you be a straw?” … Continue reading Give What You Get