Daily Hope Devotionals - Connecting with God

In the Old Testament, God is called “Father” only seven times. People just didn’t think of God as Father. They thought of him as Creator, Almighty One, God of Israel, and so on. Then Jesus … Continue reading Get to Know God as Father

In the Bible, the church is often called the “body of Christ.” What Jesus Christ did when he was here in his physical body, he wants his followers to continue to do today. We are … Continue reading You’re Needed in the Body of Christ

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

On the night before his death, Jesus instructed his followers: “Live in me, and I will live in you. A branch cannot produce any fruit by itself. It has to stay attached to the vine. … Continue reading To Bear Fruit, Get Connected

To live a fulfilled life, you have to live by God’s power. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 4:20, “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by … Continue reading How to Live by God’s Power

The Kingdom of God is a present reality. It’s what we’re to be doing on the earth right now. The power of God is the present resource. It’s the energy God gives you so that … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Put God First in Your Life?

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (NLT). When you use your abilities … Continue reading If You Don’t Use the Talents God Gave You, Other People Get Cheated

Did you know that every time you show love, it gives glory to God? Because God is love, and glory is revealing what God is really like. In a sense, God says, “I am loving. … Continue reading You Can Accept People Without Approving of Everything They Do