Daily Hope Devotionals - Courage

In America, failure is almost the unpardonable sin. We idolize success. But that kind of pressure creates major stress on people. The fear of failure has many different faces. It can cause you to be … Continue reading Stop Fearing Failure—and Trust God’s Grace

Doubt is the enemy of imagination. When you were a kid, you had a great imagination. But the older you get, the more your imagination grows rusty. You stop imagining the way things could be, … Continue reading Doubt Is the Enemy of Imagination

If you want to connect with someone, you need to be willing to take the first step. This often requires courage. Why? Because it’s fear that disconnects human beings. When we’re full of fear and … Continue reading Three Things Fear Does to Relationships

God’s plans and your plans can work together to accomplish the purpose he has for you. Nehemiah is a great example of this. Yesterday we talked about the first two steps Nehemiah took when he … Continue reading Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Making Plans

When you’re full of fear and anxiety, you don’t get close to other people. Instead, you back off. You fear being rejected, manipulated, vulnerable, hurt, or used, and these fears cause you to disconnect from … Continue reading Find the Courage to Connect

Many people have a regular time to set goals—maybe at the start of a new calendar year or on their birthday. They resolve to lose weight, to spend more time with their kids, to read … Continue reading God’s Promises Fuel Godly Goals

Everyone has a dream. Maybe you’ve had it since you were a child. Maybe it came to you more recently. Desires, wishes, and ambitions are part of every person’s life. You may have hidden it … Continue reading What Are You Doing with Your Dream?

God has called you to be a witness for him in the world. He expects you to tell others about the hope you have in Jesus. But many people are what I call “arctic river … Continue reading Why Share the Hope of Jesus?

God gives everyone different dreams so that all his purposes are fulfilled in the world. That’s why you’re passionate about some things and couldn’t care less about others. God made you to be you. And … Continue reading Don’t Stop Dreaming Great Dreams

God wants you to live at peace with everyone. Why? Because unresolved conflict has three devastating effects in life. First, it blocks your fellowship with God. When you’re out of harmony with others, you can’t … Continue reading Courageous People Resolve Conflict