Daily Hope Devotionals - Crazy Makers
Learning to Love Difficult People
by Rick Warren — May 30, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
One of the most important skills you can develop as you walk with Christ is to love difficult people. Here are four loving responses Jesus modeled when he encountered difficult people: Realize you can’t please … Continue reading Learning to Love Difficult People
Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip
by Rick Warren — May 29, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
All of us have crazymakers in our lives. They’re the people who make us want to call our best friends, and say, “You won’t believe what they just did!” Crazymakers make you want to spread … Continue reading Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip
Let Go of Your Hurt
by Rick Warren — May 28, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
Has someone ever done a crazy, hurtful thing to you or to someone you love? And maybe you’ve thought, “I know the Christian thing to do is to forgive, so I will. I will forgive … Continue reading Let Go of Your Hurt
Love Overlooks Offenses
by Rick Warren — May 27, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
When you’re dealing with people who are offensive or irritating, you need to look past the behavior to the pain. Everything we do is motivated by something. When people hurt others, it’s because they’re hurting … Continue reading Love Overlooks Offenses
Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind
by Rick Warren — May 26, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
One way to overcome the fear of rejection is by keeping the right perspective. You can listen to the opinions of others—but never overvalue what they say. In Isaiah 51:12, God says, “I am the … Continue reading Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind
People Pleasing Is Idolatry
by Rick Warren — May 25, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
In life, you have to please only one person: your Creator. You only have to please the Lord, the one who made you and has a purpose for your life. That simplifies life enormously! Jesus … Continue reading People Pleasing Is Idolatry
Integrity vs. Popularity
by Rick Warren — May 24, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
One day you’ll give an account of your life before God. This fact is the best antidote to people pleasing that I know. When you have that kind of long-term thinking—when you keep in mind … Continue reading Integrity vs. Popularity
Remember the Best and Forget the Rest
by Rick Warren — May 23, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
What do you choose to remember about the time you’ve spent with people? Do you remember the good experiences or the bad experiences? The apostle Paul chose to remember the good, to focus on the … Continue reading Remember the Best and Forget the Rest
Unpack Your Emotional Baggage Before Marriage
by Rick Warren — May 22, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
Before you start dating someone, it’s crucial that you make an honest assessment of your own emotional health and that of your potential partner. I remember marrying a couple many years ago at Saddleback. About … Continue reading Unpack Your Emotional Baggage Before Marriage
Let God Guide Your Choices
by Rick Warren — May 21, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
If you wait for the perfect wife or the perfect husband, you’ll never find them. Let me tell you why: No one is perfect. We’re all broken. And that’s okay. God loves you, despite your … Continue reading Let God Guide Your Choices
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