Daily Hope Devotionals - Dependence

God is a competent Father. He can handle any problem you give him. Nothing is beyond his ability or his resources. No request is too big or too small. A woman once asked me, “Rick, … Continue reading Nothing Is Too Big for God

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

Imagine you’re sitting on a plane that’s about to take off. As the plane goes down the runway, you start flapping your arms. As the speed picks up and the nose lifts in the air, … Continue reading Let Go and Surrender to God

I was born with a brain disorder that, among other things, makes public speaking painful. Essentially, my brain runs extremely hot and fast, and it causes all kinds of problems in my body. For 50 … Continue reading When God Doesn’t Take the Pain Away

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

We’ve been looking at Mark 12:30: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (NLT). One way to restate this verse is love God with all your … Continue reading Loving God with Your Mind

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

God can use all things for good—even your weaknesses. Here are four ways he uses your weaknesses for good. Your weaknesses prevent arrogance. When you realize you’re not perfect—that you don’t have it all together—you … Continue reading God Can Use Your Weaknesses for Good

One of the biggest causes of quarreling in your family, with your friends, or at your work is that you expect people to fill needs in your life that only God can fulfill. This is … Continue reading Only God Can Meet All Your Needs

You’re always going to get discouraged when you try to be a superhero and do more than is humanly possible. You need a more realistic view of yourself: You can’t fix everybody’s problems. You can’t … Continue reading Learn to Relax in Your Limitations