Daily Hope Devotionals - Discipleship

God wants you to grow up. The Bible says, “We are not meant to remain as children” (Ephesians 4:14 PHILLIPS). Your heavenly Father’s goal for you is to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Begins with a Decision

The whole world needs Jesus. Jesus said this very clearly over and over, and in Matthew 28:18-20 he gave his followers the Great Commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to … Continue reading The Great Commission Is Not a Suggestion

The starting point for developing the character of Jesus is to care about what God cares about. For instance, God cares about the world, so we should care about the world. The Bible says, “For … Continue reading Care About What God Cares About

God always finishes what he starts—and that includes shaping your character. God has been molding your character to be like his Son’s. You were created to be like Christ. But here’s the best part: God … Continue reading God Will Finish What He Started in You

If you want to go the distance in your relationship with Jesus, don’t run the marathon on your own. No one can run the race for you, but other people can—and should—run the race with … Continue reading Gather Your Team for Spiritual Growth

It’s no accident that the Bible routinely refers to the Christian life as a race. Just like in a long-distance race, you must be patient to grow as a Christian. The Bible says, “Let us … Continue reading Take Baby Steps to Spiritual Maturity

Every Christian needs both a Paul and a Timothy. A “Paul” is somebody who has been a Christian longer than you and is helping to train and encourage you. That person may only be a … Continue reading Mentoring Matters for Spiritual Growth

Most of us had big dreams when we were young. We wanted to become something great. Maybe it was a baseball player or a ballerina or the president. For most of us, that dream looks … Continue reading You’re Called to Become Like Christ

Are you hungry for God? It is possible to maintain a spiritual hunger for God for the rest of your life. Here are five ways to sustain a spiritual appetite. Remind yourself how much God … Continue reading How to Stay Hungry for God

As Christians, we tend to think about grace when it’s connected to our salvation. But grace is about much more than just how we come to Christ. Our entire Christian walk must be fueled by … Continue reading Ten Ways We Rely on God’s Grace