Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 1

Paul wrote about a prayer warrior in Colossians 4:12: “Epaphras . . . always prays for you that you will grow to be spiritually mature” (NCV). Epaphras is a hero to me. I don’t know … Continue reading How to Pray for Spiritual Growth

God is always at work in the world. But the most important thing he’s doing is building a family to love forever. God has been planning his family since before he created the universe. In … Continue reading What in the World Is God Doing?

To get ready to be used by God, the first thing you need to do is understand the purpose of your life. The Bible makes God’s purpose for you very clear: “Long ago, even before … Continue reading Spend Your Life Getting Ready for Eternity

There is no complicated secret to working well with others. You just have to learn to appreciate them! How do you appreciate them? It’s simple. First, you practice recognizing someone’s value and contribution. Then, you … Continue reading The Power of Appreciation

Heaven is the place God is preparing for his family. When God started thinking up Earth, he also started thinking up heaven. Why? Because he knew you were not meant to live here forever. This … Continue reading You Were Made to Last Forever

The whole reason the universe exists is because God wanted a family. He wanted children. He didn’t need us, but he wanted us so he could show his love. Our planet sits on an axis. … Continue reading You Were Formed for God’s Family

Mark Twain once said the two most important days in your life are the day you’re born and the day you find out why. God has created everything with a purpose. Every plant has a … Continue reading Why God Made You

A while back, a man came into my office and said, “I’m a Christian, but I don’t feel like I’m going anywhere in my spiritual growth. I’m kind of stuck in neutral.” I said, “What … Continue reading Are You Stuck in Spiritual Neutral?

When you give your life to Christ, God doesn’t just reverse your sin—he releases it and forgives you completely. The Bible says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans … Continue reading You Are Totally Forgiven

God likes you. It may seem others don’t like you. Or maybe you don’t like you. But God likes you and completely accepts you. In fact, God more than likes you. He loves you! God’s … Continue reading God Chose You Before All Else