Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 1

Why God Made You

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

Are You Stuck in Spiritual Neutral?

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?

You Are Totally Forgiven

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 Chose You Before All Else

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

Why God Created the Universe

The whole reason God created the universe is because he wanted a family—and that family is the church. His church is the only reason the universe exists. Did you know that before God thought of … Continue reading Why God Created the Universe

God Is the Door to Freedom

You don’t need to be behind bars to be in prison. Why? Because the most common prison is in the mind. A relationship can be a prison when it makes you feel trapped. Debt can … Continue reading God Is the Door to Freedom

Why the Forgiven Don’t Have to Fear

Fear is nothing new. It’s been with us from the very beginning! In the Garden of Eden, Adam hid from God and said, “I was afraid.” Humans have been living in fear of God and … Continue reading Why the Forgiven Don’t Have to Fear

Commit to Jesus and His Family

God never meant for you to go through life on your own. He wants you to be part of his family—the church. In fact, the church has been God’s plan from the very beginning. Some … Continue reading Commit to Jesus and His Family

Grow in the Light of God’s Word

As a vegetable gardener, I can tell you that the more hours of light you have, the bigger your crops will grow. For more than 30 years, I’ve used a special light bulb for gardening … Continue reading Grow in the Light of God’s Word

God Made You for His Family

The whole reason you exist is because God wanted you to become part of his family. The Bible says, “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself … Continue reading God Made You for His Family