Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 2

We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts

The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Yesterday we talked about how to use your spiritual gifts for God’s glory. … Continue reading We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts

God Wants to Spend Eternity with You

God never promised this life would be fair. We live on a broken planet. Heaven is where everything is done God’s way. Life on Earth just doesn’t work like that. But what happens on this … Continue reading God Wants to Spend Eternity with You

Why Does the Church Need Me?

One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and … Continue reading Why Does the Church Need Me?

Somebody Has to Pay for Sin

In Greek and Roman mythology, all the gods—like Zeus, Jupiter, and Apollo—have human frailties. They get angry. They lust. They’re impatient. They zap people with lightning bolts. They are inconsistent and unreliable. But the real … Continue reading Somebody Has to Pay for Sin

How Do I Know I’m Saved?

In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” (NIV). By that time, Jesus was famous for doing miracles. But … Continue reading How Do I Know I’m Saved?

Five Ways to Relax in God’s Grace

How do you learn to “R.E.L.A.X.” in the liberating grace of God? R—Realize nobody’s perfect. Psalm 119:96 is a verse directed toward God, and it declares, “Nothing is perfect except your words” (TLB). What society … Continue reading Five Ways to Relax in God’s Grace

God’s Plan to Bring You to Heaven

The Bible says, “This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, ‘It is through faith that a … Continue reading God’s Plan to Bring You to Heaven

If You’re Breathing, You Have a Purpose

God didn’t create anything without a purpose. If you’re breathing, you have a purpose. In Christ, you have something to offer the world. When God made you, he wired you in a certain way and … Continue reading If You’re Breathing, You Have a Purpose

You’re Free to Be Yourself

Think about your typical week. How many times do you get caught up in feeling pressured by other people—by their lifestyles, their needs, the things they’re doing, or what they expect of you? If you’re … Continue reading You’re Free to Be Yourself

Your Lasting Identity Comes from God’s Family

Much of our identity is based upon our relationships. I’m a grandson. I’m a son. I’m a husband. I’m a grandfather. I’m a team member. I’m a small group member. I’m a pastor. I’m an … Continue reading Your Lasting Identity Comes from God’s Family