Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 4

Learn How to Be Gentle by Walking With Jesus

Gentleness is important for so many reasons. It defuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. It communicates love. Most importantly, gentleness makes you more like Jesus. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, “Come to … Continue reading Learn How to Be Gentle by Walking With Jesus

Love Helps Us Face the Truth

When you believe a lie, you can’t make the changes you really need—which leads to self-defeat.  Maybe you’re believing a lie about what will make you happy, about what God is really like, or about … Continue reading Love Helps Us Face the Truth

Spirit-Led Thinking Leads to Life

Making changes in any area of your life requires that you change the way you think. That’s because your brain is where God’s Spirit works in you. God’s Spirit doesn’t work in your toes or … Continue reading Spirit-Led Thinking Leads to Life

Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multifaceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy. And I guarantee that learning how to be an agent of mercy will transform your relationships. 1. … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Why Do You Need a Mentor?

Even superstars need coaches. The top singers in the world have voice coaches, and the top Olympic athletes have coaches. The top CEOs have business coaches. Coaches help you maximize your strengths and minimize your … Continue reading Why Do You Need a Mentor?

Faithful Friendships Help You Grow

Real change requires honest community. There are some things that you will never be able to change on your own. You’re going to need people in your life for support—specifically, a small group of people … Continue reading Faithful Friendships Help You Grow

It’s Time to Clean House

Real change requires cleaning house. If you’re one of those people who can’t find the motivation to get your physical house clean, then cleaning your spiritual house may seem like a bigger task. But this … Continue reading It’s Time to Clean House

To Really Change, You Have to Know the Truth

If you want to be transformed, you can’t be conformed. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:18-19, “Don’t fool yourself. Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being relevant . . . What … Continue reading To Really Change, You Have to Know the Truth

Do You Show Empathy?

There are many ways to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Yesterday we looked at three of those ways: Pause before you speak, resolve conflict privately, and appeal to the best in … Continue reading Do You Show Empathy?

Wise Words Help Build Community

If you want to create change in your home, marriage, school, work, or relationships, the way you talk to others will make all the difference in the world. When Nehemiah left his position as cupbearer … Continue reading Wise Words Help Build Community