Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 6

Show Your Love by Being Gentle

Gentleness diffuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. And gentleness communicates love. If you’re married, the quickest way to improve your marriage is to start talking to your spouse more gently. It’ll do … Continue reading Show Your Love by Being Gentle

How to Withstand Destructive Forces

One of the most powerful forces of nature is wind. That’s why the Bible uses wind as a metaphor for so many things. There are winds of testing, trouble, conflict, and temptation. But God makes … Continue reading How to Withstand Destructive Forces

God Has Work for You

God calls you to a service far beyond anything you could ever imagine. You were put on Earth to make a contribution. God designed you to make a difference with your life. You weren’t created … Continue reading God Has Work for You

How Family Members Help Each Other Grow

One of the marks of an awesome family—whether it’s your biological family, your adoptive family, or your church family—is that you help each other grow. But how do you do that? Let me give you … Continue reading How Family Members Help Each Other Grow

Four Ways God Answers Persistent Prayer

There is no such thing as unanswered prayer. God may not always answer the way you like, but he always answers prayer in one of four ways: When your request is not right, God says, … Continue reading Four Ways God Answers Persistent Prayer

Your Prayers Don’t Have to End

Did you know that you don’t have to end your prayers with “In Jesus’ name. Amen”? In fact, you don’t have to stop praying at all. Prayer is a running conversation with God. It never … Continue reading Your Prayers Don’t Have to End

The Real Problem with a Bully

Bullying is on the rise in our schools, our workplaces, and even online. Whenever someone exhibits aggressive behavior or tries to exert power over somebody else, that’s bullying. It could include making threats, spreading rumors, … Continue reading The Real Problem with a Bully

Why Keep Praying When There Is No Answer?

Why should you remain persistent in your prayers when you don’t get an answer? Here are four reasons. Persistent prayer focuses your attention. When you pray a prayer request over and over, it’s not to … Continue reading Why Keep Praying When There Is No Answer?

Four Reasons to Keep Praying for an Answer

Why should you be persistent in your prayers, like Ephesians 6:18 says, even when you don’t get an answer? There are four reasons. Persistent prayer focuses your attention. When you pray for something repeatedly, it’s … Continue reading Four Reasons to Keep Praying for an Answer

Fight the Devil with Integrity

The apostle Paul says the first thing to do in spiritual warfare is to wear truth like a belt around your waist. Truth is the foundation for your fight against the Enemy. Without it, you’re … Continue reading Fight the Devil with Integrity