Daily Hope Devotionals - Faith

Don’t Let the Fear of Failure Hold You Back

Just three months after Kay and I got married, I had a total physical and mental breakdown and ended up in the hospital. Filled with the fear of failure, I thought my life was over—though … Continue reading Don’t Let the Fear of Failure Hold You Back

You Need a More Powerful Light

We all have dark days. There are dark days of disappointment when your dreams crumble and your plans fall apart. There are dark days when you’re stressed out by finances or relationships, dark days of … Continue reading You Need a More Powerful Light

What to Do When You Start to Worry


You may not hear the word “fret” much anymore. It’s an older word that just means “worry.” When you fret, you get stressed out, anxious, and impatient. You worry because things are either happening too … Continue reading What to Do When You Start to Worry


Understand God Is on Your Side

No matter what you’re going to face in the next week, month, or year, you’re not going to face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians … Continue reading Understand God Is on Your Side

The Real First Thanksgiving

The gathering most Americans think of as the first Thanksgiving happened 400 years ago. But 3,000 years before that, God told the nation of Israel to establish a thanksgiving festival called the Feast of Weeks. … Continue reading The Real First Thanksgiving

The Kind of Goals God Blesses

Without goals, you cannot expect to be any different this year than you were last year. The default in your life will always be more of the same. Long-term goals keep us moving toward our … Continue reading The Kind of Goals God Blesses

Godly Goals Stretch Your Faith

Godly goals are set through faith. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV). If you want the goals you set to be pleasing to God, then you need … Continue reading Godly Goals Stretch Your Faith

Take a Step of Faith in Spite of Your Fear

We all have fears. Too often, though, we let them rule us and stop us from taking a stand for what we know God wants us to do. Like Daniel standing in the lion’s den, … Continue reading Take a Step of Faith in Spite of Your Fear

Let Faith, Not Fear, Rule Your Heart

Don’t let your fears control you! Face your fears by putting your faith in God. Fear has an incredible ability to paralyze your potential—to keep you from launching out with faith. When we choose fear … Continue reading Let Faith, Not Fear, Rule Your Heart

Without Love, You’re Wasting Your Time

We were put here on Earth to learn to love God and others. Love is our greatest aim in life. In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 13, the Bible makes it clear why … Continue reading Without Love, You’re Wasting Your Time