Daily Hope Devotionals - Faith

To have the mind of Christ means you want to do God’s will, even when it’s painful, even when it’s difficult, even when it seems impossible. Jesus gave us the ultimate example of this the … Continue reading How to Surrender to God’s Will When You’re in Pain

Either we live by faith or we live by fear. The Bible says of Moses in Hebrews 11:27, “By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

God calls us to forgive others, but how do we do that? Here are four ways to help you let go of your pain, hurt, and bitterness. Recognize that no one is perfect. When we’ve … Continue reading You Can Forgive Others

We long to be known, and one of the first ways we are known is by our name. God says, “I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches hidden in secret places, so that … Continue reading This Is How You Can Face the Darkness

In Isaiah 45, God promised the Israelites release from bondage to Babylon and deliverance for his wayward people through a Persian king named Cyrus. He says to Cyrus, “I will give you the treasures of … Continue reading Treasures in the Darkness

When I was going through treatment for breast cancer many years ago, I kept thinking about Job 23:10, which says, “He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come … Continue reading Your Suffering Can Produce Something of Great Value

It’s important to remember that God is always working behind the scenes, even through the global pandemic and any other problems you may be facing right now. Trust him, and be patient. How do you … Continue reading Preparation Follows Expectation

God rewards patience. James 5:11 says, “We count as blessed those who have persevered” (NIV). In other words, it pays to be patient. When you are patient, it builds your character, you avoid mistakes, and … Continue reading It Pays to Be Patient

We’re living in strange and uncertain times. We don’t know what’s happening in the world. We get conflicting information from every source. We don’t know how long this coronavirus is going to continue spreading. We’re … Continue reading How to Be Confident in Uncertain Times

When you’re in conflict, the loving and Christlike way to defuse the tension is to seek to understand before seeking to be understood. Try to figure out what the other person is thinking and saying … Continue reading Seek to Understand Before Being Understood