Daily Hope Devotionals - Family

Your Kids Need You to Be Their Cheerleader

The world is already so negative—the last thing kids need when they come home is more negativity. Colossians 3:21 says, “Do not nag your children. If you are too hard to please, they may want … Continue reading Your Kids Need You to Be Their Cheerleader

Trust Your Kids with Responsibility

Kids need experiences that stretch them, reveal their talents, and develop their lives for ministry. They need challenges where they develop responsibility. One of the most important life skills all of us have to learn … Continue reading Trust Your Kids with Responsibility

Celebrate with Your Kids!

Kids need celebration! That’s just a fancy word for fun. Families ought to have fun! The home should be a place to play. This is a major fault in many homes where the parents are … Continue reading Celebrate with Your Kids!

Your Kids Need Your Compassion

If you want to know how to be a good parent and build a strong family, you don’t have to search online or go to a bookstore. Look no further than the greatest book ever … Continue reading Your Kids Need Your Compassion

How Do You Treat People Who Serve You?

One of the greatest tests of your character is how you treat people who are trying to serve you. Whether it’s a waitress, a waiter, a clerk, an employee, a secretary, your children, or your … Continue reading How Do You Treat People Who Serve You?

Don’t Confuse Your Work and Your Worth

We can come up with many excuses for overworking. Sometimes we blame it on needing to provide for our family. Other times we insist our work is so important that to slow down would be … Continue reading Don’t Confuse Your Work and Your Worth

The Cost of Misplaced Anger

Anger has a price tag. When you realize that truth, you’re more likely to control the anger in your life. The Bible tells us, “A hot-tempered man . . . gets into all kinds of … Continue reading The Cost of Misplaced Anger

You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!

The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Many people lack self-esteem. They don’t feel good about themselves because they’re always … Continue reading You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!

Sow Godliness in the Next Generation

Years ago PBS did a series of family histories of famous Americans. They wanted to include a pastor, so they asked me if I would participate. They took a swab of DNA from my mouth, … Continue reading Sow Godliness in the Next Generation

Life Is About Relationships, Not Accomplishments

We learned yesterday that the Bible is very clear about what really matters in life: “If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . . all that matters is your faith that makes you … Continue reading Life Is About Relationships, Not Accomplishments