Daily Hope Devotionals - Fellowship

Unity in any area of your life—in your small group, church, or family—requires you to be realistic in your expectations. Many people bring unrealistic expectations to church. To expect any church to always do everything … Continue reading The Church Isn’t Perfect; Love It Anyway

God has promised repeatedly, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5 GNT). Yet God has not promised that you will always feel his presence. In fact, God acknowledges that sometimes … Continue reading God Is There, Even When He Seems Distant

You get to plan the way you want to live, but only God gives you the power and energy to experience transformation. Why? Because God provides the three things you must have to reach your … Continue reading Get the Power to Go After Your Goals

God wants you to learn to love him and invest in the lives of other people. When you give your money to God, it draws you closer to him. Then he wants you to learn … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He wants you to become like Christ. He wants you to grow. But here’s the catch: You can’t do it on your own. Babies don’t just … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow

When Jesus tells you to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11 ESV), he’s talking about far more than just bread. In fact, the Bible says that bread represents four things. Bread … Continue reading What Is Your Daily Bread?

God loves for you to talk to him about anything. Whatever you’re interested in, God is interested in it too. He wants you to talk to him about your interests for three reasons. God loves … Continue reading Talk to God About Your Interests

As I mentioned yesterday, your character is essentially the sum of your habits; it’s how you habitually act. The Bible says, “Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and … Continue reading To Grow Spiritually, You Need Other People

God says you are a priest. Depending on your background, that may be scary, confusing, or exciting to you. In the Bible, Peter says, “You come to him as living stones, a spiritual house that … Continue reading Every Christian Is a Minister

God wants you to live at peace with everyone. Why? Because unresolved conflict has three devastating effects in life. First, it blocks your fellowship with God. When you’re out of harmony with others, you can’t … Continue reading Courageous People Resolve Conflict