Daily Hope Devotionals - Fellowship

Every Christian Is a Minister

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

Courageous People Resolve Conflict

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

Take Care of Your Spiritual Family

If you follow Jesus, you can’t just care about your own family. You must also care about God’s family—your spiritual family. Who is your spiritual family? It’s your brothers and sisters in the family of … Continue reading Take Care of Your Spiritual Family

Give the Gift of Your Time This Christmas

This Christmas give the gift of your time. Time is your most precious commodity because your time is your life. You only have a certain amount of it. God has already decided the number of … Continue reading Give the Gift of Your Time This Christmas

Let Your Pain Draw You Closer to Others

Suffering changes you. It can turn you away from self-centeredness and toward caring more about other people in pain. One important way you can use your pain for good is to draw closer to others. … Continue reading Let Your Pain Draw You Closer to Others

Seeking a Feeling Is Not Worship

Yesterday we saw that David sometimes complained of God’s apparent absence. But the truth is, God hadn’t really left David, just as God will never leave you. God has promised repeatedly, “I will never leave … Continue reading Seeking a Feeling Is Not Worship

You Have Direct Access to God

In the Old Testament, priests did two things: 1. They had the right, privilege, and responsibility to go directly to God. They could pray and talk to God, worship, and fellowship with God. Everybody else … Continue reading You Have Direct Access to God

How to Love Your Neighbor from a Distance

Garage door openers are a wonderful convenience, aren’t they? When you come home after a long day at work, you can just drive right in and close the door, ensuring you don’t have to see … Continue reading How to Love Your Neighbor from a Distance

Get to Know Others So You Won’t Envy Them

The key to overcoming envy is to stop comparing yourself to others. Comparing is the root of all envy. And it was the first mistake made in the parable of the vineyard workers: The ones … Continue reading Get to Know Others So You Won’t Envy Them

Gather Your Team for Spiritual Growth

If you want to go the distance in your relationship with Jesus, don’t run the marathon on your own. No one can run the race for you, but other people can—and should—run the race with … Continue reading Gather Your Team for Spiritual Growth