Daily Hope Devotionals - Focus

When you’re always worried about what other people think of you, you can’t be what God wants you to be. But when you learn to think like Jesus, you won’t worry about pleasing everyone. Jesus … Continue reading Focus on Living for an Audience of One

Having the mind of Christ means always being aware that God is with you. We see this in the life of Jesus. Jesus lived in the presence of God and stayed connected to the favor … Continue reading With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone

A lot of people think the opposite of fear is faith. It’s not! The opposite of fear is love. Love moves against fear. When love comes in the front door of your heart, fear goes … Continue reading When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear

God’s plan for the universe and for you isn’t finished yet. One day, Jesus will return to complete God’s plan and take his followers to heaven. On the night before Jesus was crucified, he gathered … Continue reading Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love

This Christmas, consider doing less, not more. By simplifying your life, you’ll have more enjoyment, more fulfillment, and less stress. At one of the busiest times of the year, we need to make sure we’re … Continue reading Make Time for What Matters at Christmas

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

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


The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to be selective. There will always be a lot of options and opportunities. But the key to effectiveness is being selective. The Bible … Continue reading Is That Really the Best Option?

What motivates you to get up in the morning? To go to work? To study hard? To serve and give and love others? To keep going when life gets stressful? If you don’t want to … Continue reading No More Mixed Motives

If your focus is shortsighted—where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain—then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look at things from an eternal perspective, then you’ll be … Continue reading Four Reasons Not to Give Up