Daily Hope Devotionals - Forgiveness

The closer you get to God, the more he will transform your life. Throughout Scripture, we see transformed lives. When Isaiah got close to God, he was transformed from being depressed to standing courageously. When … Continue reading How to Get Closer to God

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

When people stop following God’s vision for their lives, they usually think two things: “I don’t have what it takes” or “I have failed in the past.” If you want to get a fresh start … Continue reading God’s Vision: You Have What It Takes

If you don’t feel loved by God, you’ll struggle to show love to others. Loving people is easy when you understand and remember the way God loves you. Every day, you need to remind yourself … Continue reading Remembering God’s Love Helps You Love Others

To get back in a right relationship with God, you first have to get fed up with the way you live, then own up to your sin, and then give up control of your life … Continue reading Celebrate What God Has Done in Your Life

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

Several years ago, New York City officials built a water disinfection facility using ultraviolet light to destroy germs and disinfect the city’s drinking water, which is funneled in from about 100 miles away. Instead of … Continue reading The Only Way to Get a Fresh Start

If you want to be used by God, you don’t have to be a perfect person—but you do need to purify your heart. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Used By God

Showing grace to others is what God wants us to do, but it’s not always easy because we’re so often focused on ourselves. It’s easier sometimes to be selfish instead of gracious. Maybe you see … Continue reading Forgive Because You’re Forgiven

Jesus broke the power of sin on the cross. Romans 6:6 says, “We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us” … Continue reading The Cross Frees You to Forgive