Daily Hope Devotionals - Friends

The church not only helps you center your life on God, but it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re on earth, … Continue reading You’re Not Alone; You’re Part of a Family

If you want to be wise, invite wise people into your life. You don’t need a lot of friends. You don’t need to be popular. You just need a few good friends who build you … Continue reading To Become Wise, Spend Time with Wise People

You and I can never become the kind of people God wants us to be on our own. We were never intended to do life that way. We all need people who are teaching us, … Continue reading Four Types of People You Need in Your Life

God always tests you before he blesses you. Sometimes his tests come through people who ask you to do something impossible, like a boss who gives you a project with an unreasonable deadline. When this … Continue reading Get Your Prayer Support Lined Up Now

What you often call loneliness is really homesickness for God. This is because you were made to have a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, a relationship that God is dying to have with you. … Continue reading Loneliness Is Longing for Relationship with God

We all have people in our lives who exasperate us. They might be demanding, disapproving, or demeaning. Perhaps they’re self-centered and focus every conversation on themselves. Or maybe they just love to argue or complain. … Continue reading Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip

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

We all have different amounts of energy, wealth, and talent, but we all have the exact same amount of time: 168 hours a week. You can always get more money, but you can’t get more … Continue reading Express Your Love With Your Time

Good relationships don’t happen by accident. They take cultivation, work, and a lot of time. They take commitment! I can’t count the number of times my wife Kay and I have felt like walking out … Continue reading You Can’t Connect If You Don’t Commit

Trust is the emotional glue that draws you closer to your friends, your family, and your small group. Without trust, you’re never going to have the intimate relationship that God wants you to have. Teamwork … Continue reading How to Become a Trustworthy Person