Daily Hope Devotionals - Friends
Real Friends Show Up in a Crisis
by Rick Warren — February 21, 2021
from When You’re Hoping for a Miracle
Do you know the difference between a friend and an acquaintance? A real friend shows up when you’re in a crisis. When everybody else walks out, real friends walk into your life. If you’re not … Continue reading Real Friends Show Up in a Crisis
Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships
by Rick Warren — January 22, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
Paul didn’t just pray for people in his life; he prayed for them with joy! There are probably things in other people’s lives that you’d like to change. You don’t want to change yourself; you … Continue reading Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships
Focus on the Good Times
by Rick Warren — January 21, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church … Continue reading Focus on the Good Times
Do You Want to Be Happy? Choose Mercy
by Rick Warren — January 18, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
God set up the world with universal principles. One of those principles is that the more you help other people, the more you will succeed and the happier you will be. Happiness doesn’t come from … Continue reading Do You Want to Be Happy? Choose Mercy
Give the Gift of Your Time This Christmas
by Rick Warren — December 21, 2020
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
Why Asking Great Questions Makes You a Great Listener
by Rick Warren — October 3, 2020
One of the clearest signs of a great listener is when someone knows how to ask open-ended questions. To really engage someone in conversation, you have to stop asking questions that only require a “yes” … Continue reading Why Asking Great Questions Makes You a Great Listener
Look Beyond the Words to the Feelings
by Rick Warren — October 2, 2020
What people say in a conversation is not nearly as important as what they are feeling. Many times, someone is saying one thing and feeling another. If you’re going to be a great listener, then … Continue reading Look Beyond the Words to the Feelings
Listen Before Trying to Solve Anything
by Rick Warren — October 1, 2020
One of the problems with humans is that we like to fix things. When we see a problem, we want to quickly jump to how we can solve it so we can move on. But … Continue reading Listen Before Trying to Solve Anything
You Can’t Talk People Out of Their Pain
by Rick Warren — September 30, 2020
If you’re always in a hurry, then you’re never going to be a great listener. To have great conversations, you start by looking with love at the other person, but then you must invest as … Continue reading You Can’t Talk People Out of Their Pain
Godly Friends Help You Make Good Decisions
by Rick Warren — July 4, 2020
When you trust God to make tough choices easier, he gives you wisdom when you ask for it. One way he does that is by directing you to people who know and practice his Word. … Continue reading Godly Friends Help You Make Good Decisions
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