Daily Hope Devotionals - Giving

The gathering most Americans think of as the first Thanksgiving happened 400 years ago. But 3,000 years before that, God told the nation of Israel to establish a thanksgiving festival called the Feast of Weeks. … Continue reading The Real First Thanksgiving

We were put here on Earth to learn to love God and others. Love is our greatest aim in life. In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 13, the Bible makes it clear why … Continue reading Without Love, You’re Wasting Your Time

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

The best time to love is now. Not tomorrow. Not later. Not someday. Not one of these days. Not when you get around to it. Not soon. Now. I don’t understand people who say, “I’m … Continue reading The Best Time to Love Is Now

God wants to bless your life and then watch you bless other people’s lives with the same benefits he gives to you. In fact, one condition for answered prayer is a willingness to use God’s … Continue reading Why You Pray Is More Important Than What You Pray For

Generosity is an investment. Luke 16:9 says, “Use your worldly resources to benefit others” (NLT). I’ve said many times that you can’t take it with you. Did you know that mortuaries sell burial suits? They’re … Continue reading The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

I heard a story about a man who took his son to McDonald’s and bought him super-size French fries. On the way home, he reached over and took one little French fry and ate it. … Continue reading How Does God Respond to Your Generosity?

When we’re generous with each other, we draw closer to each other, and that creates community. Someone from my church sent me a letter that read: “My neighbor asked if he could borrow my ladder, … Continue reading Your Heart Goes Where You Give

Would you agree that we live in a culture of materialism? The goal is to get more and more and more. And just about the time you catch up with the Joneses, they refinance or … Continue reading Which Will You Serve: God or Money?

How do you have the attitude God wants you to have when you give? It starts with your heart. God is a lot more interested in your willingness to give than your wealth, because he’s … Continue reading Four Heart Attitudes for Giving