Daily Hope Devotionals - God Meets Your Deepest Needs

God has given you unique abilities, talents, and gifts. At Saddleback Church, we say they represent a person’s SHAPE: Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. This bundle of talents is the thing God has … Continue reading Make the Most of Your Talents

Here’s some good news: Your brain stores everything. But it’s also bad news: Your brain stores everything. Your brain can’t distinguish between what’s imaginary and what’s real. It takes in both truth and lies. You … Continue reading A New Soundtrack for Your Life

Have you ever dropped a soda bottle and then opened it right after? What usually happens? It makes a mess! The worst possible response to hidden wounds in your life is to clam up. It’s … Continue reading Face Your Feelings So You Can Be Free

You can’t heal the most pervasive, costly wounds in your life by focusing on your past. To defeat those giants, you need to look ahead. Do you try to find healing by looking in your … Continue reading Avoiding the Rearview Mirror

If you are doing things God’s way—giving generously and with the right motivation—then you can expect God to meet your needs. In today’s verse, notice how many times the word “all” appears. I did a … Continue reading Expect God to Multiply Your Generosity

The Bible says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce” (Proverbs 3:9 NLT). This is the principle of tithing. It’s the principle that says every time you … Continue reading You Can’t Afford Not to Tithe

When you focus on your problems instead of trusting God, you’re going to end up exhausted. And you’re going to be defeated because God didn’t design you to fight your battles alone. You don’t have … Continue reading When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong

It’s easy to give your time, energy, or money when you have a lot to spare. But the true test of generosity comes when you don’t have a surplus. Do you still give what little … Continue reading Why Should You Be Generous When You’re Stretched Thin?

If you’ve accepted God’s gift of salvation by grace, you’ve received the best gift ever offered to anyone. But have you shared that gift with others since you became a Christian? Faithful people share their … Continue reading Faithful People Share Their Faith

Every Christian needs both a Paul and a Timothy. A “Paul” is somebody who has been a Christian longer than you and is helping to train and encourage you. That person may only be a … Continue reading Mentoring Matters for Spiritual Growth