Daily Hope Devotionals - God

Have you ever heard the word sanctification? It’s really just a big theological word that means to dedicate something for God’s purpose. You can sanctify anything. You can say, “God, I sanctify this car. I … Continue reading Why God Wants You to Get in Shape

I have met thousands of people who’ve told me they want to be used by God but who will never be used by God. Why? They’re too busy. They’ve got their own agenda going. They’ve … Continue reading Stay Focused on God’s Plan for Your Life

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

History is moving toward a climax. Why doesn’t God just shut the earth down now? Because he wants to demonstrate his grace. The Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9, “The Lord isn’t really being slow … Continue reading God Remains Patient with Our World

God wants you to grow up spiritually and become more like Jesus Christ. How do you do that? By taking some of your money and investing it in yourself and your personal growth. The Bible … Continue reading Use Your Money to Invest in Character, not Comfort

God wants you to invest in other people in God’s family. This is what I call the “Mutual Fund.” The Bible says in Romans 12:10, “Love one another with mutual affection” (NRSV). How do you … Continue reading Use Your Resources to Encourage God’s Family

When I was a little kid I used to buy or make all these little cheesy gifts for my parents. When I look back, the gifts were really lame. But every time I gave my … Continue reading What Kind of Giving Is Worship?

God did not put you on Earth just to live for yourself. He wants you to make the world a better place! Every time I hear somebody say, “I live for the weekends,” I want … Continue reading Serve God by Serving Others

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He says, “Grow up! I don’t want you to be a spiritual infant all your life. I want you to become like Christ. I want you … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow as a Disciple

The church not only helps you center on God, it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re here on Earth, God wants … Continue reading God Created the Church to Be a Family