Daily Hope Devotionals - Habits

Every temptation starts in the mind. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (NCV). The battle for sexual purity is won or lost in your mind. Anytime you … Continue reading The Battle for Sexual Purity Starts in Your Mind

I mentioned in yesterday’s devotional that everyone trusts in something. We can even make good things—like our families, our abilities, or even our ministries in the church—into idols. But trusting in things other than God … Continue reading When You Make Idols, You End Up Like Them

As a pastor for 42 years, I spoke with many couples who struggled in their marriage and were even going through a separation. And I can tell you that the number one reason couples get … Continue reading Make a Plan to Manage Your Money

Do you ever feel like you’re waiting on God? Maybe you can’t relate to the Israelites, who wandered in the desert for 40 years while they were waiting on God to deliver them. But you … Continue reading Five Things to Do While You Wait

You need more power than just willpower in your life. You need God’s power. The fruit of the Spirit is the qualities that God puts in your life when the Holy Spirit lives in you: … Continue reading Sometimes the Change Is Gradual

The most important word to remember for your spiritual journey may be a surprising one: no. Your faith journey is a long one. Too many people start off well in their spiritual journey but putter … Continue reading The Word “No” Is Important for Your Spiritual Journey

Have you ever felt like you are a hostage to your thoughts? Maybe you just can’t get a thought out of your mind. Or you often find yourself doing things you don’t want to do. … Continue reading Are You Telling Yourself the Truth?

Having the mind of Christ means always being aware that God is with you. We see this in the life of Jesus. Jesus lived in the presence of God and stayed connected to the favor … Continue reading With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone

The key to resisting stress is the very thing that many Christians do the least: spend time alone with God. And yet this spiritual practice is absolutely essential to building a resilient spirit and managing … Continue reading Resilient People Know How to Be Still

The bigger the changes that happen in your life, the more time you need to spend with God. That time with God is called a quiet time. You read the Bible, talk to God in … Continue reading If You’re Worn Down, Show Up