Daily Hope Devotionals - Habits

Your journey of lifelong learning starts with a choice. It’s a choice only you can make. It’s an incredibly important decision that’ll impact your entire life. The Bible says, “Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Starts With a Choice

It’s been said that the attitude you have for the day is set in the first eight minutes of your day. Do you want to grumble, gripe, and grunt your way through the day, or … Continue reading Start Your Day with Gratitude

Did you know that you don’t have to end your prayers with “In Jesus’ name. Amen”? In fact, you don’t have to stop praying at all. Prayer is a running conversation with God. It never … Continue reading Keep a Conversation Going with God

God longs to be close to you. If you’re away from somebody you love for a long time, you can’t wait to talk to them. If you have not been close to God, he can’t … Continue reading Don’t Leave God Waiting

Longer is not stronger when it comes to prayer. God is much more interested in humble and authentic prayers than a long-winded sermon in prayer. Just get to the point! Jesus had a lot to … Continue reading Keep Your Prayers Simple

Many people consider Tom Brady to be the greatest quarterback ever to have played in the National Football League. In 2021, he won his seventh championship ring as the oldest player to appear in a … Continue reading Your Habits Determine Your Spiritual Growth

Hurt people hurt people. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’ve been hurt. Unkind people don’t feel kindness themselves. Unloving people feel unloved. When someone is rude, bitter, unkind, sarcastic, mean-spirited, or arrogant, they are … Continue reading Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience

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