Daily Hope Devotionals - Habits
Wise People Ask Questions and Then Listen
by Rick Warren — November 19, 2024
from God's Vision for the Rest of Your Life
If you want to be wise, learn how to ask wise questions. Proverbs 20:5 says, “People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there” (NCV). In other … Continue reading Wise People Ask Questions and Then Listen
Lifelong Learning Starts With a Choice
by Rick Warren — November 1, 2024
from Unshakable!
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
Start Your Day with Gratitude
by Rick Warren — September 23, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
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
Keep a Conversation Going with God
by Rick Warren — September 22, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
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
Don’t Leave God Waiting
by Rick Warren — September 15, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
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
Keep Your Prayers Simple
by Rick Warren — September 14, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
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
Your Habits Determine Your Spiritual Growth
by Rick Warren — September 11, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
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
Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience
by Rick Warren — July 26, 2024
from You Make Me Crazy
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
The Battle for Sexual Purity Starts in Your Mind
by Rick Warren — June 28, 2024
from Building My Life on Values That Last
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
When You Make Idols, You End Up Like Them
by Rick Warren — June 10, 2024
from Building My Life on Values That Last
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
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