Daily Hope Devotionals - Happiness

Generosity isn’t about your wealth. It’s about your willingness to help others, to show love to others, and to honor God. In 2 Corinthians 9:7, God gives us three characteristics of an authentic generosity: “You … Continue reading What Biblical Generosity Looks Like

God wants you to live in freedom. Let that sink in for a bit. In fact, the Bible says, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free” (Galatians 5:13 NIV). Freedom is your … Continue reading You Are Called to Be Free

Every one of us has a good reason to feel guilt. No one does everything right! We hurt other people. We act selfishly. Often the most unkind things we say are to the people we … Continue reading There’s Only One Way to Get Rid of Guilt

God is using money to test you. He doesn’t just automatically give his blessings to anybody. He tests you first to see if you’re responsible. If he can trust you with material possessions, then he … Continue reading Money: God’s Favorite Way to Test You

The Bible tells a story in Luke 16 of a rich man who enlisted a manager to take care of his property. When the manager was accused of mishandling his master’s money and was called … Continue reading Four Things You Shouldn’t Do with Your Money

Gratitude is the world’s healthiest human emotion. It actually increases your immunity to sickness. Plus, ungrateful people tend to be unhappy people. Nothing ever satisfies them. They never have enough. They are “when-and-then” people who … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Will Lower Your Stress

You can’t please everyone. It’s one of the great truths of life. If you haven’t learned it yet, you’ll struggle with stress for the rest of your life. If you please group A, group B … Continue reading Key to Managing Stress: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

Many people know the Bible story of Joseph, whose brothers sold him into slavery but who ended up becoming second-in-command in Egypt. Years after their betrayal, Joseph confronted his brothers and said, “You intended to … Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Rejoice in Your Trials

As followers of Christ, we need to remember to be generous. Why is it so important to remember to be generous? Here are three ways it makes an impact on our lives. It makes you … Continue reading Be Generous Because God Is Generous

If you want to live a truly balanced life, you can only look at one person in all of history as a model: Jesus. If you put him at the center of your life, your … Continue reading The Key to a Balanced Life: Jesus