Daily Hope Devotionals - Heaven

God’s plan for the universe and for you isn’t finished yet. One day, Jesus will return to complete God’s plan and take his followers to heaven. On the night before Jesus was crucified, he gathered … Continue reading Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love

You’re not reading this by accident. No, God knew before you were born that you would be here at this moment. He planned to get your attention for just a few seconds so he could … Continue reading You’re Not Reading This by Accident

For three summers in my youth, I was a lifeguard. And like every lifeguard understands, I knew that you can’t save somebody as long as they’re trying to save themselves. When someone’s drowning, they’re typically … Continue reading Only Jesus Can Do the Saving

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

If your focus is shortsighted—where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain—then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look at things from an eternal perspective, then you’ll be … Continue reading Four Reasons Not to Give Up

Home-field advantage can mean everything in sports. Teams who play at “home” often have a far better record than those on the road. When a team has fans cheering them on, they can often outplay … Continue reading Heaven Is Cheering You On

If you want your life to count, then you have to focus it. You don’t have time for everything, and not everything is of equal value. So what should you focus on? Jesus made it … Continue reading Life Is a Lesson in Love

The Bible says in Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord” (NLT). You might say that grace is the gift … Continue reading How Do You Get God’s Grace?

You can’t earn God’s grace. You can’t work for it. You don’t deserve it.  The Bible teaches, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is … Continue reading God’s Grace Gives You a Reason to Celebrate

Most people think they know how to get to heaven. Ask a few random people, and you’ll likely hear answers like, “Just work really hard,” “Do more good than bad,” or, “Be nice to people.” … Continue reading You Can’t Get to Heaven on Your Own