Daily Hope Devotionals - Hebrews 11

The life that God planned for you to live is really pretty simple. It’s a life of faith and love. Matthew 22 gives us the principle of love. It says “‘Love the Lord your God … Continue reading Faith Is Believing What You Can’t See

God cares about what kind of goals you set. In fact, he wants three things from your goals: Godly goals challenge your faith. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews … Continue reading Three Characteristics of Godly Goals

God doesn’t want you to have just any faith. He wants you to have a strong and vigorous faith—not a wimpy faith that collapses when things get tough. The Bible says in Colossians 2:7, “Let … Continue reading Two Ways God Grows Your Faith

What does it mean to have bold faith? It means taking risks. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV). You see an example of taking risks in the … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks

God is not moved by your complaints, regrets, or wishes. But he is moved by your faith. Matthew 9:29 says, “According to your faith let it be done to you” (NIV). You know you’re acting … Continue reading How to Set Goals in Uncertain Times

Moses made some intentional resolutions about how to live his life, and it’s important that you do too. One of Moses’s resolutions was this: He chose to live by faith rather than by fear. You’re … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

What matters most to you? What are the top three or four values in your life? Here’s a firm decision you need to make: Choose God’s values, not the world’s. Moses made this life-shaping resolution. … Continue reading Name Your Values, Then Live by Them

If you’re going to be good at anything—if you’re going to have long-term gain—you’ve got to accept short-term pain. Anybody who’s ever played sports knows this. To end up in a championship game, you’ve got … Continue reading For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain

God made you to be you. He didn’t make you to be what your parents want you to be. He didn’t make you to be what your spouse, boss, or friends want you to be. … Continue reading Focus on Pleasing God, Not People

Dictionaries usually define “conviction” as a fixed or strong belief—but conviction is much more than that. In addition to your beliefs, your convictions include your values, commitments, and motivations. I like the definition of conviction … Continue reading Developing Strong Convictions