Daily Hope Devotionals - Hebrews 11

Either we live by faith or we live by fear. The Bible says of Moses in Hebrews 11:27, “By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

To be all God wants you to be, follow the pattern set by Moses: Choose to be who God wants you to be. Choose short-term pain for long-term gain. And choose God’s values, not the … Continue reading Commit to Living by Your Values

To be all God wants you to be, you need to choose short-term pain for long-term gain. Anybody who’s ever played sports knows this one. You’ve got to practice and work hard in order to … Continue reading Choose Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain

Your identity determines your destiny. That’s a pretty big statement. But in the life of Moses, we see that it’s true. Once Moses realized who he was, his life took a whole new direction. Hebrews … Continue reading Knowing Your True Identity Determines Your Destiny

For the last couple of days we’ve talked about two things: First, knowing God helps you know your true identity. And second, knowing your true identity helps you define your responsibilities. Today we’re going to … Continue reading Knowing Your True Identity Guides Your Priorities

Yesterday we talked about how knowing God helps you understand your identity. Today we’re going to see how knowing your true identity helps you define your responsibilities. It helps you understand what God expects of … Continue reading Knowing Your True Identity Defines Your Responsibilities

Someone in my church once sent me a note that said, “Pastor Rick, because I don’t really know who I am or who I’m supposed to be, I end up molding myself to the expectations … Continue reading Knowing God Helps You Know Yourself

It’s interesting that the first person who gets mentioned in the “Faith Hall of Fame” is Abel, one of Adam and Eve’s sons. What did Abel do that caused him to be included alongside Moses … Continue reading Giving and Faith Go Together

There is a strong belief in our culture that influences every one of us, whether we want it to or not: If it feels good, do it. But when you allow yourself to be manipulated … Continue reading Your Faith Is Not About Your Feelings

Faith is following God’s instructions, even when they don’t make sense, even when they don’t seem logical or rational. Faith means being obedient. One of the best examples of this in the Bible is Abraham: … Continue reading When God’s Instructions Don’t Make Sense, Obey Anyway