Daily Hope Devotionals - Hurt

Life is tough. The world is broken, and nothing works perfectly. Your body doesn’t work perfectly, the weather doesn’t work perfectly, the economy doesn’t work perfectly, and no relationship works perfectly. Life is full of … Continue reading You Need to Grieve Life’s Losses

When you’re chasing a dream God has given you, you’ll inevitably hit a place where it seems things are out of your control and there’s no way out. Short of a miracle from God, it’s … Continue reading Face the Facts With Faith

We often think that the world is impressed with our success and how we enjoy our prosperity. But they’re actually more impressed by how we as Christians handle adversity. When you’re going through pain, non-believers … Continue reading Turn Your Pain into a Testimony

Do you want to help people who are in pain? Then you need to be willing to share how your own pain got your attention. Pain is a warning light that tells us something is … Continue reading Why You Need to Be Open About Your Pain

Even in the middle of your hurts, habits, and hang-ups, God is watching over you. King David says to God in Psalm 23:6, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days … Continue reading God Is Working for Your Good

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multifaceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy. And I guarantee that learning how to be an agent of mercy will transform your relationships. 1. … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

There are many ways to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Yesterday we looked at three of those ways: Pause before you speak, resolve conflict privately, and appeal to the best in … Continue reading Do You Show Empathy?

When you’re faced with evil, don’t return it. Overcome it. This is opposite of human nature and what the world condones. When somebody hurts you, you want to hurt them back, right? When somebody hits … Continue reading The Battle Against Evil Is Already Won

Listening is probably the most important skill in building friendships and relationships. You can’t love people without listening to them. But sometimes people run into trouble in their relationships when they think hearing and listening … Continue reading To Love, You Have to Listen

When someone hurts you deeply, forgiveness probably isn’t your natural response. Instead, you may want to hold on to the hurt and to bitterness toward the person who caused you pain. But God calls you … Continue reading Forgive Because You’re Forgiven