Daily Hope Devotionals - Integrity

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

If you want to be happy, become a person who people can trust. Paul used Timothy as an example of someone who was reliable, consistent, and dependable: “You know that Timothy has proved himself, because … Continue reading Trustworthy People Are Happy People

Feeling guilty or ashamed can cause you to lose your happiness. You’ve got to get rid of guilt and maintain a clear conscience if you want to be happy—because you cannot feel guilty and be … Continue reading How Do You Keep a Clear Conscience?

If I had a pill that promised to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a lot of money for it. But what if I told you that, as a Christian, you already have … Continue reading God’s Owner’s Manual for Your Body

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

Although God could instantly transform you, he has chosen to develop you slowly. This is how you see him work throughout the Bible. God allowed the Israelites to take over the Promised Land “little by … Continue reading God Grows You One Step at a Time

Many different things can keep you from completing your life mission. Over the years, I’ve debated whether the worst enemy is procrastination or discouragement. If Satan can’t get you to put off your life mission, … Continue reading Nothing Worthwhile Is Ever Easy

The Bible says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NIV). So where is your heart today? It’s simple, really. Your heart is wherever you put your money and time. … Continue reading Your Heart Is Where Your Time and Money Are

One day you’ll give an account of your life before God. This fact is the best antidote to people pleasing that I know. When you have that kind of long-term thinking—when you keep in mind … Continue reading Integrity vs. Popularity