Daily Hope Devotionals - James 1

Prayer itself is an act of faith. When you come to God in prayer, it’s because you have faith he will respond. As you focus your attention on God, you begin to see he is … Continue reading Praying God’s Promises

You don’t have to be an elder, a pastor, or a super-Christian to pray for healing for yourself or for other people. Any believer can pray for healing—and God wants you to be a healing … Continue reading Any Believer Can Pray for Healing

We know the end of the story: Jesus is coming back! When he does, he will make all things right and just. And if you are his follower, you will spend eternity with him. Knowing … Continue reading Let Trials Make You More Like Jesus

There’s nothing wrong with planning, even during the uncertain days of a pandemic. But if you want God’s blessing on your plans, it’s important to include him in your planning. The book of James gives … Continue reading You Can Still Make Plans in a Pandemic

It’s hard to be judgmental when you’re trying to listen with compassion, honesty, sincerity, and fairness. James 1:19 says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (NIV). Listen … Continue reading Before You Judge, Listen in Love

For my dad, a day without fishing was a wasted day. He would manage, no matter what was going on, to go fishing for at least 30 minutes every day. As I watched my dad … Continue reading Just a Nibble of Sin Will Get You Hooked

The big question everyone is asking right now is, “When will things get back to normal?” But, I want to ask you, what will you do if life doesn’t get back to normal? The answer … Continue reading God Knows the End of the Story

God uses everything—even the pandemic we’re in right now—to help our character grow. He uses problems to help us mature. James writes it like this: “My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are … Continue reading God Uses Problems to Help Us Grow

Have you ever made a tough choice, but then the moment you made the decision, you started doubting yourself? You agonized over it. You kept asking yourself if you did the right thing. The Bible … Continue reading How to Be Stable in Ever-Changing Winds

Many people know the Bible, but in order to be blessed by the it, we need to do what it says. You act on what you believe, meaning your behavior and attitudes are a reflection … Continue reading God’s Word: What You Believe, You Do