Daily Hope Devotionals - James 3

Your vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, vulnerability is a strength! God can take your vulnerabilities and make you spiritually empowered, emotionally healed, relationally attractive, and formed for leadership. Here’s how. First, being open … Continue reading Four Strengths in Vulnerability

With so many people at home more during the pandemic, you might notice you’re a little more sensitive than usual. Maybe you’re quick to point out everything that’s wrong in the world or in your … Continue reading You Can’t Have Peace Until You Learn to Let Go

Do you get offended easily? Are you always looking for a fight? Does your defense mechanism kick in during every other conversation? The Bible says that, if you are wise, you won’t antagonize someone’s anger: … Continue reading Wise People Avoid Arguments

More than ever, the world needs you to be a peacemaker. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9 NIV). Being … Continue reading Peaceful Relationships Are Built on Truth

When “I” am at the center of everything in my life, that’s sin. We all have an “I” problem: I want it my way; I will do my thing; I have to take care of … Continue reading Results of an “I-Centered” Life

Someone once asked Jesus, “What’s the most important command in Scripture?” He replied, “There are two of them: Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” If … Continue reading Sin Grows from the Seeds of Selfishness

When we lack self-control, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of problems. Anything out of control in your life can harm other people and damage your close relationships. Uncontrolled anger, lust, addiction, spending, drinking, or ambition … Continue reading Be Wise with Your Words

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multi-faceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy because I guarantee that if you’ll learn how to be an agent of mercy, it will transform … Continue reading The Many Facets of Mercy

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

A mark of wise people is that they don’t try to hide their weaknesses. The Bible says true wisdom is “impartial and sincere.” Those words in Greek both sound like “hypocrite,” and for good reason: … Continue reading If You’re Wise, You Won’t Disguise