Daily Hope Devotionals - James 4

Partial obedience is still disobedience. You can’t just pick and choose which commands of God you will follow. There are two important truths you need to understand related to God’s commands:   God’s standard of … Continue reading Trusting God Means Obeying Him Completely

God wants to bless your life and then watch you bless other people’s lives with the same benefits he gives to you. In fact, one condition for answered prayer is a willingness to use God’s … Continue reading Why You Pray Is More Important Than What You Pray For

The fastest way to build community is through admitting your mistakes. But why in the world would anybody risk honesty? Because it’s worth the risk. God says there are four benefits of being honest about … Continue reading Four Benefits of Admitting Your Mistakes

Selflessness brings out the best in others. It builds relationships. What does it mean to be selfless? It means you think a little less of yourself and a little more of others.  The opposite of … Continue reading Life’s Greatest Lesson Takes Time

Did you know studying the Bible can be dangerous? In fact, the results of Bible study could be disastrous! Sounds strange, I know. But God intended for us to apply the Bible to our lives—not … Continue reading Let the Bible Transform, Not Just Inform

Every second of your life, there’s a battle in your brain. There’s a mental battle going on right now! It could be between right and wrong, between what’s easy and what’s hard, or what’s healthy … Continue reading The Battle for Your Brain

You are a product of your past. You have been shaped by the good and the bad things in your life. But you are not a prisoner of your past—you can be free! That’s what … Continue reading The First Step to a Reset

God never asks you to do something without providing what you need to do it. Anointing is a sign of God’s equipping and empowering you to fulfill an assignment he’s given you. Do you want … Continue reading When God Appoints You, He Anoints You

We’ve been looking at Nehemiah’s model for making God-inspired plans. So far, we’ve learned five steps: Step 1: Ask God for favor on your life. Step 2: Prepare for an opportunity, and then wait. Step … Continue reading Seven Steps for Godly Planning

The key to a friendship with God is deciding whose friendship you want most. You don’t have time for everybody to be your best friend. You’ve got to decide who you want most to be … Continue reading To Be God’s Friend, Value What He Values