Daily Hope Devotionals - James 4

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

Selfishness destroys relationships. It is the number one cause of conflict, arguments, divorce, and even war. James 4:1 says, “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within … Continue reading Healthy Relationships Depend on Selflessness

Anytime I needed something when I was a kid, I’d talk to my dad. Sometimes I needed something expensive, but not once did I worry about where my father was going to get the money … Continue reading Worry About Nothing; Pray About Everything

God made everything. Everything you see and everything you can’t see. Everything on Earth and in the universe beyond. God is the source of every good thing. And you can depend on him. As you … Continue reading God Meets Your Needs

Humility is not thinking less of yourself. You can be confident and humble at the same time! Humility is thinking of yourself less. When you stay focused on God and helping other people, you naturally … Continue reading God’s Promises for the Humble

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 Selflessness Builds Relationships

We’ve been looking at Mark 12:30: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (NLT). One way to restate this verse is love God with all your … Continue reading Loving God with Your Mind

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

What do you do when you can’t fix a problem, solve a riddle, change a circumstance, or control a hurt? You throw yourself on the sustaining grace of God. He offers you the kind of … Continue reading How to Receive the Grace to Keep Going Through Troubles

When God thought you up, he created you with a number of different gifts, talents, abilities, and skills. There are certain ways you think and things you do that you’re just naturally good at. Those … Continue reading Your Gifts and Talents Are Not Just for Your Good