Daily Hope Devotionals - John 1

This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

God Wants Your Beliefs Turned into Behavior

I once was asked what the best translation of the Bible was. My answer: when you translate it into your life. That’s what Bible study is all about. If you’re not translating God’s Word into … Continue reading God Wants Your Beliefs Turned into Behavior

How to Grow Your Relationship With God

Yesterday we talked about why it’s important for you to know the purpose of your life so that God can use you while you’re here on Earth. This life is preparation for eternity—but what does … Continue reading How to Grow Your Relationship With God

Christmas Comes With a Choice

Redemption is when somebody pays for your sins so that you can be forgiven and walk away justified. They do your time. They pay your penalty. All the things you’ve done wrong are paid for … Continue reading Christmas Comes With a Choice

Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone

When Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to be dedicated at the temple, a really old man named Simeon was there. Simeon had been waiting his whole life to see the Messiah. He took one … Continue reading Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone

The Greatest Gift Ever

The greatest gift you’ve ever been given wasn’t bought in a store. No cash exchanged hands. It wasn’t even wrapped. Yet it cost the Giver everything. The Bible says God sent his Son to Earth … Continue reading The Greatest Gift Ever

This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life

Why does God talk so much about light in the Bible? Because God is light. When he is Savior and Lord of your life, the light of his love gives you hope in the dark … Continue reading Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life

To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God

The fruitfulness of your prayers doesn’t depend on how much you know about prayer but on how much you know about God. The more you understand God, the more effective your prayers are going to … Continue reading To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God

Six Biblical Truths about God’s Blessing

You probably hear the phrase “God bless you” on a regular basis. You may even hear it daily. But do you know what a blessing really is? I don’t believe most people do. It actually … Continue reading Six Biblical Truths about God’s Blessing