Daily Hope Devotionals - John 3

The Great Commission Is Not a Suggestion

The whole world needs Jesus. Jesus said this very clearly over and over, and in Matthew 28:18-20 he gave his followers the Great Commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to … Continue reading The Great Commission Is Not a Suggestion

Believe It So You Can See It

Faith is visualizing the future. It’s believing in something before you see it. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see” (NLT). … Continue reading Believe It So You Can See It

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Used By God

If you want to be used by God, you don’t have to be a perfect person—but you do need to purify your heart. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Used By God

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

You Need a New Soundtrack

People really don’t forget anything. Stored somewhere in your mind, you’ll find the date of your anniversary, the score of the Super Bowl when you were 10, and the day your child lost his first … Continue reading You Need a New Soundtrack

You Have to Believe It to See It

Faith is visualizing the future. It’s believing before you see it. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (NIV). How will you see … Continue reading You Have to Believe It to See It

This Is How Much God Loves You

Everything in life changes—relationships, jobs, health, finances. But there’s one thing in the universe that will never change: God’s love. God loves you, no matter what. Your failures, your brokenness, and your sin can never … Continue reading This Is How Much God Loves You

Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God

There are two verses in the Bible that are written by the same author but seem to send opposite messages: 1 John 2:15 says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If … Continue reading Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God

When You Look Most Like Jesus

An amazing transformation takes place when you live generously in every area of your life. The grip of materialism starts to break, and your heart grows bigger. But something even greater happens: You become like … Continue reading When You Look Most Like Jesus

Can I Be Sure I’ll Get Into Heaven?

Jesus’ death and resurrection release you from judgment. Maybe you’ve imagined a day of judgment that goes something like this: You’re standing outside the gates of heaven in a really long line. You’re slowly moving … Continue reading Can I Be Sure I’ll Get Into Heaven?