Daily Hope Devotionals - Knowing God

Jesus Chose to Suffer for You

Few people are willing to suffer for someone else. But Jesus was willing. He didn’t suffer for just one person though; he chose to suffer for all the people in the world! John 19 describes … Continue reading Jesus Chose to Suffer for You

Your Biggest Problem and What to Do about It

Today, most cultures don’t think sin is ugly. In fact, many people think sin is fun! Think about entertainment media. TV shows, social media memes, and movies often use sin for humor. This is Satan’s … Continue reading Your Biggest Problem and What to Do about It

Somebody Has to Pay for Sin

In Greek and Roman mythology, all the gods—like Zeus, Jupiter, and Apollo—have human frailties. They get angry. They lust. They’re impatient. They zap people with lightning bolts. They are inconsistent and unreliable. But the real … Continue reading Somebody Has to Pay for Sin

Love like Jesus

If you’re driving and get a flat tire, and a well-known celebrity drives by, nobody expects them to stop and help you. They’re likely too busy or too important to help you with your problems. … Continue reading Love like Jesus

You Heal from Pain by Helping Others

When you’re in pain, who’s the person you’re thinking of the most? You! It’s your nature to be self-centered—because you’re human. When you’re suffering, you want to be comforted. When you’re sick, you want to … Continue reading You Heal from Pain by Helping Others

Pain Can Make You Better or Bitter—It’s Your Choice

When people go through tragedy and disaster and pain, some turn to God. But others turn away from God—even when he’s offering the comfort and power they need to make it through a difficult time. … Continue reading Pain Can Make You Better or Bitter—It’s Your Choice

Confession Leads to Connection

Nothing makes us feel more miserable than hidden guilt. When we’re holding on to our mistakes, we’re always worried somebody’s going to find out, and that leaves us nervous and stressed and unhappy. You cannot … Continue reading Confession Leads to Connection

The Only Way to Release Your Worry

Have you ever been so worried that you felt like you physically weighed more because of the emotional weight you were carrying? Worry is emotional weight that hinders your progress to spiritual maturity. The Bible … Continue reading The Only Way to Release Your Worry

To Live with Hope, Remember God’s Promises

One of the major causes of hopelessness is an uncertain future. So if you want to live with hope, you must anchor your future in God’s promises to you. When you buy an insurance policy, … Continue reading To Live with Hope, Remember God’s Promises

Your Mission Requires the Right Focus

To live with hope no matter what happens in life, you first have to anchor your identity in what God says about you. Then you have to anchor your life mission in God’s Word. God … Continue reading Your Mission Requires the Right Focus