Daily Hope Devotionals - Knowing God

It can be hard today to tell what’s true and what isn’t. We get conflicting information from multiple sources. It seems like there are studies and experts, research and polls, that all contradict each other. … Continue reading How to Be Confident During Uncertain Times

Most people think they know how to get to heaven. Ask a few random people, and you’ll likely hear answers like, “Just work really hard,” “Do more good than bad,” or, “Be nice to people.” … Continue reading You Can’t Get to Heaven on Your Own

No matter who you are and no matter what you’ve done, God loves you and wants you to come home to him. He wants to shower his grace on you. He wants to throw a … Continue reading God’s Grace Is for Everybody

When we’re generous with each other, we draw closer to each other, and that creates community. Someone from my church sent me a letter that read: “My neighbor asked if he could borrow my ladder, … Continue reading Your Heart Goes Where You Give

Would you agree that we live in a culture of materialism? The goal is to get more and more and more. And just about the time you catch up with the Joneses, they refinance or … Continue reading Which Will You Serve: God or Money?

You’re never going to live in harmony with your spouse, your friends, or anybody else without empathy. You can’t have a team without being aware of what’s happening with your teammates. That’s why when people … Continue reading Why Empathy Is Essential for Strong Relationships?

Insecurity ruins relationships. But when you open your life to others, even though they could potentially hurt you, you’ll come alive in ways you’ve never experienced before.   Why does insecurity ruin relationships? Because it prevents … Continue reading You Can Love Others Because God Loves You

Choosing to be humble is a relationship builder. What is humility? It’s when you honor others above yourself, not always demanding or clinging to your rights.  Pride, on the other hand, destroys relationships—and it shows … Continue reading Humility Builds Relationships

God has put specific people in your life for a reason. You are God’s representative to them! If you don’t tell them about God’s love and offer of salvation, then who will? God put you … Continue reading How to Be a ‘Show and Tell’ Christian

God works in people’s hearts when we expect him to. Before each service at Saddleback Church, I would pray, “God, it would be a waste of time to go out there and talk to those … Continue reading Raise Your Expectations of God