Daily Hope Devotionals - Luke 23

To think like Jesus means to be willing to forgive the people who have hurt you. Even on the cross, Jesus forgave. In Luke 23:34 he says of the people who tortured and hung him … Continue reading Don’t Stop With Forgiveness

When you face opposition because of your faith, you need to recognize its source. It’s not other people. It’s not your coworkers. It’s not a political party. It’s not a competitor. The pressure you feel … Continue reading Who’s the Real Source of Opposition?

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

Forgiveness may be the most misused, misapplied, and misunderstood quality in our culture. You may think you know what forgiveness is all about, but, if you’re like most people, you really don’t. Here’s a quiz … Continue reading What Forgiveness Really Is

God’s mercy is something you’ll need your entire life, especially when you’ve messed up and when you don’t have what you need. You need God’s mercy because of death. Death is inevitable. We all are … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Fear Death

If you’re still holding on to resentment, then someone is controlling you. Have you ever said, “You make me so mad”? That’s an admission that the other person is controlling you. The only way to … Continue reading Choose Grace, Not Bitterness

Has someone ever done a crazy, hurtful thing to you or to someone you love? And maybe you’ve thought, “I know the Christian thing to do is to forgive, so I will. I will forgive … Continue reading Let Go of Your Hurt

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

When the criminal hanging next to Jesus on the cross asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT). With his response, Jesus … Continue reading Settle Your Salvation Today

In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” (NIV). By that time, Jesus was famous for doing miracles. But … Continue reading How Do I Know I’m Saved?