Daily Hope Devotionals - Luke 5

We all suffer setbacks at work from time to time. But sometimes the simplest step from setback to comeback is just two words: Obey God. Imagine this scenario: God has told you to do something … Continue reading Finding God’s Best on the Other Side of Obedience

If you’ve ever felt discouraged with your work, you’re in good company. Maybe you’re worn out from overwork. Maybe you’ve put your heart and soul into a project, and it simply failed. We’ve all faced … Continue reading Let God Turn Your Work Setbacks Into Comebacks

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

Have you ever felt that someone was a hopeless case? That they never were going to come to Christ? Maybe it was an alcoholic relative, a drug-addicted parent, or a codependent neighbor—someone with a hurt, … Continue reading How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 2

Do you know someone who seems like a hopeless case—someone who seems like they’ll never come to Christ? Maybe you once thought you were a hopeless case yourself. I’ve found that a small group is … Continue reading How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 1

If you’re a follower of Jesus, he expects you to obey whatever he tells you to do—even if it appears foolish to other people, even if it doesn’t make sense financially, and even if you … Continue reading Because God Says So

Think about how hard it must have been for Simon Peter to admit failure to Jesus. He was a professional fisherman, and he was good at it. It was how he made his living. But … Continue reading It’s Time to Confess: Your Way Isn’t Working

Having the mind of Christ means always being aware that God is with you. We see this in the life of Jesus. Jesus lived in the presence of God and stayed connected to the favor … Continue reading With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone

We all suffer setbacks at work from time to time. But sometimes the simplest step from setback to comeback is just two words: Obey God. God has told you something that’s illogical and foolish. It … Continue reading Finding God’s Best on the Other Side of Obedience

If you’ve ever felt discouraged with your work, you’re in good company. Maybe you’re worn out from overwork. Maybe you’ve put your heart and soul into a project, and it simply failed. We’ve all faced … Continue reading Let God Turn Your Work Setbacks into Comebacks