Daily Hope Devotionals - Luke 6

The gathering most Americans think of as the first Thanksgiving happened 400 years ago. But 3,000 years before that, God told the nation of Israel to establish a thanksgiving festival called the Feast of Weeks. … Continue reading The Real First Thanksgiving

Some people always want their own way. They’ve got a right way and a wrong way to do something, and your way is always the wrong way. When you don’t meet their standards, they’re going … Continue reading Love Lets It Go

When you’re persecuted, harassed, or facing opposition, you need to respond with a blessing. Jesus says in Luke 6:27-29, “Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray … Continue reading Do Good to Those Who Oppose You

Would you like to see your relationships transformed? Then become an agent of mercy.  Here are seven characteristics of mercy that God wants you to learn and apply in your life:  1. Mercy means being … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multifaceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy. And I guarantee that learning how to be an agent of mercy will transform your relationships. 1. … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

No one sacrificed like the early church. The Bible says in Acts 2:44-45, “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” … Continue reading God Blesses You So You Can Bless Others

Heaven probably already sounds pretty good to you. But did you know there are going to be rewards in heaven? You will be rewarded for everything you did in obedience to Jesus while on this … Continue reading God Sees, and God Rewards

Most Christians want to bless others through their gifts and resources. But it’s not just a desire. God commands you to be a blessing to others because you have been blessed. As you look for … Continue reading The Four Laws of God’s Blessing

In an increasingly unkind world, your greatest Christian witness is showing people mercy. Have you noticed how unmerciful and unforgiving our world is? It seems the highest form of humor is the put-down. Even comedians … Continue reading Mercy Could Be Your Greatest Witness

In January 1956, five American missionaries headed to the rainforest of the eastern Amazon in Ecuador. They were making a second visit to the Huaorani tribe, which anthropologists said was the most vicious, violent society … Continue reading How Do You Forgive?