Daily Hope Devotionals - Luke 9

The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to be selective. There will always be a lot of options and opportunities. But the key to effectiveness is being selective. The Bible … Continue reading Is That Really the Best Option?

In Mark 10, a huge crowd was following Jesus as he left Jericho. A man named Bartimaeus was blind and begging by the roadside. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was nearby, he began to shout, … Continue reading Don’t Put Off Your Fresh Start

At the end of your life on Earth, you will stand before God and he’ll evaluate how well you served others with your life. The Bible says, “Each of us will give a personal account … Continue reading You Are Called to Serve Others

Thousands of people have told me that, though they want to be used by God, they’re too busy. They’ve got their own agendas. They have their plans and dreams and ambitions, and they don’t have … Continue reading Simplify Your Life to Do God’s Work

In Mark 10, a huge crowd was following Jesus as he left Jericho. A man named Bartimaeus was blind and begging by the roadside. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was nearby, he began to shout, … Continue reading Seize the Moment

One day you’ll give an account of your life before God. This fact is the best antidote to people pleasing that I know. When you have that kind of long-term thinking—when you keep in mind … Continue reading Integrity vs. Popularity

God has an amazing life planned for you, but Jesus made it clear that you need to stay focused. The Devil is committed to keeping you “out of the game.” He doesn’t want you doing … Continue reading Stay Focused on God’s Plan for Your Life

You and I tend to get distracted by trivial things. I’ve found in my years as a pastor that if Satan can’t get you to be bad, he’ll get you to be busy. And this … Continue reading Managing Stress Like Jesus: Know What Matters Most

I have met thousands of people who’ve told me they want to be used by God but who will never be used by God. Why? They’re too busy. They’ve got their own agenda going. They’ve … Continue reading Stay Focused on God’s Plan for Your Life