Daily Hope Devotionals - Margin

Open Your Whole Heart to Jesus

Have you ever considered what the innkeeper must have thought that first Christmas when he realized he didn’t make room for the Son of God? Here’s how I think his testimony might have been written: … Continue reading Open Your Whole Heart to Jesus

Make Time for What Matters at Christmas

This Christmas, you need to do less, not more. By simplifying your life, you’ll have more enjoyment, more fulfillment, and less stress. At one of the busiest times of the year, you need to make … Continue reading Make Time for What Matters at Christmas

Make Your Time Count

If you want to get ready to be used by God, first you need to get to know Jesus Christ. Then you need to use your time in view of eternity. Colossians 4:5 says, “Use … Continue reading Make Your Time Count

Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

When you learn to pause and pray before making a decision, you are helping to slow your life down to a more manageable level. Proverbs 20:25 says, “It is a trap to dedicate something rashly … Continue reading Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

Is What You’re Doing the Best Use of Your Life?

If you want to make an impact with your life, you’ve got to do one thing: Get control of your time. Your time is your life. If you don’t learn to manage your time, you’ll … Continue reading Is What You’re Doing the Best Use of Your Life?

With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone

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

Be Careful with Your Time

Time is your most precious commodity. You only have a limited amount of it! It’s estimated that people will live an average of 72 years, or 26,000 days. You may think you’ve got plenty of … Continue reading Be Careful with Your Time

You Can’t Talk People Out of Their Pain

If you’re always in a hurry, then you’re never going to be a great listener. To have great conversations, you start by looking with love at the other person, but then you must invest as … Continue reading You Can’t Talk People Out of Their Pain

You’re Not God—Stop Acting Like It!

You’re not God. You don’t have all the answers. You can’t do everything. If you’re struggling to find balance in your life, those admissions can transform everything. The Bible says, “Only someone too stupid to … Continue reading You’re Not God—Stop Acting Like It!

Understanding God’s Definition of Love

If we’re going to do a whole devotional series on love—and, more importantly, if the Bible says it needs to be central to our lives—let’s take a few moments to consider what love really is. … Continue reading Understanding God’s Definition of Love