Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 5
Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness
by Rick Warren — February 23, 2025
from Life's Healing Choices
If you want to make healthy choices—to be well and whole again—you have to become meek. Now meek doesn’t mean you are weak, even though the two words sound similar. The truth is, meekness and … Continue reading Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness
Christ is the Only Way to Freedom
by Rick Warren — February 16, 2025
from Life's Healing Choices
God wants you to live a life of freedom. He wants you to break free from the habits that control you and drag you down. He wants you to live without the pain and hurt … Continue reading Christ is the Only Way to Freedom
God, Help Me!
by Rick Warren — February 13, 2025
from Life's Healing Choices
At some point in life, you’ll find yourself in need of help. When that time comes, you first need to admit that you need help. And then you need to ask God for that help. … Continue reading God, Help Me!
Remember This When You’re Opposed
by Rick Warren — September 7, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
When you feel pressured by the world because you love Jesus and other people don’t, you want to remember three things: Opposition can make you more like Jesus. Jesus said in John 15:18-19, “If the … Continue reading Remember This When You’re Opposed
In a Season of Loss, Release Your Grief
by Rick Warren — August 22, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
The Bible says when you go through a season of loss, the first thing to do is release your grief. Tragedy always produces strong emotions—anger, fear, depression, worry, and sometimes guilt. These feelings can scare … Continue reading In a Season of Loss, Release Your Grief
Let Go of Your Hurt
by Rick Warren — August 11, 2024
from You Make Me Crazy
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
God Says Respond to Unfairness With Love
by Rick Warren — June 30, 2024
from Building My Life on Values That Last
Unfairness is part of the human condition. You can’t live on this earth for long without feeling like someone has treated you unfairly. Maybe it’s a parent who put you through a miserable childhood. Maybe … Continue reading God Says Respond to Unfairness With Love
Standing Out at Work
by Rick Warren — March 24, 2024
from Doing Business with God
The Bible identifies five characteristics of people who excel at what they do. They work with enthusiasm. Regardless of whether the job is big or small, give it your best. Great performers give their best … Continue reading Standing Out at Work
Don’t Stop With Forgiveness
by Rick Warren — January 18, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
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
Only One Opinion Matters
by Rick Warren — December 10, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
If you’re not sure who you really are, then you can be manipulated and molded by the pressures, problems, and people around you—and that leads to stress! Our culture is constantly trying to fit you … Continue reading Only One Opinion Matters
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