Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 5

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

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

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

Grief is, without a doubt, the most painful emotion we go through in life. It’s also the most helpful emotion. How is grief helpful to you? Grief is God’s tool for you to get through … Continue reading Grief Is a Gift

You may have heard someone say, “I trust Jesus, but not the other guys who wrote the Bible.” There’s a problem with that logic. Jesus trusted the Bible—every word of it! He taught that the … Continue reading If Jesus Trusted the Bible, Then You Can Too

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

When you feel pressured by the world because you love Jesus and other people don’t, you need to remember three things: 1. Opposition can make you more like Jesus. Jesus says in John 15:18-20, “If … Continue reading Three Things to Remember When You’re Opposed

The vast majority of people pay no attention to eternity. They’re living for the here and now, which is a waste. Everything that’s “here and now” isn’t going to matter in five minutes, much less … Continue reading How to Live in Light of Eternity

The Bible says that God blesses those who have integrity—those who have pure hearts. As Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart” (Matthew 5:8 NIV).  So what blessings can you expect when you live … Continue reading How Integrity Blesses You

Are you working to build your life on values that last? If you are, you need to learn to live with integrity. The Bible says in Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, … Continue reading Do You Act the Same in Public and In Private?