Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 5
Let Go of Your Hurt
by Rick Warren — May 28, 2021
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
How to Speak the Truth Plainly
by Rick Warren — February 8, 2021
from When You’re Hoping for a Miracle
When James tells us not to swear, he’s not talking about profanity. He’s talking about making an oath by referring to something else, as if you don’t have enough integrity in yourself to keep your … Continue reading How to Speak the Truth Plainly
Do You Want to Be Happy? Choose Mercy
by Rick Warren — January 18, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
God set up the world with universal principles. One of those principles is that the more you help other people, the more you will succeed and the happier you will be. Happiness doesn’t come from … Continue reading Do You Want to Be Happy? Choose Mercy
Be Merciful, as One Who Has Been Shown Mercy
by Rick Warren — January 17, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
God doesn’t want you to show mercy only to the people you like, or only to the people it’s easy to be merciful to. God wants you to be merciful to everyone. Why? Because you … Continue reading Be Merciful, as One Who Has Been Shown Mercy
How to Fight Darkness with Light
by Rick Warren — January 6, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
I don’t know if there’s anything more counter-cultural in the world today than responding to evil with good. And because it’s so counter-cultural, it can be one of the hardest things to do. When there’s … Continue reading How to Fight Darkness with Light
Don’t Stop with Forgiveness
by Rick Warren — October 20, 2020
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
God Says Respond to Unfairness with Love
by Rick Warren — September 16, 2020
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
It Pays to Be Patient
by Rick Warren — August 31, 2020
God rewards patience. James 5:11 says, “We count as blessed those who have persevered” (NIV). In other words, it pays to be patient. When you are patient, it builds your character, you avoid mistakes, and … Continue reading It Pays to Be Patient
Focus on the Future to Get Through Temporary Troubles
by Rick Warren — May 19, 2020
When we follow Jesus, we will face trouble. It’s guaranteed! You’ll be harassed, persecuted, rejected, and ridiculed because of your faith. But that’s not the end of the story. The Bible says that Jesus endured … Continue reading Focus on the Future to Get Through Temporary Troubles
A Life of Integrity Leads to God’s Blessing
by Rick Warren — January 7, 2020
Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount that you are blessed when your heart is pure (Matthew 5:8). What does it mean to be “pure in heart”? Today, we’d use the word integrity. God … Continue reading A Life of Integrity Leads to God’s Blessing
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