Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 7

God is not only able to meet all of your needs; he’s eager to meet them! But when you forget how committed God is to help you, it’s easy to stop asking for his help … Continue reading God Grows Your Faith Through Prayer

There are many ways to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Yesterday we looked at three of those ways: Pause before you speak, resolve conflict privately, and appeal to the best in … Continue reading Do You Show Empathy?

The uncontrollable winds of life—relational winds, financial winds, and spiritual winds—can overwhelm you and throw you off course. But God’s Word is filled with principles to help you withstand even the toughest winds. Yesterday we … Continue reading Blessing Comes From Doing

God made everything. Everything you see and everything you can’t see. Everything on Earth and in the universe beyond. God is the source of every good thing. And you can depend on him. As you … Continue reading God Meets Your Needs

God isn’t far away. In fact, it’s just the opposite. He’s as close as your next heartbeat. He’s right there with you every moment. The Bible says, “God did this so that they would seek … Continue reading God Is Close, and He Understands

It’s hard to be judgmental when you’re trying to listen with compassion, honesty, sincerity, and fairness. James 1:19 says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (NIV). Listen … Continue reading Before You Judge, Listen in Love

Before you judge someone else, remember that you have blind spots in your own life. Blind spots are attitudes or weaknesses in your life that you cannot see or refuse to see, even though they … Continue reading How to Spot Your Blind Spots

One of the best strategies for de-escalating conflict is also one of the scariest things you can do: Asking God to give you a clear picture of yourself. “Search me, God, and know my heart; … Continue reading What’s Your Part in the Conflict?

In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells the story of two builders: a wise one and a foolish one. The foolish man builds his house on sand. When a storm comes, the house falls with … Continue reading How to Build Your Life on a Strong Foundation

God never closes his storehouse until you close your mouth and stop asking. God wants to help you, but if you don’t ever ask, that’s a problem. The last time you needed a car, did … Continue reading Need Help? God Is Waiting for You to Ask