Daily Hope Devotionals - Parenting

There’s Nothing Right About a Rude Response

Everybody in your life is going to disappoint you at some point. Why? Because nobody’s perfect! So how do you deal with disappointing people? How does love respond when people disappoint us? The Bible says … Continue reading There’s Nothing Right About a Rude Response

How Will Your Decision Affect Others?

One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is forgetting how much our actions influence the people around us. Every day you are tempted to make decisions that may seem best for you but … Continue reading How Will Your Decision Affect Others?

Which Will You Serve: God or Money?

Would you agree that we live in a culture of materialism? The goal is to get more and more and more. And just about the time you catch up with the Joneses, they refinance or … Continue reading Which Will You Serve: God or Money?

Show Your Love by Being Gentle

Gentleness diffuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. And gentleness communicates love. If you’re married, the quickest way to improve your marriage is to start talking to your spouse more gently. It’ll do … Continue reading Show Your Love by Being Gentle

Families Should Be Fun

It’s the first common denominator of great families: Awesome families are playful. They know how to have fun. They enjoy life together. They know how to play. This is the missing ingredient in so many … Continue reading Families Should Be Fun

Leave a Legacy of Hospitality

Awesome families teach their kids that they’re not the center of the universe. They teach their kids that God made them and shaped them for a mission. They model dedication, service, generosity, and prayer. Average … Continue reading Leave a Legacy of Hospitality

How Family Members Help Each Other Grow

One of the marks of an awesome family—whether it’s your biological family, your adoptive family, or your church family—is that you help each other grow. But how do you do that? Let me give you … Continue reading How Family Members Help Each Other Grow

Five Things You Must Learn in Your Family

Awesome families encourage growth. How? They create an atmosphere of lifelong learning. They help each other develop. They encourage the discovery of each person’s spiritual gifts and abilities. They allow people to learn new things … Continue reading Five Things You Must Learn in Your Family

How to Fight Darkness with Light

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

When You’re Bullied, Remember Who You Are

What is your identity? If you are a Christian, then you are a son or daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are a part of God’s family. You were created … Continue reading When You’re Bullied, Remember Who You Are