Daily Hope Devotionals - Parenting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bullying is on the rise in our schools, our workplaces, and even online. Whenever someone exhibits aggressive behavior or tries to exert power over somebody else, that’s bullying. It could include making threats, spreading rumors, … Continue reading The Real Problem with a Bully

You can find me on Twitter. But you’ll never see me posting about what flavor latte I had or what I thought of the most recent episode of The Voice. When I signed up for … Continue reading Your Phone Is a Tool for Reaching the Nations

Do you own your phone, or does it own you? If you’ve taken a really useful tool and made it the most valuable thing in your life, then your phone has become your god. If … Continue reading When Your Phone Becomes Your Idol