Daily Hope Devotionals - Parenting

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

What makes social media so addictive? Why do you have to go back and check a picture 50 times after you post? Why are you constantly checking your phone? Everybody wants the approval of others. … Continue reading Is Social Media a Helpful Tool or a Crutch?

Do you remember seeing the photo of an elderly woman in a throng of young people who all have their phones up, trying to capture whatever moment is in front of them? The old woman … Continue reading Don’t Be a Show-off Online

There’s a lot of negative stuff online. It’s never been easier to take to heart the negativity that you read on your social media feed and then get drawn into unproductive arguments. You just want … Continue reading Don’t Add Fuel to the Fires of Online Arguments

Time is your most precious commodity. You only have a limited amount of it! It’s estimated that people will live an average of 72 years, or 26,000 days. You may think you’ve got plenty of … Continue reading Be Careful with Your Time

It’s important to remember in any conversation the same truth that applies to every other area of your life: It’s not about you. What do you think is going to happen if you start a … Continue reading The Conversation Isn’t About You

Do you want to have a meaningful conversation with someone? Then you need to plan, and you need to pray. You need to say to God, “Lord, teach me what to say, teach me when … Continue reading For Powerful Conversation, Plan and Pray

One of the clearest signs of a great listener is when someone knows how to ask open-ended questions. To really engage someone in conversation, you have to stop asking questions that only require a “yes” … Continue reading Why Asking Great Questions Makes You a Great Listener