Daily Hope Devotionals - Philippians 2

No matter what you’re going to face this next week, you won’t face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians 2:13 says, “God is working in … Continue reading Understand That God Is on Your Side

When you’re in conflict, the loving and Christlike way to defuse the tension is to seek to understand before seeking to be understood. Try to figure out what the other person is thinking and saying … Continue reading Seek to Understand Before Being Understood

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

Do you know what the most difficult part of Bible study is? Personal application. What is application? It’s when you take the truth of God and apply it to your life. Satan doesn’t care if … Continue reading How to Apply the Bible to Your Life

God wants you to learn that you can give without loving but you cannot love without giving. You say, “I really love my kids!” Do you give them your time? “I really love my wife.” … Continue reading By Giving, You Become More Like Jesus

If you don’t work well with other people, you’re going to spend much of your life unhappy. What do you need to learn in order to work with other people? First, learn to cooperate with … Continue reading Find Things in Common

If you want to be happy, become somebody that people trust. Paul uses Timothy as an example of this: “You know the kind of person Timothy is. You know he has served with me in … Continue reading Be Trustworthy

The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want … Continue reading Look to the Needs of Others

God wired the universe so that happiness does not come from status, salary, sex, or success. Happiness comes from service. God designed you to be happiest when you are giving your life away. Why? Because … Continue reading Want to Be Happy? Give Your Life Away

God has promised many wonderful benefits in your life if you will meditate on the Word of God and then apply its truths to your life. How do you meditate? If you know how to … Continue reading Get a Good Grip on God’s Word