Daily Hope Devotionals - Proverbs 17

Don’t Repeat the Hurt. Let It Go!

When people hurt us, we have two natural tendencies: to remember and to retaliate. But that’s not what 1 Corinthians 13:5 tells us to do: “Love does not count up wrongs that have been done” … Continue reading Don’t Repeat the Hurt. Let It Go!

The World Does Not Revolve Around You

Everything in our society conditions us to think of ourselves first. But the Bible says, “Look out for one another’s interests, not just for your own” (Philippians 2:4 GNT). That is such a countercultural verse. … Continue reading The World Does Not Revolve Around You

How to Become a Trustworthy Person

Trust is the emotional glue that draws you closer to your friends, your family, and your small group. Without trust, you’re never going to have the intimate relationship that God wants you to have. Teamwork … Continue reading How to Become a Trustworthy Person

Exercise Faith by Setting Goals

Most of what you do on a daily basis won’t matter in five minutes, much less five years. It may hurt to admit it, but you—along with everyone else—do a lot that really doesn’t matter. … Continue reading Exercise Faith by Setting Goals

Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip

All of us have crazymakers in our lives. They’re the people who make us want to call our best friends, and say, “You won’t believe what they just did!” Crazymakers make you want to spread … Continue reading Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip

Wise People Choose Mercy

The Bible says wisdom “is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds” (James 3:17 NLT). In other words—even when people mess up, sin, fumble, and fail—it’s wise to show grace. God is both the wisest and … Continue reading Wise People Choose Mercy

You Can’t Have Peace Until You Learn to Let Go

With so many people at home more during the pandemic, you might notice you’re a little more sensitive than usual. Maybe you’re quick to point out everything that’s wrong in the world or in your … Continue reading You Can’t Have Peace Until You Learn to Let Go

Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships

When you need to be physically recharged, your body gives you various signs. If your stomach growls, it’s time to eat. If your eyelids get heavy, it’s time to sleep. We tend to notice those … Continue reading Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships