Daily Hope Devotionals - Proverbs 28

When you’re asked to do something that seems impossible, start by refusing to panic and by getting all the facts. Then, you need to ask for more time. Why? Because your biggest temptation in the … Continue reading Make the Right Decision, Not Just a Fast One

Before you start dating someone, it’s crucial that you make an honest assessment of your own emotional health and that of your potential partner. I remember marrying a couple many years ago at Saddleback. About … Continue reading Unpack Your Emotional Baggage Before Marriage

If you wait for the perfect wife or the perfect husband, you’ll never find them. Let me tell you why: No one is perfect. We’re all broken. And that’s okay. God loves you, despite your … Continue reading Let God Guide Your Choices

God is always ready to give you another chance. That’s a foundational piece of Christianity. We’ve all been irresponsible. We’ve all screwed up. The Bible tells us, “Not a single person on earth is always … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Live With Guilt

We usually think of failure as negative. But wise people know how to take advantage of failure. They learn from it. They use it as an education. One of your purposes in life is to … Continue reading Failure Can Be Good for You

The fastest way to build community is through admitting your mistakes. But why in the world would anybody risk honesty? Because it’s worth the risk. God says there are four benefits of being honest about … Continue reading Four Benefits of Admitting Your Mistakes

In this series, we’re learning how God takes us through the Six Phases of Faith—a dream, decision, delay, difficulty, dead end, and deliverance—over and over again throughout our lives to grow our faith and develop … Continue reading Six Steps for Wise Decision-Making

Your job in God’s family is to invite others to join the family. In fact, you are an ambassador of Christ. That means that, everywhere you go, you represent Jesus. The Bible says, “We are … Continue reading Confidence at Being Christ’s Ambassador

You can’t become all God wants you to be without other people in your life. In fact, the very first thing God said to humans was this: “It is not good that man should be … Continue reading Walk in Community with Other Believers

When people stop following God’s vision for their lives, they usually think two things: “I don’t have what it takes” or “I have failed in the past.” If you want to get a fresh start … Continue reading God’s Vision: You Have What It Takes