Daily Hope Devotionals - Psalm 119

If you want to grow strong and mature as a follower of Jesus, you have to memorize Scripture! God’s Word is truth—and planting it in the soil of your heart is a powerful tool for … Continue reading How Do You Memorize Scripture?

Integrity demands that every area of your life be treated with the same intensity. You have the same commitment to excellence in your marriage as you do in your career. You have the same commitment … Continue reading Six Ways to Work on Your Integrity

Cultures around the world are absolutely obsessed with appearance and image. They’re scooting by, they’re skimming, and they’re cheating. They’re not keeping their promises. They’re pretending to be someone they’re not. They don’t have integrity. … Continue reading What You Need to Keep Things Real

Even when you’re not aware of it, God is directing your life. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps” (GW). God likes to direct you through … Continue reading Pain Can Point You Toward Your Purpose

If you want to build margin in your life so that you can do the work God meant for you to do, you have to remember that you are only human. You are not a … Continue reading If You’re Overloaded, Learn Your Limits

After my wife, Kay, and I got engaged, we did something unusual: We moved to opposite sides of the world. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, to work in an inner-city church, and I moved to … Continue reading Are You Fasting or Feasting on God’s Word?

Yesterday we talked about what it means to “walk in God’s Spirit.” Sometimes God’s Spirit tells you to move slowly. Other times you should move quickly. Today we’re going to talk about two times when … Continue reading Hurry to Obey God’s Commands

When you choose to dwell on a worry, it will always get bigger in your mind. But if you want to change the way you think and renew your mind, then you’ve got to stop … Continue reading Get a Good Grip on God’s Word

We learned yesterday that, ultimately, your identity is based on your choices. Here are five winning choices you can make that will help determine your destiny. 1. You can choose to get healthier. Instead of … Continue reading Your Destiny: Five Winning Choices

If I had a pill that promised to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a lot of money for it. But what if I told you that, as a Christian, you already have … Continue reading God’s Owner’s Manual for Your Body