Daily Hope Devotionals - Psalm 34

God is not as far away as the furthest star. He’s as close as your next heartbeat. He’s right there with you every moment. The Bible says in Acts 17:27, “God did this so that … Continue reading God Is Closer Than You Think or Feel

In Acts 17, Paul gave a sermon to the people in Athens. He said something like, “God doesn’t live in a temple or a little house. He would be confined. He has chosen to live … Continue reading God Is a Close Father

You’ll hear it from many places these days: People are basically good and unselfish. It’s their environments that turn people’s hearts toward evil. Unfortunately, that theory just doesn’t match with what we see in human … Continue reading Unfairness Points Us Toward Jesus

We’ve all had our heart broken in some way—maybe by disappointment, fear, shame, rejection, or ridicule. I would say to you, as your friend, that I’m sorry your heart has been broken. I really am. … Continue reading Broken Heart? The Lord Is Close

Life is filled with unexpected circumstances. Some of them knock you flat on your back! They make you feel like the roof of your life has caved in. What do you do when your world … Continue reading On Your Best Days and Your Worst Days, God Is With You

You don’t get over a loss. You can’t go under it; you can’t go around it. You’ve got to go through the grief. And if you’re scared to express emotion and refuse to go through … Continue reading Six Ways God Helps You Grieve

Everyone will experience loss. And you don’t just “get over” a loss. You can’t go under it; you can’t go around it. You’ve got to go through the grief. If you’re scared to express emotion … Continue reading How God Helps You in Your Grief

In Israel, on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, there’s a canyon called the Valley of the Shadow of Death. In his day, King David probably traveled through it many times. Some of the canyons … Continue reading Valleys Are a Part of Life

If you grew up in a Christian home, you may have learned this childhood prayer: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank him for our food. Amen.” While simplistic, that prayer covers one … Continue reading How to Trust God’s Goodness When Life Gets Tough

God shares the pain of every single person—including you. When you’re hurting, he isn’t distant, aloof, or unfeeling. He is aware of your pain, and he cares. And he even shares the pain with you. … Continue reading Where Is God When You’re in Pain?