Daily Hope Devotionals - Relationships

Paul didn’t just pray for people in his life. He prayed for them with joy!  There are probably things in other people’s lives that you’d like to change. You don’t want to change yourself; you … Continue reading Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships

Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church … Continue reading Focus on the Good Times

What do you think about when you think of forgiveness? Do you think forgiving also has to mean just going on with the relationship as if nothing ever happened? It doesn’t—and, in fact, it shouldn’t. … Continue reading How to Restore a Relationship

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

God made you wonderfully complex with five factors that influence your identity. When you understand and embrace those five factors, you can start to experience real transformation toward becoming the person God made you to … Continue reading Your Chemistry and Connections Matter

As a pastor, I see situations every day that no one should ever have to go through alone. Nobody should ever have to wait alone in the hospital while a loved one is in life-or-death … Continue reading Do You Have a Safety Net?

God put you on Earth to do a certain work that only you can do. The Bible says it this way: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which … Continue reading God Made Us to Work Together

The Bible often compares life to a walk because life is a journey—you’re not sitting still. The New Testament repeatedly says that you should walk in wisdom, love, light, and obedience. It tells you to … Continue reading Three Reasons to Walk Through Life with Others

Jesus’ ministry was all about mercy. In fact, there wasn’t a person he didn’t show mercy to. The definition of mercy is “undeserved forgiveness and unearned kindness.” When somebody forgives you and you don’t deserve … Continue reading When You Mess Up, God Gives Mercy

Over the last couple days, we’ve been looking at what people actually lose when they are spiritually lost. Not only do they lose their direction, protection, and potential, but they also lose their happiness. When … Continue reading Are You Ready to Return?