Daily Hope Devotionals - Romans 12

The church not only helps you center your life on God, but it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re on earth, … Continue reading You’re Not Alone; You’re Part of a Family

The Bible instructs followers of Jesus to “love one another with mutual affection” (Romans 12:10 NRSVUE). But what does that really mean? There are many ways we can do that, but one of those ways … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

People really don’t forget anything. Stored somewhere in your mind, you’ll find the date of your anniversary, the score of the Super Bowl when you were 10, and the day your child lost his first … Continue reading You Need a New Soundtrack

If you’ve been hurt by someone, whether it’s physical or emotional, you’ve got a decision to make. You can use your energy to get well or to get even. But you can’t do both. Jesus … Continue reading Let It Go

Too many of us don’t really understand what forgiveness is. I’m convinced that if more people knew what real forgiveness looked like, they’d be much more willing to forgive instead of holding on to past … Continue reading Four Steps to Forgiving Others

Respect has become an endangered value. Yet the Bible makes it clear that stable families—and stable societies—are built around respect. The Bible commands us to honor our parents, respect civil authority, and respect church leaders. … Continue reading Every Person Is Worthy of Respect

Some of the clearest evidence of maturity and responsibility in your life is when you can handle the pressures, problems, and pains of life without becoming angry. The key to responsibility is learning to control … Continue reading Are You Ready to Respond Responsibly?

All of us have unused abilities. But there are three ways that you can start cultivating your abilities so that they are being used for good and for God’s glory. 1. Estimate your abilities. Do … Continue reading What to Do With Unused Ability

The Bible says that God wants you to listen to your heart. To know what he wants you to do, he wants you to look at what you’re made to do. But most people these … Continue reading Serve Out of Design, Not Duty

God has given spiritual gifts to every single follower of Jesus. How do you start using the spiritual gifts God put inside of you? Here are four ways to get started: 1. Discover your gifts. … Continue reading Four Ways to Use Your Spiritual Gifts