Daily Hope Devotionals - Romans 12

Belonging to a church family has many benefits. Yesterday we looked at two of those benefits: Through the church, you learn your true identity and you are supported by others. Today we’ll look at three … Continue reading The Benefits of Belonging to a Church Family, Part 2

No matter how far you are from God today, there is a pathway back to him. I don’t know where you are right now. Maybe you haven’t been to church in years, or you’ve just … Continue reading How Do You Get Back to God?

God wants you to learn to love him and invest in the lives of other people. When you give your money to God, it draws you closer to him. Then he wants you to learn … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

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

What’s keeping you from forgiving someone who’s hurt you? If you’ve been hurt deeply, you may hesitate to forgive because you’re not ready to trust that person again. Here’s something you need to understand: Forgiveness … Continue reading You Can Forgive Before You Trust

In the Bible, the church is often called the “body of Christ.” What Jesus Christ did when he was here in his physical body, he wants his followers to continue to do today. We are … Continue reading You’re Needed in the Body of Christ

God isn’t in a hurry with your spiritual growth. You may think he’s in a hurry, but he’s not. He’s using your current circumstances to develop your character and make you stronger. He’s patient. Most … Continue reading God Isn’t in a Hurry

If you want to have lasting change in your life, you need to refocus your mind. Specifically, you need to change your thought patterns away from what you don’t want to focus on and toward … Continue reading How to Have Lasting Change in Your Life

Over and over again, the Bible illustrates this important truth: The Holy Spirit releases his power the moment you take a step of faith. When Joshua faced a seemingly impassible barrier, the floodwaters of the … Continue reading Obedience Unlocks God’s Power

One of the most important skills you can develop as you walk with Christ is to love difficult people. Here are four loving responses Jesus modeled when he encountered difficult people: Realize you can’t please … Continue reading Learning to Love Difficult People