Daily Hope Devotionals - Romans 8

Have you noticed your mind doesn’t always do what you tell it to do? Sometimes your mind has a mind of its own. Sometimes your thoughts go off in directions that you don’t intend. When … Continue reading How to Take Every Thought Captive

The Bible says in Ephesians 1 that, before he laid down the earth’s foundations, God chose you. But he didn’t just choose you. He set his love on you. He made the world because he … Continue reading Can You Make God Stop Loving You?

God uses everything—even the pandemic we’re in right now—to help our character grow. He uses problems to help us mature. James writes it like this: “My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are … Continue reading God Uses Problems to Help Us Grow

Jesus’ death and Resurrection release us from judgment. You may imagine a day of judgment where you’re standing outside the gates of heaven in a really long line, and you’re slowly moving forward, one step … Continue reading Can I Be Sure I’ll Get into Heaven?

No matter what challenges and difficulties you face, you can trust God to see you through. That’s why the Bible says you can rejoice when you face trouble: “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come … Continue reading It’s Your Choice to Rejoice in Trouble

My wife, Kay, and I once went to Ireland. We rented a car and drove around the country. At one point, we hired a guide. That person shared insights and experiences that we would have … Continue reading Your Personal Guide for Life

Have you ever wondered who put Jesus on the cross? It wasn’t Judas or Caiaphas. It wasn’t Pilate. It wasn’t even the religious leaders who hated Jesus. This may shock you, but there are two … Continue reading Easter Means No More Condemnation

When I was a kid, anytime I needed something, I’d talk to my dad. Sometimes I needed something expensive, but not once as a kid did I worry about where my father was going to … Continue reading God Always Provides. All You Have to Do Is Ask

Life often brings moments that are difficult to swallow, like a sickness, a job loss, or the death of a friend or family member. Those pills are bitter going down, and we often choke on … Continue reading God Is Working It Out for Good

The Bible says God completely accepts you and loves you unconditionally, and as you understand that truth, it will change your life. You will never, ever be the same again. One of the first things … Continue reading Say Goodbye to Shame