Daily Hope Devotionals - Service

The sign of a Christian is love. How many people know you’re a Christian because of your loving lifestyle? We sing about love, talk about love, pray about love, and study love. But do we … Continue reading They’ll Know Us by Our Love

Because love should be central to our lives, we need to be sure to understand what love really is. The Bible says love is a command. God commands that we love each other: “Love means … Continue reading What Is Love?

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 Significant in the Body of Christ

Generosity is an investment. Luke 16:9 says, “Use your worldly resources to benefit others” (NLT). I’ve said many times that you can’t take it with you. Did you know that mortuaries sell burial suits? They’re … Continue reading The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

You serve God when you serve other people. Whenever you use your talents, time, energy, and resources to help other people, that’s called ministry.   But God doesn’t want you to minister alone! Philippians 2:2 says, … Continue reading We Serve Better Together

Selflessness brings out the best in others. It builds relationships. What does it mean to be selfless? It means you think a little less of yourself and a little more of others.  The opposite of … Continue reading Life’s Greatest Lesson Takes Time

Everyone is going to face problems and difficulties in life. God will give you all the grace you need to endure those hard times. But he also wants you to be willing to use your … Continue reading How to Turn Suffering Into Service

God extends his mercy to us, even though we don’t deserve it and can’t earn it. All we have to do is ask for it: “O Lord, you are so good and kind, so ready … Continue reading Make a Plan to Be Merciful

One of the purposes of your life is to serve others. And God can use your pain to help you serve more effectively—by making you more sensitive to other people’s pain. Pain makes you more … Continue reading What Is Redemptive Suffering?

What will be the contribution of your life? Are you going to use your God-given talents and abilities to benefit yourself or other people? The Bible says, “God has given each of you some special … Continue reading What Will Be Your Contribution?