Daily Hope Devotionals - Service
Why We Need Each Other
by Rick Warren — May 26, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
Your abilities are for the benefit of other people. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10, “Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others” … Continue reading Why We Need Each Other
What to Do With Unused Ability
by Rick Warren — May 25, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
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
Serve Out of Design, Not Duty
by Rick Warren — May 24, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
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
Four Ways to Use Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rick Warren — May 21, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
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
You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!
by Rick Warren — May 19, 2024
from Shaped To Make A Difference
The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Many people lack self-esteem. They don’t feel good about themselves because they’re always … Continue reading You’re Not Just Wanted—You’re Needed!
Every Believer Has Spiritual Gifts
by Rick Warren — May 18, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
When you understand how God has uniquely shaped you, then you know what purpose he has created you for. Understanding that purpose helps you to focus your life and make better use of the time … Continue reading Every Believer Has Spiritual Gifts
What’s the Big Deal About Your SHAPE?
by Rick Warren — May 16, 2024
from Shaped to Make a Difference
A number of years ago I started using a little acrostic called SHAPE to talk about the five things that make you, you. SHAPE is the way God wired you for your life. Every area … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Your SHAPE?
Five Things to Do While You Wait
by Rick Warren — May 11, 2024
from Daring Faith
Do you ever feel like you’re waiting on God? Maybe you can’t relate to the Israelites, who wandered in the desert for 40 years while they were waiting on God to deliver them. But you … Continue reading Five Things to Do While You Wait
You Significance Comes From Serving
by Rick Warren — May 7, 2024
from Daring Faith
Whenever we pursue something in life, we do it hoping that it will give us significance. But the only way to really experience significance is to serve with others in ministry. Ministry just means doing … Continue reading You Significance Comes From Serving
True Faith Is Active, Never Passive
by Rick Warren — April 22, 2024
from Daring Faith
Is faith simply a frame of mind? Some see it that way—as a passive attribute of a Christian waiting to see what God has in store for them: a promotion, cancer, depression, betrayal, blessing, wealth, … Continue reading True Faith Is Active, Never Passive
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