Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Growth

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He wants you to grow and become like Christ. But here’s the catch: You can’t do it on your own. Babies don’t just grow up on … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow

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

God shaped you to serve him. The Bible says, “God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live … Continue reading God Shaped You for Service

God’s goal has always been for you to grow up spiritually. He wants you to become more and more like Jesus every day. The Bible says, “From the very beginning God decided that those who … Continue reading God Helps You Grow

Did you know that, when God looks at you, he loves you simply because he made you? When my three children were small, I would sit by the side of their bed at night and … Continue reading You Are the Focus of God’s Love

From the beginning, God’s plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny. God announced his intention at Creation: “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image … Continue reading Your Destiny Is to Become like Jesus

God won’t teach you something new until you’ve put into practice what he’s already taught you. He isn’t in the business of simply satisfying your curiosity. He tells you something and waits for you to … Continue reading You Can Know Something Without Learning It

You and I can never become the kind of people God wants us to be on our own. We were never intended to do life that way. We all need people who are teaching us, … Continue reading Four Types of People You Need in Your Life

Your journey of lifelong learning starts with a choice. It’s a choice only you can make. It’s an incredibly important decision that’ll impact your entire life. The Bible says, “Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Starts With a Choice

When Daniel and his friends went through the fire, they didn’t burn up. Their clothes didn’t get singed. They didn’t even smell like fire! The only thing that got burned up were the manmade ropes … Continue reading The Fire Is for Refining