Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Growth

How We Learn from Pain

There are some things we only learn through pain—and sometimes it’s through the pain of other people. It’s wise to learn from your own experiences, but it’s wiser to learn from the experiences of others—and … Continue reading How We Learn from Pain

You Don’t Always Need Sunshine to Grow

It’s possible to grow during times of bright, fair weather—but you put down deeper roots during the dark days of life. As a pastor, I heard from countless people who said they had grown more … Continue reading You Don’t Always Need Sunshine to Grow

If You Want to Live, Give Your Life Away

We’re all given the same number of minutes in a day. And we’re all given the same goal—to become more like Jesus. If I were to describe Jesus in one word, it would be this: … Continue reading If You Want to Live, Give Your Life Away

God Promises to Meet All Your Needs

God promises in the Bible that if you learn to give like him, then he will meet all your needs. Does that sound too good to be true? Maybe it does. But if the Bible … Continue reading God Promises to Meet All Your Needs

You Can’t Out-Give God

When you give from a heart for Jesus, your goal isn’t to get a blessing. But the truth is that God will bless you. You can’t out-give God. When you learn to be generous like … Continue reading You Can’t Out-Give God

Lasting Change Requires a Small Group

When you decide you want to make a change, you may be eager to jump in and start the process on your own. But you’re never going to succeed without the support of a few … Continue reading Lasting Change Requires a Small Group

Knowing Who You Are Lowers Your Stress

We are living in stressful times. More than ever, we need to learn resilience so that we can do what God has called us to do. That’s why the first step to being resilient is … Continue reading Knowing Who You Are Lowers Your Stress

Follow the Gentle Ways of Jesus

Everyone wants to know the antidote to anxiety because we all experience it. We live in stressful times and rest for our bodies and souls seems elusive. But it’s not a secret: Jesus wants you … Continue reading Follow the Gentle Ways of Jesus

You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It

Remember the story of Joseph? His brothers were jealous because he was the favorite son, so they sold Joseph into slavery. He was taken to Egypt, and for the first 40 years of his life, … Continue reading You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It

Spiritual Growth Requires Change

God’s purpose in every change in your life is to make you more like Jesus. The promise of Romans 8:28 is wonderful: “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Requires Change