Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Growth

God has given you unique abilities, talents, and gifts. At Saddleback Church, we say they represent a person’s SHAPE: Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. This bundle of talents is the thing God has … Continue reading Make the Most of Your Talents

The Bible says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce” (Proverbs 3:9 NLT). This is the principle of tithing. It’s the principle that says every time you … Continue reading You Can’t Afford Not to Tithe

It’s easy to give your time, energy, or money when you have a lot to spare. But the true test of generosity comes when you don’t have a surplus. Do you still give what little … Continue reading Why Should You Be Generous When You’re Stretched Thin?

Every Christian needs both a Paul and a Timothy. A “Paul” is somebody who has been a Christian longer than you and is helping to train and encourage you. That person may only be a … Continue reading Mentoring Matters for Spiritual Growth

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do we have to suffer? Why is life so difficult sometimes? As difficult as it is to understand, God can use your pain for his purpose. … Continue reading Don’t Give Up When Times Get Tough

Most of us had big dreams when we were young. We wanted to become something great. Maybe it was a baseball player or a ballerina or the president. For most of us, that dream looks … Continue reading You’re Called to Become Like Christ

You may understand that a daily quiet time is necessary for spiritual growth and be motivated to do it, but how do you go about having one? You have to start with the proper attitudes. … Continue reading The Right Attitude for Quiet Time

Service is not something you tack onto your schedule to fill up your “spare time.” It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came “to serve” and “to give”—and those two verbs should define … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity Is Never an End in Itself

Tragedy always produces strong emotions—anger, fear, depression, worry, and sometimes guilt. These feelings can scare us, and we often don’t know what to do with them. When we have experienced a major loss, these enormous … Continue reading In a Season of Loss, Release Your Grief

God speaks through the Holy Spirit. He gives you thoughts. He gives you suggestions. He puts impressions or notions in your mind. When the Devil talks to you, he tempts you. But when God talks … Continue reading The Holy Spirit Brings God’s Truth to Mind