Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Growth

God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He says, “Grow up! I don’t want you to be a spiritual infant all your life. I want you to become like Christ. I want you … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow as a Disciple

The church not only helps you center on God, it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While you’re here on Earth, God wants … Continue reading God Created the Church to Be a Family

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

God created you to become like Christ. He wants you to grow up spiritually! The Bible says, “From the very beginning God decided that those who came to him—and all along he knew who would—should … Continue reading God Wants You to Grow Up

When my three children were small, I used to sneak into each of their rooms at night and sit down by the side of their bed and just watch them sleep. I got so much … Continue reading This Is How God Feels About You

You don’t have to understand all the implications of your decision when you choose to follow Jesus. You simply need to respond to his invitation and make a commitment to follow him. Your commitments shape … Continue reading Your Commitments Shape Your Life

God wants you to grow up: “We are not meant to remain as children” (Ephesians 4:14 Phillips). Your heavenly Father’s goal for you is to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ, living a … Continue reading Your First Step of Discipleship

Be patient with God and with yourself. One of life’s frustrations is that God’s timetable is rarely the same as ours. We are often in a hurry when God isn’t. You may feel frustrated with … Continue reading God Is Never in a Hurry

As you grow to spiritual maturity, you will have to cooperate with God in the process. One way to do that is to believe God is working in your life, even when you don’t feel … Continue reading Create a Spiritual Growth Chart

While you were given a brand-new nature at the moment of conversion, you still have old habits, patterns, and practices that need to be removed and replaced. Let go of the fears that keep you … Continue reading How to Remove and Replace Your Old Habits