Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Maturity

You Don’t Have to Understand the ‘Why’

If there’s ever a time in life you need to hurry, it’s when God tells you to act—even if you don’t understand why. Psalm 119:32 says, “I will quickly obey your commands” (NCV). You don’t … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Understand the ‘Why’

How Will Your Decision Affect Others?

One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is forgetting how much our actions influence the people around us. Every day you are tempted to make decisions that may seem best for you but … Continue reading How Will Your Decision Affect Others?

Humility Builds Relationships

Choosing to be humble is a relationship builder. What is humility? It’s when you honor others above yourself, not always demanding or clinging to your rights.  Pride, on the other hand, destroys relationships—and it shows … Continue reading Humility Builds Relationships

Life’s Greatest Lesson Takes Time

Selflessness brings out the best in others. It builds relationships. What does it mean to be selfless? It means you think a little less of yourself and a little more of others.  The opposite of … Continue reading Life’s Greatest Lesson Takes Time

Let Your Pain Make You Better, Not Bitter

No matter who you are, God’s number one purpose in your life is to make you more like Jesus. To do that, he’ll take you through the same things Jesus went through. Sometimes Jesus was … Continue reading Let Your Pain Make You Better, Not Bitter

How to Enter the Fellowship of the Suffering

Christians talk a lot about fellowship. But that word can mean different things—ranging from simply saying hello before a church service to serving together on a mission trip. But the deepest kind of fellowship is … Continue reading How to Enter the Fellowship of the Suffering

What to Do When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Instead of asking God, “Why?” you need to learn to trust God in things you don’t understand.  For 37 chapters in the book of Job, Job asks the “why” questions: “Why is this happening to … Continue reading What to Do When It Doesn’t Make Sense

The Right Question to Ask When You’re in Pain

When life becomes really hard, most people will eventually ask, “Why is this happening to me?” But that’s the wrong question to ask when things get dark. Instead, try asking, “God, what’s your purpose in … Continue reading The Right Question to Ask When You’re in Pain

The Bible Is Always Ahead of Science

Someone may have told you that the Bible isn’t scientifically accurate. That person is wrong. They have either never studied the Bible or never studied science.  God set up the laws of science, and he … Continue reading The Bible Is Always Ahead of Science

The Bible Has Survived and Always Will

The Bible is the most despised, derided, denied, disputed, dissected, and debated book in all of history. It has been under attack for centuries, for everything you can imagine.  Yet the Bible is still the … Continue reading The Bible Has Survived and Always Will