Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Maturity
Pleasant Words Are Persuasive
by Rick Warren — July 5, 2019
Gentleness is persuasive. This is extremely important if you happen to make a career in sales. Why? Because the hard sell no longer works. We no longer respond to a guy yelling at us that … Continue reading Pleasant Words Are Persuasive
How Will Your Decision Affect Others?
by Rick Warren — May 26, 2019
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?
Knowing God Is What Matters Most
by Rick Warren — April 28, 2019
You’re never going to become a friend of God in your spare time. You have to make knowing God your number one priority in life. Paul says it like this: “Everything else is worthless when … Continue reading Knowing God Is What Matters Most
If You Want to Grow, You Have to Learn to Rest
by Rick Warren — March 6, 2019
When we started Saddleback Church, I was working 18 hours a day. Kay cooked meals and hosted people in our home twice a week. We had every member of our church in our home at … Continue reading If You Want to Grow, You Have to Learn to Rest
Faith Helps You Focus Your Goals
by Rick Warren — December 31, 2018
We know that setting goals is important because the Bible tells us that Jesus set goals. In fact, he often announced publicly what his goal was for the next phase of his ministry. So why … Continue reading Faith Helps You Focus Your Goals
Celebrate Your Transformation
by Rick Warren — December 27, 2018
Do you want to get back to God? You first have to get fed up, then own up to your sin, and then give up control of your life to God. Finally, you celebrate. In … Continue reading Celebrate Your Transformation
How Do You Get Back to God?
by Rick Warren — December 26, 2018
I don’t know where you are today. You may be far away from God. Maybe you haven’t been to church in years, or maybe you’ve just been distant for a month or two. Maybe you’ve … Continue reading How Do You Get Back to God?
How to Make the Most of Your Time
by Rick Warren — December 10, 2018
All of us get the same amount of time every week: 168 hours. The difference between people who make their lives count and those who don’t is how they manage their time. God wants to … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your Time
Four Ways God Answers Your Prayers
by Rick Warren — October 26, 2018
God always answers every single prayer—just not always the way you want—and he does it in one of four ways. When the request is not right, God says, “No.” Just like parents say “no” to … Continue reading Four Ways God Answers Your Prayers
God’s Family Helps You Grow as a Disciple
by Rick Warren — September 23, 2018
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
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