Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Maturity

The Bible is the most-read book in history. It’s also the best-selling book in history and the most-translated book in history.  Yet it’s much more than that. It’s also God’s Word—God’s very breath. The Bible … Continue reading You Can Trust the Bible

If you want to grow strong and mature as a follower of Jesus, you have to memorize Scripture! God’s Word is truth—and planting it in the soil of your heart is a powerful tool for … Continue reading How Do You Memorize Scripture?

Making changes in any area of your life requires that you change the way you think. That’s because your brain is where God’s Spirit works in you. God’s Spirit doesn’t work in your toes or … Continue reading Spirit-Led Thinking Leads to Life

Every pain in your life is an opportunity to grow in character. How do you learn love when you feel unloved? How do you learn joy in the middle of grief? How do you learn … Continue reading Your Pain Can Make You More Like Christ

If you want to slow down your life, you’ve got to learn to trust God’s timing. When things aren’t happening as quickly as you hoped, it’s easy to get impatient. But do you know what … Continue reading You May Be in a Hurry, but God Is Not

Instead of being regretful, you need to be grateful. Instead of complaining, you need to remember that everything is a gift from God. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 4:7-8, “Isn’t everything you have and … Continue reading Contentment Is a Sign of Spiritual Maturity

If you spend any time on your phone or watching TV these days, you’re going to get a lot of information from a lot of different sources. It’s important, now more than ever, to remember … Continue reading Not Everything You Hear Is True

When we started Saddleback Church, I was working 18 hours a day. We hosted people in our home twice a week, every week. On the last Sunday of the first year, I stood up to … Continue reading Resistance to Rest Is Immaturity

We’ve been looking at Nehemiah’s model for making God-inspired plans. So far, we’ve learned five steps: Step 1: Ask God for favor on your life. Step 2: Prepare for an opportunity, and then wait. Step … Continue reading Seven Steps for Godly Planning

When it comes to generosity, one of the best ways to learn is from the examples of others. I learned how to be generous from my parents. I grew up watching them give away so … Continue reading Joy Comes From Generosity