Daily Hope Devotionals - Spiritual Maturity

When I was a little boy, we traveled to Disneyland for a family vacation. On the way there, my dad explained to me what it was going to be like. But no matter how he … Continue reading Five Things You Won’t Find in Heaven

Discipleship is the process of becoming like Christ. It’s a journey that will last a lifetime! This is how it works: Every day God wants you to become a little more like him. As the … Continue reading How to Become like Christ

You’re never going to become a friend of God in your spare time. To become his friend, you have to make knowing him your number one priority. Paul says it like this: “Everything else is … Continue reading Knowing God Is What Matters Most

Strong marriages are good for everyone. They benefit the individuals who are part of those relationships and can even help to strengthen whole societies. Throughout history, marriage has been the fundamental building block of every … Continue reading Strong Marriages Are Good for Everyone

Failure is part of life. No matter who you are or what your story is, you’re going to experience failure at some point. It’s part of living as an imperfect person in an imperfect world. … Continue reading Keep Your Strengths in Perspective

The closer you get to God, the more he will transform your life. Throughout Scripture, we see transformed lives. When Isaiah got close to God, he was transformed from being depressed to standing courageously. When … Continue reading How to Get Closer to God

Unity in any area of your life—in your small group, church, or family—requires you to be realistic in your expectations. Many people bring unrealistic expectations to church. To expect any church to always do everything … Continue reading The Church Isn’t Perfect; Love It Anyway

God wants you to pray bold prayers. For example, Nehemiah, cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, prayed a bold prayer when he heard about the desolation of Jerusalem. He prayed that God would move upon the king’s … Continue reading Four Secrets to Answered Prayer

Do you ever wonder how to hear God speak when you pray? One of the best ways is by worshiping him as you pray. Another is by developing a friendship with him. First, let’s look … Continue reading How to Hear God Speak

It’s easy to worship God when things are going great in your life—when he’s provided food, friends, family, health, and happy situations. But circumstances are not always pleasant. So, how do you worship God then? … Continue reading God Is Real, No Matter How You Feel