Daily Hope Devotionals - Strategies for Stressful Times
Resilient People Know How to Be Still
by Rick Warren — December 14, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
The key to resisting stress is the very thing that many Christians do the least: spend time alone with God. And yet this spiritual practice is absolutely essential to building a resilient spirit and managing … Continue reading Resilient People Know How to Be Still
You Need the Support of a Small Group
by Rick Warren — December 13, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
If I were to ask you to complete this sentence, “If you want a job done right . . .” you would probably finish it with this: “. . . do it yourself.” But that’s … Continue reading You Need the Support of a Small Group
Is That Really the Best Option?
by Rick Warren — December 12, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to be selective. There will always be a lot of options and opportunities. But the key to effectiveness is being selective. The Bible … Continue reading Is That Really the Best Option?
No More Mixed Motives
by Rick Warren — December 11, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
What motivates you to get up in the morning? To go to work? To study hard? To serve and give and love others? To keep going when life gets stressful? If you don’t want to … Continue reading No More Mixed Motives
Only One Opinion Matters
by Rick Warren — December 10, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
If you’re not sure who you really are, then you can be manipulated and molded by the pressures, problems, and people around you—and that leads to stress! Our culture is constantly trying to fit you … Continue reading Only One Opinion Matters
Knowing Who You Are Lowers Your Stress
by Rick Warren — December 9, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
We are living in stressful times. More than ever, we need to learn resilience so that we can do what God has called us to do. That’s why the first step to being resilient is … Continue reading Knowing Who You Are Lowers Your Stress
Follow the Gentle Ways of Jesus
by Rick Warren — December 8, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Everyone wants to know the antidote to anxiety because we all experience it. We live in stressful times and rest for our bodies and souls seems elusive. But it’s not a secret: Jesus wants you … Continue reading Follow the Gentle Ways of Jesus
Jesus Wants to Share Your Load
by Rick Warren — December 7, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times Series
Are you feeling overloaded? You may be trying to control things too much. We do it all the time, sometimes without realizing it. Even when we don’t try to, we act subconsciously as if it … Continue reading Jesus Wants to Share Your Load
Is Your Soul Weary? Come to Jesus
by Rick Warren — December 6, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
When Jesus says, “Come to me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 CEV), what kind of rest is he talking about? Jesus offers a rest for your soul that’s much deeper than physical … Continue reading Is Your Soul Weary? Come to Jesus
Do You Need to Fill Up?
by Rick Warren — December 5, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Nothing is going to change in your life until you get dissatisfied with it. You have to come to the point where you say, “I’m not going to live this way anymore. I’ve had enough. … Continue reading Do You Need to Fill Up?
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