Daily Hope Devotionals - Transformation

Nothing becomes transforming until it becomes specific. You can ask God anytime for a fresh start in your life. But you don’t just say, “God, I want you to change me.” He wants to know … Continue reading When You Ask God for a Reset, Be Specific

Whenever you experience something painful in your life, you have a choice: You can run from God, or you can run to God. Running from God never made sense to me. How are you going … Continue reading Run to God with Your Pain

Some prayers are answered immediately, but others take weeks, months, or even years. You probably know this all too well! But there’s good news: While you’re praying for God’s answer, you’re going to learn some … Continue reading Testing Comes Before Blessing

For the last few days we’ve looked together at how to achieve real change in your life. Real change requires knowing God’s truth, cleaning your spiritual house, and honest community. And, like anything to do … Continue reading Real Change Requires Faith

If you want to be transformed, you can’t be conformed. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:18-19, “Don’t fool yourself. Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being relevant . . . What … Continue reading To Really Change, You Have to Know the Truth

As God moves you toward the better life, you may want change to happen fast. You want instant transformation—a total makeover in an hour. But God is not in a hurry because he’s more interested … Continue reading Why Change Doesn’t Happen Instantly

God gives four great freedoms to everyone who puts their trust in him. We already looked at the first two: a clear conscience and personal access to God. The third freedom is the power to … Continue reading The Freedom to Choose What Is Right

Generosity is about far more than giving money. It’s about living generously in every area of your life. The Bible says this about generosity: “You will be enriched in every way so that you can … Continue reading Generosity Is an Attitude, Not an Amount

Many religions and philosophies promote the old lie that people are divine or can become gods. Let me be absolutely clear: You will never become God or even a god. That prideful lie is Satan’s … Continue reading God’s Goal for You Is Character, Not Comfort

Feeling guilty or ashamed can cause you to lose your happiness. You’ve got to get rid of guilt and maintain a clear conscience if you want to be happy—because you cannot feel guilty and be … Continue reading How Do You Keep a Clear Conscience?