Daily Hope Devotionals - Trust

Just three months after Kay and I got married, I had a total physical and mental breakdown and ended up in the hospital. Filled with the fear of failure, I thought my life was over—though … Continue reading Don’t Let the Fear of Failure Hold You Back

You’re not reading this by accident. No, God knew before you were born that you would be here at this moment. He planned to get your attention for just a few seconds so he could … Continue reading You’re Not Reading This by Accident

For three summers in my youth, I was a lifeguard. And like every lifeguard understands, I knew that you can’t save somebody as long as they’re trying to save themselves. When someone’s drowning, they’re typically … Continue reading Only Jesus Can Do the Saving

What are you confused about? Maybe today your mind feels muddled about your future, a relationship, your finances, or your health. Whatever is causing you confusion, you need to shine God’s light on it. Jesus … Continue reading Now We Know What God Is Like

God’s plan for your life is good. It’s for your benefit. It’s a loving plan. But it doesn’t mean it’s painless, and it doesn’t mean it’ll always be convenient. This was particularly true with Jesus’ … Continue reading God’s Plan Is Good, but Not Always Convenient

Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior

You may not hear the word “fret” much anymore. It’s an older word that just means “worry.” When you fret, you get stressed out, anxious, and impatient. You worry because things are either happening too … Continue reading What to Do When You Start to Worry


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

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

Remember the story of Joseph? His brothers were jealous because he was the favorite son, so they sold Joseph into slavery. He was taken to Egypt, and for the first 40 years of his life, … Continue reading You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It