Daily Hope Devotionals - Worldview

You’ll hear it from many places these days: People are basically good and unselfish. It’s their environments that turn people’s hearts toward evil. Unfortunately, that theory just doesn’t match with what we see in human … Continue reading Unfairness Points Us Toward Jesus

What we believe about the world around us shapes everything about our lives. Why? Because what you believe determines your behavior. Your behavior then determines what you become, and that has a direct effect on … Continue reading What You Believe Shapes Your Life

When a crisis hits, you have to do the smart things necessary to get through it. You listen to God’s Word and godly advice, you make good choices, and you keep moving forward while remembering … Continue reading What’s on the Other Side of Your Troubles?

There are two verses in the Bible that are written by the same author but seem to send opposite messages: 1 John 2:15 says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If … Continue reading Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God

Dictionaries usually define “conviction” as a fixed or strong belief—but conviction is much more than that. In addition to your beliefs, your convictions include your values, commitments, and motivations. I like the definition of conviction … Continue reading Developing Strong Convictions

Your worldview is the filter through which you see the world. As a Christian, you’ll find that many people around you have a different worldview from yours. They may be disapproving of or even oppose … Continue reading Two Things You Need for Uncommon Courage

For the last few days, we’ve been looking together at what it means to develop a Christian worldview. As you’re forming your worldview, it’s important to understand God’s stance on three issues that are controversial … Continue reading Taking a Stance on Sanctity

In a world full of ideas and beliefs that go against God’s Word, God wants you to have an uncommon courage and stand up for Christ. To do this effectively, you need to develop a … Continue reading How to Have Uncommon Courage

The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:19, “If our hope in Christ is good for this life only and no more, then we [Christians] deserve more pity than anyone else in all the world” … Continue reading Is Christianity Worth It?

Most people rarely evaluate their values or question their perceptions until they have a crisis. It’s when you’re in deep pain that you begin to examine what you’re basing your life on. You may realize … Continue reading Build Your Life on What Will Last Forever