Romans 5:3
And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;Read the whole chapter →
HOPE
When You Need Hope Again
Christian hope is more than positive thinking. It is anchored in God’s character, Christ’s resurrection, the Spirit’s presence, and the promised renewal of creation.
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Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.Read the whole chapter →
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,Read the whole chapter →
Revelation 21:5
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.Read the whole chapter →
A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Do one faithful thing today.
Ask God for enough hope to take the next faithful step, not a guarantee that every circumstance will immediately change.
Then choose one action small enough to do today: make the call, write the apology, ask for help, read the chapter, make the appointment, set the boundary, review the budget, or simply tell one trustworthy person what is actually happening.
GUIDED STUDY
Born Again: Foundations of the Christian Life
The new birth, sin and grace, the cross, repentance and faith, assurance, and new life in Christ.
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John in 21 Days
Read one chapter of John each day and follow Jesus from the opening testimony through the resurrection.
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“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” — Matthew 7:7-11 (KJV)
Bring Your Need to the Father
Sometimes a need follows you through the whole day without making much noise. You answer emails, wash dishes, sit in traffic, and carry on a conversation, but underneath it all you’re wondering what to do about your child, your health, your work, or a relation…
Read devotional →“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.” — Revelation 21:3-5 (KJV)
When God Makes All Things New
There are mornings when the evidence of a broken world is already waiting for you before you leave the bedroom. A message brings difficult news. The chair at the table is still empty. Your body hurts in a way that makes the day feel longer, or a sorrow you tho…
Read devotional →“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)
Nothing Can Cut You Off
Some days, separation feels closer than you expected. A phone call changes the atmosphere of the house. Someone you trusted grows distant. A diagnosis, a job loss, or a long silence leaves you wondering what remains steady when so much has shifted. Even ordina…
Read devotional →“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” — Romans 12:15 (KJV)
A Heart That Can Join In
Someone you care about gets good news, and your first reaction is complicated. You are glad for them, but their success touches the place where your own hopes feel delayed. Or a friend tells you about a loss, and you want to help, yet you don’t know what to sa…
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