by Daily Devotionals | Dec 9, 2023 | Daily Devotional
The Hebrew word for peace is shalom, and it describes a deep sense of well-being that comes through the presence of completion, reconciliation, and justice. Read: Proverbs 16:7 Reflection and Discussion Questions: Considering what you have learned about God in the...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 7, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Biblical hope is not just for humanity; it’s for all of creation. Jesus’ resurrection provided a glimpse of how the whole universe will one day be restored. Read: Romans 8:18-39 Reflection and Discussion Questions: In this passage, what do the children of God and...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 6, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Jesus’ Spirit can live within us. The Holy Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers with God’s presence and promises. The apostle Paul called this mystery “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Read: Colossians 1:25-29 Reflection and Discussion Questions: According to this...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 5, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Biblical hope depends on Jesus because he gives “living hope” through his resurrection. Our mortal lives fade and die, as he also died, but the life of Jesus is indestructible. He is alive and always offering unending, incorruptible life with him. We begin entering...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 4, 2023 | Daily Devotional
God’s past faithfulness motivates hope for the future because we can remember God is consistent and trustworthy. Hope can exist in the darkest seasons when we look to him. Read: Psalm 39:6-7 Reflection and Discussion Questions: When the Psalmist looks at the world...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 3, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Optimism chooses to see how circumstances could work out for the best. Biblical hope, however, is not based on circumstances. Hopeful people in the Bible often face difficult times with no evidence that things will get better, but they choose to hope because they...
