Read devotions written by Hope pastors and staff every weekday that align with our daily Bible readings! We hope you use these devotions as a way to dig deeper into Scripture during the weekdays and join us for worship on the weekends to continue growing in your faith.
You may download and print our daily Bible readings checklist to track your progress as you read through the Bible, or use the button below to subscribe to receive Daily Devotions straight to your email inbox each morning.
“And they anointed him king of Israel.” 2 Samuel 5:3b Every four years there is an added excitement in my household, an excitement that can only be brought on by one thing, the Summer Olympics! There is just something so special about this worldwide event. We witness people who have trained for most of their… Read more
If this section of the Bible were a movie, it would probably be rated R! The battle, blood, and betrayals are all part of the real-life drama ancient people experienced during the transfer of power from Saul to David in 997 BC. Some see these stories and think, “That’s entertaining, but not relevant to my… Read more
There are a couple of themes in this passage that point to the importance of not just praying to God but listening for God’s response and acting accordingly. Saul is facing a battle with the Philistine army and is overwhelmed by that prospect. He seeks God’s guidance but doesn’t hear God’s response or at least doesn’t like… Read more
Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “You’ve got to pick your battles wisely.” Often when that’s spoken, it’s referring to an argument, disagreement, or tough conversation that must be had. “Picking your battles” refers to the amount of time and energy you’re willing to spend working through it or trying to seek change in a situation. Read more
