In today’s devotional we continue our series on hope. And we realize that even Jesus suffered the pain and sorrow of loss and heartbreak in this life.

In today’s devotional we consider the times when we are working so hard that we’re left without hope. And we realize that the body of Christ, by working together, can do so much more than any one of us working alone.

In today’s devotional we consider the depth and power of Christ’s love for us. And we realize that, while we are prone to all kinds of sin, Christ is prone to forgiveness and restoration.

In today’s devotional we begin a new series of devotionals that will run for the rest of the month, all about hope. And we realize that no matter what we hope for in our lives, our ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we consider that in God we have an example of how to feel all the emotions available to us. And we realize that God’s love is deep and passionate, and that sometimes means it looks like anger.

In today’s devotional we think about how being transformed is a long, (life-long) process. And we realize that we must be patient as Christ works out his salvation and love in our lives through the work of the Holy Spirit.

In today’s devotional we consider the missional aspect of the Christian life. And we realize that we don’t necessarily need to travel around the world to share Christ’s love. All we have to do is live with integrity, love, and an openness to God’ leading in our lives.

In today’s devotional we consider the call upon the church toward unity. And we realize that the only unity that matters is the unity before the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we consider the call upon the Christian life to stand tall and offer big prayers to God. And we realize that in Christ we need to be afraid of asking God to do amazing things in our lives and in the world.

In today’s devotional we consider the big difference between these two things in our lives. And we realize that when we suffer for the gospel, our pain is given up for the glory of Christ Jesus.