Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson

Can God use your career, talents, and influence for His kingdom? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable story of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a physician, educator, and founding father who faithfully used the gifts God gave him to serve others and advance God's purposes. Jesus taught that one day His followers will stand before Him and give an account of what they did...

What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:23: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Through the Parable of the Talents, Jesus reminds us that every gift, opportunity, relationship, and resource we have is entrusted to us for His kingdom. One day, we will stand before Him—not to earn salvation,...

Can one parent's faith change the future? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the story of Abigail Adams and the spiritual habits she instilled in her son, John Quincy Adams, who would later become one of America's most influential leaders. As the turmoil of war surrounded their family, Abigail taught her son to trust God, pray daily, and build his life on Scripture. Her...

What should Christians do with the freedom God has given them? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the story of David Avery, one of America's first military chaplains, and the believers who responded with courage and faith during a pivotal moment in history. Their example reminds us that God's blessings are never meant to lead us into complacency. Freedom is a gift, but...

What does it look like to follow Jesus no matter the cost? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable story of Pastor Jonas Clark and the believers of Lexington, Massachusetts, whose faith and courage helped shape a pivotal moment in history. Their story reminds us that God often uses ordinary people who are willing to stand firm, trust Him, and remain faithful d...

What does it mean to live with spiritual urgency? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the Bible verse that shaped Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech and the powerful warning found in Jeremiah 8:11. When people cry "peace, peace" while ignoring deeper spiritual realities, it's easy to become complacent. But God calls His people to seek firs...

Can God change a nation? The stories of King Josiah and America’s first Continental Congress remind us that revival often begins with a faithful remnant who seeks God when a culture has drifted far from Him. In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores how God used faithful believers in Josiah’s day to spark national renewal and how prayer played a foundational role in the earl...

Can one person really make a difference? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores a remarkable story from the First Great Awakening involving Samuel Davies, George Washington, and the courage of believers who trusted God during pivotal moments in history. Long before America became a nation, revival was already shaping hearts, churches, and communities. Through faithful preaching,...

Could God bring another Great Awakening to America? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins exploring the story of Jonathan Edwards and the First Great Awakening—a revival movement that helped shape a generation and influence a nation. Before Jonathan Edwards became a revival leader, he was simply a young boy raised in a faithful Christian home. Through the influence of godly parent...

Why do some people seem to have everything yet still feel unsatisfied? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores a surprising truth from Ecclesiastes: the ability to enjoy life is a gift from God. Many people spend their lives chasing more—more money, more success, more possessions—believing that the next achievement will finally bring happiness. But Solomon teaches that enjoyment i...

Why do so many people feel like they never have enough? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Solomon’s surprising wisdom about money, wealth, and contentment. Solomon had more wealth than most people could imagine, yet he warned that those who put their hope in money will never be satisfied. The pursuit of more can become an endless cycle that promises happiness but never deliv...

What is worth giving everything for? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Jesus’ Parable of the Pearl of Great Price and the surprising truth that God's kingdom is worth far more than anything we could ever surrender. The merchant in Jesus' story gladly sold everything he had because he discovered something of far greater value. In the same way, when we truly understand God's k...

Why does Jesus say it's more blessed to give than receive? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the surprising truth that generosity is not ultimately a loss—it's a gain. Most of us naturally think giving costs us something. But Jesus taught that when we understand God's kingdom and eternity, we begin to see generosity differently. What feels like sacrifice today can become a s...

What if giving isn't really losing? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Jesus’ Parable of the Hidden Treasure and reveals a powerful truth about generosity, stewardship, and eternal investment. Most people view giving as something they lose. But Jesus taught that the kingdom of heaven is like discovering a treasure so valuable that giving up everything else becomes a joyful de...

God knows your heart better than you do. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that true revival begins with honest self-examination and a willingness to let God reveal what’s really happening inside us. Scripture teaches that the human heart can be deceptive, but God’s Word acts like a mirror, helping us see ourselves accurately. While conviction can feel uncomfortable, it is...

What if one act of obedience could impact thousands of lives? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a powerful story from Billy Graham’s ministry that highlights how God often works through surrendered people who are willing to respond when He calls. Jesus taught that where your treasure goes, your heart follows. When we truly surrender our resources to God, we become available fo...

What if everything you have actually belongs to God? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores how revival movements throughout history were fueled by ordinary believers who surrendered their resources for God's purposes. Jesus taught that where your treasure goes, your heart follows. When we move beyond seeing generosity as simply giving God a portion and begin viewing everything w...

What does your money reveal about your heart? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Jesus’ powerful teaching that where your treasure goes, your heart will follow. Many of us assume our money follows our heart, but Jesus teaches the opposite: our financial priorities actually shape our affections, desires, and devotion. This devotional will encourage you to open every area of yo...

What you focus on every day is shaping your heart more than you realize. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains how our eyes influence our thoughts, our thoughts shape our emotions, and our emotions ultimately shape our passions. Many of the struggles we battle spiritually grow stronger because we continue to fix our attention on the wrong things. But through the Holy Spirit, God...

Why does your passion for God sometimes grow cold? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores how our attention shapes our desires — and how what we fix our eyes on will ultimately shape our hearts. The things we constantly look at, think about, and consume begin to direct our passions. But through the Holy Spirit and God’s Word, we can learn to intentionally redirect our focus and g...

What does it really mean to love God with all your heart? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores how surrendering your emotions, identity, fears, and hidden struggles to God can deepen your relationship with Him. Sometimes we invite God into only certain parts of our lives while keeping other rooms of our heart closed off. But God lovingly invites us to trust Him with everything...

What does it mean to love God with all your heart? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues walking through Mark 12:30, where Jesus teaches us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Loving God with all your heart includes your emotions, your passions, and even your resources. It means choosing to love Him when you do not feel it, and looking...

How can you love God more today? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues walking through Mark 12:30, where Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. This verse is more than a command to understand. It can become a daily prayer: God, increase my love for You. As we bring our heart, soul, mind, and streng...

How do you love God more? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins walking through Mark 12:30, where Jesus gives the greatest commandment: love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Revival begins in the heart. Before nationwide revival spreads outward, God starts by reviving our love for Him personally. Every day you turn your heart toward heaven,...

Why do some Bibles end the Lord’s Prayer differently? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson wraps up the journey through the Lord’s Prayer by looking at the final phrase many Christians know by heart: “For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.” Some Bible translations include this ending, while others place it in a footnote because it appears in many manuscrip...