Join Dr. Joel Hunter each weekday for a short, upbeat devotional sharing a helpful way to better serve those in your community.

Our conversations should be always filled with grace. (1 Corinthians 4:6)

Be slow to speak and quick to listen. (1 Corinthians 8:2)

Invite everyone into the light. (1 Corinthians 5:12)

Act on the firm foundation of Jesus. (Matthew 7:24)

Speak in ways others understand your meaning. (Acts 17:28)

Difficulties should not defeat us. (Matthew 7)

Make the effort to live in peace. (Hebrews 12:14)

We can help others in spite of our own needs. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

We need to be OK with disturbing the ways of the world. (Acts 4:18)

Actions speak louder than words. (Psalm 133:1)

God does not tempt anyone. (James 1:13)

Vote your values and then go help somebody. (Daniel 2:21)

Don't avoid the problem. Fix it. (Jonah 1:3)

Let's resemble God in our attitude and actions. (Luke 6:36)

Following Jesus is about loving sacrificially. (John 15:13)

While we are here let's use our physical bodies to go help somebody. (1 Corinthians 13:43-44)

Don't use spiritual talk to get out of responsibility. (James 2:16)

You can bring the light. (Matthew 5:14)

Sometimes fear is appropriate. (John 20:19)

Stay close to others during their difficulties. (Hebrews 13:5)

Comfort can make us careless. (1 Timothy 5:13)

Show appreciation to those who help. (Ephesians 1:16)

The simplest solution is often the best. (Romans 1:19)

The practical solution may be simplest and best. (Mark 6:36-37)

It's hard to believe how much God loves us, but it's true! (1 Corinthians 1:18)

Put out of mind what others have done to you. (Psalm 103:12)

Reach out to people who easily get lost. (John 10:16)

God's power is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

When we struggle with God we hope to lose. (Hebrews 9:14)

It is wise to listen to more than one perspective. (Proverbs 15:22)

We hear what we value. (Matthew 13:9)

Focus on what we can do to make the world better. (Proverbs 3:5 )

Let's keep looking for God and love like He loves. (Proverbs 8:17)

There are a number of ways to take care of others. (Hebrews 10:24)

Encourage one another. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

There is no safe place in sin. (Genesis 4:7)

Be specific in your communication. (Luke 19:5)