Author: Steve Hoppe

The Trap of Comparison

The Trap of Comparison

Posted by | Feb 2, 2022 | |

We all compare ourselves to others. When we do so, we are robbed of joy. Why? Because one of two things happens. Either we feel inferior to the people of comparison—resulting in some combination of shame, covetousness, anger, anxiety, guilt, self-doubt, or self-hatred. Or we feel superior to the people of comparison—resulting in some combination of pride, self-righteousness, and judgmentalism. Either way, we’re left joyless. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we must focus our eyes on the love of God, on our identity in Christ, and on sacrificially serving others in love. When we do so, we experience deep, unshakable, soul-level joy. Continue Reading →

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Help! I’ve Married the Wrong Spouse!

Help! I’ve Married the Wrong Spouse!

Posted by | Oct 5, 2020 | |

Is your marriage way harder than you expected it to be? Are you struggling to find hope? Are you convinced that you’ve married the wrong person? If so, Steve Hoppe gives you an alternative approach to throwing in the towel and giving up on the relationship. It involves dying to the fantasy marriage that you’ve always dreamed of, shifting from a consumer to a servant, focusing on your relationship with Christ as an individual and as a couple, and trusting that God has you precisely where He wants you—even if life is difficult. Continue Reading →

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When a Counselee Unleashes Anger Over Email

When a Counselee Unleashes Anger Over Email

Posted by | Jul 15, 2020 | |

You open up your inbox, and there it is—an angry email from one of your counselees. It’s laced with bitterness and resentment. It’s filled with accusations—some completely unjustified. It’s rude and harsh. How should you react? What steps should you take before, during, and after responding to your counselee? Here is a ten-step process to help you reply in a Christlike, grace-filled manner. Continue Reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Wrote Marriage Conflict

10 Reasons Why I Wrote Marriage Conflict

Posted by | Jun 16, 2020 | |

Another book on marriage? Another couple’s devotional? What’s the point? Hasn’t the topic been exhausted? No way. In this post, Steve Hoppe gives us ten reasons why he decided to add to the library of Christian books on the topic of marriage with his 31-day devotional Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates. And the reasons might not be what you were expecting … Continue Reading →

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Living with OCD During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Living with OCD During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by | Apr 24, 2020 | |

We are living in scary times. The threat of being infected with the coronavirus is real. But these times are especially scary for those who struggle with OCD—particularly those whose obsessions and compulsions revolve around the fear of getting sick. If this is you, there is hope. You can thrive in the midst of this global pandemic. But how? Continue Reading →

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