# Hope for Today

> Inspirational digital magazine with articles and insights from Joel Osteen Ministries. (iPhone/iPad app by Lakewood Church.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hope-for-today/id441609150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lakewood Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/441609160)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hope-for-today/id441609150/reviews.md

## What is Hope for Today?

Enjoy Hope For Today, the inspirational digital magazine from Joel Osteen Ministries. Filled with articles and insights from Joel, Victoria and more, this uplifting magazine will encourage you to receive God's favor in every part of your life.

## Key features

- Inspirational articles
- Insights from Joel Osteen
- Uplifting content
- Encouragement for God's favor
- Digital magazine format

## What do users think of Hope for Today?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Highly inspirational and uplifting content
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and professional design
- 📱 Works well on iPad with no technical issues
- 🙏 Spiritually enriching devotional material
- 🎯 Relevant messages that speak to personal situations
- 📚 Diverse variety of articles and authors
- ⚡ Fast app performance and smooth operation
- 🆓 Free access to quality content
- 🎬 Embedded videos enhance the experience

**Cons**

- 📉 Infrequent publication updates
- 🐛 App crashes or disappears on iPad for some users
- 🛍️ Excessive promotional content and product advertising
- 🧭 Confusing navigation gestures (swipe directions unclear)
- 📦 Limited content quantity per issue
- 🔄 Articles section functionality issues
- 🌐 No Spanish language version available
- 💾 Previous issues not accessible after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or disappears when tapping Articles section
- Unable to open app on iPad for some users
- Navigation confusion with swiping directions
- Previous messages/issues inaccessible after updates
- Articles application drops down then disappears

**Most requested features**

- More frequent publication schedule (daily or weekly)
- Spanish language version for Hispanic community
- Daily devotional app with year-long content
- Audio/video sermon integration
- Ability to save or bookmark favorite articles
- Section specifically for youth
- Daily Bible verse or promise section
- Subscription or purchase functionality within app
- Archive of previous issues
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hope-for-today/id441609150/reviews.md

### 5/5 — New issues

*2017-08-17, version 7.6.4*

Is there any new issue for this tabloid, its really blessed to read this material, hope for new issued

### 5/5 — Innovative Magazine

*2017-01-18, version 7.04*

I am completing my graduate degree in publishing and this e-magazine is the most innovative use of digital publishing. Thank you, Pastor Osteen!

### 4/5 — Very Encouraging

*2015-05-08, version 7.02*

I look forward to reading Hope for today!! They are very encouraging and reassuring. I am blessed by every word that is written. Please increase the frequency of the publication.

### 3/5 — Not enough issues

*2014-10-27, version 7.02*

Can't understand why an app is necessary when there are not enough issues. Is there only one issue per year please more issues please like the other ministries.

### 4/5 — 5 Stars when there's more issues

*2014-09-16, version 7.02*

How does one subscribe? I've looked everywhere.

### 5/5 — Love !

*2014-07-28, version 6.2*

So excited to have this app!!!!

### 5/5 — SHOWERS OF BLESSING!!!

*2014-07-17, version 7.01*

PRAISE THE LORD!!! I HAVE BEEN FAR AWAY FROM MY TWO CHILDREN FOR 5 YEARS NOW. BUT I AM DOING MY BEST TO BRING THEM OVER TO CANADA. ITS NOT EASY BUT I CHOOSE TO TRUST THE LORD! EVERYDAY I PRAY. I PRAY THE LORD ALWAYS STRENGTHENS ME AND MY CHILDREN WHILE WE ARE WAITING FOR THE IMMIGRATION TO SAY “YES!” TO OUR APPLICATION.ITS BEEN A LONG WAIT BUT THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. I NOW IN MY HEART THAT LORD ALREADY SAID “YES!”.

THE LORD USE JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES TO HELP ME GROW IN MY FAITH ONE DAY AT A TIME. I REMEMBER BACK HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES, 8 YEARS AGO, BUDGET WAS REALLY TIGHT WITH TWO LITTLE KIDS BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A CABLE SYSTEM SO THAT I CAN WATCH THE JOEL OSTEEN PREACHING ON TV. THEN I WOULD SAVE EVERY PENNY I HAVE TO BUY HIS BOOKS AND GIVE IT TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I STILL DO THAT HERE IN CANADA. GIVE IT TO MY CO-WORKERS. 

EVEN THOUGH I HAVE’NT BEEN TO LAKEWOOD, I FEEL LIKE I AM A PART OF THE LAKEWOOD CHURCH FAMILY.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

PRAISE THE LORD!!!

### 5/5 — Inspirational

*2014-07-17, version 7.01*

Love this.  Opened my iPad with no problems

### 5/5 — Cheryl

*2014-07-15, version 7.01*

Great app!  Have no problem opening on iPad as others have commented. So much inspiration & encouragement just when it's most needed. Love it!

### 5/5 — Working on my IPad

*2014-07-15, version 7.01*

Love this app. It is working on my IPad.

## Frequently asked questions about Hope for Today

### What is Hope for Today?

Hope for Today is an inspirational digital magazine published by Joel Osteen Ministries. It features articles and insights from Joel, Victoria, and others to encourage users to embrace God's favor.

### What kind of content can I expect?

The magazine is filled with uplifting articles and insights designed to inspire and encourage you. The content focuses on receiving God's favor in every area of your life.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, this app is offered for free. There are no mentioned costs or subscription fees associated with accessing the digital magazine.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for individuals seeking daily inspiration and spiritual encouragement. It is particularly relevant for followers of Joel Osteen Ministries and those interested in Christian lifestyle content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.6.4 — 2017-03-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

### 7.04 — 2016-03-01

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

### 7.03 — 2015-09-16

Bug fixes and stability updates.

### 7.02 — 2014-09-14

Improves iOS compatibility

### 7.01 — 2014-07-09

Minor updates

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