Daily Devotionals
Start Your Day In God's Word
No matter your stage, age, or season, there's a devotional here for you. Choose where you'd like to begin.
adults
Be Careful You Do Not Forget
September 14, 2026
Deuteronomy 8:10-14 carries a warning that lands harder than “try to remember”: be careful you do not forget. Moses knew prosperity, not persecution, is what quietly pushes God to the margins. What we remember determines how we respond, and how we respond reveals what we remember. The invitation is to build memorials—photos, stories, written markers—that make us stop before we blur right past God’s faithfulness.
students
You Have Too Many
September 14, 2026
Judges 7:2-4 has Gideon finally raise an army of thirty-two thousand, and God's opening line is "you have too many." God isn't worried about the odds—he's worried about the story told afterward, that Israel would say "my own strength saved me" and vanish God from his own story. So he subtracts down to three hundred, and every step of preparation feels like everything falling apart. The worst outcome isn't losing; it's winning in a way that convinces you that you never needed him. So what's been taken from you that you've read as abandonment, when God may be emptying your hands so you'll know exactly who did it?
KIDS
Bread for Today
September 14, 2026
Matthew 6:11 says "give us today our *daily* bread"—not once-a-year bread, not a giant pile stored up forever, just what you need for that one day. Your heart needs God the way your tummy needs food, and one of the main ways he feeds it is the Bible, which is why it works best a little every day instead of one huge meal on Monday. And notice the word *give*—reading the Bible isn't you doing God a favor, it's him feeding you. You just have to show up hungry.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 21, 2024
Birth Announcement
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that the birth of Jesus is good news for everyone, bringing joy, hope, and peace to even the most overlooked. This Christmas, embrace the truth that the Savior came for you and share His transformative love with those around you.
December 20, 2024
Pondering
Luke 2:19 and Psalm 46:10 remind us to pause and reflect, like Mary, treasuring God's work in our lives even when we don't fully understand it. This Christmas, embrace stillness, ponder His faithfulness, and let His peace fill your heart amidst the busyness.
December 19, 2024
Bethlehem
Micah 5:2 highlights how God chose humble Bethlehem, a small and overlooked town, as the birthplace of Jesus, showing that He works powerfully through the ordinary. This Christmas, trust that God can use the smallest, most overlooked parts of your life to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.
December 18, 2024
Reclaiming Joy
Matthew 2:10 reminds us that true joy isn’t found in perfection but in focusing on Jesus, as the wise men did, rejoicing exceedingly even amidst challenges. This Christmas, shift your focus from ideal celebrations to worshiping the Savior, letting His presence fill your heart with lasting joy.
December 17, 2024
Good Tidings Of Great Joy
Luke 2:10-11 proclaims the arrival of true joy through Jesus, a Savior born for all people, bringing hope, restoration, and the light of God’s love to even the darkest places of our hearts. This Christmas, let the joy of His coming transform your life and overflow to others as you share the good news of His love.
December 16, 2024
O Come, Emmanuel
Isaiah 7:14 reminds us of God's promise of Emmanuel—God with us—a source of hope for Israel in their waiting and for us in our brokenness. This Advent, we rejoice that Jesus has come to bring restoration and peace and cling to the hope of His return to make all things new.
December 15, 2024
Silent Night, Holy Night
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that God chose humble shepherds to first witness the birth of Jesus, showing His love for the overlooked and ordinary. Like the shepherds, may we stand in awe of the Savior this Christmas and boldly share the joy of His coming with others.
December 14, 2024
Mary’s “Yes”
Luke 1:34-38 shows Mary’s unwavering faith and surrender to God’s plan, trusting His promise despite uncertainty. Her “yes” reminds us that obedience opens the door to God’s greater purposes, challenging us to trust Him with our plans and embrace His will with a willing heart.
December 13, 2024
Perfect Present
Matthew 2:11 and Exodus 33:15 remind us that the greatest gift is not what we receive but who we worship—Jesus, Immanuel. This Christmas, prioritize His presence over presents, finding lasting joy and peace in time spent with Him and sharing that love with others.
December 12, 2024
The Wise Men Worshiped
Matthew 2:10-11 shows us the magi’s joyful determination to seek and worship Jesus, offering their best gifts despite obstacles. Their journey reminds us that Jesus is the King for everyone, calling us to set aside distractions and humbly pursue Him with all our hearts.