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
The Task of the Ask
August 18, 2026
Nehemiah 2:1-8 shows a leader ready for the moment the king asks, "What is it you want?" Nehemiah had prepared a plan, a timeline, and a list of resources, and in the gap between question and answer he prayed. The devotional calls this the task of the ask: prepare as if it depends on you and pray as if it depends on God, trusting that the gracious hand of God provisions what he has called us to envision.
students
Sent
August 18, 2026
Matthew 5:14-16 closes the series where Isaiah's story has been heading all week: you are the light of the world, sent right back into the same building you walk through every Monday. Nothing about the bricks changes—what changes is why you're there. Most light-hiding at school isn't dramatic; it's just going quiet when the table turns on someone. Your campus already has somebody assigned to it who's seen God, been honest, and been cleaned by grace. Go look in a mirror.
KIDS
You Don't Have to Compete
August 18, 2026
Matthew 6:28-30 says you'll never catch one flower staring at another, wishing it were a different color—flowers don't compare or compete, they just bloom the way God made them, and Jesus said the whole field is more beautiful than the richest king ever. But comparing is exactly what we do, especially at the start of school, and little by little it steals your joy and makes you feel like you're not enough. You don't have to compete for one bit of God's love—He already dressed you on purpose, and the field is beautiful because the flowers aren't all the same.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 30, 2024
Advent Continues
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 reminds us that Advent extends beyond Christmas, calling us to live with hope for Christ’s return. As the holiday glow fades, we are encouraged to keep our hearts focused on the eternal promise that Jesus is preparing something greater, and each ordinary day draws us closer to His coming.
December 29, 2024
Winter Work
Psalm 74:17 and Psalm 139:23-24 remind us that winter seasons of life, though quiet and still, are times when God uncovers hidden burdens and prepares our hearts for growth. Just as farmers remove rocks to ready their fields, we must allow God to clear away what hinders us, trusting that this inner work will lead to renewal and fruitfulness.
December 28, 2024
After The Celebration
Luke 2:22 shows us that after the wonder of Christmas, Mary and Joseph quietly dedicated Jesus to God, modeling trust and obedience in ordinary moments. As the celebrations fade, we too are called to surrender our plans and daily lives to Him, allowing His presence to shape our journey ahead.
December 27, 2024
Find Some Stillness
Luke 2:18-19 reminds us to follow Mary’s example by pausing to reflect and treasure God’s work in our lives. In the stillness, we recognize His faithfulness and prepare our hearts to trust Him with the future.
December 26, 2024
Beyond The Tinsel
Hebrews 13:8 and John 1:14 remind us that while the decorations fade, Jesus remains—unchanging and present in every season of life. Beyond the celebration of Christmas, His promise to dwell with us transforms ordinary days, filling them with His grace and truth.
December 25, 2024
Love Came
John 3:16 reminds us that God's love came to us in the form of Jesus, offering warmth, hope, and salvation to a world in need. Just like the boy in the story, we find that God’s love fills the empty, cleanses the broken, and gives us a place to belong, reminding us that Christmas is the ultimate expression of His love.
December 24, 2024
Light Of The World
John 8:12 reveals Jesus as the light that pierces our darkness, offering hope and renewal in life’s tangled mess. His presence restores and fills our hearts with peace, calling us to reflect His light to others, especially those struggling this season.
December 23, 2024
Mary, Did You Know?
Luke 1:50-55 reminds us that God uplifts the humble and fills the empty, offering hope to the unseen and weary. Mary's song of faith in the face of uncertainty challenges us to trust God's promises, knowing He transforms our burdens into stories of His mercy and love.
December 22, 2024
Waiting For God
Luke 1:45 and Luke 1:7 remind us that God’s timing is perfect, even when waiting feels hard, as seen in the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah. This Christmas, trust in the God who keeps His promises, knowing He is working in the silence to fulfill His perfect plan in your life.
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.