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
Under the Broom Tree
August 25, 2026
1 Kings 19:3b-4 finds Elijah collapsed under a desert bush, isolated and begging God to take his life. Isolation doesn't always look like a cave—sometimes it's a crowded room where everyone thinks they know you and no one actually does. The devotional calls us to break the drift toward aloneness, to tell one trusted person the real version of how we're doing, because connection starves the lie that self-pity feeds.
students
They Asked for Boldness
August 25, 2026
Acts 4:29-31 flips the prayer every student knows—move the mountain, cancel the test, get me out of this. The church, walking out of court with threats hanging over them, doesn't pray for the threats to stop. They ask God to change them inside their circumstances: not for safety but for boldness, the very thing that got them arrested. And notice they had to ask—boldness wasn't a one-time Pentecost download; two chapters later they're requesting it again. It's a dangerous prayer, because God tends to answer it with a chance rather than a feeling.
KIDS
When Nobody Does the Right Thing
August 25, 2026
Matthew 5:46 says something that pushes past easy: if you only love the people who love you back, what's so special about that? Anybody can be nice to their friends. God is calling you to something bigger—to be kind even when nobody else is, to sit with the lonely kid even when it feels scary. Most of the time when someone's being picked on, other kids feel bad but stay quiet because they're scared. One brave kid choosing kindness can change everything, and you don't do it alone—God gives you the bravery.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 17, 2023
Unfiltered Joy
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that amidst life's chaos and uncertainty, the message of Christmas offers us peace and hope, encouraging us to trust God's presence in our struggles and to find solace in the birth of Jesus, the source of our ultimate peace.
December 16, 2023
Prince of Peace
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that amidst life's chaos and uncertainty, the message of Christmas offers us peace and hope, encouraging us to trust God's presence in our struggles and to find solace in the birth of Jesus, the source of our ultimate peace.
December 15, 2023
Thrill of Hope
Isaiah 9:7 and Matthew 1:23 embody the profound hope and joy Jesus brings as Immanuel, "God with us," fulfilling the world's deep yearning for a savior and walking with us through darkness, inspiring gratitude and purpose in our lives amidst brokenness and challenges.
December 14, 2023
Anticipating Christmas
Isaiah 9:6 reveals the profound anticipation of Jesus' birth, emphasizing hope not as wishful thinking but as a tangible reality anchored in Christ, encouraging us to engage actively with the world and endure trials with hope, looking forward to Jesus' return and celebrating his past faithfulness during this Advent Season.
December 13, 2023
Hoping
Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 7:14 reinforce the assurance of God's deliberate and hopeful plans for us, symbolized through the legacy of a well-worn Bible, reminding us that amidst life's uncertainties, there is a steadfast promise and purpose, culminating in the fulfillment of His plan with the arrival of Jesus.
December 12, 2023
The Perfect Gift
Matthew 2:11, Psalm 46:10, and Exodus 33:15 remind us to prioritize God's presence over material gifts, encouraging a shift in focus from seeking specific blessings to cherishing and seeking quality time with God, and cultivating gratitude for our relationship with Him.
December 11, 2023
Making Room
Luke 2:7 and Revelation 3:20 encourage us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas by making room in our hearts for Jesus amidst our busy lives, just as the innkeeper had the opportunity on the first Christmas, reminding us to pause, appreciate, and respond to His presence in our daily lives.
December 10, 2023
First
Luke 2:8-9 demonstrates God's choice to entrust the great news of Jesus' birth to humble shepherds, highlighting their genuine and enthusiastic response as they become messengers of this extraordinary event, inspiring us to embrace and share the gospel with the same unfiltered joy and humility.
December 9, 2023
Nazareth's Nobility
Matthew 2:23 and John 1:46 highlight how Jesus, coming from the humble town of Nazareth, defied societal expectations of greatness and power, reminding us that God often works in unconventional ways, and it's not our background but our connection to Jesus that truly matters.
December 8, 2023
Impossible
Luke 1:26-31 reflects on Gabriel's unexpected mission to Mary, emphasizing that God often works in unexpected ways and through ordinary people, encouraging us to trust in His plans and seek His guidance for the seemingly impossible aspects of our lives.