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
Go Slow
October 16, 2026
Genesis 29:20 says Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they felt like only a few days because of his love for her. In a culture that runs on speed, Jacob models a patience rooted in confidence rather than doubt. Patience isn't passive; it's serving faithfully while the process reveals the truth, and the invitation is to slow down the decision we're most tempted to rush and trust God's timing.
students
Carefully Investigated
October 16, 2026
Luke 1:1-4 teaches us that our faith in Jesus is not meant to rest on stories we have simply heard, but on truth we can thoughtfully investigate and understand for ourselves. Like Luke, we can examine the evidence, ask honest questions, and study God’s Word so that our faith becomes a personal conviction built on a solid foundation.
KIDS
God Stood in Between
October 16, 2026
Exodus 14:19-20 teaches us that God is our protector, standing with us in scary moments just as He stood between the Israelites and the Egyptian army. Even when life feels dark or uncertain, we can trust that God is close, guiding us with His light and reminding us that we are never alone.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
January 22, 2024
Reel It In
Proverbs 4:24-27 and the insights of W.M. Thackeray encourage us to guard our thoughts and direct them towards godliness, as our thoughts shape our deeds, habits, character, and ultimately our destiny, with Jesus guiding us to a future rooted in His purpose and grace.
January 21, 2024
It’s a Tough Life
1 Timothy 6:6 and Philippians 4:12-13 call us to replace the relentless pursuit of more with contentment in Jesus, transforming our mindset from greed and comparison to finding fulfillment and identity as children of God.
January 20, 2024
Mindphone
1 Peter 1:3 inspires us to mindfully curate our thoughts like a sophisticated 'mindphone', intentionally programming our mental space with truths that uplift and align with God's wisdom, shaping our emotions and destiny towards His grace and purpose.
January 19, 2024
Navigating Thoughts
Philippians 4:8-9 and 2 Corinthians 10:5b encourage us to consciously steer our thoughts towards what is true, noble, right, and pure, and to actively replace negative patterns with God’s truth, shaping our outlook and actions in alignment with His will and peace.
January 18, 2024
Casting Thoughts
Romans 12:1-2, along with the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 10:5, urges us to actively transform our minds by capturing and replacing negative thoughts with God's truth, akin to a skillful fishing expedition, ensuring our mental and spiritual alignment with His will and purpose.
January 17, 2024
Bony Shark
Philippians 4:8 encourages us to actively replace harmful thoughts with ones that reflect truth, nobility, purity, and praiseworthiness, much like transforming shark cartilage, ensuring our minds align with Christ’s righteousness and purity.
January 16, 2024
Casting Nets Of Transformation
2 Corinthians 10:5 and 1 Peter 5:6-7 encourage us to replace pride and anger with humility and self-control, using God's Word as our guide, to transform our thoughts and align them with Christ's teachings, ensuring a mind that reflects His grace and truth.
January 15, 2024
Rooted
Jeremiah 17:7-8 and the resilience of the acacia tree illustrate the importance of trusting in the Lord and being deeply rooted in a faith community, showing us that such spiritual grounding enables us to endure life's hardships and remain fruitful in times of adversity.
January 14, 2024
Give It to God
Exodus 2:2-3 and Helen Keller's words encourage us to develop character through trials, as exemplified by Jochebed's unselfish love and trust in God, reminding us that our faith and actions, even in adversity, can align with God's intricate plans and lead to profound outcomes.
January 13, 2024
Don’t Quit
Psalm 27:13-14, Nehemiah 13:14 and the story of John Stephen Akhwari inspire us to persevere in our God-given missions, emphasizing the importance of finishing the race despite obstacles, with a steadfast focus on God's purpose and the enduring promise of His goodness.