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 Grit in Integrity
August 23, 2026
Nehemiah 6:15-16 declares the wall completed in fifty-two days, and the surrounding nations lost their confidence because they saw God's hand in it. The devotional finds grit hiding in the middle of the word integrity, and defines integrity as wholeness, a wall with no gaps and a life with no gap between public and private. The challenge is to close the gaps out of reverence for God and to finish, with grit, what others said could not be done.
students
Look at Us
August 23, 2026
Acts 3:2-6 hangs on a phrase easy to skip: the beggar was put at the gate "every day." The crowd had walked past him so many times they'd stopped seeing him—he'd become part of the building. Then Peter looked straight at him. Before the miracle, before the sermon, there's just a man deciding to actually see one person. Boldness almost never starts on a stage; it starts with noticing someone and refusing to walk past. And you'll rarely know what's really going on with the person you stop for—you're not responsible for the miracle, just for looking straight at somebody.
KIDS
The Hardest Kind of Love
August 23, 2026
Matthew 5:43-44 says something that probably made the whole crowd go quiet: love your enemies and pray for the people who are mean to you. Everybody had been taught to love friends and hate the ones who hurt you, but Jesus flipped it upside down. This doesn't mean bullying is okay—if a kid is being mean, always tell a grownup. But praying for a hard person is like a secret superpower: it's hard to keep hating someone while you pray for them, and God softens your heart even if the other kid hasn't changed yet.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
January 4, 2025
Chasing What Matters
Mark 1:34-38 shows us that Jesus prioritized His purpose over immediate demands, reminding us to focus on God's calling rather than chasing every opportunity. By saying "no" to distractions and "yes" to what truly matters, we align our hearts with His mission and experience the fulfillment that comes from pursuing His presence and purpose.
January 3, 2025
Fresh Starts
Lamentations 3:22-23 and Matthew 11:28-29 remind us that God’s mercies are new every morning, offering rest and renewal in His presence. True fresh starts come not from striving, but by continually returning to Jesus, allowing His grace to restore our weary souls and guide our steps.
January 2, 2025
Entering Empty
John 2:3, 7 shows that Jesus can transform our emptiness into abundance, just as He turned water into wine. When we bring our weariness and lack to Him, He fills us with His grace, reminding us that even in seasons of emptiness, God is ready to create something beautiful.
January 1, 2025
New Year, New You
Philippians 1:6 reminds us that true transformation begins with God, not our own efforts. As we step into the new year, we are invited to trust Him to shape us from the inside out, allowing His grace to fuel lasting change and growth.
December 31, 2024
Auld Lang Syne: Joy and Regret
2 Corinthians 7:10 and Philippians 3:13-14 remind us that while regret may surface as we reflect on the past year, godly sorrow leads to growth and redemption. As we enter the new year, we are called to release past mistakes, embrace joy, and press forward with hope, trusting God to redeem our regrets and shape our future.
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.