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.
July 23, 2024
Luke 9
Luke 9:13-17 illustrates Jesus' miraculous provision by feeding thousands with only five loaves and two fish, showing that God is a God of abundance who provides more than enough to meet our needs. This calls us to trust in God's provision and celebrate His answered prayers, recognizing His lavish care and faithfulness in our lives.
July 22, 2024
Luke 8
Luke 8:38-39 encourages us to share our testimony, illustrating that Jesus calls us to return to places of past pain to showcase His transformative power and grace. This highlights the importance of boldly declaring the difference Jesus has made in our lives, especially among those who knew our former struggles.
July 21, 2024
Luke 7
Luke 7:7-10 highlights the extraordinary faith of a Roman centurion who trusted Jesus to heal his servant with a word. Jesus marveled at this faith, showing that true belief transcends titles and backgrounds, focusing on Jesus' authority and power.
July 20, 2024
Luke 6
Luke 6:20-22 teaches that true happiness comes from living for God's kingdom, not worldly values. Jesus blesses those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and despised for His sake, highlighting our need for God and promising eternal rewards. To live happily ever after, we must seek spiritual fulfillment and trust completely in God.
July 19, 2024
Luke 5
Luke 5:11 shows the disciples leaving everything to follow Jesus, much like "burning their boats" to commit fully. This calls us to abandon our past and wholeheartedly embrace the mission of drawing others into God's Kingdom with patience and perseverance.
July 18, 2024
Luke 4
Luke 4:28-29 shows Jesus facing rejection in Nazareth when His teachings challenged the people's pride and self-righteousness. This highlights the need to accept Jesus with humility, acknowledging our spiritual poverty, and embracing His transformative message fully.
July 17, 2024
Luke 3
Luke 3:1-4 introduces John the Baptist's ministry during a time of political and spiritual corruption, emphasizing his call for repentance and forgiveness of sins. John's message, rooted in divine authority and fulfilled prophecy, reminds us of the transformative power of the gospel, urging us to share this hope and forgiveness with others amidst our troubled times.
July 16, 2024
Luke 2
Luke 2:29-32 illustrates Simeon's profound faith as he rejoiced upon seeing Jesus, recognizing Him as the Savior for all nations. Simeon's song highlights the universal mission of Jesus, foretelling both His impact and the challenges ahead, reminding us that following Christ, though demanding, leads to ultimate joy and peace.
July 15, 2024
Luke 1
Luke 1:1-4 reminds us that Christianity is grounded in historical and doctrinal truth rather than subjective experience. Luke's Gospel assures us of the certainty of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, challenging us to uphold and share this objective truth in a world that often values personal opinion over absolute truth.
July 14, 2024
Mark 16
Mark 16:15 urges us to share the gospel with all creation, highlighting the importance of reaching both unreached people groups globally and addressing the growing number of "Nones" in our own communities. We are called to integrate sharing Jesus’s hope and salvation into our daily lives, making a genuine impact through our authenticity and faith.