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 3, 2024
Mark 5
Mark 5:2, 8 and Matthew 8:31-34 highlight Jesus' authority over evil and challenge us to prioritize Him over material wealth. Though the townspeople chose their prosperity over Jesus' miraculous power, we are called to examine our hearts and choose Him above all else, focusing on eternal values rather than temporary comforts.
July 2, 2024
Mark 4
Mark 4:3-8 teaches that our effectiveness in sharing God's word is not based on our talent but on the receptiveness of those who hear it. Our focus should be on cultivating our hearts to be good soil, receptive to God's truth, and free from distractions, negativity, and apathy, ensuring that we bear spiritual fruit and reflect genuine faith.
July 1, 2024
Mark 3
Mark 3:2-5 reminds us to check our hearts for stubbornness and hardness, as Jesus challenges us to do good and show compassion. To avoid and soften a hard heart, we should engage in a supportive community, seek God's transformation, and actively serve others, ensuring our hearts remain tender and responsive to His love and guidance.
June 30, 2024
Mark 2
Mark 2:3-5 shows the faith of friends who lowered a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus, who forgave his sins. This reminds us that Jesus addresses our deepest needs, calling us to respond with faith and trust in His transformative power.
June 29, 2024
Mark 1
Mark 1:16-17 recounts Jesus calling Simon and Andrew to become fishers of people, turning their ordinary day into a transformative moment. This encourages us to be open to Jesus' call in our daily lives and share His love with others.
June 28, 2024
Matthew 28
Matthew 28:2-4 describes the angel rolling back the stone from Jesus' tomb, causing the guards to tremble. This momentous event calls us to reflect on the resurrection's power, inspiring us to live transformed lives and share this good news with others.
June 27, 2024
Matthew 27
Matthew 27:22 challenges us with Pilate's question, "What shall I do with Jesus?" This decision, which has eternal consequences, calls us to recognize Jesus as our Savior and respond with faith and devotion. Our perception of Jesus shapes our actions and impacts our eternal destiny.
June 26, 2024
Matthew 26
Matthew 26:6-8 shows a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, symbolizing complete devotion. This calls us to surrender our most valued possessions and concerns to Jesus, demonstrating our love and trust in Him.
June 25, 2024
Matthew 25
Matthew 25:21 encourages us to be faithful with the gifts and talents God has entrusted to us, as exemplified in the parable where the faithful servant is rewarded by his master. This calls us to use our abilities to glorify God and bless others, knowing that our faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities and joy in God's kingdom.
June 24, 2024
Matthew 23-24
Matthew 23:11-12 teaches us that true greatness in God's kingdom is found in servanthood, as those who humble themselves will be exalted. This calls us to shift our ambitions from seeking personal recognition to genuinely serving others, reflecting the selfless love and grace of Jesus in our daily lives.