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.
April 24, 2024
Is the Bible Important?
Matthew 24:35 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 emphasize the Bible's enduring relevance and transformative impact, highlighting its role in shaping history, culture, and personal lives with its accurate, timeless teachings and the hopeful message of Jesus Christ. This underscores the importance of engaging deeply with Scripture, both individually and within community settings, to fully grasp its profound implications and apply them to our lives.
April 23, 2024
Does Faith Grow Naturally?
2 Peter 1:1 and 2 Thessalonians 1:3 illustrate that faith does not grow naturally but requires deliberate effort and deep engagement with Scripture. This passage highlights the transformative power of persistent Bible study, showing that as we immerse ourselves repeatedly in God's Word, our understanding deepens and our faith strengthens, profoundly impacting our thoughts, emotions, and actions over time.
April 22, 2024
Permission to Doubt
Jude 1:22, Mark 9:21-24, and John 20:27 teach us to approach doubt with compassion and as an opportunity for spiritual growth. These scriptures affirm that doubt is not a sign of weak faith but a common experience that can lead to deeper understanding and stronger faith, as seen in biblical figures who questioned, sought answers, and ultimately grew closer to God.
April 21, 2024
Choices
2 Kings 22:2 illustrates how King Josiah’s choices to align closely with God's commands, modeled after King David, transformed his reign and Judah by restoring true worship and adherence to God's laws, highlighting the impact our decisions can have when we choose godly influences and paths in our own lives.
April 20, 2024
Finishing Strong
1 Corinthians 9:24 and 2 Timothy 4:6-8 inspire us to run our life's race with perseverance and faith, aiming for the eternal prize of righteousness awarded by God, emphasizing that enduring challenges and finishing strong reflect true victory in our spiritual journey.
April 19, 2024
Mind The Gap
Proverbs 28:6 and 2 Corinthians 8:21 challenge us to bridge the "integrity gap" between our professed beliefs and our actual conduct, emphasizing that true integrity aligns closely with God's standards, transcending mere human opinion to honor God consistently in all areas of life.
April 18, 2024
Courage
Deuteronomy 31:6 and 2 Timothy 1:7 inspire us to embrace courage through our faith, reminding us that God equips us with strength, love, and self-discipline, enabling us to face any challenge boldly, not because we lack fear, but because we believe in His constant presence and unwavering support.
April 17, 2024
Stand Out
Romans 12:2 encourages us not to conform to worldly standards but to stand out through a transformed life that reflects God's will and character, emphasizing that our unique presence and actions in every aspect of life should glorify God and lead others towards Him.
April 16, 2024
Felt like “Fudging”
Proverbs 10:9 emphasizes the security found in walking with integrity and the inevitability of deceit being uncovered, urging us to embrace truth as a steadfast foundation, represented fully in Jesus, who not only guides our lives but offers freedom through His teachings.
April 15, 2024
What Is Success?
Isaiah 26:3 reflects on finding success not through worldly achievements, but through steadfast trust in God and alignment with our unique talents and divine purpose, reminding us that true fulfillment lies in using our gifts to serve and glorify God.