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
Next to Him
August 19, 2026
Nehemiah 3 reads like a roll call, and the phrase "next to him" appears twenty-two times while Nehemiah's own name is absent. The devotional draws out the leadership in that disappearance: the chapter where the leader vanishes is the chapter where the work gets done. We are invited to stop trying to build the whole wall, hire for intensity over intellect, and simply build the section in front of us alongside the person next to us.
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
Your Father Already Knows
August 19, 2026
Matthew 6:31-32 is a tiny picture of walking into the kitchen thirsty and Mom already handing you a glass of water. A lot of people chase after stuff—what will we eat, drink, wear—spinning around like a puppy chasing its tail, never catching anything. But Jesus said you don't have to live like that, because your Father already knows exactly what you need before you ask. He's not surprised by your first day; He's already gone ahead of you. You can breathe.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
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.
January 12, 2024
Distraction
Jeremiah 17:14 reminds us that in times of pain and distraction, turning our focus to praising God shifts our perspective, offering a transformative healing and saving power that surpasses temporary distractions and anchors us in His steadfast love and restoration.
January 11, 2024
Sing at Night
Matthew 6:26 and Lamentations 3:22-23, encourage us to trust in God's provision and faithfulness, singing praises over our barren places and holding onto His promises of hope and joy, even during the darkest and most desolate times of our lives.
January 10, 2024
Finding His Goodness
John 3:16 and reflections on suffering remind us that despite life's inevitable hardships, God's goodness prevails, transforming our pain into purpose and assuring us of His constant love and the hope of eternal life for those who believe.
January 9, 2024
Brokenhearted
Psalm 147:3 and 34:18 reassure us that God intimately knows and heals the brokenhearted, drawing near to those crushed in spirit, inviting us to trust and find restoration in his unfailing love and presence amidst life's deepest wounds.
January 8, 2024
Good Shame?
1 Corinthians 6:5 and related scriptures suggest that while the world often views shame negatively, biblical shame can serve as a redemptive force, leading us toward repentance and closer alignment with God's will, ultimately guiding us to grace, forgiveness, and a more Christ-like life.