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
Playing the Part
September 8, 2026
Acts 4:36–5:2 sets Barnabas beside Ananias and Sapphira, same outward act, opposite inward reality. Barnabas gave freely as an overflow of a transformed heart; Ananias and Sapphira wanted the reputation of sacrifice without the substance of it. The sin was never the money kept back—it was the performance. Christianity has never been about playing a part, but about being the same person in private as in public.
students
Start It Here
September 8, 2026
2 Chronicles 7:13-15 hangs on two words—"my people"—because revival doesn't start with those who don't know God but with the ones who already carry His name, the way an empty dance floor stays empty until someone finally goes first. This closes the four-week series that all points at the same person, you: change me, use me, purify me, move through me. A revived school isn't a concept—it's revived students walking into the same building on the same Monday. So stop waiting for it to happen somewhere else, and go to school tomorrow like somebody who prayed it.
KIDS
Planted by the Water
September 8, 2026
Psalm 1:1-3 pictures a person who loves God's words as a tree planted right by a stream—when everything else dries out in the summer heat, its roots reach the water and it stays green. That "meditate" just means turning God's words over like a song stuck in your head; you don't have to be big or smart to be a strong tree, you just have to stay close to the stream.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 9, 2023
Nazareth's Nobility
Matthew 2:23 and John 1:46 highlight how Jesus, coming from the humble town of Nazareth, defied societal expectations of greatness and power, reminding us that God often works in unconventional ways, and it's not our background but our connection to Jesus that truly matters.
December 8, 2023
Impossible
Luke 1:26-31 reflects on Gabriel's unexpected mission to Mary, emphasizing that God often works in unexpected ways and through ordinary people, encouraging us to trust in His plans and seek His guidance for the seemingly impossible aspects of our lives.
December 7, 2023
Instant Gratification
Revelation 3:20 highlights the importance of embracing the Advent season as a time of waiting and preparing for Jesus' presence, reminding us to slow down and cherish these moments, transforming waiting into a meaningful, spiritual preparation.
December 6, 2023
Predicament
Matthew 1:18-20 tells us about Joseph's struggle and ultimate obedience in accepting Mary as his wife, showing that following God's plan may involve personal challenges and societal judgment, yet it leads to fulfilling His greater purpose.
December 5, 2023
Unplanned
Luke 1:26-29 reflects on Mary's unexpected calling to be the mother of Jesus, illustrating how embracing God's unforeseen plans with faith, as she did, can guide us to trust in His larger narrative for our lives amidst our own uncertainties and fears.
December 4, 2023
Why A Baby
John 3:16 and Galatians 4:4-5 underscore the pivotal event of Jesus, God's Son, becoming human to take on the punishment for our sins, exemplifying the perfect sacrifice only he could offer, inviting us to accept his gift of salvation and eternal life through faith and surrender.
December 3, 2023
The Beginning & The End
John 1:14 highlights the profound mystery of God becoming human in Jesus, demonstrating divine love and humility by choosing to dwell among us and embark on a journey from a humble manger to the cross, reminding us to live with an awareness of "God with us" in all aspects of our lives.
December 2, 2023
No Room
In Luke 2:7, the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth amidst a busy and crowded world remind us to slow down during the festive season, make room for Jesus in our hearts and minds, and truly focus on the significance of His birth and presence in our lives.
December 1, 2023
An Ember
In Luke 1:18, Zechariah's initial disbelief and subsequent silence reflect the transformation from skepticism to faith, teaching us the importance of embracing quiet moments to listen and let hope in God's promises rise within our hearts.