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.
December 16, 2023
Prince of Peace
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that amidst life's chaos and uncertainty, the message of Christmas offers us peace and hope, encouraging us to trust God's presence in our struggles and to find solace in the birth of Jesus, the source of our ultimate peace.
December 15, 2023
Thrill of Hope
Isaiah 9:7 and Matthew 1:23 embody the profound hope and joy Jesus brings as Immanuel, "God with us," fulfilling the world's deep yearning for a savior and walking with us through darkness, inspiring gratitude and purpose in our lives amidst brokenness and challenges.
December 14, 2023
Anticipating Christmas
Isaiah 9:6 reveals the profound anticipation of Jesus' birth, emphasizing hope not as wishful thinking but as a tangible reality anchored in Christ, encouraging us to engage actively with the world and endure trials with hope, looking forward to Jesus' return and celebrating his past faithfulness during this Advent Season.
December 13, 2023
Hoping
Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 7:14 reinforce the assurance of God's deliberate and hopeful plans for us, symbolized through the legacy of a well-worn Bible, reminding us that amidst life's uncertainties, there is a steadfast promise and purpose, culminating in the fulfillment of His plan with the arrival of Jesus.
December 12, 2023
The Perfect Gift
Matthew 2:11, Psalm 46:10, and Exodus 33:15 remind us to prioritize God's presence over material gifts, encouraging a shift in focus from seeking specific blessings to cherishing and seeking quality time with God, and cultivating gratitude for our relationship with Him.
December 11, 2023
Making Room
Luke 2:7 and Revelation 3:20 encourage us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas by making room in our hearts for Jesus amidst our busy lives, just as the innkeeper had the opportunity on the first Christmas, reminding us to pause, appreciate, and respond to His presence in our daily lives.
December 10, 2023
First
Luke 2:8-9 demonstrates God's choice to entrust the great news of Jesus' birth to humble shepherds, highlighting their genuine and enthusiastic response as they become messengers of this extraordinary event, inspiring us to embrace and share the gospel with the same unfiltered joy and humility.
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.