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 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.