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 14, 2024
Power of Forgiveness
2 Samuel 12:13 and Psalm 32:1-2 showcase the liberating power of God’s forgiveness, as exemplified by David’s repentance and redemption, encouraging us to release our guilt and embrace God’s grace for a restored and hopeful future.
April 13, 2024
Get to the Truth
Psalm 34:13 and Proverbs 19:5 caution against lying, highlighting its universal presence in human behavior and its potential to damage trust and integrity. This reflection encourages honesty and self-examination, advocating for thoughtful communication guided by the T.H.I.N.K. principle to foster sincerity and respect in relationships.
April 12, 2024
How’s That Working for You?
Mark 10:46b-50 exemplifies the power of persistent faith in Jesus through the story of Bartimaeus, who, despite being blind and discouraged by others, boldly calls out to Jesus for mercy and is rewarded for his unwavering belief, encouraging us to choose faith over fear in our own challenges.
April 11, 2024
Stand
Ephesians 6:13-14 encourages us to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against life's challenges, reminding us that even when we feel overwhelmed, God has equipped us with everything we need to stand our ground.
April 10, 2024
It’s Not About Me
2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that our strength lies not in our perfection, but in embracing our weaknesses and relying on God's grace, which is sufficient and showcases His power in our vulnerability.
April 9, 2024
My Way
Psalm 46:10 and Proverbs 19:21 encourage us to release our need for control and trust in God’s sovereign plan, promising peace and rest in the surrender to His will over our own plans and anxieties.
April 8, 2024
Keep Walking
Joshua 6:14 and Isaiah 55:8-9 remind us that God's plans often defy human logic, urging us to trust and obey Him even when His directions seem puzzling, as victory comes not from our understanding but from our unwavering faith in His higher ways.
April 7, 2024
40 Days Later
John 16:7 highlights the essentiality of Jesus' ascension for sending the Holy Spirit to guide, teach, and empower believers, transforming how we live and share our faith in profound and far-reaching ways.
April 6, 2024
What Do You Do?
Luke 24:11-15 illustrates the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, encouraging us to see the divine in the everyday and to share the profound impact of our faith journey with others, just as the early witnesses did.
April 5, 2024
I Am With You
Matthew 28:20 assures us of Jesus' perpetual presence, a comfort that transcends the fleeting joy of holidays, reminding us that in every moment and season—be it in post-Easter cleanups or in solitude—He is with us, weaving His grace into the fabric of our lives.