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.
February 24, 2024
Pay Attention
Mark 5:28-30 emphasizes the importance of attentiveness in leadership, illustrating how Jesus, amidst chaos, was sensitive to a faith-filled touch, reminding us to slow down and pay attention to those around us, recognizing their needs and creating space for miraculous moments of connection and compassion in our daily interactions.
February 23, 2024
Right People in the Right Place
Jonah 1:15-17 illustrates the consequences of disobedience and the impact of our associations on our life's trajectory, urging us to evaluate our relationships and ensure we surround ourselves with people who encourage our spiritual growth and alignment with God's plan, reminding us that sometimes, achieving God's purpose for us may involve making difficult decisions about who we allow into our lives.
February 22, 2024
Think Big
Proverbs 3:5 encourages us to trust in God's overarching plan for our lives, much like having a complete picture guide when solving a puzzle, reminding us to focus on the big picture God provides, align our goals with His will, and find rest and fulfillment in trusting His guidance and purpose.
February 21, 2024
Who Are You Drafting?
Proverbs 24:16 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 encourage us to view failure not as defeat but as an essential part of growth and learning, highlighting the importance of resilience, teamwork, and God's support in overcoming setbacks and achieving success, reminding us that with God's guidance, we can rise after every fall and continue pursuing our God-given goals.
February 20, 2024
Lead Creatively
Genesis 1:1 and Ephesians 2:10 remind us that we are created in the image of the ultimate Creator, called to use our unique creativity for a higher purpose—to glorify Jesus and draw others closer to Him, urging us to lead creatively in all areas of life and steward our God-given talents to magnify His glory.
February 19, 2024
Lead
John 21:15-17 teaches us that leadership in the Christian sense transcends conventional roles, emphasizing a spiritual calling to influence and guide others towards love and good deeds through our actions and decisions, aligning with Jesus' example of servant leadership and his charge to "feed my sheep," which signifies nurturing and caring for those in our sphere of influence with wisdom and integrity.
February 18, 2024
Love Bears and Believes
1 Corinthians 13:7 and 1 Peter 4:8 illustrate that true love acts as a protective covering, shielding loved ones from harm and believing the best in them, urging us to extend grace, understanding, and the benefit of the doubt in all situations, fostering trust and positivity.
February 17, 2024
Love’s Delight
1 Corinthians 13:6 teaches that true love does not delight in wrongdoing but finds joy in truth and righteousness, guiding us to seek the well-being and spiritual growth of others, and to cultivate environments of positivity and encouragement, reflecting God’s grace and mercy in our interactions.
February 16, 2024
Love Isn’t Rude or Crude
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 emphasizes that God's love transcends shock value and rudeness, urging us to embody respect, courtesy, and kindness in all interactions, and to navigate life's challenges with grace, ensuring our actions reflect divine love in every word and deed.
February 15, 2024
Love Doesn’t Boast
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 contrasts the humility of love with the arrogance of figures like Napoleon, teaching us that true love embodies endurance and humility, prioritizing others' well-being over self-interest and boasting, and calling us to love selflessly as Jesus did, with actions that speak louder than words.