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 4, 2024
Retrain Your Brain
Romans 12:2 and 1 Corinthians 2:16 invite us to embrace the mind of Christ, harnessing the concept of neuroplasticity to renew our minds and forge new pathways of joy, peace, hope, and acceptance through regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and godly community.
February 3, 2024
Change My Mind
Philippians 2:5 and Psalm 1:2 encourage us to adopt the mindset of Christ and delight in God's law, empowering us to set and achieve goals aligned with His purpose, regardless of our circumstances, by surrendering control and trusting in His sovereignty.
February 2, 2024
Game of Truth
Ephesians 6:10-11 teaches us to be vigilant in discerning truth from deception in our thoughts, arming ourselves with God's truth to combat and stand firm against the enemy's lies, ensuring our effectiveness for God's kingdom.
February 1, 2024
Mind Line
Philippians 4:8 and John 14:6 remind us to align our thoughts with the truth of Jesus, who is the ultimate plumb line for our lives, enabling us to discern and reject the deceptive narratives of the enemy and embrace the freedom found in Christ's reality.
January 31, 2024
Stinkin’ Thinkin’
2 Corinthians 10:5 and 2 Timothy 2:15 encourage us to embrace a disciplined life focused on spiritual growth and aligning our thoughts with Christ's teachings, mirroring the commitment seen in successful individuals to strengthen our minds through God's Word and prayer.
January 30, 2024
Who Are You Swimming With?
1 Chronicles 12:17 and Proverbs 17:17 reflect on the importance of steadfast companionship in adversity, similar to a reliable partner in treacherous waters, underscoring the value of friendship that remains true when facing life's greatest challenges.
January 29, 2024
When You Get to the Bottom
1 Kings 8:54 and 2 Timothy 3:16 remind us to humble ourselves in prayer and immerse ourselves in the God-breathed Scriptures to navigate through life's challenges and overcome the negative thoughts that threaten our peace and joy.
January 28, 2024
Confirmation Bias
Philippians 4:8 calls us to rise above confirmation bias by actively focusing on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy, thereby transforming our thoughts and perceptions to reflect the hope and positivity found in Jesus, despite the negativity that may surround us.
January 27, 2024
Choose Your Fishing Hole
Proverbs 17:22 encourages us to intentionally direct our thoughts towards joy and gratitude, transforming our perspective and overall well-being by choosing to focus on the blessings and mercies in our lives, much like an angler selects the best fishing spot for a promising catch.
January 26, 2024
Grateful Angler
Philippians 2:14 and Colossians 2:7 teach us to embrace gratitude in all aspects of life, acknowledging God's gifts without grumbling, thus transforming our perspective and allowing us to see His glory even amidst challenges.