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.
January 15, 2024
Rooted
Jeremiah 17:7-8 and the resilience of the acacia tree illustrate the importance of trusting in the Lord and being deeply rooted in a faith community, showing us that such spiritual grounding enables us to endure life's hardships and remain fruitful in times of adversity.
January 14, 2024
Give It to God
Exodus 2:2-3 and Helen Keller's words encourage us to develop character through trials, as exemplified by Jochebed's unselfish love and trust in God, reminding us that our faith and actions, even in adversity, can align with God's intricate plans and lead to profound outcomes.
January 13, 2024
Don’t Quit
Psalm 27:13-14, Nehemiah 13:14 and the story of John Stephen Akhwari inspire us to persevere in our God-given missions, emphasizing the importance of finishing the race despite obstacles, with a steadfast focus on God's purpose and the enduring promise of His goodness.
January 12, 2024
Distraction
Jeremiah 17:14 reminds us that in times of pain and distraction, turning our focus to praising God shifts our perspective, offering a transformative healing and saving power that surpasses temporary distractions and anchors us in His steadfast love and restoration.
January 11, 2024
Sing at Night
Matthew 6:26 and Lamentations 3:22-23, encourage us to trust in God's provision and faithfulness, singing praises over our barren places and holding onto His promises of hope and joy, even during the darkest and most desolate times of our lives.
January 10, 2024
Finding His Goodness
John 3:16 and reflections on suffering remind us that despite life's inevitable hardships, God's goodness prevails, transforming our pain into purpose and assuring us of His constant love and the hope of eternal life for those who believe.
January 9, 2024
Brokenhearted
Psalm 147:3 and 34:18 reassure us that God intimately knows and heals the brokenhearted, drawing near to those crushed in spirit, inviting us to trust and find restoration in his unfailing love and presence amidst life's deepest wounds.
January 8, 2024
Good Shame?
1 Corinthians 6:5 and related scriptures suggest that while the world often views shame negatively, biblical shame can serve as a redemptive force, leading us toward repentance and closer alignment with God's will, ultimately guiding us to grace, forgiveness, and a more Christ-like life.
January 7, 2024
Don't Do It
1 John 3:9 reflects the transformative journey of believers who, deeply rooted in God's love, naturally veer away from sin as a reflection of their heart's alignment with Jesus, transforming the pursuit of holiness from mere behavior modification into a genuine expression of love and commitment to Him.
January 6, 2024
Surrender
Galatians 5:22-23 highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in cultivating self-control within us, likening it to mastering a powerful force that, when guided by divine influence, leads to a balanced and disciplined life, steering us away from destructive paths and towards righteousness and peace.