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 5, 2024
Walking
Micah 6:8's call to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly" is a reminder to balance our strengths and intentions with God's guidance, emphasizing a life of spiritual discipline and alignment with God's will over our own eagerness and plans.
January 4, 2024
Questions
Genesis 3:1 and 3:9 emphasize the contrast between doubt introduced by Satan's cunning question and God's quest for restoration, encouraging us to embrace our questions as pathways to deeper understanding and a stronger relationship with God, rather than as seeds of doubt about His character and intentions.
January 3, 2024
The Greatest Thing
1 Corinthians 7:17a and Colossians 3:23-24 remind us to embrace our lives as a deliberate gift and assignment from God, urging us to recognize our purpose in every aspect and to approach each day with the intention to serve and glorify God in all that we do.
January 2, 2024
Finding Purpose
Mark 1:34-38 inspires us to discern and prioritize our God-given purpose over the allure of constant activity, reminding us that even in the face of widespread demand, our deepest calling should guide our actions and focus, just as Jesus exemplified by choosing preaching over performing miracles.
January 1, 2024
Something New
Isaiah 43:19 and Lamentations 3:22-23 remind us to observe God's daily renewal and creativity, urging us to slow our pace and realign with His perpetual newness, as He constantly crafts opportunities for spiritual revival and deeper communion with Him.
December 31, 2023
Don’t Look Back Now
Luke 17:32 and Luke 9:62 emphasize the importance of not dwelling on the past but focusing on the present and future as we walk in faith with God. Looking back, especially in longing or regret, can hinder our spiritual growth and effectiveness. We are encouraged to let go of past burdens and successes, entrusting them to God and setting faith-filled goals for the future, thus ensuring our fitness for service in God's kingdom.
December 30, 2023
Does He Care?
Psalm 22:1, Romans 5:8, and Romans 8:39 collectively affirm that despite our feelings of abandonment or unworthiness, God's love for us is unwavering and proven through Christ's sacrifice. This love, unshakable and eternal, is not based on our actions but on His steadfast nature, inviting us to trust in His promises and show this divine love to others.
December 29, 2023
What Now
Psalm 77:11 and Ecclesiastes 3:11 remind us that while God's timing may seem slow to us, it's a manifestation of His love and wisdom, urging us to trust His eternal plan and find peace in His promises, knowing that what He orchestrates is always worth the wait and perfect in every season.
December 28, 2023
Time to Clear
Psalm 74:17 and Psalm 139:23-24 encourage us to embrace life's wintry seasons as periods of introspection and healing, allowing God to remove the burdensome "rocks" from our hearts, just as farmers clear their fields, preparing our spirits for growth and closer communion with Him.
December 27, 2023
Think About It
Luke 2:18-19 highlights Mary's contemplation amid the shepherds' revelation, urging us to embrace quiet reflection amidst life's clamor, recognizing God's workings and guidance in our lives, and to cherish and ponder the profound truths and experiences just as Mary did with the events surrounding Jesus' birth.