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
When the Shine Wears Off
October 7, 2026
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a describes love with endurance words, not passion words: patient, kind, keeping no record of wrongs. The spark of eros always fades, but agape is the decision to stay when the feelings go quiet. Whether in marriage, church, friendship, or calling, the deepest joy is found not in the opening-week shine but in the staying.
students
The Wrong Place to Look
October 7, 2026
Luke 24:1-6 teaches us that Jesus’ resurrection proves that death does not have the final word and gives us hope that His power is still at work today. We can bring Him our honest questions and trust the risen Jesus to bring new life to the places in us that feel hopeless or dead.
KIDS
God Sees and Hears
October 7, 2026
Exodus 3:7-10 teaches us that God sees our hard times, hears our cries, and deeply cares about what we are going through. Even when we cannot see the answer yet, we can talk to God and trust that He is listening, working, and He’s got it.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 26, 2023
Empty
Ecclesiastes 3:11 suggests that post-Christmas emptiness can be a moment to recognize the eternal longing in our hearts, steering us to find true fulfillment and purpose in Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate not just as a holiday but as the advent of everlasting hope.
December 25, 2023
Love Came
Isaiah 9:6 and John 3:16 illustrate God's profound love, exemplified through the gift of Jesus, who brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe, changing lives and offering warmth, love, and hope even in the coldest, most desperate situations.
December 24, 2023
Three Gifts
Matthew 2:10-11 inspires us to reflect on the wise men's heartfelt worship and gifts to Jesus, encouraging us to give from a place of genuine adoration and consider what we are offering to Christ in our own lives.
December 23, 2023
Worth the Wait
Luke 2:25, 27-28, 30-31 reflects on Simeon's steadfast faith and patient waiting for God's salvation, inspiring us to trust in God's promises and perfect timing, and to persist in hope and prayer.
December 22, 2023
Heavenly Host
Luke 2:13-14 invites us to recognize the true magnificence of Christmas, seen through a celestial army's awe-inspiring worship of the newborn King, prompting us to share the news of Jesus' birth and to emulate the angels' reverence and joy in our everyday lives.
December 21, 2023
Surrender to His Peace
Luke 2:14 and John 14:27 remind us that true peace comes not from perfect holidays or ceasefires but from God's enduring presence, as exemplified by the miraculous Christmas Eve truce of 1914, encouraging us to find solace in His peace amid life's conflicts and anxieties.
December 20, 2023
Impossible
Luke 1:34-37 illustrates Mary's extraordinary faith as she accepts the angel Gabriel's seemingly impossible message about bearing the Son of God, demonstrating her willingness to trust God's plan despite it defying her expectations and understanding.
December 19, 2023
Sar Shalom
Isaiah 9:6 and John 14:27 depict Jesus as the "Sar Shalom," or Prince of Peace, contrasting the superficial peace of the world with the profound, restorative peace he offers, inviting us to seek his peace amidst life's challenges and struggles.
December 18, 2023
Surprise
Luke 1:46-48 and 1:38 reflect Mary's humble acceptance of God's plan, transforming her ordinary life into an extraordinary journey, and reminding us of the impact our daily choices have on aligning with God's purposes.
December 17, 2023
Unfiltered Joy
Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that amidst life's chaos and uncertainty, the message of Christmas offers us peace and hope, encouraging us to trust God's presence in our struggles and to find solace in the birth of Jesus, the source of our ultimate peace.