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

Stay on the Wall

August 22, 2026

Nehemiah 6:1-9 records four invitations to leave the wall for the plains of Ono, and four times Nehemiah answers, "I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down." When the fifth attempt comes as a public, unsealed letter of lies, he calls the lie a lie and prays four words: "Now strengthen my hands." The devotional urges us to stay on the wall, to P.R.A.Y. rather than become P.R.E.Y., and to let the finished work answer the critics.

students

Why Stare at Us?

August 22, 2026

Acts 3:11-13 hands Peter the biggest half-second of his life—a healed man jumping around, a crowd sprinting over, all eyes on him—and his first words are "why are you staring at us?" Boldness that only shows up when it costs you something is half the test; the other half is what you do when boldness starts working. The same man who folded in the courtyard because it was all about protecting himself now couldn't be stopped, because it wasn't about him at all. If it's about you, everything rides on you—but you were never the point. You're the one pointing.

KIDS

Let Your Light Shine

August 22, 2026

Matthew 5:16 ties the whole week together: when you're not busy worrying, what do you have room to do instead? Shine. Worry uses up all your attention spinning round and round about yourself, but when you hand it to God, you suddenly have room to notice the kid next to you who needs a friend. A worried heart hides its light; a trusting heart shines bright. Your light isn't really about you—it points people straight to God.

Daily Reading & Prayer

Grow In Your Faith

Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.

September 13, 2024

Harmony In Design  

Genesis 1:27 and 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 highlight that God created men and women as equal but distinct, designed to complement one another in harmony. Embracing these God-given roles allows us to reflect His unity and love, bringing out the best in our relationships and fulfilling His purpose.

September 12, 2024

Why Did God Make Us

Colossians 1:16 teaches that we were created by God and for His glory, reflecting His character and love in all we do. Our purpose is to glorify and enjoy Him, giving our lives meaning beyond circumstances and anchoring us in the truth of God's eternal plan.

September 11, 2024

Perfect Manual

Isaiah 40:8 reminds us that God's Word is eternal and unchanging, providing a perfect, reliable guide for every decision and challenge in life. Rather than turning to modern sources for answers, we are called to trust the Bible's sufficiency and necessity, allowing it to be our first and foremost source of wisdom and direction.

September 10, 2024

Trust The Bible

Psalm 19:7 assures us that God's Word is perfect and trustworthy, providing wisdom and refreshment to our souls. Trusting in the Bible's inerrancy allows us to build our lives on the solid foundation of God's truth, offering peace and guidance amidst life's uncertainties.

September 9, 2024

How Do We Know The Bible Is God’s Word?

2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us that the Bible is divinely inspired, providing guidance, correction, and wisdom for our lives. Its consistency, historical accuracy, and fulfilled prophecies testify to its supernatural origin, encouraging us to engage daily with God's transformative message.

September 8, 2024

Unwrapping The Gifts Of The Spirit

1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 teach that the Holy Spirit grants unique spiritual gifts to each believer, not for personal gain, but to serve others and build up the church. By discovering and using these gifts with love and humility, we become faithful stewards of God's grace, contributing to His work and reflecting His love in the world.

September 7, 2024

Who And What Is The Holy Spirit?

John 14:16-17 and Galatians 5:22-23 teach us that the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is our Comforter, Guide, and Empowerer, dwelling within us to provide peace, guidance, and the strength to bear spiritual fruit. His presence assures us that we are never alone, enabling us to live with purpose and reliance on His divine help.

September 6, 2024

Why Jesus Had To Rise From The Dead

1 Corinthians 15:17 and 1 Peter 1:3 reveal that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our faith, proving His victory over sin and death and offering us a living hope. Without it, our faith would be empty, but with it, we are assured of forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life, empowering us to live with purpose and courage in the present.

September 5, 2024

The Power Of Atonement

Isaiah 53:5 and Romans 5:8 illustrate the power of Christ's atonement, showing that Jesus willingly took our place and bore the punishment for our sins, demonstrating God's profound love. Like Aslan's sacrifice in *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, Jesus’ death is not just a historical event but a present reality that offers complete forgiveness, healing, and a restored relationship with God for all who believe.

September 4, 2024

Jesus - Fully God, Yet Fully Man

Colossians 2:9 and Hebrews 4:15 reveal the profound truth that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, enabling Him to empathize with our weaknesses while possessing the divine power to save and transform us. This dual nature assures us that we are never alone in our struggles, and that Jesus, as both our mediator and Savior, understands us deeply and loves us completely.