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.
July 25, 2024
Luke 11
Luke 11:1-4 teaches us the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the importance of honoring God's name, seeking His kingdom, trusting Him for daily provisions, practicing forgiveness, and asking for guidance and protection. This prayer invites us into a deep, daily reliance on God, fostering a profound and intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father.
July 24, 2024
Luke 10
Luke 10:29, 36-37 teaches us to love our neighbors, even those we find difficult, by showing mercy and compassion as illustrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan. This calls us to selflessly serve those around us, recognizing that God places people in our lives to demonstrate His love through our actions.
July 23, 2024
Luke 9
Luke 9:13-17 illustrates Jesus' miraculous provision by feeding thousands with only five loaves and two fish, showing that God is a God of abundance who provides more than enough to meet our needs. This calls us to trust in God's provision and celebrate His answered prayers, recognizing His lavish care and faithfulness in our lives.
July 22, 2024
Luke 8
Luke 8:38-39 encourages us to share our testimony, illustrating that Jesus calls us to return to places of past pain to showcase His transformative power and grace. This highlights the importance of boldly declaring the difference Jesus has made in our lives, especially among those who knew our former struggles.
July 21, 2024
Luke 7
Luke 7:7-10 highlights the extraordinary faith of a Roman centurion who trusted Jesus to heal his servant with a word. Jesus marveled at this faith, showing that true belief transcends titles and backgrounds, focusing on Jesus' authority and power.
July 20, 2024
Luke 6
Luke 6:20-22 teaches that true happiness comes from living for God's kingdom, not worldly values. Jesus blesses those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and despised for His sake, highlighting our need for God and promising eternal rewards. To live happily ever after, we must seek spiritual fulfillment and trust completely in God.
July 19, 2024
Luke 5
Luke 5:11 shows the disciples leaving everything to follow Jesus, much like "burning their boats" to commit fully. This calls us to abandon our past and wholeheartedly embrace the mission of drawing others into God's Kingdom with patience and perseverance.
July 18, 2024
Luke 4
Luke 4:28-29 shows Jesus facing rejection in Nazareth when His teachings challenged the people's pride and self-righteousness. This highlights the need to accept Jesus with humility, acknowledging our spiritual poverty, and embracing His transformative message fully.
July 17, 2024
Luke 3
Luke 3:1-4 introduces John the Baptist's ministry during a time of political and spiritual corruption, emphasizing his call for repentance and forgiveness of sins. John's message, rooted in divine authority and fulfilled prophecy, reminds us of the transformative power of the gospel, urging us to share this hope and forgiveness with others amidst our troubled times.
July 16, 2024
Luke 2
Luke 2:29-32 illustrates Simeon's profound faith as he rejoiced upon seeing Jesus, recognizing Him as the Savior for all nations. Simeon's song highlights the universal mission of Jesus, foretelling both His impact and the challenges ahead, reminding us that following Christ, though demanding, leads to ultimate joy and peace.