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 5, 2024
Mark 7
Mark 7:6-9 warns against valuing human traditions over God's commandments, highlighting that true obedience comes from a heart transformed by grace, not mere outward compliance. Jesus urges us to prioritize genuine devotion and heart transformation, avoiding the trap of legalism and ensuring our faith reflects a sincere relationship with God.
July 4, 2024
Mark 6
Mark 6:41-44 and Mark 6:48-49 show Jesus as the Bread of Life and the one who calms our fears, emphasizing that He meets both our physical and spiritual needs. Trusting in Him allows us to live generously and boldly, assured of His constant presence and provision in our lives, especially in our struggles and fears.
July 3, 2024
Mark 5
Mark 5:2, 8 and Matthew 8:31-34 highlight Jesus' authority over evil and challenge us to prioritize Him over material wealth. Though the townspeople chose their prosperity over Jesus' miraculous power, we are called to examine our hearts and choose Him above all else, focusing on eternal values rather than temporary comforts.
July 2, 2024
Mark 4
Mark 4:3-8 teaches that our effectiveness in sharing God's word is not based on our talent but on the receptiveness of those who hear it. Our focus should be on cultivating our hearts to be good soil, receptive to God's truth, and free from distractions, negativity, and apathy, ensuring that we bear spiritual fruit and reflect genuine faith.
July 1, 2024
Mark 3
Mark 3:2-5 reminds us to check our hearts for stubbornness and hardness, as Jesus challenges us to do good and show compassion. To avoid and soften a hard heart, we should engage in a supportive community, seek God's transformation, and actively serve others, ensuring our hearts remain tender and responsive to His love and guidance.
June 30, 2024
Mark 2
Mark 2:3-5 shows the faith of friends who lowered a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus, who forgave his sins. This reminds us that Jesus addresses our deepest needs, calling us to respond with faith and trust in His transformative power.
June 29, 2024
Mark 1
Mark 1:16-17 recounts Jesus calling Simon and Andrew to become fishers of people, turning their ordinary day into a transformative moment. This encourages us to be open to Jesus' call in our daily lives and share His love with others.
June 28, 2024
Matthew 28
Matthew 28:2-4 describes the angel rolling back the stone from Jesus' tomb, causing the guards to tremble. This momentous event calls us to reflect on the resurrection's power, inspiring us to live transformed lives and share this good news with others.
June 27, 2024
Matthew 27
Matthew 27:22 challenges us with Pilate's question, "What shall I do with Jesus?" This decision, which has eternal consequences, calls us to recognize Jesus as our Savior and respond with faith and devotion. Our perception of Jesus shapes our actions and impacts our eternal destiny.
June 26, 2024
Matthew 26
Matthew 26:6-8 shows a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, symbolizing complete devotion. This calls us to surrender our most valued possessions and concerns to Jesus, demonstrating our love and trust in Him.