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.
June 15, 2024
Matthew 13
Our hearts can be like hard soil, resistant to God's truth. To grow spiritually, we need to ask God to soften these areas and fill our hearts with His Word and the Holy Spirit. Confess and repent of hardened areas, nourish your heart with Scripture, and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance daily for a fruitful life.
June 14, 2024
Matthew 12
Our words reflect our hearts. Good hearts produce good words, while evil hearts produce evil words. Only God's transformation can change our hearts to value and speak good. Pray for a heart filled with God's goodness to speak life and truth.
June 13, 2024
Matthew 11
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus offers true rest to those who are weary. This rest provides deep refreshment, freeing us from guilt, sin, and the need to earn God's favor. Trusting in Jesus transforms our burdens into joy and peace. Hand your stresses to God and experience His relief.
June 12, 2024
Matthew 10
Following Jesus has a cost, as shown in Matthew 10:21-22. While many enjoy religious freedom, others face severe persecution. Missionary Jim Elliot’s sacrifice reminds us of the true cost of discipleship. Be thankful for your freedom and pray for persecuted believers.
June 11, 2024
Matthew 9
A woman's faith led her to touch Jesus' cloak after twelve years of suffering, resulting in immediate healing. Her story shows that no one is too broken for Jesus' touch and that faith connects us to His healing power.
June 10, 2024
Matthew 8
In times of sudden crises, trust in Jesus' calming presence. God's promises are our anchor, offering stability and peace amidst life's inevitable storms. Equip yourself with scripture, worship, and community support to navigate challenges, knowing God’s faithfulness provides hope and strength.
June 9, 2024
Matthew 7
Jesus assures us that God hears and answers our prayers, always providing what is best for us. Like a loving parent, His responses may differ from our expectations but are rooted in divine wisdom and love. Trust in God's perfect ways and approach Him with confidence.
June 8, 2024
Matthew 6
Jesus emphasizes genuine, private prayer over public displays. True prayer is a personal, honest conversation with God that leads to spiritual transformation. Evaluate your prayer habits and seek a sincere, deeper relationship with God.
June 7, 2024
Matthew 5
Jesus' beatitudes teach that true, lasting joy comes from developing inner qualities like humility and mercy, rather than pursuing material gains or experiences. Reflect on which beatitudes challenge you the most and seek God's help to embody these qualities for profound fulfillment.
June 6, 2024
Matthew 4
After fasting for forty days, Jesus resisted the devil's temptations by relying on Scripture, emphasizing spiritual nourishment over physical needs. This teaches us to turn to God's word for strength in our trials, focusing on spiritual fulfillment. Reflect on reducing distractions to engage deeply with God's word, and pray for discipline and reliance on God's promises.