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.

May 6, 2024

Four Keys to Victory

John 5:6 "Do you want to be well?"—This scripture challenges us to evaluate our desire and readiness for recovery, presenting four keys to overcoming addiction: Desperation, Surrender, Disclosure, and Community. Each step, from expressing a genuine desire for wellness to engaging in a supportive community, is essential for anyone seeking to break free from addiction and embrace a life of freedom and purpose.

May 5, 2024

Forgive

Matthew 18:32-33 illustrates the imperative of forgiveness through the parable of the unforgiving servant, reminding us that just as we are forgiven immense debts by God, we must also extend forgiveness to others. This story highlights the stark contrast between receiving grace and the failure to give it in return, urging us to embrace forgiveness not just as a reflection of God's mercy towards us, but as a transformative act that enriches our relationships and heals our hearts.

May 4, 2024

The Real “F” Word

Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13 emphasize the Christian duty to forgive as Christ forgave us, highlighted by Corrie Ten Boom's profound forgiveness of her wartime oppressors, demonstrating that true forgiveness is a powerful, transformative grace that extends beyond human capacity.

May 3, 2024

Does God Really Forgive Our Sins?

Isaiah 43:25 and 1 John 1:9 affirm that God not only forgives our sins but also chooses to remember them no more when we confess, reflecting His deep mercy and the transformative power of His forgiveness. This assurance is not based on our merit but on Christ's sacrifice, offering us complete redemption and the freedom to live unburdened by past regrets.

May 2, 2024

How Can I Trust God?

Psalm 111:7 reminds us that God’s actions are rooted in faithfulness and justice, making Him wholly trustworthy. Through Scripture, we see countless examples of His reliability, from ancient promises to the ultimate act of sending Jesus. Recognizing God's consistent character helps rebuild our trust, guiding us through life's chaotic moments with the assurance that He is always working for our good.

May 1, 2024

Holy Mystery

John 14:26 and Deuteronomy 6:4 frame the Trinity as a divine mystery where God reveals Himself as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—yet one God, inviting us to explore and embrace this profound unity and its implications for understanding God's nature and our relationship with Him.

April 30, 2024

Tethered

Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 1:20, and Matthew 28:19 encourage us to deeply understand and embrace the Trinity—God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as a central, mysterious, yet foundational aspect of Christianity that defines our purpose and relationship with God, urging us to move beyond superficial knowledge to a transformative relationship with Him.

April 29, 2024

Aren’t All Religions The Same?

1 John 1:9 underscores Christianity's unique doctrine of salvation by grace, emphasizing a personal relationship with God and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, distinctively setting it apart from other religions.

April 28, 2024

Why Are There Hypocrites in Church?

Matthew 7:3-5 emphasizes that hypocrisy in the church stems from our human imperfections, illustrating the need for a community where believers support each other's spiritual growth. This scripture encourages focusing on personal spiritual development and emulating Christ, rather than critiquing fellow believers.

April 27, 2024

Why Do People Reject Jesus?

Matthew 21:37-39; People often reject Jesus not from misunderstanding, but from a deep-seated resistance to surrendering control. This parable illustrates the harsh reality that, like the tenants who killed the son to claim his inheritance, many refuse Jesus' authority to maintain their own perceived autonomy. This rejection is fundamentally about our human desire to rule ourselves, challenging us to confront our rebellion and submit to God’s loving governance.