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.
April 16, 2024
Felt like “Fudging”
Proverbs 10:9 emphasizes the security found in walking with integrity and the inevitability of deceit being uncovered, urging us to embrace truth as a steadfast foundation, represented fully in Jesus, who not only guides our lives but offers freedom through His teachings.
April 15, 2024
What Is Success?
Isaiah 26:3 reflects on finding success not through worldly achievements, but through steadfast trust in God and alignment with our unique talents and divine purpose, reminding us that true fulfillment lies in using our gifts to serve and glorify God.
April 14, 2024
Power of Forgiveness
2 Samuel 12:13 and Psalm 32:1-2 showcase the liberating power of God’s forgiveness, as exemplified by David’s repentance and redemption, encouraging us to release our guilt and embrace God’s grace for a restored and hopeful future.
April 13, 2024
Get to the Truth
Psalm 34:13 and Proverbs 19:5 caution against lying, highlighting its universal presence in human behavior and its potential to damage trust and integrity. This reflection encourages honesty and self-examination, advocating for thoughtful communication guided by the T.H.I.N.K. principle to foster sincerity and respect in relationships.
April 12, 2024
How’s That Working for You?
Mark 10:46b-50 exemplifies the power of persistent faith in Jesus through the story of Bartimaeus, who, despite being blind and discouraged by others, boldly calls out to Jesus for mercy and is rewarded for his unwavering belief, encouraging us to choose faith over fear in our own challenges.
April 11, 2024
Stand
Ephesians 6:13-14 encourages us to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against life's challenges, reminding us that even when we feel overwhelmed, God has equipped us with everything we need to stand our ground.
April 10, 2024
It’s Not About Me
2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that our strength lies not in our perfection, but in embracing our weaknesses and relying on God's grace, which is sufficient and showcases His power in our vulnerability.
April 9, 2024
My Way
Psalm 46:10 and Proverbs 19:21 encourage us to release our need for control and trust in God’s sovereign plan, promising peace and rest in the surrender to His will over our own plans and anxieties.
April 8, 2024
Keep Walking
Joshua 6:14 and Isaiah 55:8-9 remind us that God's plans often defy human logic, urging us to trust and obey Him even when His directions seem puzzling, as victory comes not from our understanding but from our unwavering faith in His higher ways.
April 7, 2024
40 Days Later
John 16:7 highlights the essentiality of Jesus' ascension for sending the Holy Spirit to guide, teach, and empower believers, transforming how we live and share our faith in profound and far-reaching ways.