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 6, 2024
What Do You Do?
Luke 24:11-15 illustrates the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, encouraging us to see the divine in the everyday and to share the profound impact of our faith journey with others, just as the early witnesses did.
April 5, 2024
I Am With You
Matthew 28:20 assures us of Jesus' perpetual presence, a comfort that transcends the fleeting joy of holidays, reminding us that in every moment and season—be it in post-Easter cleanups or in solitude—He is with us, weaving His grace into the fabric of our lives.
April 4, 2024
It Changes Everything
John 19:30 and Luke 23:46 encapsulate Jesus' final moments and His ultimate surrender to God, signifying the transformative power of the resurrection for believers to entrust their lives fully to God's hands, reshaping their existence with eternal perspective and security in His unwavering love.
April 3, 2024
If You Got It, Use It
John 10:9 teaches that Jesus is the gateway to salvation and abundant life, urging believers to fully utilize their faith and spiritual gifts, much like a chant at a basketball game encourages players to use their talents.
April 2, 2024
Who Are You?
Romans 8:15 emphasizes our identity as children of God, transcending worldly labels and roles, and invites us to embrace the profound truth of our adoption into God's family through Jesus Christ.
April 1, 2024
We Can Trust Him
Philippians 2:10 and Matthew 28:18-20 highlight the supreme authority of Jesus over all realms, teaching us to trust Him with every aspect of our lives, as He commands us to make disciples and assures us of His eternal presence.
March 31, 2024
Easter
John 20:11-16 vividly portrays the resurrection of Jesus, marking a moment of profound personal connection and transformation for Mary Magdalene, and reminding us that Jesus knows and calls each of us by name. It encourages us to listen for His voice in our lives and to share our transformative encounters with Him with others.
March 30, 2024
What Now?
Luke 24:13-17 captures the essence of silent Saturdays, the times of waiting between hardship and resolution, emphasizing the importance of trust and patience in God's perfect timing. It reminds us that God's silence is not an absence but a preparation for His divine intervention.
March 29, 2024
What’s So Good About Friday?
John 19:28-30 and John 16:33 offer hope and peace through Jesus' declaration "It is finished" on Good Friday, symbolizing His victory over sin and death and reassuring us of His enduring presence and love in our trials.
March 28, 2024
New Mandate
John 13:34-35 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 emphasize the profound nature of Jesus' command to love one another as He has loved us, highlighting love as the defining characteristic of His followers. This call to love, given amidst the ultimate betrayal, serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found in grace and gratitude, inspiring us to extend love and forgiveness in even the most challenging circumstances.