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
After the Showdown
August 24, 2026
1 Kings 19:1-3a catches Elijah in freefall—one threat from Jezebel sends the prophet who just called down fire on Mount Carmel running for his life. After every showdown comes a letdown, and the moment we step off the battlefield is when we're most exposed. The invitation is to name that vulnerable window after our biggest wins and guard it, refusing to make decisions from the bottom of the emotional tank.
students
We Cannot Help Speaking
August 24, 2026
Acts 4:18-20 gives Peter and John a command—keep believing, just stop saying it out loud—which is almost exactly the deal culture offers you. But Peter says they cannot help speaking about what they've seen and heard. You can lose an argument about the Bible; nobody can beat you in an argument about your own life. The modern cost isn't arrest—it's a seat at a table that used to have you in it. And revival isn't singing louder on Wednesday; it's living differently on Thursday, in the hallway, where someone notices you're not the same.
KIDS
Sun and Rain for Everyone
August 24, 2026
Matthew 5:45 asks a question: when the sun comes up, does it only shine on nice people and skip the grumpy ones? Of course not—the nice kid and the mean kid wake up to the same sunshine. Jesus used that to show something about God: His kindness isn't just for a few special people, it's for everyone. And He wants us to be like that too. Anybody can be nice to their best friend, but when you're kind to someone who was mean, people notice—that's God's kind of love shining through you.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
March 28, 2025
Blessed Are the Merciful
Matthew 5:7 reminds us that those who extend mercy to others will themselves receive mercy, calling us to resist the urge for revenge and instead respond to wrongs with the grace and compassion we've been shown by God. In a world that rewards payback, Jesus invites us to reflect His heart by forgiving, letting go, and loving beyond what’s deserved.
March 27, 2025
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness
Matthew 5:6 reminds us that true fulfillment comes not from chasing worldly distractions, but from a deep, soul-level hunger for righteousness—a desire to know God, live in His truth, and be transformed by Him. When we seek Him first, Jesus promises we will be filled with lasting peace, joy, and purpose.
March 26, 2025
Blessed Are the Meek
Matthew 5:5 reminds us that true strength lies in meekness—choosing humility, self-control, and trust in God over asserting dominance—because in surrender, we find lasting inheritance and peace. Jesus calls us to lay down the need to control and instead live with quiet confidence in His power and timing.
March 25, 2025
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Matthew 5:4 reveals that those who mourn are blessed because their sorrow opens the way to God's deep, restorative comfort—a holy grief that leads not to despair, but to healing, transformation, and enduring joy in His presence.
March 24, 2025
Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit
Matthew 5:3 reminds us that true blessing comes not from self-sufficiency but from recognizing our spiritual need, for it’s in our emptiness that we become open to the fullness of God’s grace and the riches of His kingdom.
March 23, 2025
I’m Mad
James 1:19-20 reminds us to be slow to anger, teaching that while anger is natural, only a response shaped by God’s wisdom and patience will produce the righteousness He desires.
March 22, 2025
Tired of Trying
Matthew 11:28 invites us to stop striving and come to Jesus for true rest, reminding us that surrendering our burdens to Him brings the strength and peace we cannot find on our own.
March 21, 2025
The Well of Unmet Longing
John 14:13-14 reminds us that Jesus invites us to bring our deepest longings to Him, offering lasting fulfillment through His presence, rather than the temporary solutions we often seek.
March 20, 2025
Strength Under Tension
Isaiah 40:31 teaches us that waiting on God is an active hope that strengthens us under tension, reminding us that even in seasons of weariness, God is preparing and sustaining us for what’s ahead.
March 19, 2025
The Language of Sighs
Psalm 38:9 assures us that God sees and understands even our silent sighs, reminding us that we can bring our deepest burdens to Him, trusting that He hears and cares when words fail us.