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.
February 16, 2025
Forgiveness Failure
1 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us that true love doesn’t keep score, and holding onto past wrongs only poisons our relationships. Just as Jesus forgave us completely, we are called to let go of bitterness, trusting God to give us the strength to forgive and find freedom in His grace.
February 15, 2025
Anger Issues
1 Corinthians 13:5 and Proverbs 14:29 remind us that love is patient and not easily angered, urging us to respond with grace rather than frustration. When anger rises, we can choose to pause, pray, and reflect Christ’s love, allowing His peace to guide our words and actions.
February 14, 2025
Selfless Shift
1 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us that true love is not self-seeking but is expressed through humility and sacrifice, as seen in Jesus' example and the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This week, choose to love like Christ—serving others quietly, listening fully, and giving without expecting anything in return.
February 13, 2025
Pride Pitfall
1 Corinthians 13:4 reminds us that true love is not proud or boastful but shifts the focus from ourselves to others. When we choose humility—listening fully, celebrating others, and serving quietly—we reflect Christ’s love, transforming both our relationships and our hearts.
February 12, 2025
Breaking Free From Envy
1 Corinthians 13:4 reminds us that love does not envy, teaching us to replace jealousy with gratitude and trust in God’s perfect plan. When we let go of envy, we open our hearts to joy, contentment, and the freedom to genuinely celebrate others, knowing that God’s blessings are abundant and intentional for each of us.
February 11, 2025
Love That Doesn’t Snap
1 Corinthians 13:4a and Exodus 34:6 remind us that true love is patient, reflecting God’s own enduring, gracious love toward us. In a world that rushes and reacts, we are called to slow down, extend grace, and practice love that waits, listens, and perseveres.
February 10, 2025
What Is Love
1 Corinthians 12:31b and John 13:34-35 remind us that love is not just a feeling but an intentional action—choosing patience, kindness, and forgiveness even when it's difficult. Paul calls this “the most excellent way” because true love reflects Christ’s selfless love and has the power to transform our relationships and daily interactions.
February 9, 2025
Step Into The Zone
2 Corinthians 9:6 teaches that living in God's zone of blessing requires action—sowing generously, sharing boldly, and serving humbly. When we give, share our faith, and serve others, we step into a life of purpose, peace, and divine impact, trusting God to multiply our efforts for His glory.
February 8, 2025
Living In the Zone: Mastering Money, Not Loving It
1 Timothy 6:17 reminds us to place our trust in God, not wealth, as He alone provides true security and joy. Living in the zone means mastering money rather than loving it—seeing it as a tool for God's purposes, trusting Him to provide, and experiencing the peace that comes from relying on Him, not material gain.
February 7, 2025
Embrace It
Matthew 14:28-29 shows that stepping out in faith, like Peter walking on water, allows us to experience God’s power and purpose beyond our comfort zones. Living in the zone means trusting Jesus fully, letting go of fear, and embracing the extraordinary life He has planned for us.