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
What Are You Doing Here?
August 27, 2026
1 Kings 19:9-10 turns on a single question God asks Elijah in the cave: "What are you doing here?" God wasn't after information; He was inviting honest reflection, the way a good counselor draws the truth out rather than handing it over. The devotional asks us to sit with that same question and give the unedited answer—the frustration, fear, and weariness—trusting that revealing the feeling is the beginning of healing.
students
The Highlight Reel
August 27, 2026
Acts 5:7-9 gives Sapphira one chance to tell the truth, and she picks the agreed-on story instead. We all curate a version of ourselves—dangerous when we do it with our faith—but God has already seen the whole camera roll and hasn't walked away, so the exhausting work of keeping up an image was never required.
KIDS
Growing Up in Love
August 27, 2026
Matthew 5:48 might worry you at first—be perfect? Nobody's perfect. But take a breath: the word here means something more like "grown up" or "finished growing." Jesus is saying keep growing up in the way you love, like a small wobbly apple tree that over time gets strong enough to be full of fruit. God doesn't expect you to love perfectly today, and when you mess up He doesn't give up on you. Every time you choose love, even a tiny bit, you grow more like Him. He's not finished with you yet—and that's good news.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
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.
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.