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.
February 21, 2024
Who Are You Drafting?
Proverbs 24:16 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 encourage us to view failure not as defeat but as an essential part of growth and learning, highlighting the importance of resilience, teamwork, and God's support in overcoming setbacks and achieving success, reminding us that with God's guidance, we can rise after every fall and continue pursuing our God-given goals.
February 20, 2024
Lead Creatively
Genesis 1:1 and Ephesians 2:10 remind us that we are created in the image of the ultimate Creator, called to use our unique creativity for a higher purpose—to glorify Jesus and draw others closer to Him, urging us to lead creatively in all areas of life and steward our God-given talents to magnify His glory.
February 19, 2024
Lead
John 21:15-17 teaches us that leadership in the Christian sense transcends conventional roles, emphasizing a spiritual calling to influence and guide others towards love and good deeds through our actions and decisions, aligning with Jesus' example of servant leadership and his charge to "feed my sheep," which signifies nurturing and caring for those in our sphere of influence with wisdom and integrity.
February 18, 2024
Love Bears and Believes
1 Corinthians 13:7 and 1 Peter 4:8 illustrate that true love acts as a protective covering, shielding loved ones from harm and believing the best in them, urging us to extend grace, understanding, and the benefit of the doubt in all situations, fostering trust and positivity.
February 17, 2024
Love’s Delight
1 Corinthians 13:6 teaches that true love does not delight in wrongdoing but finds joy in truth and righteousness, guiding us to seek the well-being and spiritual growth of others, and to cultivate environments of positivity and encouragement, reflecting God’s grace and mercy in our interactions.
February 16, 2024
Love Isn’t Rude or Crude
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 emphasizes that God's love transcends shock value and rudeness, urging us to embody respect, courtesy, and kindness in all interactions, and to navigate life's challenges with grace, ensuring our actions reflect divine love in every word and deed.
February 15, 2024
Love Doesn’t Boast
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 contrasts the humility of love with the arrogance of figures like Napoleon, teaching us that true love embodies endurance and humility, prioritizing others' well-being over self-interest and boasting, and calling us to love selflessly as Jesus did, with actions that speak louder than words.
February 14, 2024
Kindness Goes A Long Way
1 Corinthians 13:4 and Ephesians 4:32 highlight the profound impact of kindness as a tangible expression of love, urging us to go beyond mere feelings to actively demonstrate graciousness and generosity in our daily interactions, thereby reflecting Christ's love and service to others, even in challenging situations.
February 13, 2024
Testy
1 Corinthians 13:4 and James 1:3-4 emphasize the essence of love as patient and kind, a love that restrains from retaliation and actively benefits others, teaching us to embrace patience as a deliberate choice to maintain emotional calm and kindness in the face of provocation, reflecting Jesus' enduring love and patience with us.
February 12, 2024
Wait For It
1 Corinthians 13:4 and Ecclesiastes 7:8 highlight patience as a core aspect of love, teaching us that true love involves selflessness, faith, and humility, trusting God's control over our lives and choosing to seek the happiness of others over our immediate desires.