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
The String
October 24, 2026
Psalm 119:45 links freedom to seeking out God's precepts, not escaping them. Like the string that lets a kite fly, God's boundaries look like restrictions but are what give life lift and direction; cut the string and the kite crashes. His commands are protective, not punitive, and the invitation is to stop resisting a boundary and discover the freedom on the other side of obedience.
students
The Story They Paid For
October 24, 2026
Matthew 28:11-15 teaches us that even when people tried to explain away Jesus’ resurrection through a fabricated story, the empty tomb remained a powerful part of the evidence for His victory over death. Instead of accepting every explanation we hear, we can examine the evidence with honesty, grow in confidence in the risen Jesus, and boldly share the truth of His resurrection.
KIDS
The Jar That Never Ran Out
October 24, 2026
1 Kings 17:15-16 teaches us that God faithfully keeps His promises and provides what we need, just as He gave the widow and her family enough food each day. We can thank Him for today’s blessings and trust Him to care for us tomorrow, remembering that God’s got it every single day.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
December 27, 2023
Think About It
Luke 2:18-19 highlights Mary's contemplation amid the shepherds' revelation, urging us to embrace quiet reflection amidst life's clamor, recognizing God's workings and guidance in our lives, and to cherish and ponder the profound truths and experiences just as Mary did with the events surrounding Jesus' birth.
December 26, 2023
Empty
Ecclesiastes 3:11 suggests that post-Christmas emptiness can be a moment to recognize the eternal longing in our hearts, steering us to find true fulfillment and purpose in Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate not just as a holiday but as the advent of everlasting hope.
December 25, 2023
Love Came
Isaiah 9:6 and John 3:16 illustrate God's profound love, exemplified through the gift of Jesus, who brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe, changing lives and offering warmth, love, and hope even in the coldest, most desperate situations.
December 24, 2023
Three Gifts
Matthew 2:10-11 inspires us to reflect on the wise men's heartfelt worship and gifts to Jesus, encouraging us to give from a place of genuine adoration and consider what we are offering to Christ in our own lives.
December 23, 2023
Worth the Wait
Luke 2:25, 27-28, 30-31 reflects on Simeon's steadfast faith and patient waiting for God's salvation, inspiring us to trust in God's promises and perfect timing, and to persist in hope and prayer.
December 22, 2023
Heavenly Host
Luke 2:13-14 invites us to recognize the true magnificence of Christmas, seen through a celestial army's awe-inspiring worship of the newborn King, prompting us to share the news of Jesus' birth and to emulate the angels' reverence and joy in our everyday lives.
December 21, 2023
Surrender to His Peace
Luke 2:14 and John 14:27 remind us that true peace comes not from perfect holidays or ceasefires but from God's enduring presence, as exemplified by the miraculous Christmas Eve truce of 1914, encouraging us to find solace in His peace amid life's conflicts and anxieties.
December 20, 2023
Impossible
Luke 1:34-37 illustrates Mary's extraordinary faith as she accepts the angel Gabriel's seemingly impossible message about bearing the Son of God, demonstrating her willingness to trust God's plan despite it defying her expectations and understanding.
December 19, 2023
Sar Shalom
Isaiah 9:6 and John 14:27 depict Jesus as the "Sar Shalom," or Prince of Peace, contrasting the superficial peace of the world with the profound, restorative peace he offers, inviting us to seek his peace amidst life's challenges and struggles.
December 18, 2023
Surprise
Luke 1:46-48 and 1:38 reflect Mary's humble acceptance of God's plan, transforming her ordinary life into an extraordinary journey, and reminding us of the impact our daily choices have on aligning with God's purposes.