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 Courage Looks Like
September 16, 2026
Daniel 3:16-18 gives us six of the most courageous words in Scripture: “But even if he does not.” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had already counted the cost, so the furnace could take their bodies but not their worship. God rarely promises to keep us out of the fire, but he does promise to get in it with us. The invitation is to settle now who we belong to, before the furnace door ever opens.
students
Hold Your Position
September 16, 2026
Judges 7:19-21 sends three hundred men against an army with a strange arsenal—trumpets, empty jars, torches, not a sword among them. They smash the jars so hidden light appears all at once, blow the trumpets, and hold their position while God makes the enemy run. That's most of what God asks of you, and it's smaller than you think: show up, let the light out, make noise, stay put—he never asked you to make the Midianites run. You're not responsible for changing someone's life, just for obeying God and bringing them. And the torches were already lit the whole walk there; the only question is whether anyone can see yours.
KIDS
The Toolbox
September 16, 2026
2 Timothy 3:16-17 says the Bible makes you *thoroughly equipped*—like the difference between building a birdhouse with no tools and being handed a full toolbox. Yesterday's God-breathed words aren't just to fill your head; they're to get you ready for real life. So don't just collect facts as you read, collect tools—every verse is one more thing in your toolbox, ready for the day at school or home when you need to reach for it. And this toolbox never runs empty.
Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
January 11, 2026
He’s Worth Everything
Luke 14:33 calls us to a life of full surrender, reminding us that following Jesus means giving up everything—not out of loss, but to gain the freedom, purpose, and fullness only He can offer. True discipleship begins where self ends, and in giving Him all, we receive far more than we ever let go.
January 10, 2026
Stay Salty
Luke 14:34–35 urges us to remain spiritually sharp and distinct, warning that a faith that blends in and loses its edge is no longer useful for God’s purposes. Staying salty means daily choosing passion over passivity, conviction over compromise, and closeness to Christ over comfort.
January 9, 2026
You’re Not the Main Character
Luke 14:31–33 reminds us that true discipleship means total surrender, as Jesus is the true King—not us—and following Him requires giving up our own plans, control, and comforts to fully embrace His authority and purpose. Only by laying everything down can we receive the life He offers and step into His greater story.
January 8, 2026
Count the Cost
Luke 14:28–30 challenges us to count the cost of following Jesus, reminding us that true discipleship requires steady, lifelong commitment—not momentary enthusiasm—built brick by brick through daily surrender, endurance, and grace.
January 7, 2026
Carry the Cross
Luke 14:27 reminds us that true discipleship means daily surrender—laying down our comfort, pride, and control to follow Jesus fully, not for show but as a way of life shaped by love, obedience, and lasting transformation.
January 6, 2026
Jesus > Family
Luke 14:26 challenges us to love Jesus so supremely that all other attachments—even to family—pale in comparison, calling us to reorder every relationship and priority around full devotion to Him. This isn’t about neglecting others, but about letting Christ become the center from which we truly learn how to love them well.
January 5, 2026
When the Crowd Gets Loud
Luke 14:25 reminds us that following Jesus requires more than enthusiasm—it demands commitment, even when it costs us the crowd’s approval. In a culture driven by likes and popularity, we’re called to choose obedience over acceptance, trading hype for holiness and learning to value Christ’s voice above all others.
January 4, 2026
First Things First
Matthew 6:33 reminds us to begin the year by seeking God’s kingdom above all else, trusting that when He is our first priority, everything else falls into its rightful place. This is an invitation not just to plan better, but to live centered—aligning our daily decisions, desires, and direction with the presence and purposes of Jesus.
January 3, 2026
The Things We Carry
Matthew 11:28–30 offers a gentle invitation to lay down the burdens we were never meant to carry and walk in step with Jesus, whose way brings true rest for our souls. As the year begins, we’re called not to push harder, but to release pressure, trust His presence, and find freedom in His unforced rhythms of grace.
January 2, 2026
Resetting the Rhythm
Mark 1:35 shows us that even in seasons of momentum, Jesus prioritized quiet with the Father—teaching us that true strength and clarity flow from a rhythm of solitude, prayer, and presence. As the noise of life resumes, we’re invited to reset our pace by intentionally creating space for God, allowing His presence—not pressure—to shape our days.