Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-4, 8 Maya and Marco ran ahead of their mother on the dusty path, too excited to hold themselves back. Today was market day, and Maya and her brother always enjoyed visiting the stalls selling fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, and fragrant breads. But this trip included something special—new shoes. “Marco! Maya!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-28, 31 Miguel sat on the bench and waited for his turn at bat. His team was losing by just one run, and it was the last inning. If I get up to bat, God can help me get a hit, he thought, so he silently prayed, asking God to let him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-2, 8-11 “Wow! Look at all the shoes!” Scarlett exclaimed. “What kind should we get?” “Well, I need sneakers for gym,” answered her sister Aria. “But those sandals are really cute. I like the colors.” “You’re right! I’m definitely going to try those,” Scarlett said as she picked up a sandal to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 Lina raised her binoculars, eyes scanning over the marsh for a sign of movement. “Do you see any birds yet, Justin?” she asked her older brother. “Not yet,” he answered. “Because we’re here so early, the birds are just waking up. You have to be patient when you’re birdwatching.” Lina… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3; John 16:33 “I like walking in the rain,” said Ella as she and her dad headed for the grocery store. Dad held an umbrella, and Ella crowded close to him. Together they sauntered along, comfortable and dry under Dad’s big umbrella. At the store, Ella and her dad ran into the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:17; 24:42-44; 28:19-20 Editor’s note: This story deals with terrorism and may not be suitable for some children. “There,” Ian said as he carefully placed the last of his sister’s blocks on top of the tower. Little Kaya grinned, then waved her hand through the tower of blocks. “All fall down!” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Was that Aunt Julie?” asked Logan as his mother hung up the phone. “Yes, it was,” replied Mom with a big smile. “She said the infection in Maria’s eye has completely cleared up. That is such a blessing!” “Yeah!” said Logan as he thought back over the past few months…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-9 “Why do you always do that?” asked Miley as she watched her mom adjust the crooked frame on their wall. Mom laughed. “It won’t hang straight, and I want to keep it up here.” Miley shook her head. “You should just buy a new frame.” “I like this one,” Mom said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:31-40 Editor’s note: This story addresses suicide and may not be suitable for young children. Noah heard Jordan sigh when Miss Volf handed back his science test. “School stinks!” Jordan declared. “I hate tests! I think I’ll just kill myself.” Noah gave him a worried look. “Come on, it can’t be that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 “I have a little story to start our class today,” Mr. Larson announced to his Sunday school class. “It has a lesson that goes along with today’s Bible verse.” “Oh no!” said Anthony. “I forgot my Bible again!” “Well, you can scoot your chair over and look on with Terrance,” Mr…. Continue Reading…