Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32 Natalie grinned as Mom put a plate of spaghetti in front of her little brother. “You’ll have to wash Landon’s hair when he’s done. He always makes a mess.” Mom smiled. “I know, but it’s worth it. He loves spaghetti.” Feeling her phone buzz, Natalie took it out of her pocket… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11 Maria set up her music stand, then took out her violin. She began to play, but as she drew her bow across the strings, many notes were shaky and unsure. “I’m outta here!” exclaimed her brother Carlos, heading for the door. “Those high, squeaky notes hurt my ears!” “Carlos is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-12 “What’s wrong with Adison?” asked Noah as his older sister left the room. “Is she sad about something?” “This is the day her college friends leave on their mission trip,” said Mom. “Why didn’t she go?” Noah asked. “She loves helping people.” “Because she was offered a summer job, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39; Hebrews 13:8 Tears ran down Dedra’s cheeks as her father drove off. Today was the worst day of her life. Earlier that morning, her parents had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. “We both love you, Dedra. We just can’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 23:4; 34:4; 56:3; Philippians 4:6-7 Aunt Bonnie touched Will’s shoulder. “Is something the matter, Will?” “Not really,” Will answered. He stared at his video game, avoiding his aunt’s eyes. Aunt Bonnie sat down and took the game out of Will’s hands. “Are you worried about your surgery tomorrow? It’s okay to be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Grady sighed as he looked at the unopened boxes stacked against the walls. “Tired of opening boxes?” his mom asked, stepping back from the picture she’d just hung up. “No, it’s just that I…I wish we hadn’t moved,” said Grady glumly. Mom put down the hammer. “I know it’s tough for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 16-18 The man in the video waved his arms as he spoke. “Do you have health problems or money problems? Do you want to get rid of your troubles? Just have faith in Jesus!” he shouted. “He’ll take all your troubles away.” When the video ended, Emery went next door… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Song of Solomon 1:5; Revelation 7:9 When Mom heard a loud, gut-wrenching sob coming from Pam’s room, she knocked and then opened Pam’s door. Pam was sobbing uncontrollably into her pillow while holding a picture of herself and her sister, Kim. “What’s wrong, Pam?” asked Mom as she sat down on Pam’s bed…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-8 Jonah sighed as Eli swung the bat, sending the ball flying over the fence. “Home run!” Eli shouted, running around the backyard and stepping on imaginary bases along the way. The two boys had been practicing their hitting skills. Why is Eli always so lucky? Jonah wondered. All afternoon he got… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:21-25; Isaiah 11:6-9; Revelation 21:4 “Ohhh, I’m getting so itchy! I hate mosquitoes!” Grace slapped her arm. All evening she and her brother Wyatt had been bothered by the pesky bugs, but they hadn’t wanted to stay inside the cabin. “Well, I’m not ready to go in yet,” said Wyatt. “We only… Continue Reading…