Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:9, 12-14 “I was really looking forward to seeing Niagara Falls this summer after we had to cancel our trip last year because of the pandemic,” Mindy told her brother, “and now Dad—” “Dad can’t help it that we had to change our summer plans,” interrupted Jeff. “One of the guys at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:34-40 As Harper dashed out onto the playground, she spotted Lilly and Emma chatting on the set of double bars. “Hi, Harper.” Lilly grinned as Harper ran over to them. “Want a turn?” She gestured to the bars, where Emma was hanging by her legs. “Sure.” Harper pulled herself up onto the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-17 The sound of breaking glass brought Dylan running into the kitchen. “Melanie!” he exclaimed. “What did you do?” Melanie stared in horror at the shattered pieces of crystal on the floor. “I…I didn’t mean to…” “That’s the vase Grandpa gave Mom right before he died,” Dylan said. “Boy, is she gonna… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14-18 As part of a service project, the kids in Callie’s class at church made a weekly check on the senior church members who lived in their neighborhood. “It takes longest to check on Mrs. Deaton,” Callie told Elena, her project partner. “She always talks and talks!” Elena agreed, but they dutifully… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:12-20 Drums beat, flags waved, and trumpets blew! Sara’s and Milo’s eyes darted here and there, trying to capture all the excitement at the Fourth of July parade. The school band proudly marched down the street in new uniforms. As they played “The Star Spangled Banner,” the crowd stood at attention and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 “I can’t believe the pandemic is lasting this long,” Jordyn told her mom. “I miss basketball and birthday parties and sleepovers. I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this!” “I understand, Jordie. So much has changed since the pandemic came to Canada. When I start to feel sad,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8; James 2:14-18 “What are you doing?” Charlie asked as he stepped up behind his mom’s chair. Mom clicked on a small square on the screen, the picture in it showing a house with a chimney. “I’m proving that I’m not a robot.” “What?” Charlie looked from the computer to his mom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 12:5-11 As Evie and her brother James raced across the field, something suddenly moved in the grass ahead of them. “Oh!” exclaimed Evie, stopping in her tracks. “What is that?” James stopped too. “It’s just a bird. But, look! It’s hurt. I think its wing is broken.” They watched the bird slowly… Continue Reading…