Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 “I’m glad Mr. Sanders taught that lesson about the sin of judging others,” said Grant as he and his friend Wyatt left their classroom at church. “I hope Gabriella was listening. She always has the week’s Bible verse memorized, and she says anybody who doesn’t learn it is just plain lazy.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:1-8 The band trip was coming to an end, and the students from Grace Christian School were getting ready to head home. “Performing in different places around the city was really cool,” said Ellie. “Staying in this hotel was great too.” “I’m taking a souvenir home to remember all the fun we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-5; Galatians 4:6 Ha Jun balled his hands into fists as the judges held up his gymnastics score for the parallel bars: 8.5. All around him, people cheered and celebrated; some even threw flowers. Ha Jun knew in his heart it was a good score and that he had given it his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10-12; Colossians 3:23-24 Simon burst into the living room. “Look what I’ve got! I bought a new model plane with my birthday money from Grandma.” Simon held up the box so his dad could see the picture of his new model. “Very nice,” replied Dad. “You’re getting quite a collection.” Simon nodded…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:33 When Mia and Liam entered Grandma’s kitchen, Grandma was stirring something in a kettle on the stove. “What are you making, Grandma?” asked Mia. “It smells weird.” “I’m making playdough for my Sunday school kids,” Grandma replied. “Would you like to help?” “Yes!” the twins both exclaimed. They watched as Grandma… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:15 “Time to go home, Bella. I’m afraid nobody’s showing up,” Mom said gently. Bella looked at the stacks of secondhand clothing—donated by Bella’s homeschool group and her church—covering each table in the church activity room. Bella and her family had sorted through each piece to be sure they… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:3, 9; 19:21; Romans 12:4-8 Ben glided back and forth on the porch swing and stared at the trees. “A penny for your thoughts, Ben,” Dad said, carrying flowers to plant in the window boxes. “You look so serious.” “I’ve been wondering what I’ll be when I grow up,” Ben said. Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Sam walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom! I’m home!” Mom looked up from her work. “Hi, honey. Have you seen our new neighbors today?” she asked. “I saw a girl out in the yard, and she looks like she’s just about your age. You should go meet her.” “I already… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 20:30-31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12 Carlos shut his book with a contented sigh. He’d just finished over four hundred pages and couldn’t wait to get the next book in the series. “Hey, Dad,” said Carlos as he walked into the kitchen. “Can we go to the library? I finished my book,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3-4; Philippians 4:6-7 Connor ran into the water. The rolling waves cooled his warm body and relaxed his troubled mind. Because it felt so good and soothing to him, he swam out to deeper water. “I wish I could stay here forever and not think about anything,” he murmured to himself. But… Continue Reading…