Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-3, 8-9 “We’re hungry!” announced Addison after she and her cousin Morgan helped their grandmother get her house ready for their family’s New Year’s Eve party. “Then I guess you’d like something to eat,” said Grandma. “What sounds good?” “Pizza!” the girls sang out together. Grandma smiled. “Don’t know why I asked…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31 Thomas’s heart was heavy as he trudged down the road. Maybe I should run away, he thought. I bet nobody would even notice I was gone. Lately Thomas had felt left out in his family. When his older brother got a home run in a ball game or a good grade… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3-5, 11 Sophia’s whole body shook with sobs. “Sophia,” said Aunt Kelly, comforting her, “please try to stop crying so you can tell me what’s wrong.” With great effort, Sophia did her best to control her tears. Her breath caught in her throat as she said, “Mom and Dad just told me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-4; John 6:35-40; James 4:7 “Grandma, look! A squirrel climbed up on your bird feeder and scared all the birds away. He’s taking the food you put out for them. How can we make him leave it alone?” “I don’t know,” said Grandma. “I’ve tried several things, but squirrels are very good… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 10:1-2, 30-33 Christmas was over. Colorful wrapping paper and bright ribbons had been cleared away, and the opened presents were sitting under the tree. Because Dad had been out of work for several months, most of the gifts were very practical—useful things like socks, sweaters, mittens, and boots. “God is good,” Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 Anthony flicked off the radio. He couldn’t stand to hear one more Christmas song. Ever since his dad walked out on him and his mom on Christmas Eve two years ago, Anthony dreaded the holiday season. He sighed and flopped onto the couch as Mom walked into the room. “Hey, Anthony…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:55-56; Hebrews 4:14-16 “Mom!” Mason stormed through the living room, past the manger scene and Christmas tree, and into the kitchen. “Look at this.” He held up four baseball cards. “Abby drew hearts all over my best cards!” “Oh no.” His mother closed the oven door. “I’ll talk to her about it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2-4, 23; Romans 10:9 “Mom! Tell Ella to stop dipping her finger in the icing!” “Karis, you know she’s only five. You can’t expect her to make a gingerbread house without eating any of it.” “But I want it to be perfect!” It was a Christmas tradition for Karis and Ella to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-29; John 6:27-29 Julie sighed in satisfaction as she looked at the Christmas decorations she had hung in her room. She had tried to tie a string from her closet door to her curtain, but the string wasn’t long enough, so she’d stretched her curtain into the middle of her room and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:9-15 When Porter came home from school, he had a big smile on his face. “You seem to be in a good mood,” Mom said. “Yeah, I am,” said Porter. “I think I finally have a best friend!” “Oh?” Mom turned to look at him. “Who’s your best friend?” “Seth—the new kid… Continue Reading…