Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Romans 15:5-6 Pete and Grandpa were watching a car race on TV, but Grandpa was having trouble understanding the rules. “It doesn’t seem fair,” he said. “Car number 5 was winning until he went into the pits for a tire change. The pit crew was too slow, so the driver lost the race…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 15:3-7 It was Tori’s birthday, but nobody cared. Her mom was busy cleaning the house when she got up, and Tori helped herself to a bowl of cereal. Her little brothers were arguing in their room, and her dad was at work. Tori didn’t even see a present sitting out for her…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:1-5 Eden almost bumped into her mother when Mom stopped short as they walked on the bike path near their home. Eden started to say something, but she noticed the shushing finger her mother held to her lips. Mom pointed to the side of the trail a little ahead of them. A… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:13-14 “Look at that bumper sticker.” Grant pointed ahead. “It says, ‘Life is short, and then you die.’” Grant looked at his mother. “Is that supposed to be funny?” “Maybe—but it’s not funny,” said Mom. “It does make a point though. Remember all the cicadas that were around last summer?” “Those big… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 12:41-44 “Are you two having fun?” William’s aunt asked in between the fizzing and popping of the fireworks at their church’s Funday Festival. “Yes!” William and his new friend Petros exclaimed together. “Another half hour before we need to go home,” Aunt Rebecca reminded them. Petros and his family had only been… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 “Mom, can I have an advance on my allowance?” asked Vanessa one day. “An advance?” repeated Mom. “What do you need it for?” Vanessa took a deep breath. “I can’t tell you. It’s a secret.” Mom frowned. “The last time you asked for money and didn’t want to tell me why,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 9:36-41; Galatians 6:10; 1 Peter 4:10-11 Lily ran into the kitchen and quietly sat down when she saw Mom on the phone. Mom smiled. “Lily just came in. You can ask her.” Mom gave Lily the phone. “It’s Grandma.” “Hi, Grandma!” Lily listened. “Sure, I’ll go with you. Bye.” Lily hung up…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:37-40; John 15:12-13, 15; Acts 20:35 Megan sat in the hairdresser’s chair. Sharon, her mom’s stylist, smiled and wrapped a cape over Megan’s shoulders. “What are we doing today, Megan?” “I want to donate my hair to help make a wig for a kid with cancer,” Megan replied. Sharon looked at Megan… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 “Do you think Chips will be okay?” Sam asked his mom anxiously. “I think so, but we’ll just have to wait and see,” Mom replied. Sam’s dog had broken his leg, and the veterinarian was setting it in a cast. “I’ll help pay for the vet bill,” Sam offered. “You… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9-13 “A heart transplant?” Jesse asked with wide eyes. His parents had just explained to him and his younger brother, Marcus, that the doctors had decided Grandpa should have a heart transplant as soon as a donor could be found. Dad nodded. “It’s amazing what doctors can do these days, but we… Continue Reading…