Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 Katie browsed through the toys at the church’s huge indoor sale while her mom sorted through stacks of books. “Isn’t it great that all the proceeds go toward the youth group mission trip?” she overheard her mom say to one of her friends who was volunteering at the sale. Then Katie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-22, 33 Pam sat on the couch at her grandparents’ house forlornly. Her mother had dropped her off earlier while her sister and friends went to the pool. Her grandma studied her for a moment. “So, Pam,” she started. “When your mom dropped you off, she said you weren’t going to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Mom, remember I told you about Amanda—a new girl in my class at school? She’s really nice,” Erin said one evening. “In art class today, I was looking at the picture she was painting, and my brush accidentally bumped the corner of it. I was sure she’d be mad, but she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:5-9 “Mom,” Davy said as he scrubbed the car. “Can I ask you a question?” “I don’t know, can you?” his mom responded with a teasing smile. “Mom, this is serious!” Davy cried. “Okay, sorry,” Mom said. “Fire away!” “Jake and I were talking about heaven today, and he said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 “Mom!” Jaden yelled as he entered the house. “I’m in the laundry room,” called Mom. Jaden went to tell Mom the exciting news. “Kalil’s family invited me to go with them to Mammoth Cave next Friday. Can I? Please?” Jaden’s family had recently moved to Kentucky, and Kalil was a new… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:21-24, 31 “Look at that funny monkey!” Sophia giggled as she pointed toward a little monkey who was making faces at his reflection in a mirror. Sophia and her brother, Sam, were spending the day at the zoo with their Uncle Steve. “It was fun to see all the different animals, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Aubrey was thoughtful as her family arrived home after church. There had been a communion service that morning, and she had some questions. “I know when we take communion it reminds us of Jesus’ death—and we’re supposed to do it until He comes back and makes everything new and perfect…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 15:3-10 Where did my wallet go? wondered Nico as he got ready to leave school. He checked his pockets and looked all through his desk. I’m sure it was in my pocket when we walked back from the baseball field after gym class. Before going home, Nico and one of his friends… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:1-7 “I’m going to be in Mr. Simon’s class,” said Micah as he and his friend Hudson rode their bikes past the neighborhood schoolyard. “Do you know who your teacher will be?” Hudson grinned. “Yep. Mom and Dad. I’m not going back to that school.” “Yeah, right,” said Micah. “Everybody has to… Continue Reading…