Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Romans 9:20-21 “This was a great birthday!” Maelie told her parents. “I love my presents—especially my pottery wheel. I can’t wait to use it.” The next day, Maelie found that using the wheel was much harder than it looked. When she first tried to use it, it spun so fast it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-31 “I sure miss the kids at my old school,” Caden said. “The only one here who pays much attention to me is Grady, and it’s not like he wants to be friends. He’s just mean.” Caden told his dad some of the unkind things Grady said and did. “I don’t blame… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-8 “Mom, can I stay home from school today?” asked Troy when he came to the kitchen for breakfast. “What for?” asked Mom. “Are you feeling sick?” “No, I’m fine,” said Troy, “but it’s going to be a terrible day! I don’t even want to leave the house.” Mom shook her head…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 16-18 Diego came into the kitchen and put down his backpack and baseball glove. “I didn’t make the baseball team, Mom,” he said, close to tears. “Oh, Diego, I’m so sorry.” His mom gave him a hug. “But you can still be on the city team,” she reminded him. “That… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:4-8; Revelation 7:15-17 “Oh no!” Tammy whimpered as she stared at her mom’s favorite teacup in shattered pieces on the floor. “You’re busted!” said her older sister, Kim, who was doing her homework at the kitchen table. Tammy could hear her mom’s footsteps coming down the stairs. She frantically tried to find… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 “Dad, what’s a falsehood?” asked Willow as she plunked herself into a chair beside her father. “A falsehood? Well, a falsehood is a lie.” “That’s what I thought,” Willow said. “It’s a funny word. Why would a lie be called a falsehood?” “I’m not sure,” said Dad, “but one explanation I’ve… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:29-31; Ephesians 3:16-21; 2 Timothy 1:7 Jackson, Grey, and Walker huddled together on the playground. “What are we going to play today?” Grey asked. “Let’s play superheroes,” said Jackson. “I’ll be Mr. Amazing and come and save you from the bad guys.” “One, two, three, SUPERHEROES!” Walker shouted. “Mr. Amazing! Over here!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-32 Jackie sighed and dropped his backpack in the kitchen when he got home from school. “Hurry up and eat,” Mom said as she handed him milk and cookies. “Piano starts in fifteen minutes.” Jackie groaned. “Do I have to, Mom? My basketball coach wants us to practice shooting baskets this afternoon,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:124-130 “Look, Aria!” Ian pointed out the window. “We’re in the clouds!” Aria looked out the window of the airplane and saw wispy white strands floating by. “We sure are!” she said. Ian’s happy grin turned into an anxious frown. “We won’t get lost, will we?” he asked. “The pilot can’t see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:1, 16-21 When Liam’s tutor had to leave their session at the library early, Liam was excited. His dad wasn’t due to pick him up for another fifteen minutes. It was rare for him to be without adult supervision. He spent some time exploring the nooks and crannies of the library, never… Continue Reading…