Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Luke 12:15-21 “La Noche Triste,” murmured Harrison as his sister Cara entered the living room. “I gotta remember that–it might be on our test tomorrow.” “What does it mean?” asked Cara. “It’s Spanish for ‘The Night of Sorrows.’ You’ll learn about it next year,” Harrison said as he closed his social studies book…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Elin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. “How’s the homework coming?” Mom asked. Elin shrugged. “We’re having a test tomorrow, and I’m afraid I won’t pass it. I can’t seem to study.” She let out a big sigh…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 3:9-13 Aria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. “Some of these warnings are funny!” she said to Mom. “Listen. ‘Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.’ Anybody with any sense at all would know… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 Layla and Benton ran to the car and jumped into the back seat. “Don’t forget to buckle up!” said Benton. “Way ahead of you!” Layla said as she buckled in. Mom turned around and looked at them. “You two sure are excited about buckling your seat belts today.” Layla and Benton… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:21-24 “Mom, where’s Rudy?” asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. “She’s not in the yard.” Mom sighed heavily. “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 “Oh no!” exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs. “I bet Katelyn broke something again,” said Timothy. “Kate!” Mom called. “What’s the problem?” There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:1-5, 14, 27-30 “Brielle, I have a surprise to show you,” announced Dad one morning. “Remember the bird’s nest I showed you out here?” Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. “The five eggs in it have all hatched.” Brielle’s eyes grew wide as her father lifted her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 “Mom! Mom!” called Wyatt one morning. “Look what happened!” He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside. Mom and Emily, Wyatt’s little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. “Oh, cool!” said Mom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 Ruben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. “I’ve finally got a bite!” Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. “That must be the big one that got away,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Thea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. “‘Who’s been eating my porridge?’ growled Papa Bear.” Their brother Eamon spoke up. “Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his… Continue Reading…