Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: John 4:34-36 “We had a missionary speaker visit our class today,” Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. “I think missionaries have such exciting lives—traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That’s so cool! Maybe I’ll be a missionary someday.” Later that afternoon, Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 12:9 When Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. “Hi,” Dad said. “How was VBS?” He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio. “A missionary couple spoke to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:14-15 “Mom’s calling,” Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. “It must be time for dinner already,” said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment. “Guess what!” said Mom as they talked about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-27 Kyleigh walked out into the garage. “I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?” Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. “Yes, I washed it. It’s on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It’s pretty wrinkled.” “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 “Oh, she’s so cute!” squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey’s thumb and stared at her face. “I wish she would smile at me,” Kelsey said. “Don’t worry,” Mom replied. “She’s just getting to know us. Give her some time… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Hurry, Dad!” urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn’t want to miss any part of it. “If we’re late, we might not find a good place to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 105:1-8; Luke 12:22-31 Emma lay in bed, listening to her parents’ voices on the other side of the wall. “We can’t afford a vacation this year, Lindsey.” Dad’s voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother’s worried voice. “How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?” Emma huddled deeper under… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:13-14; 6:9-10 Fifty cents is all the money I have left, and that won’t buy much of a gift for Mrs. Morgan, Ivy thought as she passed Mrs. Morgan’s house. It was just the kind of day her neighbor liked—cool air and lots of bright sunshine. But Mrs. Morgan was sick and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Job 29:1-3; Psalm 119:105 “How did your driving test go?” Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad. Becky gave a sigh. “I failed!” “What happened?” asked Alex. “I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:45; James 3:8-13 “Your turn to pray, Carlos,” said Maria when their family sat down to eat. “Okay.” Carlos bowed his head. “Thank you, God, for this day and this food…” When Carlos looked up a moment later, he groaned. “Oh no! Not broccoli again! I hate broccoli—and I don’t like chicken… Continue Reading…