Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalms 46:10; 119:162-171 Jasper leaned against a tree trunk, his hands behind his head. He loved the annual family camping trips. This year they’d seen deer when they hiked in the woods. They’d explored the river gorge and found fossils, and they’d climbed some of the rocks. They’d also fished and waded in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 25:1-5 Kara went into the den where her parents were working on a puzzle. “I just got a text from Cadence,” she announced glumly. “She told me she has a job for the summer—babysitting the Preston kids two afternoons each week.” Mom looked puzzled. “You don’t sound very happy about it, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16; Proverbs 3:1-6; Isaiah 53:6 Nathaniel gasped when he saw a quick flash of white through the trees. “A deer,” he whispered. Carefully picking his way across sticks and fallen branches, Nathaniel quietly walked toward the deer. Glancing over his shoulder, he could still see his family’s campsite, so he went on…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7-10; Philippians 2:12-13 Mae was lost in thought as she helped her mother put away the dishes. “A penny for your thoughts,” said Mom, nudging her. “They’re worth much more than that!” Mae said with a grin. “But since you’re my mom, I’ll give them to you for free. I was thinking… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; John 15:12-15 Addison sat cross-legged on the bedroom floor, surrounded by snapshots. “Look, Mom!” she exclaimed. “Here’s another picture of me and Mousie. I really loved that old stuffed animal.” As Addison shuffled through several old photos, her mother peeked over her shoulder. There were pictures of Addison swinging in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:3-10 Beck was talking on his phone as he walked into the house after school. “I’m not kidding, Jake! I heard Mrs. Simpson comes to school looking all bleary-eyed because she’s an alcoholic. The kids say she sometimes stumbles over her words in class, and she…” Beck paused when he noticed his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 Liam squinted at the pitcher, ready to send the ball soaring. But three swings later, he heard the umpire call, “You’re out!” Liam hung his head and walked off the field. Why can’t I hit the ball like I used to? he wondered. The next morning, Liam sat next to his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 30:5; Philippians 4:4 Georgia went home crying to her sister Cecilia. “Cece, I was trying to be joyful today, but I can’t! I saw how happy my friend was when she told me about her parents’ anniversary. It must be easy for her to be joyful since her parents are still together.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 “Dad, at Declan’s church they don’t teach exactly the same things as they do at our church,” Nicholas said one day. “We had an argument about it. Declan said his church is right, and I said ours is. Ours really is right, isn’t it?” Before Dad could attempt… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:29; Mark 4:35-41 Kyle and Callam looked out at their backyard as rain pelted the glass. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. “Yikes!” Callam jumped. “That was close,” Kyle said as the tornado siren sounded. “Everyone to the basement!” Mom yelled. She turned on the TV downstairs to keep track of the storm…. Continue Reading…