Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:23-24; 1 John 1:5-9 “I didn’t try to do it!” Connor told his sister when her card tower toppled over after he ran by too fast and bumped the edge of the table. Sophia glared at him. “Mom would tell you to apologize.” “But Mom’s not here.” Connor hurried away and pulled… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 12:28-33; John 13:34-35 “There’s a new girl in my class,” Nuri remarked as she helped clear the table. “Her name is Elizabeth—and that’s what she wants to be called. Elizabeth.” Mom looked up from loading the dishwasher. “I hope you were friendly. Remember how it feels to start at a new school?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 “Get away! Get away!” Haven swung her arms wildly as a wasp buzzed round and round her head. “Mom! That bee is going to get me!” Haven dashed toward her mom, who was working in the flower garden. Mom held out her arms, and Haven rushed into them and hid… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-4; Zephaniah 3:17; Romans 8:38-39 Madison loved walking down to the pond with her mom and watching the ducks. She especially enjoyed watching the mama duck with her ducklings. She loved how they always seemed to swim in a row right behind their mama—cute little brown and yellow fuzzballs. Madison wished that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:44-46; Philippians 3:7-11 “Ick!” Henry coughed as a ball of dust landed on his face. Just a little longer and all this work would be worthwhile. He gave the shelf one last wipe with the cloth and went in search of Mrs. Heathson. “All done!” he said. “The house looks like new!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:26; 16:7-13 “I can stay till four-thirty,” Wren told Sara as she looked at her wristwatch. “It’s only three twenty-five, so we have over an hour.” “Good!” Sara grinned. “That’s a cool watch you’ve got.” “Yeah,” said Wren. “My grandma gave it to me for my birthday.” “Well, what should we do?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:16; 17:2-4; Romans 10:9 “I’m home,” Miguel said, coming through the door carrying a tote bag. “How was church today?” Grandma asked. “It was good. I liked visiting Oscar’s church, but I’ll be glad when you’re well enough to take me to our church again, Grandma.” “Me too. I’ll be better soon… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9; 13:9-12 Seth and his parents laughed as they watched Seth’s five-year-old brother ride his new bicycle full speed up and down the driveway. The training wheels rattled as Camden tried to imitate a motorcycle rider. He wore his helmet and a pair of ski goggles. “Camden, it’s getting dark,” said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “That’s it! I’m never ever going back to choir again,” Savannah sobbed when Grandpa collected her from church. “It was so embarrassing. I was told off for joking around and distracting everyone with my loud, off-key singing.” Savannah sniffed. “But the truth is, I wasn’t joking around. Why didn’t God… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Philippians 2:1-2 “I don’t think I’m going to church tomorrow,” Bryce said. He was lying on the floor in front of the fireplace, watching the flames shoot up toward the chimney. He glanced at his dad to see what his reaction would be. Dad closed his laptop. “Why is that? We… Continue Reading…