Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25 “My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home,” Anissa told her parents. “We’ve been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “I’m sure learning about him before the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:7-13 Emery looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn’t really listen. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; 25:31-40 The cold winter wind bit at Maryam’s nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. “Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?” asked Maryam. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store. As they passed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 “What are you doing, Thomas?” William stared at his little brother in shock. “Mom, come quick!” Mom came running into the room. “Who got hurt?” she asked, then frowned. “Thomas, why in the world are you standing on a Bible?” Thomas grinned. “We learned about it in Sunday school today. The… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-5 “Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Winston!” Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. “The enemy is coming!” Winston pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. “Now they won’t be able to cross the moat,” said Winston. “And even if they do, our… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 Leighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn’t seen her much. “Let’s get right to the card tricks,” said Aunt Ellie. “Where did I put my cards?” There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48; 1 John 4:7-13 “I’m not going to Topher’s birthday party,” Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. “Not if Walker’s there.” “That’s not very nice,” said Mom. “For Topher or Walker.” “Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker’s mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:37-40; Romans 6:23 “Mom, Sheba won’t come when I call her!” said Adam. “Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!” Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles…. Continue Reading…