Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 “I’ve tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day,” Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, “but I never seem to be able to.” Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Everyone in Daphne’s family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents’ “red-headed girl.” Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 Tyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual. Mom looked up and smiled. “Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?” “I’ve been reading,” Tyler replied. “I’m learning some pretty… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-2 Dinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. “Why did you have to stay in during recess today?” Naomi asked him. “I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test.” Liam swallowed hard,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-12 “What are these clothes for?” asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson’s house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn’t even recognize. Olivia laughed. “Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She’s going… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; Ephesians 2:8-9 “How was the pizza party?” Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn’t sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20; Jeremiah 33:3 “I wish my grandpa lived nearby,” said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason’s grandfather. “I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn’t.” Tariq had always wondered why God hadn’t answered his prayer. Mason’s grandpa was working outside when they arrived…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:7-10; Jude 1:20-22 “Want to come check on a house with me?” Braxton’s dad asked. Braxton didn’t really want to, but he climbed into his dad’s truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn’t find… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 8:5-13 Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. “Mom,” Ophelia said, “I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 “I sure hope we get remote control race cars for our birthday,” Ezra said as he and his twin brother waited to be picked up from school. “Me too,” said Louie. “But with Dad out of work, you know we won’t get them.” He kicked at a stone on the sidewalk…. Continue Reading…