Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalms 95:1-7; 98:1-9 Sam stood silently next to Grandpa and his parents at church. Mom and Dad sang their hearts out. Grandpa tapped his cane to the beat as he sang. But Sam didn’t think he had a good voice, so he didn’t sing. The next morning Grandpa came over for coffee. While… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Adelei skipped down the sidewalk toward her grandparents’ house. It felt strange to be wearing glasses, but she was amazed that she could see things so much better–like individual leaves on the trees and even the letters on the stop sign at the far corner. Adelei laughed in delight. She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin.” Madison read the clue aloud as Sophie carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa’s next clue. That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game–clues that would… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-10; Hebrews 9:22 Barrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. “Ew, gross!” he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. “Hey, Dad, I think it’s time to wash the car!” Dad nodded. “It’s pretty dirty. I didn’t notice how… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27 Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. “Why don’t you come to work with me today,” said Dad, who was a real estate agent. “I’ve got a couple house tours.” That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 “I miss Buster!” wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family’s loyal dog died. “He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?” Xander wiped his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 “Look at how bright the stars are tonight!” Dawson’s little brother, Parker, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. “Yeah, and the moon is really bright too,” said Dawson. “Why is it so bright?” asked Parker. “Is it a great big ball of fire?” Dawson laughed and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 22:11-18; Isaiah 7:14 “Mia? Why are you lying on the beach?” Mom asked as she came outside and sat down beside her daughter. “It’s dark out.” Mia turned to look at her mom, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Oh, honey.” Mom hugged her. “Why are you crying?” “D-d-dad promised he would come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 94:18-19; John 14:27 BUZZ! Omari jumped as the timer went off. Mrs. Mary collected the tests. Omari’s tummy rumbled, but this time he wasn’t hungry. His mom told him that when he felt the nerve worm he should take deep breaths, so he did. But the wormy feelings returned on the bus… Continue Reading…