Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-5 When Brody got home from school on his birthday, Dad winked and said, “Head out to the back porch. There’s a special treat waiting for you on the picnic table.” Brody ran outside as quickly as he could. The picnic table held two paper plates and a large empty platter smeared… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 26:26-29 “Hey, Sawyer!” Cameron called down the hallway to his friend. Sawyer opened his locker and waited as Cameron hurried to talk to him. “I’ve been meaning to ask you—do you want to play ball with my church team?” “Some other guys asked me to play with them,” Sawyer said, pulling books… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:8-16 Looking into her mother’s bedroom, Kalina saw piles of old clothes and jewelry scattered everywhere. “I’m cleaning out my closet,” Mom explained. “Why keep clothes and jewelry I never wear? I thought I’d donate them to the thrift store.” “Wow!” said Kalina. “Want some help packing it up?” “Sure—but why don’t… Continue Reading…

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…