Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: James 3:5-8 Miguel and Carlos were exploring the small stream in Miguel’s backyard. “Hey, look over there!” Carlos pointed. “It’s a poison dart frog! I wonder if we can catch it.” The boys ran back to the house to ask Miguel’s dad for a bucket. “You’re going to catch what?” Dad asked in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 19:1-4; 33:6-9; John 1:1-3 Luca and his dad were watching a cartoon about creatures from another planet. “That was fun,” said Luca when it ended. Dad grinned. “Fun, yes, but also pretty silly.” He got up off the couch. “And now I’m going to go finish your bookcase.” “I wonder if there… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 Callie scooted into the passenger seat of her mom’s SUV and gave a sheepish grin. “Sorry to keep you waiting. I wanted to practice one more time.” Mom smiled. “Today’s the day you recite Psalm 23 in front of your Sunday school class, isn’t it?” “Yes,” said Callie with a sigh…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-11 “Aw, Grandpa, why do we always have to read the Bible after dinner?” Mack complained. I want to go finish building my fort, he thought as he watched Grandpa pull his big Bible off the shelf in the dining room. Suddenly a bolt of lightning split the sky outside the window…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 3:3-4 “Look!” said Mom. Isabel’s eyes followed her mother’s pointing finger. Her blue eyes sparkled as she spotted a striking orange and black butterfly flitting daintily from flower to flower. “He’s so pretty!” Isabel exclaimed. “Let’s watch and see where he goes.” Mom nodded, and they followed the butterfly’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:1-14; John 6:35-40; Revelation 19:6-9 Sofia sighed as she put down the last of the envelopes she was stuffing. “They’re all done, Mom—the invitations for the neighborhood reunion are ready to go.” “Thanks, Sofia,” said Mom. “You’ve been a big help! Our planning committee thought about just emailing invitations, but we decided… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:5-13 “Yessss, cinnamon rolls!” Anna bounced in her lunchroom seat, her braids swinging up and down. She carefully opened the plastic bag, releasing the delicious smell into the air. “Anna, won’t you share?” asked her friend Andrew. He sat across the table eyeing her treats. Anna bit into a cinnamon roll and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 4:22-32; 5:1-2 “Look at Smoky.” Nolan pointed to one of the family pets, a long-haired cat. “He likes the sun.” A contented purr came from the gray form stretched out on the windowsill. A few minutes later, Nolan’s little sister Jada came into the room. “Hi, Chipper,” she said. “Do… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Luke 2:51-52 Elora watched her big sister leave the house. “Why can’t I go to the library with Maya?” she asked. “I’ll look at books while she studies.” “Elora,” Mom said patiently, “it’s almost your bedtime, and Maya will be gone a couple of hours.” “But it’s not fair! I want… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; John 1:1-3, 14 Lucy wiped the sweat off her forehead. “Can we take a break? I’m so thirsty I could drink a giant cup of lemonade.” “We’re just about done,” Mom replied. “Did you finish pulling out all the weeds in your section of the flower garden?” Lucy stood and stretched… Continue Reading…