Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-37 “Are you reading your favorite fairy tale again?” Kalea asked her younger sister. Nani nodded. “Want to hear it?” She cleared her throat and began “reading” the story without even looking at her book. “When Hansel and Gretel woke up, the forest was very dark. ‘How will we find our way… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:9-17 Logan loved pranking his big sister Natalie. Today, he’d sneaked into her room while she was at soccer practice and turned everything upside down. When she got home, he hid in his room, waiting for her reaction. After several minutes, her scream echoed down the hallway. “Logan!” Logan fell onto his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 4:6-8; 5:8-9 “What’s that, Grandpa?” Rafael pointed to some small cards and pieces of shiny red paper on the kitchen table. Grandpa smiled. “Grandma found these when she was cleaning the attic the other day. When I was a boy, we used to get these as prizes in cereal boxes—they’re something like… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Marley ran to the door as soon as she heard her mother come in. “Mom! That movie we put on hold at the library finally came in. Can we watch it tonight?” “Sure,” said Mom. “But let’s have dinner first.” They whipped up some spaghetti and meatballs and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12 “Grandpa, I have a question.” Reese knew her grandpa always liked to talk about God, and she knew he wouldn’t mind the question she had on prayer. “When does God hear us?” Her grandpa’s gray eyebrows lifted. “When does God hear us?” He grinned. “When we shout really loud!” Reese giggled… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-12 As Payton helped his mom clean the living room wall, he couldn’t stop thinking about the day before. “I’m really sorry for what I did, Mom.” “Payton,” Mom said. “It’s over. You’re sorry. You’ve asked for God’s forgiveness. Once God has taken care of it, it’s gone.” Payton frowned as he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:18, 28, 31-39; Revelation 21:4 “Dad, do you know what the biggest rodent in the world is?” Conner asked, looking up from his homework. “Beavers?” Dad guessed. “That’s what the beavers want you to think,” Conner joked. “It’s actually capybaras. We’re learning about them at school.” “Huh! I’ve never heard of them,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 3:1-3; Titus 2:7-10 “Mom, it’s just no use,” said Mila. “I’ve tried and tried to get Freya to come to church with us, but she won’t.” Mila’s twin sister Adison nodded. “And I tried to give her a Bible and some Christian books I thought she’d like, but she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21; 4:26-27; James 1:19 Jaden slouched through the living room doorway and dropped into a chair next to his mother, who was holding his baby sister Piper. “I have a problem,” he said with a sigh. “I’m always losing my temper, and I don’t make friends that way.” “No, I’m sure you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7 “Oh, Dad!” said Owen. “I don’t see why I have to be grounded! Can’t I just do some extra chores or something?” “I’m sorry, Owen,” said Dad. “But I think being grounded this time is the best way to help you remember to obey.” He patted Owen’s shoulder. “I hope you… Continue Reading…