Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 8:1-4 Tristan sighed as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. “Come on,” he said to his friend Aria. “We’d better hurry or we’ll get in trouble.” “Yeah,” Aria said. “Mrs. McGinn is so strict. Her rules are impossible!” As Tristan worked on his math that afternoon, his pencil… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-25 “Hi, Dad,” Zander said as he entered his father’s workshop. “Can you help me build a birdhouse now?” Dad looked up. “I’m ready if you are. Let’s pick out some wood.” He led the way to the bin of scrap wood. “I thought you were playing with Landon today.” “He left,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Astrid plopped down on the porch swing. She looked up as her Uncle Tim came up the porch steps. “Hi, Astrid,” he said. “Do I see a frown on this beautiful day? What’s up?” Astrid sighed. “My friend Ella’s rich grandpa paid for a vacation in Florida for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:12-14 Rain pelted against Jack’s face as he tried to ride his bike. Three more blocks and he would be home. However, it seemed like he wasn’t getting anywhere with the wind pressing against him. He peddled hard but wasn’t moving fast. It’s even hard to see, Jack thought and finally pulled… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21, 31 “Hey, you want a monkey for a pet?” asked Anthony’s friend Obi one day. “Sure, but how would I catch one?” asked Anthony. He and his parents had recently arrived in Africa as missionaries. “It’s easy. You trap him,” said Obi, handing Anthony a gourd. “First, make a hole in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 25:4-5 Gwen did a belly flop on her bed and began to sob uncontrollably. After a couple minutes, there was a light knocking on her door. “Come in,” Gwen said into her pillow. Mom sat down on the side of Gwen’s bed. “I take it you didn’t have a good day at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 63:6-8; 73:23-28 “How does she sleep like that?” Lennon asked, staring at her baby sister. Lennon had been having nightmares that just wouldn’t stop. “How is she so peaceful?” Mom smiled. “I think Lyric feels safe. I think she’s pretty comfortable here with us.” She shifted the baby in her arms. “If… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44 “It’s a nice sunny day,” said Mom. “Want to help me plant seeds in the garden? We can plant the flower seeds we found at Grandma’s house.” “Okay!” said Leo. “I’ll get them.” He ran to fetch the brightly colored packets, and soon he and Mom were burying tiny brown… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:10-13 Bruno frowned and kicked at a stone as he walked home from school. As he approached Mr. Burk’s house, he saw his Sunday school teacher working in the yard. “Hi there, Bruno,” said Mr. Burk. “How are you today?” “Not great,” muttered Bruno. He shuffled his toe in the dirt…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:10-12; Ephesians 6:18-20 As the curtain dropped at the end of her school play, Hazel’s dad and brother made their way backstage. “You remembered every line perfectly,” Dad said, giving her a hug. Hazel smiled. “Before the curtain rose at the beginning, I was so scared! I didn’t see how I was… Continue Reading…