Daily Devotional Archives

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 CRASH! “Oh no!” Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. “I broke Dad’s favorite mug,” he wailed. “It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher.” Mom took the mug and looked it over. “I know… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7 “God is great. God is good,” prayed Theodore. “And we thank Him for our food. Amen.” As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he’d been reciting before meals ever since he was little. “Mom, why don’t you ever say that prayer when you give… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 “I miss Uncle Grant,” said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. “I know he’s in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can’t do that. It doesn’t seem right.” Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:14-17 Hadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap…flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence’s brother had been sick for a while and most of her family’s money went toward… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 “Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!” said Tate, holding out his arms. “There are bumps on my legs too.” “Oh no!” said Mom. “I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven’t changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can’t imagine what’s causing an… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Revelation 21:1-4 Addison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn’t cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world. She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 Kiara wanted a pet bird—a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night. Mom and Dad always shook their heads. “Macaws take a lot of work,” they’d say. “And space.” Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn’t they listen? Why wouldn’t God answer her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:26-27; 7:24-27 What a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won’t talk to me. Just then Mom’s voice drifted in from the back porch. “Ella, come look! A bird’s making… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-12; 1 John 1:9 Maya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. “Look!” said River, pointing to one of the ants. “What is that one carrying?” After a moment, he added, “And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh!… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 Sebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed… Continue Reading…