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A three-week reading plan about how we can stand firm and welcome whatever change life brings us when we’re rooted in an unchanging God.  WEEK 1: God never changes. WEEK 2: God is with you. WEEK 3: God can change the way you see change.

A three-week reading plan about how the power of forgiveness changes not only others, but also ourselves.

Have you ever been wronged? Had your feelings hurt? Held a grudge? We all have! And when things like that happen, we’re left wondering how to move on—especially when we don’t get an apology. In this series, we’ll take a look at the one thing Jesus offers us that can help us let go and move forward: forgiveness.  

SELF HARM: A one-week reading plan about self-harm and how Jesus believes we’re worthy of love and help no matter what.  

There are a lot of topics spinning around culture today: especially when it comes to relationships and consent. We’ll dive into the conversation about how we treat one another. Instead of focusing on the bare minimum of consent, we’ll aim for something more. We’ll embrace the elevated standard—God’s standard—of honor and respect. It’s time to raise the bar for conversations about how we treat one another.

A four-week series about sharing God’s goodness through loving and serving others. 

Maybe you’ve tried on different identities as you work out the answer to “who am I really?”. Having an authentic and unique identity comes from knowing that everyone, including you, is created in the image of God. Enjoy the journey of discovery but don’t lose sight of who you really are. In this two-week devotional, you can discover the confidence that comes from knowing your value and the value of others.

Media has changed a lot in the last decade! It takes discernment and wisdom to understand the messages we are greeted with daily - whether through social media or movies, books, or Spotify playlists. This devotional invites you to discover wisdom and discernment for your everyday life.

Some topics feel really complicated. One of those for many high schoolers is suicidal thoughts. In this one-week devotional, we’ll elevate the conversation about suicide by looking at an option we all have when facing dark and difficult thoughts: choosing hope today and life tomorrow.

Students tend to compare themself to others. This is totally normal, yet wildly unhelpful. In this devotional experience, you will discover that comparison not only keeps you from liking others, it robs you of things like joy, peace, and grace! And the further you move away from comparison and toward contentment, the more you’ll be able to love who you are just as you are!

What is doing life together all about? Is this just about hanging out? Is it only something that happens at church with our small group? In other words, when it comes to authentic community in high school, “what’s the point?” We’ll raise the bar for the conversation about what doing life together with others is all about and how it can impact your high school experience.

A three-week plan about how when the church is united, we can embrace our differences, face challenges with courage, and make a difference in the world. .

A two-week reading plan about the tricky nature of temptation and how God frees us from the negative feelings that can accompany our unwise choices. 

If you knew your time on earth was ending, what would you want to say to the people in your life before you go? For Jesus, the days leading up to His death were filled with meaningful conversations with the people around Him. In this 5-week devotional, you’ll reflect on some of the most well-known words in Scripture and discover just how helpful they can be.

When someone new arrives, everything changes. That was never truer than Christmas day, about 2000 years ago. When The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood (John 1:14 MSG), everything changed for everyone. This Christmas, we’re going to take a few weeks to talk about what exactly this means for us.

A 15-day middle school devotional about living with generosity This Christmas, and in the year to come.

"Blood is thicker than water." We didn’t choose our families and we have no control over them. Yet, we all have them. This devotional uses what we can learn from the Scripture to teach us how to relate to our families. We might just discover that family is tied to our own stories in some unexpected ways.

We all have a tendency to hate on others. We can be pretty quick to judge. The problem? We were made for a different kind of world—a world designed for love, not hate. In this 15-day devotional, we’ll explore what it looks like to lead with love rather than judgement and make a move toward landing on the right side of the line.

It seems like everyone is sending thoughts and prayers nowadays, doesn’t it? That is great and all, but if we’re being honest, prayer can sometimes feel complicated, can’t it? Have you ever wondered if you’re getting it right or wrong? Is there a right and wrong way to pray? In this devotional, we’ll discover the power of honesty and authenticity when it comes to our personal experience of prayer.

God calls us to serve and share His love with the people around us. If we’re being honest though, this doesn’t always come easy. This reading plan will reveal that the way we serve and love not only has the power to change and impact others’ lives, but our lives as well. It can change the world—and us—from the inside out.

A 15-day middle school devotional about following Jesus. We discover that following Jesus means having a relationship with Him, starting with a step, and sharing Him with others.

Okay so you've forgiven, but how can you tell if it's even working? The hurt, frustration, or confusion is still very real and "they" never actually said sorry. It can feel sweet to stay bitter. But maybe there's a better answer. We'll learn how when you don't forgive, it hurts you, that everybody needs forgiveness, and how it's okay that healing doesn't always happen overnight.

A three-week series about trusting and following God’s plan even when He leads us through unfamiliar territory. 

For many, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. As a teenager, you’re already in a phase of asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can you begin to make sense of the Bible and its context? This 4-week devotional will help you understand how the ancient words of the Bible connect to your modern, everyday life.

In this 5-day high school devotional, you’ll find out what the Bible has to say about dealing with the stress and anxiety many of us face in our everyday lives in high school.