Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “[Elijah]...sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, ‘It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.’” 1 Kings 19:4b, ESV

Theme: To handle the lows of life, sit down, think awhile, and cry out authentically to the Lord.

Today's Scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6, ESV

Theme: The things we get right as parents stick with our kids through adulthood. Be motivated to get the important things right!

Today's Scripture: “The righteous who walks in his integrity--blessed are his children after him!” Proverbs 20:7, ESV

Theme: Intentional parenting pays off in blessings for your children.

Today's Scripture: “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” Psalm 103:13, ESV

Theme: It is worth putting in the effort to be the kind of parent who shows compassion as God shows mercy to us.

Today's Scripture: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4, ESV

Theme: Raising kids in a godly way means controlling our own emotions so that they can in turn control theirs.