STEP Devotionals

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Jonah 1:1-3 and11-17 to learn about Jonah, who God wanted to use to further his mission, but who tried to run away from God. Listeners are encouraged to discuss a time they failed at something and how it made them feel. Families are invited to pray for missionaries who may not feel smart enough or young enough or close enough to God, and yet God has chosen them to be a part of his mission to spread his kingdom. Episode Scripture:“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” -Jonah 1:2 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Exodus 3:10-14 to learn how God used Moses to go and further his kingdom. Listeners are encouraged to discuss how they know when to stop and when to go. Families are invited to pray for people who are sharing the good news of Jesus with those who have never heard it before.Episode Scripture:“So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” -Exodus 3:10 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Genesis 6:11-22 to learn about God's plan to spread his kingdom through Noah and his family. Listeners are encouraged to discuss what would it be like if they walked down the road and found someone who didn't even live by a body of water building a really, really big boat. Families are invited to pray for people around the world who are getting ready to go on a mission trip. Episode Scripture:“The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.” -Genesis 7:1 (NIV)

Episode 6-Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Genesis 12:1-3 to learn about Abram, who God sent into an unknown land to help spread his love. Listeners are encouraged to discuss what the furthest they've been from home is and how long it took them to get there. Families are invited to pray for people who, like Abram, left their homes to spread God's love. Episode Scripture:“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people, and your father's household to the land I will show you.” -Genesis 12:1 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Acts 2:1-8 to learn about an amazing way that God helps us to be a part of his mission. Listeners are encouraged to discuss what they think it means to be “filled” with the Holy Spirit. Families are invited to pray for Carpenters for Christ, an organization in Tegucigalpa, Honduras dedicated to restoring the dignity of communities in need by building homes, offering medical aid, and spreading the Gospel of Christ. Episode Scripture:“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” -Acts 2:4 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Revelation 7:9-10 to help us learn more about what God's eternal kingdom will look like. Listeners are encouraged to discuss what they see and hear when they close their eyes and picture people from all around the world worshipping God. Families are invited to pray in two languages for Candelaria and Gregorio Garcia Xep who live in Panajachel, Guatemala. The Xep family runs an organization dedicated to educating and empowering youth to acquire the skills necessary to achieve their dreams and support their families' flourishing. Episode Scripture:“After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” -Revelation 7:9 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Acts 1:8 to help us learn where God wants his kingdom to be spread! Listeners are encouraged to discuss a destination they would like to visit one day. Families are invited to pray for Won by One to Jamaica, a ministry in Harmons, Jamaica that empowers people through medical initiatives, economic and leadership development, education, and discipleship. Episode Scripture:“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” -Acts 1:8 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore Matthew 28:16-20 to help us learn what it can look like to be a missionary and understand that Jesus told all of his followers to be missionaries. Listeners are encouraged to discuss one way they can share their faith with others. Families are invited to pray for Nissin Christ Church, a church in Nagoya, Japan that is helping people know who God is and what his word teaches! Episode Scripture:“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...” -Matthew 28:19 (NIV)

Welcome to “STEP into God's Mission,” a weekly devotional designed to help families explore God's heart for the world! In this episode, we will explore John 3:16 to help us learn why God wants to spread his kingdom. Listeners are invited to discuss what they know about missionaries and will learn that anyone can be a missionary. Families are invited to pray for Pistis, a school in Nairobi Kenya for children of seminary students.Episode Scripture:“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 (NIV)

Starting in July we will be releasing weekly episodes of a new devotional series! This time, we will talk about what it means to be a Missionary, see how God spreads His Kingdom, and remember that God loves the WHOLE world. We are so excited for you to learn along with us.

Serving our peers isn't always easy, and in this episode of STEP into the school year families will help their kids explore what it looks like to serve others this school year as they study 1 Peter 4:10.

In this episode of STEP into the School Year kids will be encouraged to consider ways they seek acceptance, and where true acceptance is found. They'll listen to 1 Peter 2:9-10 as a way of being reminded who they are in Christ.

Welcome to STEP into the School Year, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode kids will consider what it looks like to connect differently this school year as they read 1 Peter 4:9. They'll be reminded that when we invite others in and befriend others it can be a way to show others the love of Jesus.

Welcome to STEP into the School year where we want families walk with Jesus. Our short devotionals are designed to help kids meditate on scripture, consider what it means, and spend time in prayer. In this episode kids will explore what it can look like to forgive differently this school year by studying 1 Peter 2:21-23.

Loving others can be hard, and this school year we want to encourage kids to consider how to love differently. Together we'll explore 1 Peter 3:8-9 and consider how God loves us, and how he calls us to love others in a way that is honoring to him.

The beginning of the school year can bring many worries and anxieties for our kids. Join us in this episode of STEP into the School Year as we learn to cast our anxieties on Jesus through the reading and studying of 1 Peter 5:7. This school year let's help kids worry differently.

In this episode of STEP into the School year, we will use 1 Peter 1:3-5 to be reminded of where our hope is found. We can be prone to put our hope in things of this world but this episode will point kids to an eternal hope that will never fail as they explore how to hope differently this school year.

! In this episode, Believe Differently, kids will study 1 Peter 3:15 and be encouraged to remember what it is they believe about the Gospel of Jesus and how it can help them believe differently this school year.

In this episode of STEP into the School Year kids will be prompted to consider how they can live differently this school year. Together explore how we are chosen by God to live for him and what that can look like by studying 1 Peter 2:9.

Welcome to STEP into the School Year, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about both Jesus's authority and his ability to be with us in all things in Matthew 4:35-51. Kids and families will also be guided to pray for the beginning of their school year.

Join us as we STEP into the School Year! This short series was designed to help your kids explore what it means to live differently this school year. By looking at 1 Peter, we will see that the Bible has a lot to say about the way we should love, serve, hope, believe, and so much more. We hope these short devotionals will help you step back to school faithfully.

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus' resurrection from Matthew 28:1-7. Listeners are invited to discuss what it would have been like to see Jesus after he rose from the dead. Families will learn that Jesus was God's plan to defeat the enemy and restore everything that sin had broken. Jesus is our RISEN king! Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will review the events of Holy Week to prepare our hearts for Easter. Families will hear small portions of scripture from the past week and are invited to join in a series of prayers that will encourage them to live like Jesus is their king. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus' crucifixion from Luke 23: 44-48. Listeners are invited to discuss how they felt when they were in a place that was really dark. Families will learn not only about the darkness that covered the earth when Jesus was unfairly killed on the cross, but also why Good Friday is called “good” after this tragedy occurred. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane from Luke 22:39-46. Listeners are invited to discuss something hard that's happened in their lives recently. Families will learn that when we experience hard things, we should pray that what God wants to happen will happen. We can trust that God gives us the strength to do what is best, even if it's really hard. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus sharing the Last Supper in Matthew 26: 26-29. Listeners are invited to discuss what meal they like to enjoy with their family or friends. Families will not only learn about Jesus hinting to the future sacrifice of HIS body and blood for our sins, but also how we celebrate this today with communion. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus washing his disciples' feet in John 13: 6-17. Listeners are invited to discuss what their least favorite chore to do at home is. Families will learn that our rescuing king is also a servant king who desires for our hearts to be clean. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear from Mark 11: 15-19 about what Jesus did after he entered Jerusalem. Listeners are invited to discuss what their favorite thing to do at church is. Families will learn that instead of the temple being a place to worship God, or a place people could gather to pray, the people were using the temple for whatever they wanted!Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Holy Week, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus coming to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday from Matthew 21:6-11. Listeners are invited to discuss how they react when they see someone famous in person or on TV. Families will learn what “hosanna” means, and how people treated Jesus when he entered Jerusalem on a donkey. Memory Verse:“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Coming soon: Holy Week mini-series! Holy Week is the week leading up to Jesus's resurrection and is observed by Christians all around the world. This week we'll learn about the events that took place during the last week of Jesus's life here on earth. We'll prepare to celebrate the resurrection of King Jesus, by taking a “STEP.” Join us on Sunday, April 2nd for the first episode!

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about the Magi worshipping Jesus in Matthew 2. Listeners are invited to discuss what their favorite gift they've ever gotten is. Families will learn that they too can experience the great joy Jesus provides as they worship him and celebrate his birth! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about the shepherds celebrating Jesus in Luke 2:8-20. Listeners are invited to discuss what their favorite Christmas ornament or decoration is. Families will learn that we can praise and worship Jesus just like the angels and shepherds did when he was born! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Simeon praising God in Luke 2:25-32. Listeners are invited to discuss what their favorite part of Christmas is. Families will learn that we can be excited about Jesus too, just like Simeon was when he got to see him! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about King Herod fearing Jesus in Matthew 2:1-5. Listeners are invited to discuss something they're afraid of. Families will learn that when we're celebrating Christmas it's easy to be excited about Jesus, but sometimes we don't treat Jesus like we should! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' birth in Luke 2:1-7. Listeners are invited to discuss some things people do to celebrate a baby being born. Families will learn that Jesus was God's own son, but he was also a human just like us! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Joseph responding in faith in Matthew 1:19-24. Listeners are invited to discuss whether or not they do something right away when asked by a parent, teacher, or boss. Families will learn that we celebrate Jesus because he is God's promise kept!Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Mary praising God in Luke 1:46-56. Listeners are invited to discuss something they're thankful for. Families will learn that we should be grateful, just like Mary was, that God sent Jesus as our rescuer! Weekly Memory Verse: Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' heavenly father, God, in John 1:14-18. Listeners are invited to discuss if they have family members that they know of, but don't see often. Families will learn that Jesus really is the son of God who came to rescue us from our sin! Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' earthly father, Joseph, in Matthew 1:19-24. Listeners are invited to talk about a time they were asked to do something that sounded funny or strange. Families will learn that we can follow God even when people around us aren't, because we know that he is sovereign and always has a plan! Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist, in Luke 1:68-80. Listeners are invited to discuss different events that they would need to get ready for. Families will learn that God's spirit was with John as he prepared people for Jesus! Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' aunt, Elizabeth, in Luke 1:39-45. Listeners are invited to talk about a time they were so excited about something that they could barely sit still. Families will learn that being near to God should make us excited and joyful, just like Elizabeth's baby was! Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' mom, Mary, in Luke 1:30-38. Listeners are invited to discuss what they think angels look like. Families will learn from Mary's response to the angel, that we can be ready to serve God no matter what his plans are!Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will learn about Jesus' uncle, Zechariah, in Luke 1:13-17. Listeners are invited to discuss ways in which friends do things differently than them. Families will learn that God can work through anyone to accomplish big things! Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1:1-17. Listeners are invited to tell stories about the oldest people they've known in their own families. Families will learn that, by looking at Jesus' family line, we can see just how faithful God was in keeping his promises to Abraham. Weekly Memory Verse:“She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about how perfect Jesus' kingdom is from revelation 7:14-17. Listeners are invited to discuss what their town would look like if they could create one of their own. Families will learn that we can long for our forever king to return so that we can be with him in his forever kingdom. Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about how King Josiah repents in 2 Chronicles. Listeners are invited to discuss a time when they had to apologize for something. Families will learn that even though King Josiah helped his people turn toward God, but only Jesus can do this perfectly. Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about the time King Ahaziah did evil in 1 Kings 22:51-53. Listeners are invited to discuss how Jesus is a true and better king than any other king. Families will learn that Jesus always does what is good for God and God's people! Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about King Ahab stealing in 1 Kings. Listeners are invited to discuss what they think it means to be perfect. Families will learn that all kings and leaders fail to obey God, but King Jesus is the only perfect leader! Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear how King Solomon turned from God in 1 Kings 11:9-12. Listeners are invited to discuss what it's like to wait for something that they've wanted for a long time. Families will learn that God cares about our hearts more than our words or actions. Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear about the time God appointed King David in 1 Samuel 16:12-13. Listeners are invited to discuss what a king would need to do to be a perfect king. Families will learn that although there have been many kings, Jesus is our true and better king! Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

Welcome to STEP into Advent, a daily devotional designed to help families walk with Jesus! In this episode, we will hear how King Saul disobeyed God in 1 Samuel 15:10-12. Listeners are invited to discuss a time when they did the opposite of what was asked of them. Families will learn because our hearts can be messy, we need a rescuer, and that rescuer is Jesus!Weekly Memory Verse:“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)