Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens

Joshua was unable to cry out for help, but he could have burst for joy when he saw a man in priests’ garb walking towards him. The Road to Jericho was quite narrow, and Joshua lay exposed right besid…

Joshua finished packing up his caravan. He had fabrics of all types to sell: wool, linen, even silk, in a splendid array of colors. On his way to the market in Jericho, he decided to stop at an inn …

God is the author of peace who gives to those who seek Him. But the enemy hates peace and tries to steal it. The good news is, the enemy is a liar. God gives us truth in His word, and He helps us sta…

Even as the tears slip off my cheeks I will rejoice Even as my heart grows still I will rejoice And when fear circles around me Hissing in mocking contempt I will rejoice Though the wind may howl in…

Stephen died for his faith. Because Stephen performed signs in Jesus’ name and shared the gospel, some of the Jews seized him and testified against him. Instead of defending himself, Stephen took t…

In England during the 1800s, prisoners were taken far away from their home and sent to Australia. If you committed a crime, a judge could sentence you to punishment in Australia. At that time, few p…

When everything else is in chaos, God remains the same. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the One we can cling to when we feel afraid, or when things aren’t working out like we hoped. …

What do you think of when you hear or see the word “handcrafted?” Something made by someone’s hands? The verb “handcraft” doesn’t just mean to make something by hand, but also to make it skillfully. …

“You never listen to me! You never do what I ask. Well, you’re always nagging me! Carter had come home from school to his parents yelling at each other again and, even an hour later, it was still g…

Do you find yourself asking God to forgive a sin over and over again? When we’re tempted to sin, the enemy whispers in our ears, It’s no big deal! Such a tiny sin! But after we give in to temptation…

Standing on top of a massive boulder in the Hoodoos of Yellowstone, I felt like I was on top of the world. Fog wrapped around the mountains and hills surrounding me, cloaking the morning in beauty. A…

Guys, I have a confession to make. I’m a twenty-five-year-old Bible college graduate, and I JUST realized that the armor of God is, well, God’s armor. And even though this is a new discovery for me, …

It’s so hard to know what to do. Life is complicated, and sometimes it can be hard to know if we’re doing the right thing. To know if we’re doing enough. There are definitely times when we need to …

Lieutenant Karso knew they were losing. She had led her unit into battle with high hopes, but now her troops were tired, hungry, and demoralized. The enemy had been using cheap tricks and psychologic…

When a catastrophe occurs, how do you normally react? Do you want to dive right in and help, or do you often find yourself standing on the sidelines? I can empathize with Jesus’ disciples when they …

In the church where I grew up, we enjoyed the accompaniment of two primary instruments during the hymns we sang: the piano and the organ. On rare occasions, one of the deacons might play his guitar d…

It’s said the new star indicates the birth of a great prince, said the trembling servant. The Sorcerer didn’t take the news well and immediately called for the servant’s execution. The Sorcerer’s onl…

If you’ve ever run a race, you might have experienced a sudden boost of energy when you saw the finish line. Or maybe you’ve entered a contest, and when it became difficult, stayed motivated by remem…

***Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is a fictional telling based on true biblical events. The following story is how one author imagines a day in Leah’s life.*** Three children. Three ways I tried to…

“You sure you want to do this? the man behind the desk asks me, hoping I will change my mind. I nod. Yep. Sure do. The man rubs his temples, clearly agitated. It’s my duty to tell you this is not a…