Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens

“I can’t wait until school lets out so I can go be with my friends. Summer is going to be great! I can’t wait for my aunt’s wedding. One day I’ll be on my own; I can’t wait until I’m in college! D…

Gideon hid near the winepress to thresh wheat so that the Midianiteshis enemieswould not find him and steal the wheat from his hands. But, while Gideon hid, God sent an angel to him, telling him he w…

Have you ever gotten a severe, deep cut? I remember falling off my bike going down a steep hill too quickly. I got a deep gash in my knee with blood soaking through the hole in my jeans. Right away, …

When I was a freshman in high school, I messed up. I lied and I misused my parents’ trustand I got caught. The broken relationship with my parents (as well as losing my privileges) hurt, and I beat m…

This is Captain Rodriguez, leaving another message. It’s been about ten Earth days since the accident. It’s difficult to tell time here wherever here is. I’m slowly running out of food and drink. Aft…

Leadership. What does this word make you think of? Maybe, for you, leadership stirs up feelings of intimidation, fear, or doubt. Or maybe you get excited about leading! However you feel, in Christ, l…

It can be difficult to make time to read the Bible, and it can also be tough to understand some of the things the Bible has to say. But the good news is, God has not left us alone in studying His Wor…

Smiles, charm, Perfect friends Watching you. Your back is turned, Whispering begins. Nasty comments, A chuckle heard. Comments, jibes Grind you down. Burning tears. Thumping heartbeat. Subtle…

If you search famous last words, you’ll read the final thoughts of a variety of people throughout historythoughts that range from sad to crass to funny to hopeful. Jesus has seven recorded statement…

“Whoa I want to live in a house like that. Whoa I want a life like that. I want a family like that. I want to look like that. I want ” Do you ever find yourself comparing your life to the life of som…

The story of Jacob and Esau is a roller coaster. These twin brothers started fighting before they were even born (Genesis 25:21-23)! Jacob’s name literally means trickster, and he lived up to it: he …

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotional reading discusses suicide. Suicide is a very real issue in our world. It’s the result of brokenness in our hearts, minds, and relationships. Satan loves to convince …

Aburning bush. God speaking to Moses, giving him a frightening but important calling. As you read today’s verses, you might have been thinking, “Does God still use His people in miraculous ways like…

When I visited Gettysburg for the first time, my imagination whirred to life. I wanted to know the men who fought there. I wanted to hear their stories, to comprehend their politics, to peek in at th…

Recently, a friend told me I walk really loudly. My other friends heartily agreed: they could always tell when it was me walking because my steps were so loud. To be honest, I was caught off guard an…

Where do you turn when you need advice? With smartphones, we carry around more information in our pockets than most people throughout history have ever had access to. But here’s the problem: our liv…

How well do you know the streets around your home? As you drive by, you probably know by heart that there’s a gas station on the right and, up ahead, there’s an old blue van that’s been parked in the…

“I am so stupid! How could I mess up like that? I know better. I’m just no good. I can’t do anything right!” None of us are perfect, so at some point we all think these kinds of thoughts about ourse…

Have you ever felt depressed or faced discouragement? When you’re in pain, talk with God, even if it’s just to be mad. Remember: two-thirds of the Psalms are complaints. Psalm 73 is my favorite grip…

How do you detect a fake? The best way to spot counterfeits is to be intimately familiar with the real thing. Based on this idea, the United States government offers an online currency education pro…