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Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens
Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.
Episodes
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLoved Before Birth
When did you become God’s? When did God first notice you and pay attention to you? The psalms talk about that happening before we were even born. Before we…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensFour Lepers
The Aramean army surrounded Samaria. No one could get out or go in. People were starving since no one could get past the Aramean army. Those outside the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGod Wants All Saved
It’s God’s desire that every one of us is saved. God is loving and does not desire to see anyone perish (2 Peter 3:8-10). Jesus came for all people…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensKeep Me Close
I believe in You And then I don’t I trust in You Then I get scared I waver and doubt I mess up and hide I don’t cling to You like I should I rest in peace And…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensOcean of Mistakes
Ayesha, you are under arrest for violating the curfew, the words echo inside. Tomorrow you are sentenced to the Ocean of Mistakes. “God, please save me,” I…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensMosaic
I love mosaicspictures made of tiny pieces of random materials, arranged together on some type of canvas. It could be a literal canvas made of cloth stretched…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGod Values All People the Same
Genesis 1:26-27 says God created humans in His own image, in His likeness. This tells us God places the same value on all people, because each of us is created…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSharing about What God Has Done
Throughout the Bible, God calls His people to tell one another about all He has done. As we wait for Jesus to return bodily to earth and fully restore His…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensBusy Work
When I was eleven years old, the public school teachers in my district went on strike to call for much-needed improved wages. The students missed a few weeks…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Strong Tower
I struggled to lift my head up to peer into the distance. I was sure it was close, but I wasn’t sure if I could make it. My battle with the dragon had left me…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensNo Emotion Too Big
I’ll never forget something God reminded me of in a hospital room. We were visiting a dear friend who had just had a baby. A few minutes into our visit, her…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensTrying to Trust Through Anxiety
I struggle with anxiety. There are times when my anxiety gets to me and keeps me from being at peace. I can pray in those times and feel like it’s not helping…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensDown to the Very Sole
Do you ever hear the phrase God knows the number of hairs on your head and think to yourself, “Really? Why would God need to know that about me? Or why would…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens“Blessed”
You win a contEsther The rain holds out long enough for you to go outside with your friends. You have a loving family. You get a good grade on a school…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Humility of Jesus
When Jesus was born, He didn’t even have a crib. He was born where the animals were kept and laid in a manger. . When Jesus was growing up, He was a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHe Created the Universe and Us
The universe is so large, the stars so far away in the night sky, and yet the same God who made the stars also made us. . When we start to doubt our worth or…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensAn Unafraid Kingdom
I have a confession. I used to hate the people who disagreed with me politically. It’s understandable to feel strongly about how we practice politics. Voting…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSeeking Treasure (Part 2)
Fireheart’s eyes sharpened as she beheld an opalescent creature on the highest peak of the cliffs, glinting like a thousand diamonds in the sun’s waning light…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSeeking Treasure (Part 1)
Legends passed down from generation to generation told of a treasure so pure and valuable that it rivaled all others. Fireheart made it her mission to obtain…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Best Is Yet to Come
I once watched a video that asked an unusual question: What year of life tends to be the best? Pretty deep, right? Not surprisingly, the video didn’t come to a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensOn Full Display
Something I realized about the world recently is how seriously broken it is. I knew this before, but I didn’t have any profound personal experiences to help me…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensNo Surprises in the New Year
Some people might describe me as a goal-oriented list maker. And they would be right. So, it’s no surprise that I start a new year (sometimes the new calendar…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensStarstruck
In high school, I had a plan for my life, and I didn’t want anything to get in the way. I loved Jesus, but I didn’t want to surrender my goals to Him. . My…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLearning to Be Content
Changing situations and changing circumstances often come with changing moods, like unease, irritability, or even irrational behavior. These changes may be due…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWe Are Never Truly Alone
There are times when we feel like no one really loves us or cares about us. We might have a family member hurt us or cut us out of their life. We might go…
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Introducing George Moss! Unlocked Connection Ep 5
We have a friend saying goodbye and meeting a new friend on today’s Unlocked Connection episode! Andrew has decided to step away from hosting Unlocked (listen…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSeeds of Salvation
Gazing up at the ever-darkening sky, people in the kingdom of Worne waited. How long had they looked for salvation? Where was the promise of rescue and…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensBig Girls Do Cry
I grew up thinking I needed to hold it together. My teenage problems seemed minuscule next to extreme poverty and world hunger. But I did have problems. And…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHe Will Never
He will never leave you But will be by your side Staying with you forever He promises to stay the whole ride . He will never forsake you No matter how big a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWorshippers around the World
The air was full of excitement. It was Christmas day, and everyone was preparing to go to church. I also prepared myself to go and worship among others at the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensShepherds and the Messiah
The night started just like any other night. A clear, star-lit sky. Sheep sleeping in the field. The shepherds finishing their evening meal around the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGospel Bookends
Bookends are those supports that keep books from falling over on a shelf or desk. By way of analogy, there are two events that bookend the life of Jesus as…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensJesus: The Word of God
This time of year, many people set out nativity scenes that depict baby Jesus in the manger to remind us of our Savior’s humble birth. My family’s nativity set…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensCradle to Cross
When discussing Christmas with family or friends, I get a variety of responses when I say these words: No cross, no cradle. Some reply with a puzzled look…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensJoy and Meaning
Christmas season is always something I look forward to. Excitement can be seen and felt everywhere I turn: music is coming from shops, and people are singing…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensMercy, Not Sacrifice
In the book of Malachi, we see God’s chosen people imploring Him to be gracious to them even while they keep disrespecting Him and showing contempt for His…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHelp Me, O My God
I cannot fight this darkness deep I cannot find my way Help me, O my God . The faithful, godly people Have vanished from the world Help me, O my God . The poor…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHow Long, Lord?
As a teenager, one of the reasons I didn’t believe in God was because I didn’t think God cared about my individual struggles. There were people in far worse…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Master Communicator
One of my favorite Bible passages is Psalm 19. David, the psalmist, illustrates how God is a master communicator. This psalm has three parts: . 1) God speaks…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:6-7 is part of an Old Testament promise of a Messiah: a Rescuer and King for the whole world! This passage lists tons of names that are ultimately…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhat We Can Handle
Maybe you’ve heard the saying: God will never give us more than we can handle. I’d never thought much about that idea until I found myself in Guatemala…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensI Need Help Immediately
I need help right now The waves are about to wash me away God, I need you right now This pain is too much for me to bear The sooner you help The sooner I can…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensQuiet Miracles
Elisha is an Old Testament prophet, and God performed many mighty miracles through him. He healed Naaman of leprosy (2 Kings 5), raised a dead boy back to life…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhen You Pray
It doesn’t matter when you pray. It can be early in the morning or the middle of the night. It can be on a good day or a hard day. It doesn’t matter when, God…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensShattered
A fragment. A shard. A useless bit of glass. A piece among many. Split from the mass. Silenced. Alone. No comfort in sight. An endless abyss. As dark as the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensComparing Gifts
Do you ever feel down when you see others doing big things? Do you feel like you would never be able to serve like they do or make as big of an impact? Just…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHealed
Imagine feeling so certain that if you did one simple thing, you’d have your deepest desire fulfilled. What if that desire was to be healed from years of…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensDeath Feels Final
Death feels so final and real. Death has been on my mind recently because I have a family member who is not in good health. Once someone passes away, we cannot…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensFreed Indeed
Many people sought Jesus during His ministry on earth. Some went to Him to get healed, and some longed to hear from Him and see His miracles. Jesus said that…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensRighteous or Wicked?
Sometimes I struggle when I read the Bible. It sorts people into two groups: the righteous and the wicked. It says God blesses the righteous and punishes the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensBy the Spirit
I sat down for the umpteenth Sunday service. Same row. Same struggle. Same insecurity. Never perfect enough or perhaps just never enough. I was exhausted by…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensNehemiah: God Is with Us in Hard Times
Do you feel like the world is falling apart? Do you wish someone would have the courage to step forward and fix it? Nehemiah knew what that felt like. He was a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensNothing Can Separate
Kyren adjusted her pendant so that the beam of light emanating from it illuminated the paper in her worn, leatherbound notebook. “Day 52. The darkness is…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWishing I Had Wings
While I was reading Psalm 55 the other day, I was reminded of sixth grade. Most days, I did not want to go to school. I was a lot smaller that a lot of my…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSeasons Change
As winter fades into spring, you might feel good about the transition. The birds are singing in the trees again, and the flowers are starting to bloom. As fall…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLove Is…
Love is not just a four-letter word. Sometimes we want to hear someone say, I love you and really mean it and show it. My dear husband doesn’t say I love you…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensUnforgiven
Hating my father hurt. I had stomach-aches that doubled me over at times. But I tried to hide the pain. Mom shouldn’t have to worry about me, on top of…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHunger and Thirst
Are you hungry for justice? Do you thirst for light in a dark world? Are you desperate for a purpose to go on? Are you searching for meaning in life? Do you…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWords to Remember
I held the paper in my hand, reading the message in surprise. A telegram! I didn’t know anybody who sent (or received) telegrams, yet there I stood with one of…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensNever Too Broken
Ugh, my daughter said in disgust. Whole peppercorns covered Eloise’s broccoli alfredo and looked like mini meatballs floating on a sea of white sauce. The…