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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.
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Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Cure
I could feel it. The lethal virus that threatened humanity coursed through my veins. My chest tightened, making it difficult to breathe. It would only be a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensRomans: Good News for Everyone!
No matter where you are in your faith, the book of Romans offers an amazing explanation of the foundations of Christianity. The core truths of knowing and…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensBack to the Garden
After searching for hours, he finally found her sitting on the hill, squinting to see in the distance, past the fields and vast emptiness to the old place. Do…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGod of Beauty
“God is so _____. What word would you put in that blank? Holy? Good? Big? All these are true! But one word I haven’t thought of putting there until lately is…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensA Modest Heart
Modesty gets a bad reputation. And some of that is totally fair! People have weaponized modesty to shame others, to tell them their bodies are sinful, or even…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensStruggling with Shame
The Bible features stories of imperfect peoplejust like usinteracting with Jesus. The woman at the well, the man on the cross next to Jesus these people were…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Sketchbook
“Wish I could join in,” Juan thought bitterly, nursing his sore ankle while his friends played soccer in the park. “Everyone’s changing. Cole has left church…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensDoing Good to Others
When people do wrong to us, what is the first thing we want to do to them? Usually, it’s not something good. But as Christians, we know that God loves us with…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Seeker
I think of Andrew, Peter’s brother, as a seeker. When Jesus told His disciples to give the crowd of over five thousand people something to eat (Matthew 14:16)…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhat makes the Bible so special?
If you grew up in church, it can be easy to take God’s Word for granted. And sometimes, the Bible can seem like just a bunch of weird stories and rules that…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensIncompatible Operating Systems
As a child of the eighties and a teen of the nineties, I’ve seen computers come a long way. My Granny was one of the only people I knew who had a computer in…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensA Best Friend Forever
Do you have a best friend? I do. She’s wonderful, and what’s awesome is she lives one door down from me! I’ve known her my whole life, but that doesn’t mean…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhen I Don’t Want to Forgive
When someone has mistreated or hurt us, it feels like we have a right to hate that person. Even if we know the Bible teaches we should forgive, sometimes we…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensFor God So Loved You
No other love we can experience will ever compare to the love Christ Jesus offers. We may get glimpses of love shown by others, but it will never compare to…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLove Crosses Barriers
The Book of Ruth is known for the loving relationship between Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi. But while these two women demonstrate both love and unity…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensBroken, I Come Now
Broken, I come now They are not sorry Broken, I come now They damaged me in the darkest way Broken, I come now Each day a new sorrow Broken, I come now Still…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhere is God in my pain?
Maybe your parents just got a divorce. Maybe someone you love died. Maybe you moved and started going to a new school, and you miss your friends. Maybe you…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensEntangled
I feel them before I see them. They slither over my feet, wind their way up my jeans. Smooth yet sticky. Tendrils like tar that move like worms, like snakes. I…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGod Is Our Comforter
God is the source of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3). He sees every tear we cry. He is always with us, even in the times when we feel alone. Many of the Psalms…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWaiting on His Plan
Other people talk about dreams they have and plans they’ve made for their future. I listen to them and I wonder “what is my plan? What do I really want for my…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHave You Failed?
When I was working at a bank, a lady came to the door. I tried to explain that the inside doors were shut but she could still go through the drive-up. She…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensTraining for the Promise
We train for lots of things in our lives. We might train to play an instrument or train to get a good grade on a test at school or train to win a race. I ran…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGreater than Anything
When you feel like giving up, where do you look for inspiration to persevere? The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians by an unknown author. The…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLook at the Heart
When God created the first humans, Adam and Eve, they didn’t criticize each other. They were content to love each other without making judgments. But when Adam…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLeaving the Ninety-Nine
One of my favorite Bible passages is Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep. I’m amazed by the idea of a God who loves His children so much that He will leave the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensPrecipice of Decision
Breathing deeply, I ran along a dusty ridge at twilight. This strange planet was rocky and laden with traps. My commanding officer had warned me not to take…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensI Am Here
I. am here, Oh, my Maker, surrendered to You. Fill me with Your love in all that I do. I am here, my Defender, You save me from fear. Hold me in Your hand and…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensTaking Care of our Planet
Does the gospel affect how we treat the planet? I began wrestling with this question a couple years ago, and God has shown me so much of His goodness as I’ve…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensTaking Care of our Bodies
Have you ever wondered why God created us with bodies? Why aren’t we just disembodied spirit creatures floating around everywhere? Why do we need bodies? We…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhy Do We Pray?
Prayer is something Christians are called to do, and a lot of Christians comply without thinking. But what is prayer, and why do we do it? Usually when I think…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhen It is All Too Much
There are times in my life when I have hard thing after hard thing stacked on top of one another. I have something stressful going on with my work, and then I…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSusanna Wesley’s Daily Faithfulness
Do you want to serve God with your life but have questions about what that looks like? If so, you may be encouraged to learn about Susanna Wesley. She never…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensContentment, the Gift of God
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books of the Bible, and Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 are some of my favorite verses. It’s true that Ecclesiastes can be a…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensControl Theory
As a test pilot for spacecraft, I was in control. If the beryllium alloy hull became too hot, I knew how to cool it. If the inertial reference came out of…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensGrace Over Shame
READ: GALATIANS 6:1-2; EPHESIANS 2:1-10; 5:25B-27; 1 CORINTHIANS 6:11-20 Jada sat on the bathroom floor, sweating and scared, staring at the timer on her…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensHe is There in the Drama
Not every day of our lives is going to pass by without issue. We all know that. We know to expect trouble and that there are going to be times when life is…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLiving Water
Clean water is a vital component in keeping our lives functioning and healthy. We use it for so many things: quenching our thirst, cleaning our bodies, washing…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensEating the Bread of Life
I read this passage and was struck by how many ways Jesus refers to Himself as the bread of life. Take a minute to read John 6:28-58 and count how many times…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensUnshakable
What shakes you? Peers? Pandemics? Politics? Perhaps your family has moved. Maybe you’ve lost someone close to you. Your school situation may have changed…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensAnxiety and Help
Anxiety is not always cured just by taking a deep breath or going on a nature walk. While these thingsalong with getting enough sleep at night, eating well…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensThe Power of Imperfections
When I travel away from home, I often still attend church by visiting a church near my destination. It’s always been a good experience of getting a different…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensA Snapshot of the Psalms
Do you ever feel like you don’t have the words to say in prayer? Have you ever been overjoyed and just want to sing the Lord’s praises? If you’re looking for…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensValley of Prayers
“God, why can’t you hear my prayers? I shout, storming into nowhere. Why did Mom have to leave us? Clenching my fists, I start to run. The brilliant sun…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhat to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
READ: PSALM 32:8-11; PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18; JAMES 1:2-8 For as long as I could remember, I wanted to be a police officer. During my senior…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensA Perfect Friend?
Have you ever felt like you didn’t have any friends? I moved about two years ago, and I still have a hard time making new friends. I sometimes have dreams of…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensRemember, Remember
The Bible is really repetitive. I don’t mean that it’s boringfar from it! But throughout the Old Testament, God sends people called prophets to speak to the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensI Can’t Lift My Head
When I am oppressed Pushed down When I can’t lift my own head When I am controlled Held back When I can’t go my own way When my enemies are winning With cheers…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWonderfully Made
I felt ugly when I was young. I did not see any beauty in me. I had low self-esteem. I was not confident. And I did not think I was special. I did not feel…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensLike a Sheep
Going out to look for one sheep when there are a number of others in need of care seems a little crazy. What if something happened to the other sheep while the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensAvoiding Capture
One of my all-time favorite group games is capture the flag. The goal, obviously, is to capture the other team’s flag. But, if you get tagged in the other…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWalking in the Light or Tripping in the Dark
Anytime there’s a meteor shower, comet, or planet sighting, I’ll walk down to the lake across the road at night and check it out. The last time I walked to the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensPromise Land (Part 2)
Just like when He led the Israelites of old, God is also leading us to a promised land. When Jesus was on earth, He made a promise to all those who would…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensPromise Land (Part 1)
In the Old Testament, God promised to give His people a land to call home. He made a covenant (a promise) with Abram, promising him that he would have so many…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensWhat is Kindness?
Kindness. How many times have you heard that word? Growing up, I heard it all the time: Be kind to people. But what exactly is kindness? One of the best…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensServants
One night, Jesus did something unexpected. When it was time to eat the traditional Jewish Passover meal, Jesus took off His outer clothing, wrapped a towel…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensCasual Conversations with God
When I pray out loud with friends, some of them begin by saying, Hi God. At first, this struck me as odd and maybe even disrespectful. After all, God is the…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensTalking to Our Dad
Some of my Christian friends like to start praying by calling God Father, and they aren’t the first! When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He taught…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensStand in the Gap
One of my friends was walking through a difficult time. While I was reading in Ezekiel 22, a phrase from verse 30 tugged at my heart: God said, I looked for…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensA Great Name from Church History: Mesrop Mashtots
Christians understand the incredible life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His death and resurrection bring each believer new life. This is truly…
Unlocked: Daily Devotions for TeensSupernatural “Special Effects”
Hollywood blockbusters sometimes portray supernatural events with big orchestral scores, thunder, lightningthe works! But the supernatural special effects at…