December 15, 2021

Needed Imprint

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:20-23; Romans 8:14-16; Ephesians 1:13-14 Mateo wiped the back of his hand across his damp forehead. “This is awesome, Selena!” he called to his sister. “We got lots of cans today!” The kids lived in a resort town and collected empty cans and bottles that had been discarded by tourists. They turned… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14

December 14, 2021

Giving Back to God

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 “Come on, Angie,” Lanita said as she studied the Christmas list in her hand. “We’ve still got gifts to buy before we meet Mom by the Christmas tree. We have to be there in an hour. C’mon.” “Coming,” Angie replied as she pulled her attention away from a man demonstrating… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:14

December 13, 2021

Making Room

Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Ava listened as her Sunday school teacher told the Christmas story. “Mary had a big tummy because Baby Jesus was almost ready to be born,” said Mrs. Keller. “But even with her big tummy, Mary and Joseph had to take a long trip, all the way to Bethlehem. Back then, there… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 2:7

December 12, 2021

Miriam Babysits Moses

Bible Reading: Exodus 2:1-10 Luna, can you please take your brother for a while?” Mom handed Luna the squalling little boy. “He’s been so cranky today, and I need to get some things done.” “But, Mom, I’m studying!” Luna said as she bounced Cason up and down to quiet him. “You could use a break,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:40

December 11, 2021

One Day with Chirpie

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Isn’t he pretty, Tanner?” Maya asked her older brother as she held a yellow and black goldfinch in her cupped hands. “I’m going to keep him.” Tanner looked doubtful. “He didn’t even try to fly away when we got near him. I think he’s sick.” “No, he’s not!” said Maya. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 31:14-15

December 10, 2021

Loved Like a Kitten (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Revelation 21:1-5 When the flea-covered and starving foster kittens had arrived several weeks before, they couldn’t even open their eyes. Now, they were healthy, growing, and busy as could be—rolling around, climbing up and down, batting at the air, and cuddling with Malachi and his mom. As Malachi… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:12

December 9, 2021

Loved Like a Kitten (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Colossians 1:12-14 SQUEEEEAK! SQUEEEEAK! Malachi looked in awe at the small cat carrier filled with three tiny kittens. “Mom, their meows sound like squeaks!” Mom nodded as she reached into the carrier. “I know. They’re so young. I’m glad we were able to take them on.” Malachi’s mom worked as a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:13

December 8, 2021

Training Time

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:4-13 As Sarah wound Santa-shaped lights around the Christmas tree, her stepsister, Laura, came in carrying a wreath. “Oh,” said Laura. “Aren’t we using white lights?” Smiling, Sarah shook her head. “My family used these every Christmas, and I’d like to share them with you since it’s our first holiday together.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1

December 7, 2021

A Good Teacher

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14; 2 Peter 1:20-21 “Oo-ran-os,” eighteen-year-old Bryson muttered, pacing around the kitchen with a thick book in his hands. “Oo-ran-os, theog-no-sia.” “Whoa!” exclaimed his younger sister Adele as she came into the kitchen. “What language is that? Swahili?” “Oo-ran-os,” Bryson repeated, pronouncing it slowly. “It’s Greek for heaven.” “Mom’s teaching you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:26

December 6, 2021

The Fishing Trip

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 Noah set a large piece of posterboard on the table in front of him and picked up a purple marker. He opened his Bible and began to copy a verse onto the posterboard in big letters: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:19