November 25, 2021

Something Missing

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:15-16; James 2:14-18 “And please help the people at the soup kitchen find enough workers to help serve the Thanksgiving dinner,” prayed Ryleigh a few days before Thanksgiving. She finished and said amen, and she and her mom began their meal. “I’ve been thinking,” said Mom as they cleared the dishes. “Maybe… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:15-16

November 24, 2021

Riddles

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 14-16 “Hey, Kwan, how are you at math?” asked his sister Nari. “Got an A on my report card,” Kwan answered with a smile. “Then let’s see if you can figure out this riddle. Listen carefully, okay? A bus with ten people on it stopped and picked up five more…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

November 23, 2021

Home for Supper

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Oliver wandered into his room. He didn’t feel like playing. As he sat down on his bed, a little red truck caught his eye, and he picked it up. It had been Joey’s favorite. Joey! Oliver closed his eyes. Pictures of his little brother flashed through his mind—Joey playing happily; the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2

November 22, 2021

Zach Is Forgiven

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:23-24; Colossians 3:13 Zach watched helplessly as his ball bounced off his mom’s favorite vase, shattering it into many pieces. He stared in shock at the mess on the floor. His mom had told him never to throw a ball in the house. Now, bits of broken glass covered the entire area…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

November 21, 2021

Prayers of Praise

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “I’ll pray today,” Tamara offered as she sat down for breakfast. “Dear Jesus, bless this food. Please give us good weather,” she prayed, thinking of the outing they had planned for the day. “Keep us safe, and please keep Cole from being fussy. Amen.” When she finished, Dad looked thoughtful as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:4

November 20, 2021

Salty Christians

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13 “Pass the sodium chloride, please,” said Jackson. The steam rose from the mixed vegetables as he reached for the bowl. “What’s sordum cordite?” asked his younger sister, Libby. “Sodium chloride. It’s the chemical name for salt. I learned it in science class.” “You’re smart. I can’t wait to have science class… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 9:50

November 19, 2021

Sibling Appreciation

Bible Reading: Psalm 133 Caleb tapped his pencil impatiently on the paper in front of him. “Whoever thought up this assignment for our class at church sure doesn’t know you, Janae!” he teased. “I have to write down ten reasons why I like my sister, and I can’t even think of one!” “Thanks a lot!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

November 18, 2021

The Hitchhiker

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 “Oh no!” exclaimed Dad as he turned the car into the driveway. “I ordered some firewood to be delivered, but look where they stacked it! I told them to put it on the patio.” He shook his head. “Looks like you get to move the wood, Jeremiah.” “Why me?” demanded… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:10

November 17, 2021

Hospital for Sinners

Bible Reading: Luke 5:27-32 “Mom, did you really tell Logan he could bring Elliott Blackburn to church with us tomorrow?” asked Laya. “Yes, I did,” Mom replied. “Why?” “Oh, Mom!” Laya wailed. “Elliott is horrible! He’s everything you tell us not to be, and then you turn around and say he can come to church… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 5:32

November 16, 2021

The Mighty Egg

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11, 20-21 “What’s for breakfast today?” asked Julie as she and her brother John came to the table one Sunday morning. “Bacon and hard-boiled eggs,” Mom replied. “Though if anyone wants an egg fixed some other way, I could manage that too.” After thanking God for the food, they began to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11