November 15, 2021

Undeserved Care

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1-4; 1 John 1:9-10 Eli came in and dropped his backpack onto the floor. “Mom, I’m the worst Christian ever,” he said, sounding very discouraged. “I can’t do anything right—not even for one day.” “What happened?” asked Mom. “What did you do wrong?” “Everything!” said Eli. “Cody said something mean to me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1

November 14, 2021

Out of the Shell

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 “You’re still living in the same small shell, Hermie,” Laila told her little crab. She looked at the empty larger shell she’d put at the bottom of the bowl. “When I got you at the pet store, they told me hermit crabs have to move into bigger shells as they grow…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:19-20

November 13, 2021

Use the Light

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 Jeremy and his cousin Eric stretched out beside the campfire. “I don’t usually like fish, but the ones we caught today were good!” Jeremy declared. Uncle Bob nodded. “Fish always taste best when you catch them yourself.” He took his phone from his pocket. “Now let’s have some spiritual food before… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

November 12, 2021

Calluses

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Hebrews 3:12-15 Ava scowled angrily at her mom. “How could you? I’ve never been so humiliated in my life! Do you know how embarrassing it is to have your mother come and drag you home?” “That’s enough, Ava!” Mom said firmly. “You know you’re supposed to come right home after… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 3:15

November 11, 2021

Smiles Over Tears

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4; John 11:32-36 “Smile nice.” Tiffany’s mom nudged her shoulder. “It’s for your dad, so look at the camera and smile.” Tiffany forced a smile to her face, but she wasn’t happy. Later that day, Tiffany was thinking about her dad as she sat down to dinner with her mom and brother…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:8

November 10, 2021

Not Fair

Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-31 “I didn’t make the basketball team, Mom.” Evelyn slumped down in a chair. “I’m not bragging or anything, but I am a good basketball player, you know.” “Yes, you are,” agreed Mom. “But there were only two openings on the team, and the coach had to choose, didn’t she? Who did… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2

November 9, 2021

Filled Jars

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 “Why are we bringing glass jars to get groceries, Mom?” asked Micah. “We’re trying something a little different to reduce our plastic waste,” Mom explained. “Today we’re visiting a bulk food store, which is a type of store where you bring your own containers and fill them with what you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7

November 8, 2021

The Great Comforter

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:2; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Grace held her golden retriever’s head in her lap and scratched behind her silky ears. But Blondie didn’t look up at her with big brown eyes like she usually did. Instead, she lay still, barely breathing. “Why doesn’t God hear my prayers?” Tears flowed down Grace’s cheeks. “He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3

November 7, 2021

Keep Practicing

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 Jonah was excited as he skated out onto the ice for his first hockey practice. I’m glad I’ve been skating since I was a little kid, he thought. I’m already a good skater, so it shouldn’t take me long to learn to play hockey. After teaching the kids some exercises and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:17

November 6, 2021

Bitter Chocolate

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-28 Silas walked into the kitchen and saw a bunch of things sitting on the counter—flour, sugar, eggs, and a thick, delicious-looking chocolate bar. At the sight of the chocolate, his eyes got big and round. I’m sure Mom won’t mind if I have a taste, he thought. So he picked up… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28