November 5, 2021

Saved!

Bible Reading: John 14:6; Romans 10:9-13 Kawi grinned as the sun glinted off the water at his favorite spot by the falls. He loved the sounds of the spray hitting the rocks and the laughter from the many children who visited the falls on vacation with their families. Kawi’s eye was drawn to a small… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9

November 4, 2021

Both Glad and Sad

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “I’ll say this week’s Bible verse first,” said Carlyn when her family gathered for devotions. “Psalm 119:72—‘The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.’” “Very good,” Dad said. “Your turn, Hazel.” “The law from your…um…from your words…” Hazel sighed. “Why do… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:72

November 3, 2021

God Answers

Bible Reading: Genesis 17:15-17; 21:1-3; Matthew 7:7-11; Ephesians 3:20-21 “Mom! Come quick!” Mom stumbled out of bed to Cora’s frantic cries. “What’s going on, Cora?” Cora pointed to the gerbil cage in her room. “I woke up and saw Salt and Pepper acting weird, and Salt had something in his mouth, and so I looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 17:6

November 2, 2021

Still a Cuckoo

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5 “Hey, what do you see?” Dad asked. Madeline had climbed halfway up the swing set and was clinging to the frame as she peered through a pair of binoculars. “A bird I didn’t recognize just flew into that tree,” Madeline answered, pointing to a tall maple. “I thought it might be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17

November 1, 2021

In Safe Keeping

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “I’ll pick you up after school and take you to see Grandpa at the hospital,” Mom told Jaxon and Elexa as they put on their coats. Jaxon tried to swallow the lump in his throat. “Is…is he going to die?” Mom took a deep breath. “I don’t know, Jaxon. But whatever… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:12

October 31, 2021

I’m Scared!

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-7 The sound of pattering footsteps filled the hallway as five-year-old Maverick ran to the door of his older sister’s room. “Marissa, I’m scared!” “What’s wrong, buddy?” Marissa asked. “There’s something knocking on my window,” Maverick said in a frightened voice. “Can you call Dad?” Their dad was at the neighbors’ house… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3

October 30, 2021

Over and Over

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-8 “Simon!” Mom called. “Come in and do your lesson for Bible club. You’ve been working with King for almost an hour!” “But, Mom, if I don’t train King every chance I get, he won’t be ready for the dog show next week,” Simon replied. “Besides, I already looked at my lesson…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 23:12

October 29, 2021

Hair-Raising Argument

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 “Just wait! I’ll get my ruler!” Becca shouted at her sister, Annie. She turned away from the family’s Saturday morning breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup to dig in her craft box. I know I’m right! Becca thought. Like all sisters, Becca and Annie sometimes argued. Occasionally, their disagreements slid… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:23

October 28, 2021

An Early Christmas Wish

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:31; John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-8 “Dad, Christmas is coming!” said Marisol with a grin. “Christmas? It’s pretty early for that. You’re not giving me your wish list already, are you?” “I haven’t even thought about that yet,” Marisol said. “This will be our first winter since we moved here, so I have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:17

October 27, 2021

It Takes Faith

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6 Abel and Maggie were enjoying a weekend at their grandparents’ cabin. While Grandma went to make hot chocolate, the twins sat with Grandpa in front of the fire and popped popcorn in an old-fashioned, long-handled basket. “In our class at church today, Peter said his dad doesn’t believe you need to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:6