October 26, 2021

Brand Names

Bible Reading: Acts 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, 13 Erin and her friend Charlotte stopped to look at the window display in a clothing store. Erin turned to her mom, who had come to the mall with them. “Mom, look! That outfit is so cute! Can I get it for my birthday? All the girls wear… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35

October 25, 2021

The Lasting Word

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Sophie half-heartedly swung on the porch swing and gazed gloomily at the withering flowers and browning grass. The extra-hot summer had taken effect on the town’s usually vibrant and beautiful landscape. Almost all the flower gardens and bright-green lawns now looked wilted and drab. Sophie had been looking forward to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:8

October 24, 2021

Stronger than the Strongest Man

Bible Reading: Psalm 65:5-13 “Wow!” Braxton’s eyes went wide as he watched the circus performance. The posters said that the man he was watching was the strongest man in the world. He didn’t know if that was true, but the guy sure was strong. “Think you could do that?” His dad grinned over at him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 32:17

October 23, 2021

Ordinary People

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; 2 Timothy 4:9, 13 “Oh no!” Leo exclaimed. “I left my coat at Uncle Juan’s house. I think I left it in his truck.” “Well, I guess I can’t scold you,” said Dad. “I left something over there myself—some research books I took along to study during our visit. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 6:8

October 22, 2021

Made Special

Bible Reading: Genesis 5:1; Romans 9:20; 1 Timothy 4:4 Samantha was staring at the mirror in her bedroom when her older cousin knocked on her door. “Ready to go?” asked Avery. She had agreed to drive Sam to a birthday party across town. “I don’t think I want to go to the party anymore,” Sam… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

October 21, 2021

A Salty Spring

Bible Reading: James 3:5-12 “How about a hike up one of the mountain trails before dinner?” Mr. Charles called out to the boys in his church youth group. This camping trip was a yearly event they’d all been looking forward to. “Yes!” exclaimed several of the boys. They eagerly scrambled up and started out. After… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:10-11

October 20, 2021

Some Ordinary Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:37-44; James 4:13-15 “Mom,” said Julian, “isn’t that where we picked blackberries one day last summer?” He pointed out the car window to a field that looked familiar to him. Mom glanced over. “Sure is,” she said. “You know what else?” added Julian. “Driving home from picking berries that day was the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:44

October 19, 2021

Good Servants

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:19-23, 34-40; Romans 12:9-13 “A hamburger for me!” Lincoln announced as he set down his menu. “With French fries!” A smiling young man approached the table. “My name is Kyle, and I’ll be your waiter tonight. I heard one hamburger. Is everyone else ready to order too?” Kyle jotted down each order… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:23

October 18, 2021

Why?

Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52 “Mom, make Hunter leave me alone!” Alyssa exclaimed as she pushed her little brother into the kitchen and turned to go. Hunter’s eyes clouded with tears. “I didn’t do nothin’!” “What’s the problem, Alyssa?” Mom asked. “He follows me around and asks why over and over and over,” Alyssa said. “Or… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:5

October 17, 2021

The Brave Thing

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:3; Ezekiel 36:26-27 “Come on, we can sneak in. No one will see us,” Paige’s friend Noelle whispered, motioning for her to join her at the fence. Paige bit her lip. She wanted to go swimming too, but she knew it was wrong to use their neighbors’ pool without them knowing. “Don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13