August 27, 2021

Welcome Home

Bible Reading: John 14:2; Romans 5:9; Philippians 3:20 As the car stopped in the cul-de-sac, Kerry gazed out the window in breathless awe. It was a small house, but plenty bigger than the studio apartment where she and Mom lived now, with a garage, porch, and huge windows. And in the front yard, behind the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:9

August 26, 2021

Little Stories

Bible Reading: Luke 15:1-10 “There! That’s finished,” said Mom as she closed the refrigerator door. “This Key lime pie will be ready in time for supper.” “I love Key lime pie,” said Serena. She closed the books she had been using. “I just finished my lesson for Bible club,” she said, getting up. “It’s about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:33

August 25, 2021

God’s Plan

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6-9 “Mom, I thought God made the world,” said Ryder one afternoon. He watched as his little sister Amelia took crayons and paper from the drawer. “That’s right, Ryder. God did create the world,” Mom replied, reaching for a piece of paper and crayons herself. “Well, my science book seems… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:3

August 24, 2021

A Special Gift

Bible Reading: Philemon 1:1-7 “Mom, can I take a few of these to Mrs. Henderson after school tomorrow?” asked Allison as she and her mother finished making cookies one evening. “That’s a good idea,” said Mom. Their next-door neighbor couldn’t walk well and didn’t get out much, so Allison would often stop at her house… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philemon 1:7

August 23, 2021

A Heavy Weight

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26, 31-32 Olivia waited eagerly for her cousin Meg to arrive with her new baby. “They’re here!” she yelled as she looked out the window. After they had all admired the baby, Mom turned to Olivia. “Why don’t you run next door and invite Ava to come over? I remember hearing her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32

August 22, 2021

Faults of Your Own

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 “I’m glad Mr. Sanders taught that lesson about the sin of judging others,” said Grant as he and his friend Wyatt left their classroom at church. “I hope Gabriella was listening. She always has the week’s Bible verse memorized, and she says anybody who doesn’t learn it is just plain lazy.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1

August 21, 2021

The Band Trip

Bible Reading: Titus 3:1-8 The band trip was coming to an end, and the students from Grace Christian School were getting ready to head home. “Performing in different places around the city was really cool,” said Ellie. “Staying in this hotel was great too.” “I’m taking a souvenir home to remember all the fun we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:8

August 20, 2021

Approval of One

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-5; Galatians 4:6 Ha Jun balled his hands into fists as the judges held up his gymnastics score for the parallel bars: 8.5. All around him, people cheered and celebrated; some even threw flowers. Ha Jun knew in his heart it was a good score and that he had given it his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23

August 19, 2021

A Good Start, But. . .

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10-12; Colossians 3:23-24 Simon burst into the living room. “Look what I’ve got! I bought a new model plane with my birthday money from Grandma.” Simon held up the box so his dad could see the picture of his new model. “Very nice,” replied Dad. “You’re getting quite a collection.” Simon nodded…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10

August 18, 2021

A Little Food Coloring and a Lot of Work

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:33 When Mia and Liam entered Grandma’s kitchen, Grandma was stirring something in a kettle on the stove. “What are you making, Grandma?” asked Mia. “It smells weird.” “I’m making playdough for my Sunday school kids,” Grandma replied. “Would you like to help?” “Yes!” the twins both exclaimed. They watched as Grandma… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:9