March 23, 2022

The Messenger

Bible Reading: Acts 1:6-8 Camryn went to her brother’s room holding a slip of paper. “How in the world did you get Duke to bring me this? He came to my room and stuck his nose in my hand, and I noticed this message attached to his collar!” Micah laughed. “I knew he could do… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 16:15

March 22, 2022

Bought Back

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-8; 1 Peter 1:18-19 Rory was almost in tears when she got home from a shopping trip with her older sister. “You won’t believe what I saw at the thrift store!” she told her mom. “My doll!” “Your doll?” asked Mom. “Yes! My doll! The one Grandma gave me. I know it’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:7

March 21, 2022

Watching Like a Hawk

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-11 “Quick! Get behind that bush,” said Grandpa, giving Julian a nudge. “Let’s watch this.” Screened by the bush, they watched a hawk shoot down from the sky with lightning speed. It swooped over the ground and rose back into the air, a mouse dangling from its strong talons. Julian’s mouth… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-9

March 20, 2022

Light of the World

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1; John 1:5; 8:12; Ephesians 5:8 Daniella slipped out of bed and tiptoed down the hall to Astrid’s room. By the soft glow of a night-light, she could see the blanket-covered lump of her older sister. Astrid snored softly. Daniella climbed onto her bed and crawled under the covers. “What scared you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:12

March 19, 2022

A Matched Set

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-16 “Has anyone seen my turquoise bracelet?” asked Demi. “I don’t want to wear my turquoise necklace without the bracelet. They’re a set.” “Big deal,” scoffed Demi’s brother Ben. “You’ll have to find it later,” said Mom. “It’s time to leave for church now.” “Wait! I think I remember where it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:16

March 17, 2022

Green with Envy

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:8-9; Galatians 5:24-26; Philippians 4:11-13 “Ouch!” yelled Patrick when his sister pinched him. “What was that for?” Ciara giggled. “You’re not wearing green! You have to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day.” “Yeah, well, my name is Patrick, so that should count the same as wearing green!” Ciara tipped her head in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:19

March 16, 2022

Fruit of the Vine

Bible Reading: John 15:5-8; Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 2:13 Leigh Ann patted down the earth around the small vine she had planted. A wooden trellis stood behind the plant so it would have something to support it as it grew tall. She wiped the dirt from her hands onto her old jeans and sat back on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:5

March 15, 2022

Life’s Thorns (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:27-29; John 15:13; 1 John 3:16 “Hey, Grace, did you do anything yet for our Sunday school challenge?” Presley asked as the girls walked home from school. “It’s Thursday already, and I still haven’t helped heal anybody who’s hurting or needy.” Presley shrugged. “Guess I’ll just have to tell Miss Linda I’m… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

March 14, 2022

Life’s Thorns (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Romans 15:2, 5-7 “At church, Miss Linda sent us home with a challenge to do this week,” Grace said. She handed her mom a piece of paper. “But I’m not sure how to do it.” Before Mom could read it, three-year-old Alina ran in from the porch, her cheeks wet with tears. “Mommy,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:8