February 7, 2022

A Bad Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:6-13 When Mom heard Milo slam his bedroom door, she knew something was wrong. She found him sitting on his bed with tears in his eyes. “What’s wrong, Milo?” Mom asked as she sat down beside him. “I had a rotten day. I got a D on my English test—the one I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:8

February 6, 2022

A Small Light

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 “One, one-thousand, two, one-thousand, three, one-thousand, four…” James counted as lightning streaked across the sky. He cringed a little as a loud crash of thunder split the air. “I’m counting to see how many seconds there are between the lightning and the thunder,” he told his sister. “My science teacher says… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

February 5, 2022

Angry Wounds

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26, 31-32 “Look out!” yelled Cora as Maverick, a neighbor boy, turned his bike right in front of her. Cora used her brakes, but the tires skidded and she toppled onto the hard gravel. After a moment of stunned fright, she stood up and slowly limped home. “My knee hurts so bad,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

February 4, 2022

Raging Waves

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:3; Jude 1:3-4, 12-13 “It’s fun to stay with you here in Florida every winter,” Asher said as he and his grandpa walked to the ocean. “Just think! My friends are wearing coats and boots and tromping through the snow back home, but I can wear shorts and sandals and go… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jude 1:12-13

February 3, 2022

Really Empty

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:3-7 “Mom, can I make some lemonade?” asked Everly. “Can you? It does seem questionable,” teased her brother Trent. “After all, it takes a certain amount of ability to make lemonade.” “Oh, be quiet,” said Everly. “May I make some lemonade, Mom?” Mom laughed. “You can and you may. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8

February 2, 2022

Unlimited Treasure

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “What smells so good, Mom?” asked Rylee as she put her school books on the kitchen table. “It smells like…” She sniffed the air. “It smells like Grandma’s backyard when the lilacs are blooming.” Mom nodded. “You’re right, Rylee. Aunt Lisa gave me perfume for my birthday. It’s called ‘Lilac Love.’… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:72

February 1, 2022

A Castle or a Cage

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:6-8 “This is gonna be so cool!” Kegan said as he worked on the box their new refrigerator had arrived in. He cut out a door and window, then threw in an old rug and climbed inside. His little brother Joey scooted in too. When Mom heard Joey crying a little later,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:8

January 31, 2022

Who’s Your Boss?

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-25 “It’s not fair!” Easton said as he walked into his grandma’s apartment. “I got angry and yelled at Mom this morning, and now I’m grounded. But Dad yells at Mom all the time, and no one punishes him!” He flopped down at the table in front of a mug of hot… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:24

January 30, 2022

The Right Tools

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-8 “Hey there,” said Dad as Hazel pedaled her bike into the garage. “I’m just about ready to paint the lawn furniture. Why don’t you go put on some old clothes and come help me?” “Okay,” said Hazel. She went into the house and soon came back in old jeans and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:6

January 29, 2022

The Missing Piece

Bible Reading: Romans 10:4; Hebrews 10:19-22 “Found it!” Tristan held up a small puzzle piece in triumph. “Great job!” Grandpa gave Tristan a high five. “We’ve been looking for that piece for weeks now!” “I can’t believe we’ve almost finished a 50,000-piece puzzle, Grandpa! This had been our hardest one yet.” Grandpa nodded. “This will… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9