June 28, 2021

Worth the Effort

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:11; John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7 Aaron and Aria, along with their father, watched a fisherman on the pier carefully arrange his big green net. Then he made a sudden motion, and the net glided out over the Gulf of Mexico. “That’s quite a skill you have there,” Dad told the fisherman. The… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

June 27, 2021

Freely Accepted

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 “How was drama club, Hailey?” Mom asked as she took a casserole out of the oven and set it on the counter. Hailey frowned, avoiding her gaze. “It was good. I had fun.” “You don’t seem like you had fun,” Mom said, coming over and putting a hand on her shoulder…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:3

June 26, 2021

A Memorial Rock

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7-12 The James family stood looking at the huge oak tree lying across their front yard. During the night, a fierce storm had blown it down. “Wow!” said Julia. “If that tree had fallen just a little farther this way, it would have hit the house!” Dad nodded. “God surely takes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:12

June 25, 2021

Western Adventure (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:1-2, 30-32 “That was cool!” said Allie when their plane landed at an airport near the Black Hills of South Dakota. “I like flying.” “Me too,” said Mara and Collin together. Their grandparents met them at the airport, and by the next day they were ready for another adventure. “What would you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

June 24, 2021

Western Adventure (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Allie, Mara, and Collin fastened their seat belts on the plane. They were on their way to visit their grandparents in South Dakota. Allie was glad she had a window seat. She didn’t want to miss a thing on what they called their Western Adventure. The kids squealed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

June 23, 2021

The Jigsaw Puzzle

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-5 “Look at all the pieces!” exclaimed little Ryan when his brother and sister opened a puzzle box. “I want to help.” He began turning puzzle pieces right side up and looking for where they went. “Stop that,” said Penny, elbowing Ryan out of the way when he tried to add a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18

June 22, 2021

A Good Fisherman

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42 Owen looked up from his fishing tackle box and saw his friend Caleb coming up the driveway. They were going fishing that afternoon. “Hi, Caleb,” Owen said. “Just checking to make sure all the lures and hooks are in order. I already checked my rod and dug up a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:15

June 21, 2021

Finally Thirteen

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-15 “Finally!” exclaimed Nicole when she came in for breakfast. “I was beginning to think this day would never get here. But it did, and I’m finally thirteen!” “Happy birthday,” said Cece, Nicole’s little sister. “But why are you so glad to be thirteen?” “Because now I’m a teenager, and people… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12

June 20, 2021

Straight and Tall

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11 Amari watched as his dad pounded a post into the ground close to a young tree. He then began to tie the tree to the post. “Why are you doing that?” Amari asked. “If I don’t, this tree will not be straight and tall when it’s fully grown,” Dad answered. He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:6

June 19, 2021

Secret Agent Kid

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 “As the raging walls of water collapsed and swallowed Pharaoh’s army, Moses led the Hebrews safely into the…” Vanessa broke her dignified stance and peeked at her note cards. “Sinai Desert.” Watching from the living room sofa, Dad smiled and winked in encouragement. Vanessa concluded her report. “They would have many… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:19