January 28, 2022

Plan Needed

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 33:6-9; Ephesians 2:10 “You know what, Dad? In science class today, Haley told me she believes the universe started on its own…that it just kind of happened,” said Abigail. “I know that’s not what the Bible teaches, but I don’t think she cares what the Bible says. How can I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 104:24

January 27, 2022

Goodness in Hard Times

Bible Reading: Psalm 52:8-9; 145:9-13 “What’s wrong, bud?” Grandpa asked when he noticed his grandson staring out the window. He sat down next to him on the sofa. Zach looked over at his grandpa. “I was just thinking about something,” he said quietly. “What are you thinking so hard about?” Grandpa asked him. “At church… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:6

January 26, 2022

Something Good

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:4-7 “Tonight I have to memorize a bunch of dates about the Civil War,” Antonio said as he and his brother and sister pulled up chairs around the kitchen table to do their homework. “We’re being tested on them tomorrow.” He pulled his history book out of his backpack. Julian opened his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:7

January 25, 2022

Words as Weapons

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4, 7; James 3:7-12 “Meet my new chameleon,” said Naveen, pointing to the chameleon’s terrarium home. “I caught bugs for him.” Naveen dropped a few into the container. Naveen’s friend Grant watched. “Hey!” Grant exclaimed after a few minutes. “Where did those bugs go? One minute I saw them, and the next…they’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:10

January 24, 2022

Not Good Enough

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-9 “Okay, I’ll try again,” said Aurora. Turning, she jumped into the pool with a huge splash and swam for a short distance. Then she grabbed the side of the pool and gasped for air. She looked at her dad in dismay as she climbed out. “I give up, Dad.” “Don’t give… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:5

January 23, 2022

Through the Fog

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:28-33 “Do we have to leave already?” moaned Madison as she and her family prepared to go home. They had stayed a few days with her grandparents and spent the time talking, joking, and enjoying just being together. Now the time had come to say goodbye—a long goodbye because in less than… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 48:14

January 22, 2022

Helping Hands

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:34-40; Philippians 2:4 Charles stared out the window. He couldn’t stop thinking about the Bible verse Pastor Todd read in church about helping those in need. He turned to his dad. “Dad? I want to help.” Dad looked up from his computer. “You lost me, bud.” “Pastor Todd talked about food shortages… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:16

January 21, 2022

Still Singing

Bible Reading: Psalm 98:1-9 “Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus; just to take Him at His Word. Just to…” The words of the song floated up the stairs, invading Harrison’s sleep. He yawned and rolled over with a groan. Grandma was singing, just like any other morning. As her voice rang out, tears escaped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 98:1

January 20, 2022

Still a Baby?

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7; Hebrews 5:13-14 “Hey, Mom,” said Jose as he did his homeschool work at the kitchen table. “I just read the verses you assigned for my Bible lesson today, and…well, I don’t get it! The apostle Paul says he has to talk to the people of Corinth like they’re babies and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:6

January 19, 2022

The Lost Duckling

Bible Reading: Luke 15:1-7 “Today I want to tell you a story about some ducks that live by my house,” Mr. Peters told his Sunday school class as the kids gathered for their lesson time. Clara eagerly sat down to listen. “Yesterday I was down at my pond and saw a mama duck and her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10