January 9, 2022

Living Hope

Bible Reading: Psalm 42; Romans 5:1-11; 15:1-13 Masiko raced to the garden on the other side of the road. The sun shone warm and comforting on her head as she ran. She waved at a majestic-looking kob, a type of antelope plentiful in Uganda, that was watching her lazily from behind some reeds. Masiko gathered… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 15:13

January 8, 2022

The Greatest Enemy

Bible Reading: John 11:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:26 Addison put her laptop away as tears welled up in her eyes. Her grandma had died from COVID-19 a few days ago, and Addison couldn’t stop crying. How could this happen? she thought. A few weeks ago Grandma was fine, and now she’s gone. When Addison walked downstairs,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:4

January 7, 2022

No Charge!

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:8-10 “I’m so hungry,” said Casen as his dad turned the car into the drive-through lane of a fast-food restaurant. They’d spent the morning cleaning up their elderly neighbor’s yard, and now Dad was rewarding Casen with his favorite lunch of burgers and fries. “That will be $18.54… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

January 6, 2022

Watch and Wait

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 “This vacation has been a blast,” said Isaac as he and his dad walked down a narrow alley in a historic town, licking their ice cream cones. A minute later, Isaac pointed to a window overhead. “Dad! Look!” Dad looked up. An orange cat sat on the window sill, one paw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:44

January 5, 2022

A Very Important Letter

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 Kara chewed the end of her pencil as she tried to decide what to write next. “Whatcha doin’?” asked her brother Brooks. “Is that your homework?” Kara shook her head. “No, I’m writing a letter to Miss Sanborn. You know—the missionary serving in South America who came and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:4-5

January 4, 2022

Little to Give

Bible Reading: John 6:1-12 “Thanks for helping me make this bread for dinner, Tori,” Mom said as she whisked together flour and salt. “You’re welcome,” said Tori with a frown. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked. “You love baking.” “I was thinking about our neighbors.” Tori sighed. “Ever since Jairus’s dad got sick, I don’t see him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 13:20-21

January 3, 2022

Under His Wings

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-4; Matthew 6:28-33 Lucy glanced at her teenage sister with concern. “Sophie, how are you feeling?” Sophie gave a small smile. “A little better than this morning.” Lucy knew Sophie was trying to be brave, but these last two weeks had been difficult on her. Sophie had a virus several months prior,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:4

January 2, 2022

Superhero

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Levi sat in the comfortable cinema chair with a big tub of buttered popcorn in his lap and a large soda in the drink holder. He had been wanting to see this movie for weeks, and so far, it was worth the wait! Then the screen darkened and Levi sat… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 13:26

January 1, 2022

Cat in the Window

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:11-13 “Can I get a hoverboard, Mom?” Olive pointed to a picture on her computer screen. “I found one online that doesn’t cost too much.” “And the shoes I’ve been wanting are on sale,” said Matt, holding up his tablet. “Everyone’s wearing them! Please can I get a pair?” Mom shook her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

December 31, 2021

End of Vacation

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14; John 19:28-30 When Jack sat down for lunch, his mom noticed his glum mood. “What’s wrong, Jack?” she asked. Jack just shrugged. Mom placed sandwiches and chips on the table. “It’s a beautiful day,” she said after they thanked God for their food. “You have several Christmas gifts to keep you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:18