May 29, 2021

Discover Your Gifts

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19 Maddie adjusted her backpack and followed her grandmother down the forest trail. Despite her silver hair, Gran still loved the woods and took each of her grandchildren on an overnight hike when they turned eight. Maddie had been eagerly awaiting her turn. She helped Gran pitch the tent and cook… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

May 28, 2021

What Really Counts

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 Adam and his friends were stunned. One of their classmates had been killed in a car accident. “We feel sad this morning,” said Miss Walters, their teacher. “Sometimes it makes us feel better to remember good and happy things about a person who has died. Would anyone like to share something… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:21

May 27, 2021

Search and Destroy

Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39 “Come on, Cyrus. We have to clean the basement now,” called Dad. With a sigh, Cyrus put down the book he was reading and went to the basement. Dad handed him a broom, and Cyrus began sweeping cobwebs out of corners while Dad cleaned a shelf. “That must be a good… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:4

May 26, 2021

The Mirage

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-18 “Can we stop at the mall?” Marlee asked as they drove past it. “I want a new shirt.” “We don’t have money for that right now, Marlee,” Mom replied. “Besides, you really don’t need a new shirt.” Marlee sighed. “I wish we were rich and didn’t have to worry… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:10

May 25, 2021

Learning to Fly

Bible Reading: James 1:1-12 “Mom, I think it’s time!” Jenny waved her mother over, never taking her eyes off the tiny chrysalis hanging from the bush. “See, the top part has started to expand!” Jenny pointed to the wrinkles that had formed on the upper part of the chrysalis since that morning. “The website said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:3

May 24, 2021

The Power Outage

Bible Reading: John 1:1-5 “Mom!” Erdi shouted as the living room plunged into darkness. “We don’t have any power.” “Don’t worry,” Mom called from the kitchen, scraping a chair and banging a cupboard door as she rummaged around in the dark. “I’ll get some candles.” A few minutes later, Mom came in with a lit… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:5

May 23, 2021

Pepper and Soap

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 “What are you doing, Grandma?” asked Nia when she came into the kitchen. “Oh, I’m getting things together for the object lesson I’m giving to my class at church tomorrow,” Grandma replied. “Want to try it?” Nia nodded eagerly. “Good! Then fill a cup with water,” said Grandma. Nia got a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

May 22, 2021

While the Sun Shines

Bible Reading: John 9:4; Ephesians 5:15-17 “Mom, what is time, exactly?” asked Ellis, setting his Bible down on the table. His sister, Macy, looked up. “Is this a joke? You know what time is. It’s…” She shrugged. “How can anybody define it? It’s a…a measurement, like from one o’clock to two o’clock. Or how long… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:5

May 21, 2021

Buried Treasure

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:44; 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Buried treasure?” Alex stared at Dad. “In our backyard?” “It’s possible.” Dad unzipped a canvas bag. “This is a metal detector I borrowed from a friend. You wave it over the ground and it beeps when it detects buried metal—like coins or jewelry.” “Cool. Let’s try it!” Alex… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:44

May 20, 2021

The Potter and the Clay

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:8; Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 2:12 “How’s the present for Gran’s birthday coming along?” Mom asked when she saw Samantha carefully working on a lump of clay. Samantha held up what had begun as a brown glob and was now turning into a vase. “I’ll keep working on it until I have it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6