May 19, 2021

Not Close Enough

Bible Reading: Romans 3:22-26; 2 Corinthians 5:21 Let’s go ride on the Midnight Storm next,” Brennan called to his brothers. Theo and Alec agreed, and they all hurried over to the line of people waiting for a turn on the big roller coaster. They were almost to the turnstile when an attendant stopped them. “Hold… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23

May 18, 2021

The Old Desk

Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28; Philippians 2:12-13 “Ew, gross! Why’d you bring that thing into our house?” asked Lindsay. Mom smiled as she moved a sponge over the ugly piece of furniture. “It’s dirty right now, but it’s going to be your new desk.” Lindsay shook her head. “I don’t want it. I want a pretty… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17

May 17, 2021

Free as a Bird

Bible Reading: John 8:31-36 “I want to go see the jungle animals first!” Andrew said as he and his mom walked into the zoo. So together they strolled past the areas where various wild animals were kept in secure cages or behind fences and deep ditches. They saw where bears and lions had space to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:36

May 16, 2021

The Paper Route

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-29 “It’s not fair,” said Carson as he and Xavier came into the kitchen. “I’m your own brother!” Mom looked up. “What are you two arguing about?” “Xavier asked another kid to do his paper route for him while he’s at camp,” Carson told her. “He could have asked me. He knows… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10

May 15, 2021

Just Like Tabitha

Bible Reading: Acts 9:36-42 “What are you making, Mom?” Madeline asked as she watched her mother’s knitting needles move in and out. “I’m making a baby sweater for one of the ladies at church,” Mom answered. “Mrs. Pearson is having a baby next month.” “It seems like you’re always knitting or baking for somebody,” Madeline… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 31:20

May 14, 2021

Too Much Salt

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13; Colossians 4:5-6 Sawyer reached for the salt shaker as he and his family were eating dinner. “You know what?” he said. “Today I remembered what Pastor Howell said about Christians being the salt of the earth, and I decided to witness to Kayden. He’s always doing really bad stuff. He’s mean… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:6

May 13, 2021

Aunt Sue’s Gift

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:15-18, 24-27 Joshua eagerly opened the birthday gift his aunt had sent him. “Look!” he said. “It’s the game I’ve been wanting!” “There’s something else in here too,” Mom said, pulling a smaller package from the bottom of the box. Joshua tore it open. “It’s a book of missionary stories.” “Oh, those… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 5:39

May 12, 2021

Guarded Words

Bible Reading: James 3:2-10 Ruby walked out to the backyard where her grandmother was pruning a rosebush. “Hi, Ruby,” Grandma said. Seeing Ruby’s unhappy face, she asked, “What seems to be the trouble?” Ruby sat down on the grass. “It’s Katie! I thought we were best friends, but she hardly even speaks to me now!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 141:3

May 11, 2021

Roots

Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21; Colossians 2:6-7 As Mateo and Leo helped their dad dig out stumps in an area behind their house, Mateo leaned on his shovel. “Is this stump ready to pull yet?” he asked, looking at the one he was digging around. Dad came over and checked it. “Not quite ready,” he said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:7

May 10, 2021

Bloom

Bible Reading: Psalm 92:12-15 Keisha walked closely beside her mom as they made their way to the subway station. She wasn’t used to all the noise and crowds. Her family had just moved into the city last week, and Keisha felt sad to be so far from her old house and friends. “Mama, I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Esther 4:14