April 29, 2021

The Monster

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-14 The wax museum—filled with extremely realistic full-size figures of famous people—went completely dark the instant the storm cut the electricity. Courtney crouched low. “Jimmy—where are you?” “I’m over here.” Courtney crawled toward his voice and grabbed onto his leg. “Why did I go into the monster exhibit with you? I should’ve… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

April 28, 2021

Instant Everything

Bible Reading: Romans 14:10-13; Galatians 6:1-2 “I’m hungry,” said Peyton. “Can I heat something up for dinner?” “Sure,” said Mom. “Why don’t you fix something for all of us. How about TV dinners?” “Okay. But can I make some extra potatoes? We have a box of instant mashed potato flakes, don’t we? I know how… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 15:1

April 27, 2021

Knock, Knock

Bible Reading: Luke 11:9-13 All the way home from school, Hugh worried about how he’d get into the house. Maybe Mom will be home from work early today, he thought. But when he got home, Mom’s car wasn’t in the driveway. Oh well. Marilyn will be here in a minute. She’ll have a key. As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:2

April 26, 2021

Rejected or Accepted?

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:65-67 “Hey, Dad,” Zachery said as he came into the living room with his shoulders slumped. “Hey, Zachery. What’s wrong?” asked Dad. “I had a really bad day at school. Some of my friends were laughing at me because I was talking to the new kid. They didn’t want me to talk… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1

April 25, 2021

Handle with Care

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 CRASH! The sound of shattering glass echoed through the house. Bridger and his mom ran into the kitchen. “Oh, Faith! My new vase!” Mom exclaimed when they saw the little girl looking in dismay at pieces of a glass vase scattered all over the floor. Faith began to cry. “I didn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 8:36

April 24, 2021

Thomas’s Toe

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Thomas stretched, yawned, and turned off the alarm. For several minutes he argued with himself. One voice in his head said, Get up. It’s time for church. Another voice said, Why not skip it? Your parents don’t go. Sleep a little longer. In the end, the wrong voice won. “No… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:5

April 23, 2021

Sophie’s Super-Great Day

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10, 23 “Oh no!” Sophie moaned as she stepped on her own foot and stumbled sideways into her friend. “I’m sorry, Annabelle. I’m no good at this.” Dance class wasn’t going well for Sophie at all that day. But then…it got better. When class was over, Sophie raced out to the van… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

April 22, 2021

Walking in the Light

Bible Reading: John 11:9-10; 12:46; 1 John 1:5-7 “Owie, ooh, ow, who put that there? OOOUUUCH!” Mandy heard the commotion and peered into her sister’s bedroom, flipping the light switch on the opposite wall. “Um, Aubrey, what are you doing?” Aubrey straightened up, rubbing her knee, and answered ruefully, “I was looking for my book.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:12

April 21, 2021

Pretty, but Sharp

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-26 Eve stood in front of the mirror and carefully arranged her hair. Then she stepped back to see how her clothes looked. It was picture day at school, and Eve wanted the picture to be perfect. “You look so pretty,” said her little sister. “What can I wear to look pretty… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:31

April 20, 2021

The Separation

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “What’s up, Annie?” Gran asked as they strolled along the twisting path in their local park with Buster, who was barking excitedly and pulling at the lead. “You’ve been quiet ever since your dad dropped you off. Did you two have an argument?” “No, but Mom and Dad did.” Annie sighed…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7