November 30, 2021

Love Like Jesus

Bible Reading: Romans 15:1-7 The family car swung from the curb after dropping off Mrs. Shrively. As the old woman climbed the porch steps, little Sadie waved to her. “Whew!” said Hannah. “I’m glad Mrs. Shrively’s gone. I wish we didn’t have to give her a ride to church all the time. She drives me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 15:7

November 29, 2021

Jesus Is Enough

Bible Reading: John 6:1-14; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Jessie rolled her wheelchair to the bedroom mirror and stared at her reflection. I can’t do anything, she thought as tears filled her eyes. I’m not enough. Mom peeked inside her room. “Jessie, I’m going to the store and could use your help—oh, honey!” Mom rushed over. “Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9

November 28, 2021

An Imitator

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-24 “Mom, tell Elijah to stop,” Bri said as she came into the kitchen with her little brother following her. “Elijah, are you teasing your sister again?” Mom asked. “No,” Elijah said with his thumb in his mouth. “He is too! Every time I move, he moves the same way I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:15

November 27, 2021

A Very Special Servant

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:34-40 During quiet reading time at school, Jordan couldn’t stop thinking about the verses her dad had read for devotions that morning. Dad’s a servant of Jesus because he’s a pastor, she thought. Uncle Rob and Aunt Claire are God’s servants too because they’re missionaries. But I’m only eight. How can somebody… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:40

November 26, 2021

Moving Eyebrows

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Kaden nudged his sister. “I wonder why Uncle Kurt moves his eyebrows up and down while he’s talking,” he whispered as their uncle answered a question Dad had asked. “He looks funny!” Ella just shrugged. After a moment, Kaden ventured a question of his own. “Are you glad to be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19

November 25, 2021

Something Missing

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:15-16; James 2:14-18 “And please help the people at the soup kitchen find enough workers to help serve the Thanksgiving dinner,” prayed Ryleigh a few days before Thanksgiving. She finished and said amen, and she and her mom began their meal. “I’ve been thinking,” said Mom as they cleared the dishes. “Maybe… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:15-16

November 24, 2021

Riddles

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 14-16 “Hey, Kwan, how are you at math?” asked his sister Nari. “Got an A on my report card,” Kwan answered with a smile. “Then let’s see if you can figure out this riddle. Listen carefully, okay? A bus with ten people on it stopped and picked up five more…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

November 23, 2021

Home for Supper

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Oliver wandered into his room. He didn’t feel like playing. As he sat down on his bed, a little red truck caught his eye, and he picked it up. It had been Joey’s favorite. Joey! Oliver closed his eyes. Pictures of his little brother flashed through his mind—Joey playing happily; the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2

November 22, 2021

Zach Is Forgiven

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:23-24; Colossians 3:13 Zach watched helplessly as his ball bounced off his mom’s favorite vase, shattering it into many pieces. He stared in shock at the mess on the floor. His mom had told him never to throw a ball in the house. Now, bits of broken glass covered the entire area…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

November 21, 2021

Prayers of Praise

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “I’ll pray today,” Tamara offered as she sat down for breakfast. “Dear Jesus, bless this food. Please give us good weather,” she prayed, thinking of the outing they had planned for the day. “Keep us safe, and please keep Cole from being fussy. Amen.” When she finished, Dad looked thoughtful as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:4