November 20, 2021

Salty Christians

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13 “Pass the sodium chloride, please,” said Jackson. The steam rose from the mixed vegetables as he reached for the bowl. “What’s sordum cordite?” asked his younger sister, Libby. “Sodium chloride. It’s the chemical name for salt. I learned it in science class.” “You’re smart. I can’t wait to have science class… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 9:50

November 19, 2021

Sibling Appreciation

Bible Reading: Psalm 133 Caleb tapped his pencil impatiently on the paper in front of him. “Whoever thought up this assignment for our class at church sure doesn’t know you, Janae!” he teased. “I have to write down ten reasons why I like my sister, and I can’t even think of one!” “Thanks a lot!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

November 18, 2021

The Hitchhiker

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 “Oh no!” exclaimed Dad as he turned the car into the driveway. “I ordered some firewood to be delivered, but look where they stacked it! I told them to put it on the patio.” He shook his head. “Looks like you get to move the wood, Jeremiah.” “Why me?” demanded… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:10

November 17, 2021

Hospital for Sinners

Bible Reading: Luke 5:27-32 “Mom, did you really tell Logan he could bring Elliott Blackburn to church with us tomorrow?” asked Laya. “Yes, I did,” Mom replied. “Why?” “Oh, Mom!” Laya wailed. “Elliott is horrible! He’s everything you tell us not to be, and then you turn around and say he can come to church… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 5:32

November 16, 2021

The Mighty Egg

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11, 20-21 “What’s for breakfast today?” asked Julie as she and her brother John came to the table one Sunday morning. “Bacon and hard-boiled eggs,” Mom replied. “Though if anyone wants an egg fixed some other way, I could manage that too.” After thanking God for the food, they began to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11

November 15, 2021

Undeserved Care

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1-4; 1 John 1:9-10 Eli came in and dropped his backpack onto the floor. “Mom, I’m the worst Christian ever,” he said, sounding very discouraged. “I can’t do anything right—not even for one day.” “What happened?” asked Mom. “What did you do wrong?” “Everything!” said Eli. “Cody said something mean to me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1

November 14, 2021

Out of the Shell

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 “You’re still living in the same small shell, Hermie,” Laila told her little crab. She looked at the empty larger shell she’d put at the bottom of the bowl. “When I got you at the pet store, they told me hermit crabs have to move into bigger shells as they grow…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:19-20

November 13, 2021

Use the Light

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 Jeremy and his cousin Eric stretched out beside the campfire. “I don’t usually like fish, but the ones we caught today were good!” Jeremy declared. Uncle Bob nodded. “Fish always taste best when you catch them yourself.” He took his phone from his pocket. “Now let’s have some spiritual food before… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

November 12, 2021

Calluses

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Hebrews 3:12-15 Ava scowled angrily at her mom. “How could you? I’ve never been so humiliated in my life! Do you know how embarrassing it is to have your mother come and drag you home?” “That’s enough, Ava!” Mom said firmly. “You know you’re supposed to come right home after… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 3:15

November 11, 2021

Smiles Over Tears

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4; John 11:32-36 “Smile nice.” Tiffany’s mom nudged her shoulder. “It’s for your dad, so look at the camera and smile.” Tiffany forced a smile to her face, but she wasn’t happy. Later that day, Tiffany was thinking about her dad as she sat down to dinner with her mom and brother…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:8