November 10, 2021

Not Fair

Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-31 “I didn’t make the basketball team, Mom.” Evelyn slumped down in a chair. “I’m not bragging or anything, but I am a good basketball player, you know.” “Yes, you are,” agreed Mom. “But there were only two openings on the team, and the coach had to choose, didn’t she? Who did… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2

November 9, 2021

Filled Jars

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 “Why are we bringing glass jars to get groceries, Mom?” asked Micah. “We’re trying something a little different to reduce our plastic waste,” Mom explained. “Today we’re visiting a bulk food store, which is a type of store where you bring your own containers and fill them with what you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7

November 8, 2021

The Great Comforter

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:2; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Grace held her golden retriever’s head in her lap and scratched behind her silky ears. But Blondie didn’t look up at her with big brown eyes like she usually did. Instead, she lay still, barely breathing. “Why doesn’t God hear my prayers?” Tears flowed down Grace’s cheeks. “He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3

November 7, 2021

Keep Practicing

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 Jonah was excited as he skated out onto the ice for his first hockey practice. I’m glad I’ve been skating since I was a little kid, he thought. I’m already a good skater, so it shouldn’t take me long to learn to play hockey. After teaching the kids some exercises and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:17

November 6, 2021

Bitter Chocolate

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-28 Silas walked into the kitchen and saw a bunch of things sitting on the counter—flour, sugar, eggs, and a thick, delicious-looking chocolate bar. At the sight of the chocolate, his eyes got big and round. I’m sure Mom won’t mind if I have a taste, he thought. So he picked up… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

November 5, 2021

Saved!

Bible Reading: John 14:6; Romans 10:9-13 Kawi grinned as the sun glinted off the water at his favorite spot by the falls. He loved the sounds of the spray hitting the rocks and the laughter from the many children who visited the falls on vacation with their families. Kawi’s eye was drawn to a small… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9

November 4, 2021

Both Glad and Sad

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “I’ll say this week’s Bible verse first,” said Carlyn when her family gathered for devotions. “Psalm 119:72—‘The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.’” “Very good,” Dad said. “Your turn, Hazel.” “The law from your…um…from your words…” Hazel sighed. “Why do… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:72

November 3, 2021

God Answers

Bible Reading: Genesis 17:15-17; 21:1-3; Matthew 7:7-11; Ephesians 3:20-21 “Mom! Come quick!” Mom stumbled out of bed to Cora’s frantic cries. “What’s going on, Cora?” Cora pointed to the gerbil cage in her room. “I woke up and saw Salt and Pepper acting weird, and Salt had something in his mouth, and so I looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 17:6

November 2, 2021

Still a Cuckoo

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5 “Hey, what do you see?” Dad asked. Madeline had climbed halfway up the swing set and was clinging to the frame as she peered through a pair of binoculars. “A bird I didn’t recognize just flew into that tree,” Madeline answered, pointing to a tall maple. “I thought it might be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17

November 1, 2021

In Safe Keeping

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “I’ll pick you up after school and take you to see Grandpa at the hospital,” Mom told Jaxon and Elexa as they put on their coats. Jaxon tried to swallow the lump in his throat. “Is…is he going to die?” Mom took a deep breath. “I don’t know, Jaxon. But whatever… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:12