October 11, 2021

Jesus’s Boat

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24 With a big grin for the camera, Cruz held up the redfish he had just caught. “My first catch ever!” Papi helped Cruz release the fish from the hook, then picked up his own fishing pole. “Now it’s my turn!” Cruz and his father were… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

October 10, 2021

Mexico or South Street

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 “I wish I could go too,” Evie said as she watched her older sister walk up to the security line at the airport. Along with other young people from their church, Savannah was on her way to spend a week helping missionaries in Mexico with their children’s ministry. Her family… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:2

October 9, 2021

Not My Way

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 Weston sighed as he dropped his backpack on the floor of his friend Grady’s house. Grady had gone to Bible club with him the day before, and the boys had been discussing the lesson the whole way home from school. Grady couldn’t seem to believe that salvation was a gift and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

October 8, 2021

It’s Greek to Me

Bible Reading: Psalm 86:8-12 Elijah sat at the kitchen table tapping the screen of his tablet. “What are you doing?” asked his older sister, Bella. “Our teacher at church gave us some homework,” Elijah explained. “He’s going to give a prize to whoever finds the most names for God used in the Bible, but I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 10:6

October 7, 2021

Seeds First

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 “It looks like these tomatoes will be just perfect for the fair next week,” Kara’s mom told her. “You certainly have worked hard in this garden.” Kara smiled. “It was fun most of the time,” she said as she moved the hose. “I wonder how Penelope is doing on the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:6

October 6, 2021

An Unlikely Blessing

Bible Reading: John 9:1-12 Rich couldn’t wait to meet his baby brother, Patrick. When his aunt brought him to the hospital and led him to his mom’s room, Rich beamed when he saw Patrick in Mom’s arms. He quickly went over to see him. “Hello, Patrick!” he said, gently touching the soft blanket wrapped around… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 9:3

October 5, 2021

The Droopy Plant

Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19; Colossians 2:6-7 Laurel looked at the planter hanging from the porch ceiling. “What’s the matter with your plant, Mom?” “My plant?” Mom turned to look at it. “Wow! It doesn’t look very happy! I’ve been so busy with work lately that I forgot to water it! I’ll do it right now.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:7

October 4, 2021

A Sick Friend

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Revelation 21:1-7 Cole sat on the porch steps, his chin propped up in his hand. All he could think about was his friend Titus. How can he be so sick that doctors say he might not get well again? Cole wondered. Just a few days ago, we were skateboarding together!… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

October 3, 2021

The Keeper

Bible Reading: Psalm 121 “I love watching all the animals,” Faith said when her class took a field trip to the zoo. “But the penguins are my favorite! They look so cute waddling around on land. And it’s even more fun to watch them swim. They look like they’re flying underwater!” “Yeah, but it’s awfully… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:3-5

October 2, 2021

Bad Day Blues

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Sam was grumpy when he got off the school bus. His mom smiled, but he didn’t smile back. He’d had a bad day. First, his friend Aiden didn’t play with him on the playground. At lunch, Sam spilled his milk on his favorite shirt. Then he got a bad grade on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4