January 29, 2021

Worth the Wait

Bible Reading: Proverbs 25:15; 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 “Hey, Dad,” said Bailey one day as she scrolled through a gardening website. “There’s a section in here called ‘Unusual Seeds.’ Can we order some?” “What kind did you have in mind?” asked Dad. “Ginseng,” said Bailey. “Is that okay? This website says it’s so valuable, its dried… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:11

January 28, 2021

Watch Your Step

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 “Hi, Steven.” Startled, Steven glanced up. Seeing his uncle, he quickly turned off his tablet. “Oh, Uncle Todd! I—I didn’t hear you come in.” Uncle Todd raised his brows. “So I noticed. I just stopped by to see if you’d like to go with me to the construction site of the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15

January 27, 2021

Holding Hammy

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:2-10 Nia’s mom was finally letting her get a dog. She was so excited, even though she knew her mom was only letting her get the dog because Nia was sick. But she was still happy to get a pet. On the way home from picking out the little beagle that she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:13

January 26, 2021

The Driver

Bible Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 “Watch it!” said Uncle Chris. “Slow down, Margo!” In the back seat, Sean turned to Alana and grinned. When Aunt Samantha asked Uncle Chris to get something from the grocery store, he offered to let Margo drive them there. She’d had a driver’s license only a week, and as she drove,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 25:4

January 25, 2021

Bestselling Author

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “Quick, Mom! Lisa and I don’t want to be late,” Ellie said impatiently as Mom dropped them off at their local library. “We really want a signed copy of Rachel Rivera’s latest book.” Rachel Rivera was Ellie and Lisa’s favorite author. The cousins were forever exchanging novels. Now, the famous author… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

January 24, 2021

Ugly Brown Shoes

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11 The first day of school always made Alice nervous, but today was the worst ever because her family had recently moved to a new town. She smiled shyly at a couple of girls. One nodded toward Alice’s feet and mouthed, “Weird.” The other rolled her eyes. They turned their backs… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11

January 23, 2021

Fame and Fortune

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3, 16-17 Someday you’re going to walk through this building and see my helmet and uniform number all over the place,” said Bryce with a grin as he and the other boys in his Sunday school class left the Football Hall of Fame. Eric laughed loudly. “Fat chance!” he said. “Just wait—you’ll… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31

January 22, 2021

Something Beautiful

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:9-13 I wonder if Mom will ever be well again, Savannah thought as she got out of the car and walked with her aunt toward the church. Savannah was staying with her while Dad took Mom to a special doctor in another city. “Look at that window, Savannah,” Aunt Melanie said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:12

January 21, 2021

It Takes Practice

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17 Kenny groaned as he picked himself up from the snow. He was learning to ski, and his feet were in great big boots that were locked onto two long sticks of fiberglass. When he had begged to go skiing with his big brother, Nicholas had warned him it wasn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:130

January 20, 2021

Gone Fishin’ (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 I’m going to do it, Santiago decided. I want to be a fisher of people and help bring my friends to Jesus. And I’m going to start with Pete. So whenever Santiago saw Pete, he would mention a Bible verse he’d learned, or he’d invite Pete to go to church with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:2