July 3, 2021

Stand on the Rock

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 “I can’t believe the pandemic is lasting this long,” Jordyn told her mom. “I miss basketball and birthday parties and sleepovers. I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this!” “I understand, Jordie. So much has changed since the pandemic came to Canada. When I start to feel sad,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 26:4

July 2, 2021

Not a Robot

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8; James 2:14-18 “What are you doing?” Charlie asked as he stepped up behind his mom’s chair. Mom clicked on a small square on the screen, the picture in it showing a house with a chimney. “I’m proving that I’m not a robot.” “What?” Charlie looked from the computer to his mom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35

July 1, 2021

Special Servants

Bible Reading: Acts 12:5-11 As Evie and her brother James raced across the field, something suddenly moved in the grass ahead of them. “Oh!” exclaimed Evie, stopping in her tracks. “What is that?” James stopped too. “It’s just a bird. But, look! It’s hurt. I think its wing is broken.” They watched the bird slowly… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:7

June 30, 2021

Tumbling Cans

Bible Reading: Mark 8:34-38 “I need to pick up a few groceries before dropping you off at your game, Carter,” said Mom as she turned in at the supermarket. “You can come in, but keep an eye on your little sister while I zip on ahead. I’ll meet you at the checkout in ten minutes.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 8:38

June 29, 2021

Farewell, Fear!

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-10 “Summer, I love these earrings!” Natalie held up the gold-and-pink bunny rabbit earrings to her ears and looked in the mirror. “Thanks! I have lots of pairs now that I got my ears pierced.” Summer opened the top drawer to show her friend. “Did it hurt lots?” Natalie asked as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7

June 28, 2021

Worth the Effort

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:11; John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7 Aaron and Aria, along with their father, watched a fisherman on the pier carefully arrange his big green net. Then he made a sudden motion, and the net glided out over the Gulf of Mexico. “That’s quite a skill you have there,” Dad told the fisherman. The… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

June 27, 2021

Freely Accepted

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 “How was drama club, Hailey?” Mom asked as she took a casserole out of the oven and set it on the counter. Hailey frowned, avoiding her gaze. “It was good. I had fun.” “You don’t seem like you had fun,” Mom said, coming over and putting a hand on her shoulder…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:3

June 26, 2021

A Memorial Rock

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7-12 The James family stood looking at the huge oak tree lying across their front yard. During the night, a fierce storm had blown it down. “Wow!” said Julia. “If that tree had fallen just a little farther this way, it would have hit the house!” Dad nodded. “God surely takes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:12

June 25, 2021

Western Adventure (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:1-2, 30-32 “That was cool!” said Allie when their plane landed at an airport near the Black Hills of South Dakota. “I like flying.” “Me too,” said Mara and Collin together. Their grandparents met them at the airport, and by the next day they were ready for another adventure. “What would you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

June 24, 2021

Western Adventure (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Allie, Mara, and Collin fastened their seat belts on the plane. They were on their way to visit their grandparents in South Dakota. Allie was glad she had a window seat. She didn’t want to miss a thing on what they called their Western Adventure. The kids squealed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17