June 13, 2021

Gross Outside, Gross Inside

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7-10 Lily jumped over a puddle and wrinkled her nose. She moved to the side to avoid a soggy straw wrapper someone had left on the ground. “Everything just seems so gross today.” Her mom smiled at her. “Sometimes when everything gets rained on, it can get a little yucky.” “I just… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:2

June 12, 2021

A Forever Home

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 “Mom!” Santiago wailed. “I have to write a report tonight on how Native Americans lived long ago. I totally forgot it was due tomorrow!” “Well, start researching for your report,” Mom said. “I’ll fix you a snack. How about carrots and dip?” Santiago sighed. “Okay.” He sat down at the computer… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:3

June 11, 2021

Blessed and a Blessing

Bible Reading: Psalm 92:12-15 As Gemma walked into the nursing home with her mother, she wrinkled her nose. “It’s hot in here, and it doesn’t smell very good either,” she grumbled. “It’s very warm here because most of the people are old and like the warmth,” Mom replied. “Many are on medications too, and that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 20:35

June 10, 2021

Jesus Cares

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 “Why, God?” Alaina whispered angrily under her breath. “It’s just not fair.” She collapsed in a heap on her bed and began sobbing. In just a minute’s time, Alaina’s beloved pet dog had been taken from her. Kiki had been hit by a car and killed. Alaina was devastated. If… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:8

June 9, 2021

No More Fussing!

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Reed watched his little brother crawl all over the living room. Titus picked up a toy, chewed on it furiously, and then threw it down. He made his way to the TV and reached out to touch the screen. “No, no,” Mom said as she picked Titus up. “You need… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:14

June 8, 2021

Feeling Itchy-Scratchy

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 “I need that red marker!” said Olive, snatching it from her brother, Garrett. “I had it first!” She dropped it on the table and bent to scratch a big mosquito bite on her leg. “Oh, won’t this ever go away?” she moaned. Olive straightened up and reached for the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

June 7, 2021

Batter Up

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-17 Martin squatted behind the batter and watched the ball sail toward him. As he raised his mitt to catch it, the batter swung wildly and lost his grip on the bat. It hit the bottom of Martin’s mask, causing him to fall backward. Several people rushed forward to see if Martin… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:12

June 6, 2021

Taken For Granted

Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Ray thought over his day as he walked home. It had been his turn to stack breakfast dishes that morning. His mother usually thanked him for his help, but this time she didn’t say anything. Then, on the way to school, Ray had stopped to help a younger child who had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:13

June 5, 2021

Want to Go on a Snail Hunt?

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:6; Luke 15:1-7 “Mom,” Melody cried. “Molly is gone!” Molly was the family’s mystery snail. Melody’s older brothers, Bill and Randy, ran to the living room. “Mel, don’t be silly,” said Bill. “She has to be in the tank someplace; she’s a water snail. She’s probably hiding.” Melody rolled her eyes. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10

June 4, 2021

A Prayer For Bullies

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:38-47 Jessie slammed the back door and came into the kitchen with tears streaming down her face. “Jessie, are you all right?” asked Aunt Tiffany as she pulled an apple pie out of the oven. Jessie sniffled. “School’s just so tough!” She had recently moved from Scotland and was having a hard… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44