June 3, 2021

Don’t Forget What’s Important

Bible Reading: Matthew 23:23; John 4:13-14; James 2:18-20 “Mom!” hollered Hailey, “you did it again!” Hailey and her brother, Jordan, shared a knowing grin. “Is that the second time today?” “Third,” Jordan corrected just as Mom bustled into the kitchen. “The third what?” she asked. They pointed to the open microwave. “My tea!” Mom retrieved… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:18

June 2, 2021

The Mysterious Witness

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-11 The numbers on the watch glowed eerily in the darkness. Damien sighed as he got up and shoved the watch into his dresser drawer. Why did I steal it? he wondered. Damien had seen the watch while he and his mom were out shopping. He wanted it so much that he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:1

June 1, 2021

Giving What You Can

Bible Reading: Mark 12:41-44 Ali wanted to put more money in the offering plate, but all she had was a few coins. As the plate made its way across the aisle, she watched her friends drop several bills in. Ali frowned. It didn’t seem fair that her parents couldn’t give her much money to put… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:7

May 31, 2021

Second Chance

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-22; Colossians 3:12-13 “Look what Elias did to my math book!” Isabelle said angrily. “He’s ruined it!” She turned toward her little brother. “Don’t you ever touch my books again!” “I’m sorry, Isabelle,” Elias said sadly. “It just broked.” “Books don’t just break! You ripped it. You were careless, and now it’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

May 30, 2021

Don’t Worry, Pray!

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:2; Philippians 4:6-7 Gabe crumpled up his paper and threw it across the kitchen table. “I hate math. These word problems don’t make any sense!” “Read one to me,” said Mom. “We can figure it out together.” Gabe read the problem out loud. “Ryan found forty-five golf balls. His dad gave him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

May 29, 2021

Discover Your Gifts

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19 Maddie adjusted her backpack and followed her grandmother down the forest trail. Despite her silver hair, Gran still loved the woods and took each of her grandchildren on an overnight hike when they turned eight. Maddie had been eagerly awaiting her turn. She helped Gran pitch the tent and cook… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

May 28, 2021

What Really Counts

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 Adam and his friends were stunned. One of their classmates had been killed in a car accident. “We feel sad this morning,” said Miss Walters, their teacher. “Sometimes it makes us feel better to remember good and happy things about a person who has died. Would anyone like to share something… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:21

May 27, 2021

Search and Destroy

Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39 “Come on, Cyrus. We have to clean the basement now,” called Dad. With a sigh, Cyrus put down the book he was reading and went to the basement. Dad handed him a broom, and Cyrus began sweeping cobwebs out of corners while Dad cleaned a shelf. “That must be a good… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:4

May 26, 2021

The Mirage

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-18 “Can we stop at the mall?” Marlee asked as they drove past it. “I want a new shirt.” “We don’t have money for that right now, Marlee,” Mom replied. “Besides, you really don’t need a new shirt.” Marlee sighed. “I wish we were rich and didn’t have to worry… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:10

May 25, 2021

Learning to Fly

Bible Reading: James 1:1-12 “Mom, I think it’s time!” Jenny waved her mother over, never taking her eyes off the tiny chrysalis hanging from the bush. “See, the top part has started to expand!” Jenny pointed to the wrinkles that had formed on the upper part of the chrysalis since that morning. “The website said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:3