April 14, 2021

The Transformation

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:1-6 “Oh no.” Imogen’s shoulders slumped as she and Mom walked around the apartment. “Is this really where we’re going to live? It’s tiny compared to our old house.” “I know.” Mom’s eyes glistened with tears. “But we can’t afford to live in a house like our old one without Dad, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:5

April 13, 2021

Big or Small

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5; 1 John 1:7-9 “Have you finished cleaning your room already?” asked Mom as Kennedy joined her outside. Kennedy nodded but avoided her mother’s eyes. She had not cleaned her room at all, but she intended to get it done before Mom checked later. Kennedy waved at a neighbor girl. “You know,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:10

April 12, 2021

Real Winners

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 Counselor Gary stood in front of a large group of wiggly campers. “Have you had a good time at camp this week?” he hollered. “Yes!” the campers yelled back. Brayden’s voice was a little louder than the others. This was his first time at church camp and he’d… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

April 11, 2021

Seek Him with All Your Heart

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:11; Mathew 6:33; Acts 17:24 “Ready or not, here I come!” Katie was playing hide-and-seek with her friend Karen. She searched in the bushes, up in the trees, and by the cars parked in the driveway. After a few minutes had gone by with no sign of her friend, she thought… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:13

April 10, 2021

Rescued!

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:21-23 Summer was sitting at the kitchen table working on school when she heard Mom yell from the backyard. “Summer! A bird needs to be rescued!” Dropping her pencil, Summer ran outside. Mom pointed to the middle of the ice skating rink Dad had constructed over the winter. There was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:13

April 9, 2021

A Good Friend

Bible Reading: Romans 15:1-2; Galatians 6:1-3 Wyatt threw his notebook against the wall of his friend’s room. “It’s no use, Isaiah! I’m never going to get this.” Isaiah set his own book down. “Calm down, Wyatt. Let’s go over it again.” “No! I’m done. You’ve been trying to help me for weeks, but I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

April 7, 2021

A Co-pa-cet-ic Day

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105; John 20:30-31 “Hello, David,” said Grandpa. “Is everything copacetic with my grandson today?” “Co…pa…cetic? What does that mean?” But even as David asked, he was sure his grandpa wouldn’t tell him. Sure enough, Grandpa gave him a wink. “Look it up. That’s what dictionaries are for!” So David grabbed his tablet… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 20:31

April 6, 2021

Nolan’s Prayer

Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-36 Nolan wore a big smile as he and Parker walked home together. Parker looked at his little brother. “What are you so happy about?” Nolan’s grin grew even broader. “It worked! Pastor Dunn said we should pray for our enemies, so I’ve been praying for Derek ever since he knocked me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44

April 5, 2021

Firmly Staked

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:6-10 “We’ve got work to do before we go hiking,” said Dad as he and Eli reached their campsite, “so let’s get the tent up.” “All right! That will be fun!” Eli eagerly helped his dad stretch out the tent and set it up. Then he pounded the stakes into the ground… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:7