September 1, 2020

Neighbors Near and Far

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:34-40; Hebrews 13:1-3 The moment the last bell rang, Jenny texted her mom to see if she could go get ice cream after school. Within seconds she had an answer. “Yay! I can go,” she told her best friend, Emma. “Mom will pick me up at four.” At the ice cream shop,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:3

August 31, 2020

Through it All

Bible Reading: James 1:2-4, 12 Stunned, Ayden stared at his dad. He had just learned that his father had a very serious disease, and the doctors could not promise that surgery would help. “You’re not going to die, are you?” whispered Ayden. Ayden’s father didn’t answer immediately. “That’s something only God knows for sure,” he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1

August 30, 2020

Acts of Kindness

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 Katie browsed through the toys at the church’s huge indoor sale while her mom sorted through stacks of books. “Isn’t it great that all the proceeds go toward the youth group mission trip?” she overheard her mom say to one of her friends who was volunteering at the sale. Then Katie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 13:18

August 29, 2020

A Good Friend

Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:5-6 Zayden’s eyes widened as his dad took a pair of tweezers from their first aid kit. “Hold still, Zayden,” Dad said. Zayden and his dad had been working on his tree house when a large splinter got lodged in Zayden’s thumb. He instinctively drew back his hand. “I know this will… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:6

August 28, 2020

Endless Forgiveness

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-22, 33 Pam sat on the couch at her grandparents’ house forlornly. Her mother had dropped her off earlier while her sister and friends went to the pool. Her grandma studied her for a moment. “So, Pam,” she started. “When your mom dropped you off, she said you weren’t going to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

August 27, 2020

Spilled Milk

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Mom, remember I told you about Amanda—a new girl in my class at school? She’s really nice,” Erin said one evening. “In art class today, I was looking at the picture she was painting, and my brush accidentally bumped the corner of it. I was sure she’d be mad, but she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:12

August 26, 2020

A Dirty Rag

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:5-9 “Mom,” Davy said as he scrubbed the car. “Can I ask you a question?” “I don’t know, can you?” his mom responded with a teasing smile. “Mom, this is serious!” Davy cried. “Okay, sorry,” Mom said. “Fire away!” “Jake and I were talking about heaven today, and he said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9

August 25, 2020

A Tiny Light

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 “Mom!” Jaden yelled as he entered the house. “I’m in the laundry room,” called Mom. Jaden went to tell Mom the exciting news. “Kalil’s family invited me to go with them to Mammoth Cave next Friday. Can I? Please?” Jaden’s family had recently moved to Kentucky, and Kalil was a new… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14

August 24, 2020

The Best Artist

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:21-24, 31 “Look at that funny monkey!” Sophia giggled as she pointed toward a little monkey who was making faces at his reflection in a mirror. Sophia and her brother, Sam, were spending the day at the zoo with their Uncle Steve. “It was fun to see all the different animals, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:1

August 23, 2020

A Picture to Remember

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Aubrey was thoughtful as her family arrived home after church. There had been a communion service that morning, and she had some questions. “I know when we take communion it reminds us of Jesus’ death—and we’re supposed to do it until He comes back and makes everything new and perfect…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:26