April 4, 2021

He Is Risen!

Bible Reading: Matthew 27:57-66; 28:1-10; John 3:16-18 Madison carefully helped her little brother cover the sticky marshmallow he had placed in the center of the dough. “Troy, this dough is like the tomb where Jesus was placed after He died on the cross.” Troy’s eyes widened as he popped another marshmallow into his mouth. “Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:6

April 3, 2021

Alive Again

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20, 35-38, 42-44, 54-57 “I can’t wait for Easter Sunday tomorrow,” said Riley as she and her dad and brother swept out the garage. “Easter lilies are so pretty, and I like to hear the story of when Jesus rose from the dead.” “I like Easter dinner!” Owen said. “Everything is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54

April 2, 2021

Washing Feet

Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:18; John 13:1-17 Jacki glanced around nervously as she and her mom walked downtown to the park. They had to cross a street called Division Street to get there, which was named appropriately since it divided the rich and poor sides of town. Jacki always felt nervous crossing that street because a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:18

April 1, 2021

The Bluebird

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10-12; Galatians 6:9-10 Taylor stood back and surveyed the work her family and others from her church had done on Ms. Leena’s home. Fresh paint coated the walls, brightening the room. “Thank you, Jesus!” Ms. Leena’s brown eyes sparkled, and she clapped her hands in excitement. “My house hasn’t looked this good… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12

March 31, 2021

Pretty Flowers

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 “Pretty!” Elsa pointed at a butterfly swooping through the air. Mila frowned at the two-year-old and looked at their mom. “If you lost your job, how are you going to buy food for us?” she asked. Mom settled Elsa on her hip. “I’ll get a new job.” “What if you can’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:31-32

March 30, 2021

Hungry People

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:25; 2:1-3 “The Church of the Open Bible,” read Sawyer as Dad pulled away from the curb. “We sure were wrong about this church!” Their family was on vacation and when they had looked for a church to attend, they thought the name of this church indicated there would be preaching… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2

March 29, 2021

Can Right Be Wrong?

Bible Reading: Romans 14:13-23; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13 “Mom, guess what happened at Bible club,” Carter said as he got into the car. “Henry trusted Jesus as his Savior!” “That’s wonderful!” said Mom. “Yeah,” said Carter. “His parents aren’t Christians. Maybe now he can help them come to Jesus too!” A few weeks later, Carter came… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:9

March 28, 2021

Wilted Buds

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:11-13; James 1:2-4 “My whole life is ruined!” Addison said as her dad watered plants on the back patio. “Everything is going so wrong. We’re switching to a new lunch schedule this week, and none of my friends have lunch at the same time I do. And I failed the Spanish test… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Joel 2:21

March 27, 2021

’Tis So Sweet

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:5-7 “She’s so beautiful,” whispered Juli. She reached out and stroked the new lamb’s soft coat. The mother sheep lay in the bed of straw next to her, watching with pride. “She is.” Dad sat back, wiping his hands on a towel. “My favorite part of spring is all the new baby… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5

March 26, 2021

Shining Like the Moon

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 8:10-18 “There! My homework’s done,” said Amelia, closing her math book. “You finished with yours, Aubrey?” Aubrey nodded. “Yep. Let’s go outside—it’s so nice out tonight.” The girls went out onto the porch. Twinkling stars in the sky glistened like distant diamonds. The full moon seemed to shine brighter than usual. As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 29:2