December 1, 2020

Decorating the Tree

Bible Reading: Titus 2:10-14; John 14:6 Ezra, Clark, and Genevieve sat in the living room with their parents, holding small boxes in their hands. It was their family’s yearly tradition to go to a special Christmas ornament store where each person would pick out one ornament to put on their family Christmas tree. Ezra, the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:10

November 30, 2020

The Surprise Ride

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:7-8; 56:3-4 As Mom adjusted the rearview mirror, she caught a glimpse of Braden’s worried face. “Is everything all right?” she asked. “I’m afraid to go to the dentist, Mom,” Braden moaned. “It’s making my stomach hurt.” “I’m sorry, honey,” said Mom. “You always liked Dr. Kent, and I’m sure you’ll like… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3

November 29, 2020

A Light to the World

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1 “You’ll never capture me!” Ava yelled to her friend Jack. They were in Ava’s backyard pretending to be medieval knights. “On my noble steed, you’ll never outlast me!” cried a galloping Jack. As Jack caught up to Ava, they both drew foam swords and shields. “On my honor as a knight,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:12

November 28, 2020

Something Beautiful

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23-29 “This is going to be so pretty!” Emily exclaimed as she helped her grandmother work on a quilt—a wedding gift for Emily’s cousin. “Madison will love this!” Grandma smiled. “Each square is cut from one of her old shirts or dresses,” she said. “I plan to make this kind of quilt… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23

November 27, 2020

The Anti-Virus Program

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-11; Romans 12:2 As Alexander began his report for school, lines of gibberish flashed across the monitor. “Will!” he called, seeing that he needed help from his older brother. “The computer’s acting weird!” Will came into the room and typed some commands into the computer. After a moment, he turned to Alexander…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

November 26, 2020

Thanksgiving Tree

Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7; 100 Golden, orange, and scarlet leaves blanketed the ground as Mya, Micha, Maylee, and Matthew tramped through the woods together. “Anyone find a decent branch yet?” Mom called from behind them. “How about this one?” Matthew held a branch with no leaves high above his head. “It’s taller than me!” Maylee… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

November 25, 2020

The Prowler

Bible Reading: John 1:1, 10-12 Chris sat up in bed, startled. Something woke me up. What was it? he wondered. The floors creaked downstairs, and Chris thought he heard footsteps. Is somebody down there? Or am I just imagining things? Feeling scared, Chris tiptoed across the hall and tapped lightly on his parents’ bedroom door…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:12

November 24, 2020

Racism Hurts

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:10 Charlotte was upset when she got home from school. “Some kids were being mean to Imani today, and I don’t know what to do,” she told her mom. “I’m sorry to hear that,” said Mom. “I know you two are close. What were the kids saying?” “Well, first they… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Amos 5:24

November 23, 2020

Good Luck Penny

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-6; Matthew 10:29-31 As Devin and Jake walked home from school, Devin spied a penny on the sidewalk. “Mine!” he declared, picking it up. “You can’t buy much with a penny, but at least now I won’t have bad luck today.” Jake frowned. “What does a penny have to do with luck?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:31

November 22, 2020

No Weeds Allowed!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 58:11; Ephesians 4:25-32 “Look over there, Bridger—under those tall weeds!” Lizzy said as she and her brother explored the area behind the barn at their new home in the country. “Are those tomatoes?” “Looks like tomato plants to me,” said Bridger. “Let’s pull up the weeds around them so we can see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 58:11