February 4, 2020

Splashed Mud

Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 “Mom, Skyler splashed mud on my new outfit!” said Anastasia when she came home from school. “I got off the bus first, and when he got off, he jumped right into a puddle and splashed muddy water all over me.” “That’s too bad,” said Mom, “but it’ll wash out. I’m sure… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12

February 3, 2020

Counterfeit Goodness

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12 “I’m glad you came today, Alex,” said Oliver as the boys rode their bikes home after an event at Oliver’s church. “How did you like it?” “The games were fun and the music was okay,” Alex replied, “but the speaker said the only way to get to heaven is through Jesus…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:12

February 2, 2020

Snow Day

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:1-3; Romans 12:10-18 Victoria and Anthony were eating breakfast when a message dinged on Mom’s phone. “Well, I guess you won’t be going to school today,” Mom told them. “The freezing temperatures and icy roads have closed all the public schools.” “All right!” said Anthony. “I can play all day!” Victoria didn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:24

February 1, 2020

A Long Wait

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-8 “Oh no!” exclaimed Isla as the railroad crossing arms came down and a very slow-moving train began passing by on the tracks in front of them. “Looks like we’ll be sitting here for a while,” said Mom, and she turned off the car engine. Isla sighed and watched the train as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:7

January 31, 2020

Weeds of Complaint

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12-15 “This is so boring!” Evie said. “I thought we were on a mission trip. What does pulling weeds have to do with anything?” Evie sat back on her feet and wiped the sweat from her face. She glanced at her friend Mindi. “Man, it’s hot. Don’t you think we could go… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14

January 30, 2020

The Boomerang Effect

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:12; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 John 1:5-9 “It’s my turn for show-and-tell tomorrow,” said Natasha as she and her younger brother, Eric, cleared the dinner table. “I searched my room, but I don’t have anything interesting to bring.” “Your seashells from the cottage are pretty,” said Mom. “They’re downstairs in a jar on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 3:19

January 29, 2020

Sweeping Out the Dark

Bible Reading: John 1:1-13 Unika played with her baby brother while Mother helped Auntie in the village gardens. “Unika!” said Mother. “We need another basket. Go home and bring another!” The little girl ran through the African village until she came to the door of her family’s house. It was getting dark. Unika pushed the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:12

January 28, 2020

Mountains and Jesus

Bible Reading: John 20:24-31; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 Jacob and his dad got up early to hike the valley below the Grand Tetons, where they were spending a week of vacation. As Dad paused on the trail to take a picture of the towering peaks, Jacob looked up at the snowcapped mountains glistening in the rising… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 20:29

January 27, 2020

Courage to Speak

Bible Reading: Acts 5:17-18, 26-29 Mom was putting a pizza in the oven when Sienna got home. “How was school?” Mom asked. “Okay,” Sienna said, “except we have to do an oral book report in two weeks, and it’s scary standing up in front of the class.” “You can practice on me,” Mom offered. “What… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 5:42

January 26, 2020

Good Anger?

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:12-18; James 1:19-20 “Are you kidding me?” Tyler kicked a toy angrily. “I was excited about snow days at first, but this is the third day in a row! I’ve already missed my robotics meeting and my dodgeball class, and now our big basketball game has been canceled!” Mom leaned against Tyler’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26-27