August 8, 2019

Our Strong Protector

Bible Reading: Psalm 121 Leo stayed close to his parents and older brother as they walked down their neighborhood street. They had gone for a walk just as the sun was setting, and now it was dark. Leo grabbed his dad’s hand during the darkest parts of the walk, in between streetlights. When Leo and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1

August 7, 2019

Keep the Fire Burning

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 There won’t be many more campfires this summer!” Mom said as she put down an armload of logs. “But fall is a lot of fun too.” Jase nodded. “I’m going to try out for the football team.” He glanced at his sister. “And Gwen gets to start going to youth group… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:24

August 6, 2019

The Dollhouse

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “Look, Lucy,” said Mom. “A dollhouse! It’d be perfect for Eleanor.” Lucy frowned. The wooden dollhouse in the thrift shop window was not much to look at—nothing like the fancy painted ones she and her younger sister had seen online. Eleanor’s birthday was only a month away, and she wanted… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:23

August 5, 2019

The Mouse Who Died Twice

Bible Reading: John 3:3-8, 16 “Grandpa, can you tell me another Africa story, please?” Allison asked. Grandpa smiled as he thought of his childhood as a missionary kid in Congo. “Did I ever tell you about the mouse who died twice?” “No,” answered Allison, scooting closer to her grandpa on the porch swing. “Well, one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 9:27

August 4, 2019

That’s Enough

Bible Reading: Mark 4:30-32; John 6:5-12 “So, what’s the grand total?” Dad asked as Laura counted the change on the table in front of her. “Twenty-three dollars and sixty-two cents.” Laura dejectedly put the money back in the shoebox she’d been using as a cash register. “That’s great!” Dad said. “So why the gloomy face?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:31-32

August 3, 2019

The Thirsty Plant

Bible Reading: John 7:37-39 Maria watched from the upstairs window as Mama left for work. Next to her on the windowsill was Mama’s plant. She had left the house without watering it—again! Maria grabbed the plant and ran downstairs, careful not to run too fast. She didn’t want to break the colorful clay pot she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1

August 2, 2019

Not Finished Yet

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4 “This old table that used to be Grandma’s is in pretty bad shape,” Corbin said as his father spread finish remover on the tabletop. “And I think you’re making it look worse instead of better.” “Hey! I’m not done refinishing it,” Dad said. The next day, Corbin watched Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Job 23:10

August 1, 2019

Lesson from a Hummingbird

Bible Reading: Luke 12:22-31 “Mom!” Bella called from the porch. “Help!” Mom came running to the porch, where Bella was leaning over a tiny green-colored hummingbird as it flopped around, struggling with a string tangled around its spindly legs. The bird’s needle-like bill tore at the strand, but the string wound around tighter and tighter…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

July 31, 2019

T-Shirt Christian

Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 “It’s not my turn to take out the trash. Do it yourself!” José yelled at his brother as he slammed the door and stomped down the steps. He looked up to see Kegan, his new neighbor, leaning against the gate and watching him. “Hi, José. Why are you always yelling?” Kegan… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:13

July 30, 2019

Spiders and Shower Caps

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 :Ready or not, here I come!” Jayna announced loudly from the back porch. “Ta-da!” “Wait! We’re not ready!” her brother Patrick teased as he covered his eyes. Moses, her younger brother, snickered. “What is that?” he asked, pointing to the bright blue shower cap perched on top of her head. Jayna… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11