July 19, 2019

Rescued (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11; 8:31-32 When Milo and Tessa came home with their new dog, Mom lined a box with an old, soft blanket to make a bed for him. “Come here, Little Guy,” Milo called gently. “That’s what Tessa and I are naming him—Little Guy.” The dog trotted across the floor and sniffed at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:32

July 18, 2019

Rescued (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 3:14-18 As Tessa and Milo walked out of the hardware store with their father, Milo noticed a cage sitting next to the entrance. “Hey, Dad!” he said. “There’s a dog in that cage!” “He’s so cute!” Tessa exclaimed. She and Milo stooped to pet the small brown dog while Dad talked to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:18

July 17, 2019

But. . .What If?

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 Trisha’s stomach clenched nervously, and her eyes filled with tears. “Goodbye, Summerville,” she whispered. “I’ll miss you.” Trisha’s dad had recently gotten a job in another state, and her family was moving. “Alright, kiddos, time to get in the van,” Dad called. “We have a long ride ahead of us.” Trisha’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7

July 16, 2019

Overflowing Love

Bible Reading: Romans 15:13; Ephesians 3:17-19; 1 John 4:12, 16, 19 Jacob and his little brother, Danny, squished and squashed in cool mud with bare toes. “It sounds like the thing at the dentist that sucks your spit!” Danny said gleefully. He pulled his foot out of the mud and stuck it back in with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:19

July 15, 2019

The Arms of Jesus

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:5-8, 14 “Uncle Rob and Aunt Jen are here!” Juliana called when the doorbell rang. She went to let them in. “Hey there, Joey. What have you got?” asked Juliana when she saw that little Joey had brought a toy with him. “My new jet. Look!” Joey held it out, laughing, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 33:27

July 14, 2019

The Lighthouse

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105, 129-133 “The storm’s here,” Pete said as Dad closed the last window. Lightning ripped across the sky, making the lighthouse stand out. Waves crashed against the seashore with a fierce intensity Pete had never seen before. “Looks like we finished just in time,” Dad said. Pete ran into his room and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28

July 13, 2019

Flower Seeds

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:3-9, 23 “Hi, Claire. Hi, Mrs. Miller. What are you doing?” asked Molly, the Millers’ next-door neighbor. Claire and her mom were kneeling near some flowers in their backyard. “We’re picking some of the flowers we planted in the spring,” Claire answered. “Oh, cool. Well, I came over to see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:11

July 12, 2019

Talk About It

Bible Reading: Psalm 5:1-3 Vince slipped through the front door and plunked down his backpack. “Vince?” Dad called from the kitchen. “Mom baked brownies before she left for work. Want to have one?” Without answering, Vince shuffled to his room, closed the door, and slumped facedown on the bed. He wished he could talk to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

July 11, 2019

A Sweet Treat

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 “Hey, Ashley, guess what I have!” Andy approached his sister with his hands behind his back. “I’ll give you a hint. It’s round and has a hole in the middle.” “A donut,” Ashley said. “Nope,” Andy said. “But you can eat it. It’s hard and sweet and comes in several flavors.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8

July 10, 2019

The Painted Bench (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Luke 17:3-4; Ephesians 4:32 Grandma had just finished putting cookies in the oven when Evan came into the kitchen. “I was just about to go outside and cut some roses,” Grandma said. “Want to join me?” Evan nodded and followed her outside. After a few snips, Grandma broke the silence. “What’s on your… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 17:4