June 29, 2019

A Lesson in Sacrifice

Bible Reading: John 15:12–13 “Are you ready?” Uncle Rick shouted over the sound of the boat’s motor. “All ready!” Alex and Susan responded in unison. As they slowly moved forward, the long rope connecting Alex and Susan’s tube to the back of the boat began to tighten, and so did their stomachs. This was their… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:13

June 28, 2019

Moving Day

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12–18 It was moving day. Alaina sat sullenly in the back seat as her mom followed the moving truck Dad was driving. She let out a heavy sigh and started complaining . . . again. “I don’t want to move. I don’t want to leave my friends, and I don’t want to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5

June 27, 2019

Message Delivered

Bible Reading: Romans 10:13–15 As Parker’s family left their mission work to return to their own country for a few months, they sadly said goodbye to Aniceta. She had helped them translate the New Testament into her language. They knew she would miss them very much, and they would miss her too. In the weeks… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:15

June 26, 2019

The Big Picture

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:9; 27:9 Sierra watched the TV eagerly when a commercial for her dad’s business appeared on the screen. His company was a sponsor for a local TV station, and an ad for their business had been recorded at the office where he worked. “Where’s your desk, Dad?” asked Sierra. “I don’t see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

June 25, 2019

Baloney Sandwich (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 18:9–14; Romans 6:1–2, 11–13 “Dad, that TV guy is in town,” Levi said excitedly. “Hudson’s family is going to see him, and he invited me to go along. Can I go?” “What TV guy would that be?” Dad asked. “The guy who contacts people who have died.” Levi hurried on when he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:1–2

June 24, 2019

Baloney Sandwich (Part 1)

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:1–3 “Food tastes so good out here!” Levi said as his family enjoyed a picnic lunch at the park. He took a big bite of his sandwich, and his sister Nina started to laugh. “I’m glad you like the food out here so much,” she said with a grin. “That little… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:15

June 23, 2019

I Will, You Will

Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14–24 “Who wants to help me sweep up these crumbs?” Mom asked as she picked up the lunch plates and walked to the sink. “I will!” three-year-old Elim yelled enthusiastically as he rushed over to get the broom. Ruby giggled as she watched her little cousin sweep up the crumbs at top… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14

June 22, 2019

A Balloon for Titus

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26–28 “Can we get balloons, Mom?” Julian asked on the way into the hardware store. It was the store’s grand opening, and a man was blowing up helium balloons at the front of the store and giving them to the kids. “Sure,” said Mom. “Why don’t you take Titus over there while… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:26

June 21, 2019

Finally Floating

Bible Reading: Romans 3:20–24, 28 Down under the water Graham went! He came up sputtering. “What did I do wrong?” he asked Aunt Sue. He and his sister were spending a week with their aunt at her lakeside cottage, and she was teaching them to float. Graham looked over at Kinley. “She’s just lying on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 16:31

June 20, 2019

Fading Flowers (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:27–28; Hebrews 13:15–16 As Greta and Harper walked to a friend’s house, they saw some yellow wildflowers by the side of the road. “These sort of look like the flowers Mrs. Cranston used to have in her yard before she got too sick to take care of them,” said Greta. Harper nodded…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:27