June 9, 2019

Tried and True

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:6–7; Hebrews 11:1–6 “Oh, it smells good in here,” said Presley as she and Kenna stepped into the kitchen. “Thanks for inviting me for dinner.” “What’s cooking, Mom?” Kenna asked. “It’s a chicken and rice casserole.” Mom lifted the cover off a crockpot. “I hope you like it, Presley.” When Presley… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:6–7

June 8, 2019

Filled Up with Love

Bible Reading: Romans 5:5; 12:10 Jackson aimed the hose and squirted water into the center of an orange inflatable pool—his sister’s favorite birthday gift. The first thing Addy wanted this morning was to get in her “swimmy pool.” Jackson’s job was to fill it while she finished breakfast. Soon she burst through the back door,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:5

June 7, 2019

Free from Fear

Bible Reading: John 8:31–36 “Will he bite?” Denise asked fearfully as the handler started to give her a yellow corn snake to hold. Denise and her mother were at a special event at the public library and had stopped by the reptile booth. “No, she’s very friendly,” the woman replied. “Her name is Melissa.” Tentatively,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:32

June 6, 2019

Never Alone

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:1–9 This story may not be suitable for young or sensitive children. Ellie groaned as she tossed and turned in her bed. In her dreams, she went back to the day her parents died. Ellie’s parents had been missionaries ever since she was a baby, and when she was eight, they were… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:4

June 5, 2019

Toads and Apples

Bible Reading: Genesis 3:1–6 “Dad!” Declan called from upstairs. “Will you settle an argument for us?” “I’ll help if I can,” Dad called back. “What’s the problem?” Declan and his brother Grady came thumping down the stairs. “Well, Grady thinks toads have smooth skin and frogs have lumpy skin, but I think it’s the other… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:4

June 4, 2019

The Odd Aardvark

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4–8 “Hey, Mom! Look at this weird-looking animal!” exclaimed Manuel as he peered over the fence of the city zoo. He and his mom were enjoying walking through the different zoo exhibits and learning neat facts about animals Manuel had never seen before. “That’s an aardvark,” said Mom. “An aardvark! I think… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:10

June 3, 2019

Charged Up

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14–17 After shopping at the mall, Cora and her mother headed for the parking lot and climbed into their car. “What’s the matter with the car?” asked Cora in alarm as her mother tried to start it. There was a slight grinding sound, and then silence. “I don’t know,” Mom said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16–17

June 2, 2019

Stop and Look Around You

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8; Philippians 2:1–4; 1 John 4:7–8 Felipe’s fingers raced across his tablet as he sat on the subway. His mom and sister sat behind him going over Adela’s Bible verse for church. Every afternoon, their mom met them at school to ride home with them. And every day, Felipe played the same… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7

June 1, 2019

Open the Door

Bible Reading: John 1:1, 10–13 “I have to draw a flower for art class this weekend,” Kezi told her mom. “I think I’ll go draw one of the purple ones growing on the other side of Mr. Preston’s fence.” Mr. Preston was a neighbor the family knew well who had a small farm down the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 3:20

May 31, 2019

Not Ashamed

Bible Reading: Romans 6:16–23 “Mom, look at this!” called Lori from her bedroom. She had decided to rearrange her furniture, but when she moved the dresser, she saw that the wall behind it was covered with ugly marks. “Isn’t that awful?” exclaimed Lori as her mother walked in. “Tricia must have done that, but I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:21