April 20, 2019

Will the Ringing Ever Stop?

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Note: This story may not be suitable for young or sensitive children. Jason sat in his chair, his body turning this way and that as he hummed along to the music in his headphones. The door to his room opened without him hearing. Then it closed again, and someone knocked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

April 19, 2019

The Good—and Bad—of Good Friday

Bible Reading: Isaiah 59:1–2; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 “The calendar is wrong,” Madelyn said as she stomped into the kitchen. “It says the Friday before Easter is called Good Friday. That’s the day Jesus was crucified. What’s good about that?” Dad set down his coffee. “I’ll explain—but we have to go back thirty-three years earlier.” Madelyn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9

April 18, 2019

Selfie Problem

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1–11 “Bailey, you’re crazy,” Taylor said as the sisters wandered through the amusement park. “You take a selfie every two steps.” “I send them to my camp friends.” Bailey stopped and posed in front of the carousel. “They need fifty pictures of you?” Taylor snapped. “I thought you said the camp theme… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:4–5

April 17, 2019

Little Owls’ Big Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29–31 “Mom, look!” Ava pointed to a tree in the backyard. “The two owls we’ve seen have owlets. There are two on that limb and one in the tree hollow. They’re so cute!” “It looks like they’re fledging, or learning to fly. We should go inside.” They went into the house and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:8

April 16, 2019

Salt and Such

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13–16 “Good morning!” Mom said as Alexa came into the kitchen. “Breakfast is ready, and it’s already on the table.” “It’s oatmeal, and I made it!” added Alexa’s sister, Violet, as she got milk from the refrigerator. Alexa sat down, scooped brown sugar onto her oatmeal, and tasted it. She added a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13

April 15, 2019

Let’s Trade

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19–21; Hebrews 11:24–26 “Hey, what are you doing with that twig?” Noah asked, pointing to a small plant inside the pail his friend Trent was holding. “It’s an apple tree,” replied Trent. “No kidding? Looks like a dead stick to me.” Noah shook his head and changed the subject. “I’m going to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:25

April 14, 2019

A Friend Like Beau

Bible Reading: John 15:12–14, 17 When Lacey and her brother Julian came home from school, the family dog ran to meet them. “Hey there, Beau,” said Lacey. She reached down to pet him as he bounced back and forth between her and Julian, eagerly wagging his tail. “Hi, kids. How was school today?” asked Mom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7

April 13, 2019

I Can’t Resist

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:12–13; James 4:7–8 “Hey! Who ate the chocolate chips?” said Mom, sounding irritated. A big blue bowl, flour, butter, and brown sugar sat on the kitchen counter. Mom walked to where Julie and her younger brother were doing homework at the table. “Who ate the chocolate chips?” she asked again. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13

April 12, 2019

Butterfly Transformation

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28–29 David trudged into the room where his teenage sister, Rachel, sat pinning a beetle into her insect collection display. Rachel twirled around in her wheelchair and immediately noticed her brother’s frustrated expression. “What’s wrong?” Rachel asked David groaned. “Today was terrible! I got a D on my math test. I’m just… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

April 11, 2019

The Wrong Key

Bible Reading: Acts 4:1–12 Ethan’s mom was making dinner when he walked into their apartment. “Hi, Mom,” he said as he put his coat in the closet. “Youth group was great! We had a missionary speaker who talked to us about how to tell people about Jesus.” He cringed when he heard a bowl come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 4:12