Keys for Kids

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:4; Matthew 6:26-34; Philippians 4:6-7 On her way home from a job interview, Morgan and Lissa’s mom stopped at school to pick them up. “Mom, when is Dad going to come back home?” Lissa asked as they started out. She asked the same question almost every day. “He isn’t,” snapped twelve-year-old Morgan…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6, 22-24 “Good morning, Albert,” Sarah said. She opened the door of Albert’s cage and fed the bearded dragon a breakfast of worms and small chunks of vegetables. Her pet happily gobbled it up. As he crawled onto his hammock, Sarah saw that the scales on his face and his tail were…

Bible Reading: Acts 4:13; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 When Micah’s family got home from church and sat down to dinner, Micah didn’t say a word. “You’ve been quiet,” said Mom. “Did something happen today at church?” Micah sighed. “Today we were assigned parts for the church play, and I didn’t get one.” His older brother Ethan…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Take a look at this. This is a diamond!” said Mr. Billings, holding up a dull-looking rock. The kids in his Sunday school class looked surprised as they passed it around. The rock looked a lot like a rock they’d find on the side of the road. “Most diamonds look…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7; Malachi 3:16-18; Matthew 7:21-23 Mr. Billings opened the door to his shop and stood aside to let his Sunday school class through. “Welcome to my shop!” he said. “As you know, I’m a lapidary—a gem cutter. Look around and see which gems you like best.” The kids walked into a…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Garrett lay in the warmth of the bright sunshine and watched beautiful butterflies flit from one flower to another. “This is the saddest day of my life,” he said to his brother Wyatt, who was lying on the ground next to him. “Yeah, mine too,” Wyatt said as he dug…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 3:26 “I’m ready for my birthday adventure, Grandma!” Emily said. “Where are we going?” “You’ll see. But you’ll need this.” Grandma handed Emily a big box. Emily tore off the paper, opened the box, and gasped. “A dress?” Grandma nodded. “You’ll look so pretty. Go get changed, dear.” Emily…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 “Is your homework finished?” asked Gia’s mom after dinner one evening. “Yeah,” said Gia. “But you know what, Mom? I like our new apartment, but I wish I could have stayed at my old school. I don’t think there’s a single kid in my class here who goes to church except…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:6; Lamentations 3:21-23 Manuel’s sneakers squeaked as he dragged his feet across the kitchen linoleum. Dad looked up from the pot he was stirring on the stove. “Looks like you had a rough day.” Dad brought him his favorite after-school snack—cookies and a glass of milk. Manuel took a bite of his…

Bible Reading: John 13:34-35 “Did Daddy give you those roses?” asked Chloe. Mom smiled. “They smell so good. He never forgets Valentine’s Day. He took some daisies and some cookies over to Grandma too. She may feel lonely today.” “Why would she feel lonely on Valentine’s Day? It’s so much fun—and delicious!” “Well, Grandpa always…