March 11, 2019

Go to the Ant

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6-11 “Mom, what’s a sluggard?” Mark asked, looking up from his Bible club book. “It’s someone who’s lazy,” Mom replied as she peeled potatoes. “Did you talk about sluggards at Bible club today?” “No, but I think we will next week. We have to learn a verse about them. A verse about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6

March 10, 2019

Too Dirty for Heaven

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:23-27 Jaxton’s dog raced around the living room, barking at the men who were carrying out the tattered old couch and chair. He romped across the faded, threadbare rug while the workmen were trying to roll it up. “Jaxton,” Mom called, “please take Buttons outside until the men are finished.” “All right,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Habakkuk 1:13

March 9, 2019

Family Traits

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:24-32 Lucy walked up to Fay on the playground. “You’re a Christian, aren’t you?” Fay looked at her new classmate in surprise. “Yeah, I am,” she said, stopping her swing abruptly. “How did you know?” “I’ve seen people like you before,” Lucy replied. “You don’t make fun of Melina like other kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35

March 8, 2019

Moving Blues

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “I wish we weren’t moving,” Jaden said after carrying a large box out to Dad’s truck. “I like our neighborhood here, and I’ll miss all my friends.” “Yeah, me too. Especially at school!” said Lydia. “At our new school, we won’t know anybody.” “You’ll soon have new friends,” Dad assured them,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:11

March 7, 2019

Judging Pigs

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 “You’d better grab a sweatshirt,” called Mom as Andy was getting ready to spend the day at his friend Ben’s house. “Okay. Ben’s mom just pulled into the driveway. See you tonight!” Andy shouted as he raced out the door. Ben had just gotten a pet pig, and Andy couldn’t wait… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1

March 6, 2019

A Great Sacrifice

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Darcy stared at a painting in an art store window of two hands clasped in prayer. “Why would an artist paint hands, Mom?” “That’s a well-known painting,” Mom said. “I recently read an article about it. The artist’s name was Albrecht Durer, and it’s believed he painted the hands of someone… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 12:24

March 5, 2019

More than Milk

Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:12-14 Morgan sighed and closed her Bible. “I’ve been working on my memory verse, but it’s way too long,” she complained. “I’ll never be able to learn it! I don’t even understand what it means.” She watched her mother put Malachi into a high chair and tie his bib. “Can I feed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:14

March 4, 2019

Discipline Needed

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11 Tristan slammed the front door and threw his backpack on the sofa. His mother looked up from the book she was reading. “Wow, Tristan. That was quite an entrance.” “Sorry, Mom,” Tristan replied as he dropped into a chair. “I had a terrible day at school. Mrs. Stewart got mad at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:12

March 3, 2019

The Not-So-Friendly Rabbit

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:8-12 “Can I take Casper to school tomorrow?” asked Max one evening. “You can’t take your rabbit to school,” said his older brother, Kolton. “Where would you keep him? In your desk?” He laughed at the idea. Max made a face at his brother. “We have a rabbit in our classroom,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 133:1

March 2, 2019

Family Forever

Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39 Have it your way, Blythe! I’m leaving!” With that, Ella dashed out the door and ran across the street to her own house. But soon she felt terrible. I shouldn’t have gotten mad at Blythe, she thought. I’m a Christian now—or at least I thought I was. The day before, she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:39