March 1, 2019

Refining Fire

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-13; 5:10 The TV screen glowed with a massive forest fire. “Wow. That’s a huge fire,” Adam said as he walked into the living room where Dad was watching the news. “Where is it?” “It’s in the forest where we hiked last month,” Dad said. “They said lightning struck some trees… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 48:10

February 28, 2019

Real Love

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:9-10 “Hey, Jared, come over here! Look!” Hailey whispered excitedly to her brother as they explored the field behind their grandparents’ home. “Look where?” Jared asked. “What do you see?” “That bird up ahead of us. Shh!” Hailey’s attention was on a little bird fluttering frantically on the path… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:2

February 27, 2019

For Your Own Good (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:5-10 “Okay, Lincoln. Here’s your taxi,” announced a nurse cheerfully as she positioned a wheelchair next to his bed. Lincoln grinned, and she helped him into the chair and wheeled him to the door where his mother waited with the car. After a couple days in the hospital with a badly broken… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1

February 26, 2019

For Your Own Good (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “It’s not fair!” Lincoln said after his dad dropped him off at his mom’s house. “Dad refused to take me snowmobiling this weekend even though he told me last week he would!” “Yes, but didn’t he warn you that if we got another note from your teacher saying you weren’t turning… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:11

February 25, 2019

Echoes of Love

Bible Reading: Matthew 12:34-37 “Riding this old train is going to be fun!” said Colin. “Best part of our vacation so far.” “Yeah,” Tessa said as they all settled into their seats in an open car behind an old engine. The engineer served as the guide. When they reached a section of tracks that ran… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 12:34

February 24, 2019

Tangled Yarn

Bible Reading: Romans 5:21; 6:20-23; 12:1-2 “Oh no!” Jacelyn exclaimed as she and her parents walked into the house. Pink yarn wound around table and chair legs and over and under the chair rungs. The yarn went from the kitchen to the dining room, where it went over and around more chair legs. It didn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

February 23, 2019

Trustworthy Driver

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-7 “Silas! Emerson! Get up,” said Mom early one morning. “I’ve laid out clothes for you. Put them on and go out to the van.” Silas blinked his sleepy eyes. “It’s dark outside,” he murmured. “What’s up?” “It’s a surprise,” said Mom. “I’ve got to get your sisters up. Just get ready… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5

February 22, 2019

Small Things Count

Bible Reading: John 21:3-12 Sonya watched anxiously as her family ate supper. She had prepared it all by herself. “Everything tastes wonderful, Sonya,” Mom said. Sonya’s brother, Isaac, made a face. “Yeah, if you like raw vegetables and mushy meat loaf.” Sonya frowned. “I’d like to see you try to cook a meal.” “I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:15

February 21, 2019

The Tattletale List

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 “Mom! Kerianne took my book without asking!” Shawn called from his bedroom. Kerianne’s shout followed her brother’s. “Shawn never shares anything, and he always says no when I ask to borrow something!” Mom came to the bedroom door and sighed. “I’m tired of this! You’re always arguing and tattling on each… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

February 20, 2019

Without Christ We’re Sunk

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18; Romans 10:9-10 “If I were a fish, I know where I’d go exploring,” Tommy said as he watched his dad clean the fish tank. “Shipwrecks!” “If you want shipwrecks, Truk Lagoon is the place to go.” “I don’t want to explore sunken trucks,” Tommy said. “It’s ships I want to see!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1