October 22, 2019

Too Late

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-3 “My homework is done. Can I watch TV now?” asked Lucas as he joined his parents in the living room. “What are you watching?” “A documentary about the Titanic,” Mom replied. “Boooring. There’s gotta be something better to watch than a documentary!” Lucas protested. “I think you’ll find this one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:14

October 21, 2019

The Heliocentric Life

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:3; Colossians 1:15-19 “Mom, which ball should I use for Pluto?” Jack asked as he looked at the different Styrofoam balls his mom had purchased at the craft store for his solar system project. “Pluto?” asked Jack’s little sister, Janie. “Isn’t that the dog we saw at Disney World?” Jack chuckled. “No,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:16

October 20, 2019

The Lost Backpack

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-6 “Mom, do you know where my backpack is? I can’t find it anywhere, and I have to leave for the bus soon,” Kalie said as she frantically ran from room to room. “Where do you remember seeing it last?” Mom asked. Kalie stopped to think. “Oh no! I think I left… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

October 19, 2019

Moving Pains

Bible Reading: John 9:13-15, 24-25 Dante headed for his classroom at church. He was eager to see his friends once more, but he knew this would be a day of goodbyes. His heart felt heavy thinking about it. This was the last day he’d be with this class before his family moved to another town…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 9:25

October 18, 2019

Bigger Than Big (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Psalm 8:3-4; 147:4; Isaiah 40:26 “We’re never going to figure this out,” Natalie wailed as she and her sister walked into the house after school. Samantha slumped into a kitchen chair. “We’re doomed.” “What seems to be the problem, girls?” asked Dad. Natalie shook her head. “No offense, Dad, but this problem is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:1

October 17, 2019

Bigger Than Big (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 3:16 Natalie and her twin sister, Samantha, burst into the house after school. “Dad! Dad! You’ll never guess what we learned today,” said Natalie. “Something big!” Dad was changing a light bulb in his office. “What did you learn?” “The biggest thing ever!” Samantha said. “It’s big—real big. Big big.” “I can’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1

October 16, 2019

Nothing to Fear

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:29-31; 41:9-10 More than a dozen kids stood in line waiting for their turn on the diving board. Will’s stomach churned. He quickly got out of line and joined his dad, who was waiting at the edge of the pool. “I can’t jump, Dad. I’m afraid.” Dad took a deep breath and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7

October 15, 2019

Grocery Store Samples

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 John 5:11-12 “My dad says we can only go to heaven if we do more good than bad in our lives,” Katrina told her friend Joanne as she inspected an orange. The girls had tagged along with Joanne’s mother to the grocery store. Joanne sighed. She had tried explaining… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

October 14, 2019

Only a Dream

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-8 Grrrrr! The dark thing chasing Delaney snarled as it lunged at her heels. She ran as fast as she could. She was unable to see what chased her, but it was making all sorts of terrifying noises, and it was getting closer. Suddenly, the road dropped away under her feet, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:24

October 13, 2019

A Surprise Gift

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:23-35 “I can’t wait for the game on Saturday,” TJ said as he dribbled his new basketball. He and his mom and little sister, Lucy, were walking up a steep hill on their way home from the park. “You have been practicing a lot,” Mom replied. Just then Lucy stopped to tie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32