February 19, 2019

The Power of Prayer

Bible Reading: Luke 18:1-8 “Daniel, can I sleep in here?” Daisy asked, a bit frightened. “Sure. I’ll get you a pillow,” Daniel answered. They both lay there listening to their father groan. They went through this almost every night, never knowing what was going to happen next. The next day when Daniel and Daisy woke… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

February 18, 2019

Praying Under a Table

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1; Philippians 4:6-7 Library day was Kaitlin’s favorite of the school week. When Mrs. Chinn released the third graders to look for books, Kaitlin and her best friend, Tommy, rushed to the mystery section. “I read this one last month,” Tommy said. “Do you want it?” “Sure, I’ll put it on my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3

February 17, 2019

Getting Good Advice

Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:15; Isaiah 9:6; James 1:5 Tears filled Derek’s eyes as he ran home from the field to hide in his room. He hadn’t gotten a hit for the last three games. “What’s wrong, Derek?” Mom asked as he whizzed by. She followed him to his room and asked again. Derek sniffed. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:30

February 16, 2019

Prayer Plus

Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:7-9 “Audra, have you finished studying your spelling?” Mom asked. “What? Oh, almost,” answered Audra, who was watching a TV show. “I’ll go over it again when this show’s done.” When the show ended, one of Audra’s friends wanted to video chat, and she spent the next half hour talking with her…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:41

February 15, 2019

Always on the Phone

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:18-19 “Can I put you on hold for a second? Thank you!” Andrew’s dad pushed a button on his desk phone. “Hello! How may I help you?” Andrew watched from the doorway as his dad fumbled with three different phone lines in the room he used as his office, trying to answer… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:14

February 14, 2019

The Greatest Love

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18; Romans 8:35-39 Mom greeted Ben at the front door with a heart-shaped cookie and some pink milk to go with it. “How was your Valentine’s Day party at school?” she asked. Ben sat down at the table and took a big gulp of milk before he answered. “It was fun. We… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:16

February 13, 2019

Homesick for Jesus

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5 CLOP, CLOP, CLOP. Bartholomew, the ancient farm horse, plodded along. The slow walk didn’t really bother Drew as he rode the horse—he had a lot to think about. Dad should be here to get me before too long, he thought. I can’t wait to get home again—but I hate to leave… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:3

February 12, 2019

Leaving the Nest

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-2, 8 “I’m glad we live close to church,” Everly said as she bent and reached out with a mittened hand to pick up some of the snow. “It’s fun to walk.” When they reached the church steps, Mom turned to Everly. “You’re getting older now,” she said. “You know the way… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:2

February 11, 2019

Ways to Grow

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18 As Mom came down the stairs, she heard her older son’s voice. “No fair!” Lucas said. “You’ve got your shoes on, so that makes you taller. Take them off!” “Okay, okay,” replied Jordan. Mom heard the shoes plop on the floor. When she reached the kitchen, she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:18

February 10, 2019

Chicken Sense

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Grace was helping her mom feed the chickens in the backyard. After she dumped out the dirty water from the water dish and refilled it with clean water, she put the dish back in the chicken coop. When she set it down, some of the water sloshed out. The chickens immediately… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:15