February 9, 2019

Beautiful Feet

Bible Reading: Romans 10:13-15 “I hope Maisie can go to the party at church this weekend,” Lana said as her family sat down for dinner. “Our class was invited by the junior high group we’ll be in next year, and I’m afraid I won’t know anyone if Maisie doesn’t go. If she can’t, I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:15

February 8, 2019

Light for the Way

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105-112 “Hey, Dad,” Miles said when they finished putting up their tent at the campsite in the woods, “we need to get a fire started. It’s getting dark!” Dad agreed. “Grab a flashlight, and we’ll go find some firewood.” Miles rummaged through his backpack and found his flashlight. He turned it on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

February 7, 2019

Ticket Needed

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12, 22-23 “I’m glad Logan stayed after class to talk with Mr. Roberts about being saved,” Johannah said as she and her friend Sydney left Sunday school. “Me too,” Sydney said. “He needs it! He and his brothers are so mean.” She shook her head. “I’m glad my family isn’t like that…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23

February 6, 2019

A Chance to Grow

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11 “Mom, guess what? Brody decided to trust Jesus in our class today!” Noah told his mom one Sunday afternoon. “That’s wonderful!” said Mom. But a few weeks later, Noah came home from school with a frown on his face. “Remember how I told you Brody trusted in Jesus? Well, today… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

February 5, 2019

Caught in a Container

Bible Reading: Luke 5:27-32 Uncle Bob makes me so mad!” Aisha said when she finished a video chat with her cousin. “That was Kali, and she was crying. Uncle Bob has gone off drinking again, and the electric company is threatening to turn off the power if Aunt Grace doesn’t pay their bill by tomorrow.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:12

February 4, 2019

Sadie’s Ring

Bible Reading: Luke 18:28-30 Sadie and her dad had a special daily habit. She would sit on his lap when he came home from work, and he would say, “Sadie, do you love me?” Sadie would reply, “I love you, Daddy.” Then she would reach into his shirt pocket and find a little gift. It… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 85:12

February 3, 2019

Grandpa and God

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8; 8:35-39 Sawyer groaned as the bowling ball hooked slowly toward the left and rolled into the gutter. “I bet you wish you’d left me home,” he said, slumping into the seat beside his grandfather. “I didn’t even hit any pins.” Grandpa smiled and picked up his bowling ball. “Some days are… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:3

February 2, 2019

Free as the Air

Bible Reading: Romans 4:5-8 “I don’t understand Heidi,” Alma said as she looked down at a piece of candy she was holding. “A couple of days ago she gave me a bracelet to pay me back for helping her with math. Now she gave me this caramel roll to pay me back for a cookie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

February 1, 2019

Practice Patience

Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:11; Colossians 3:12-14 CRASH! “Mom! Grayson knocked over my tower again!” Kenric wailed as Mom stepped into the living room. Grayson toddled over to Mom, sucking on his fingers, and Mom scooped him up in her arms. “I’m sorry, Kenric. I know you’re getting frustrated, but your brother is still a baby…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23

January 31, 2019

Don’t Gulp It Down

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Luke was obviously in a big hurry as he ate. He took huge bites, and he grabbed his milk to wash down large mouthfuls of food. He finished eating long before the rest of his family. “Can I be excused?” he asked. “Jameson invited me over to watch a movie. Can… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:15