January 30, 2019

Myrtle the Turtle

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 “Guess what, Mom?” Amir pointed to a webpage on his computer screen. “They’re having a turtle race at the downtown festival again this year! I’m going to enter Myrtle in it.” Mom laughed. “Okay. Who knows? Maybe she’ll win.” “I think she will,” said Amir. “I’ll start training her right away.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-2

January 29, 2019

Hidden Socks

Bible Reading: Joshua 7:1, 19-26 “Is your room clean?” Mom raced past Beth’s room, her arms full of laundry and her tone a bit higher pitched than usual. “We need to leave as soon as you’re done. The movie won’t wait for us.” Beth shoved one more sock under her dresser. “Done!” She burst from… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:13

January 28, 2019

Life’s Puzzle

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-10 “Did we get more puzzle pieces from Aunt Carrie?” Jillian asked when Dad came in with the mail. Aunt Carrie, an artist, was sending the kids a copy of a picture she had painted—but instead of sending the whole picture, she had cut it into pieces. Every few days she sent… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 48:14

January 27, 2019

Source of Life

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5 “Hi, Tyson,” said Grandma when Tyson came to her house one Saturday afternoon. “You won’t believe what I bought today!” “What’s that?” asked Tyson. Grandma showed him. “A smartphone!” Tyson exclaimed. “Good for you, Grandma.” “I even have some music on it already,” Grandma said. “You can listen to it with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:12

January 26, 2019

A Lesson Learned

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Jase counted the money he’d earned by mowing a neighbor’s lawn. “This is going toward a new bike,” he told his sister, Kayla. “How about putting some in the church offering?” Kayla suggested. “Oh, Dad will give us money for the offering,” said Jase. “This is my money, so I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:8

January 25, 2019

When I Am Afraid

Bible Reading: Psalm 56 Jane jumped when she heard her classroom’s intercom crackle and Principal Long’s voice boom, “Lockdown drill!” Jane’s brain was buzzing, and she couldn’t remember what to do. Do I turn my chair upside down first, or do I kneel on the floor first? Why is it so quiet in here? Oh… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:27

January 24, 2019

Good for You (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:8-9; Ephesians 6:1-3 After dinner and family devotions, Caden sat down to read a book he’d gotten from the library, and soon he was deep into the adventures of a boy and his dog. As he started a new chapter, he remembered that his physical therapist had given him a list of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1

January 23, 2019

Good for You (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:1; Romans 8:18-25, 28 Caden was tired when he got home from the orthopedic center where he got treatments for cerebral palsy. The disease affected his muscles and made it difficult for him to walk and speak. He sighed as he sat down in his favorite chair. “I don’t see why I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 84:11

January 22, 2019

A Noisy Witness

Bible Reading: Luke 9:23-26 “Oh no! I forgot to get milk.” Joanna’s mother brought the shopping cart to a halt in the middle of the aisle. “Here, Joanna. Push Emmeline to the front of the store while I run back to get some. I’ll meet you by the registers.” They started down an aisle and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 8:38

January 21, 2019

Straighten Your Crown

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-18; 1 Peter 2:9 Sarah sat on a bench by the fence with her head down and her arms folded across her chest. Natalie ran past, chasing a soccer ball. She stopped when she saw her friend. “What’s the matter, Sarah?” “Amy and Kirsten were teasing me again. No matter what I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:9