August 6, 2019

The Dollhouse

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “Look, Lucy,” said Mom. “A dollhouse! It’d be perfect for Eleanor.” Lucy frowned. The wooden dollhouse in the thrift shop window was not much to look at—nothing like the fancy painted ones she and her younger sister had seen online. Eleanor’s birthday was only a month away, and she wanted… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:23

August 5, 2019

The Mouse Who Died Twice

Bible Reading: John 3:3-8, 16 “Grandpa, can you tell me another Africa story, please?” Allison asked. Grandpa smiled as he thought of his childhood as a missionary kid in Congo. “Did I ever tell you about the mouse who died twice?” “No,” answered Allison, scooting closer to her grandpa on the porch swing. “Well, one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 9:27

August 4, 2019

That’s Enough

Bible Reading: Mark 4:30-32; John 6:5-12 “So, what’s the grand total?” Dad asked as Laura counted the change on the table in front of her. “Twenty-three dollars and sixty-two cents.” Laura dejectedly put the money back in the shoebox she’d been using as a cash register. “That’s great!” Dad said. “So why the gloomy face?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:31-32

August 3, 2019

The Thirsty Plant

Bible Reading: John 7:37-39 Maria watched from the upstairs window as Mama left for work. Next to her on the windowsill was Mama’s plant. She had left the house without watering it—again! Maria grabbed the plant and ran downstairs, careful not to run too fast. She didn’t want to break the colorful clay pot she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1

August 2, 2019

Not Finished Yet

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4 “This old table that used to be Grandma’s is in pretty bad shape,” Corbin said as his father spread finish remover on the tabletop. “And I think you’re making it look worse instead of better.” “Hey! I’m not done refinishing it,” Dad said. The next day, Corbin watched Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Job 23:10

August 1, 2019

Lesson from a Hummingbird

Bible Reading: Luke 12:22-31 “Mom!” Bella called from the porch. “Help!” Mom came running to the porch, where Bella was leaning over a tiny green-colored hummingbird as it flopped around, struggling with a string tangled around its spindly legs. The bird’s needle-like bill tore at the strand, but the string wound around tighter and tighter…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

July 31, 2019

T-Shirt Christian

Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 “It’s not my turn to take out the trash. Do it yourself!” José yelled at his brother as he slammed the door and stomped down the steps. He looked up to see Kegan, his new neighbor, leaning against the gate and watching him. “Hi, José. Why are you always yelling?” Kegan… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:13

July 30, 2019

Spiders and Shower Caps

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 :Ready or not, here I come!” Jayna announced loudly from the back porch. “Ta-da!” “Wait! We’re not ready!” her brother Patrick teased as he covered his eyes. Moses, her younger brother, snickered. “What is that?” he asked, pointing to the bright blue shower cap perched on top of her head. Jayna… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11

July 29, 2019

The Pottery Lesson

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Malia’s Sunday school teacher held up a vase. “I’m taking an evening pottery class,” Mrs. Jordan told the girls, “and I thought you might like to see the vase I molded a few days ago. It’s dry enough to handle now, so it’s ready to be scraped and rubbed and cleaned…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:8

July 28, 2019

The Whole Picture

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:11-12, 18-21; Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, 16 “Hi, Mr. Jarvis,” said Shane as he entered the elderly man’s room. His mother, a home health nurse, occasionally brought him and his little sister, Kimmi, with her to visit while she worked. “What puzzle are we putting together today?” Mr. Jarvis smiled. “Well, young… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4