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

July 27, 2019

Be Good!

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12; Ephesians 2:8-10 “Mom, can Julian and I go to Ethan’s house?” asked Noah one day. “He invited us to come swim in his pool.” Mom agreed, so the boys ran off to get their swimsuits. Soon they were ready to leave. “Bye, boys,” said Mom. “Be sure to thank Ethan for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

July 26, 2019

The Dolls

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:36-40; Philippians 2:1-4 “How was your birthday, honey?” asked Dad as he opened the car door. “It was great!” said Madeline as she wiggled into her seat. “I got a doll from Mom. She’ll be best friends with the doll you gave me. I can’t wait for them to play together.” “That’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:34

July 25, 2019

God’s Quiz

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-9; 1 John 5:11-13 “I just created a quiz to post on my social media page,” Payton’s uncle told him. “Want to give it a try?” “Sure,” said Payton. He took Uncle Tim’s phone and looked at the screen: Take this quiz to see if you will go to heaven. First question:… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:36