December 1, 2018

The Devotion Dance

Bible Reading: Psalm 150:3-6 “Shut your eyes, Claire,” Mom said. “We have a surprise for you.” Claire closed her eyes, and her father led her to the playroom. Dad said, “You can open your eyes now.” Claire’s mouth fell open. She stared at the rectangular wooden stage at the far end of the room. A… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 149:3

November 30, 2018

Not Beyond Repair

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:2-6, 8-12 Brian sat down at the kitchen table and watched as his little sister, Lucy, tried to staple several pieces of paper she had colored into a book. “When I was your age, I had to push with all my weight on the stapler,” he said. Suddenly, Lucy stood, chair scraping,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:4

November 29, 2018

Instructions

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Josephina beamed as she tore the wrapping paper off her birthday present. “Oh, thank you!” She hugged her parents, then looked at the gift. “I didn’t know bikes came in boxes.” “They do when you buy the kind you have to put together yourself,” Dad said. “You can help me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

November 28, 2018

House of Mirrors

Bible Reading: Hebrews 1:10-12; 13:8 As Ian finished eating a caramel apple at the carnival, his mom glanced at her phone. “We only have time for one more thing, Ian. What will it be?” Ian’s eyes darted back and forth as he tried to decide what one thing he wanted to do before leaving. Straight… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Malachi 3:6

November 27, 2018

Suffer the Consequences

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Dylan picked a piece of crumpled paper from the ground and opened it up. It was a flyer advertising a sale at one of the local stores. He crumpled it back up and threw it on the ground. “Why did you do that?” Mom called to Dylan from the porch…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

November 26, 2018

The Big Picture

Bible Reading: Genesis 16:13; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 28:20 Emma wrung her hands as her mom drove to the museum. Going to the art museum was Emma’s favorite thing to do on a rainy day. She just hoped she wouldn’t see anyone from school. Once they arrived, they looked at a few paintings. Emma moved close… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

November 25, 2018

Suddenly Sisters

Bible Reading: Psalm 68:6; Proverbs 17:17 Sienna slowly got off the school bus, dreading going inside her house. It wasn’t fair. She had to share her room with Leah, the girl everyone referred to as her little sister. She wasn’t—she was the daughter of the man her mom had married. Now Sienna had a roommate—and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

November 24, 2018

More Than Paint

Bible Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 Corey walked into the bathroom and was surprised to see his dad’s legs sticking out from under the sink. “Dad? Why are you hanging out in the cupboard?” “Well, I saw a water stain on the ceiling downstairs,” his dad’s voice echoed from inside the cabinet. “Water can really damage the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7

November 23, 2018

Jailbird

Bible Reading: Luke 23:39-43; John 8:34-36 “Kevin wants me to work on our hovercraft project at his house, Mom,” Tyshaun said. “But I’m not going.” Mom picked up her keyring. “Why not? Did you guys have a fight?” “No. I found out why Kevin’s dad doesn’t live with them. It’s because he’s in prison. Now… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8

November 22, 2018

Thankful Watching

Bible Reading: Psalm 95:2; 100:4; Philippians 4:6-7 Aunt Diana finished reading and closed her Bible. “Now let’s pray and take our needs before Jesus.” Cassidy crossed her arms. “God never answers my prayers.” Reese gasped, looking wide-eyed at his big sister and then his aunt. Aunt Diana looked tenderly at her niece. “I’m sorry to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:2