July 24, 2019

A Steadfast Witness

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:9, 14-18 “I’m never going to invite Jose to church again,” Declan told his dad while they were out walking the dog. He threw a stick. “Fetch, Rusty! Go get it!” he called, and his dog bounded after the stick. “Why won’t you invite Jose again?” Dad asked. “Because I’ve invited… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:58

July 23, 2019

A Job for Papá

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3-11 “Melanie.” Andréas tiptoed to the doorway of the living room where his sister stood. “What are you doing up?” Melanie nodded toward their parents, who were talking urgently in low voices. The two listened as rapid Spanish words tumbled out of Mamá’s mouth. Papá shook his head. “No, Maria.” He took… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:11

July 22, 2019

The Pity Party

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-5, 10-14 Luke sat in the back seat of the car, pouting. When Mom asked why he seemed so unhappy, his sister, Sydney, laughed. “He’s mad because Dad wouldn’t let him buy that junk at the gift shop.” Luke scowled. “It wasn’t junk. I never get to buy anything. Besides, we’ve been… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:2

July 21, 2019

Fort Sandcastle

Bible Reading: Psalm 61:1-5 Cooper lay on his stomach in the sand and stared at the sandcastle he and his dad had just built. Large towers were at each corner, and they were joined by four wide walls. “I’m naming this Fort Sandcastle,” Cooper announced. He turned to his father. “How soon will the ocean… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 61:3

July 20, 2019

Look Alikes

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 “You look just like your father when you do that,” Grandma told Lance. “When I do what?” asked Lance. “When you laugh the way you just did,” Grandma answered. “You look and sound so much like him.” “I do?” Lance jumped up and raced to the bathroom to gaze into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:15-16

July 19, 2019

Rescued (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11; 8:31-32 When Milo and Tessa came home with their new dog, Mom lined a box with an old, soft blanket to make a bed for him. “Come here, Little Guy,” Milo called gently. “That’s what Tessa and I are naming him—Little Guy.” The dog trotted across the floor and sniffed at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:32

July 18, 2019

Rescued (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 3:14-18 As Tessa and Milo walked out of the hardware store with their father, Milo noticed a cage sitting next to the entrance. “Hey, Dad!” he said. “There’s a dog in that cage!” “He’s so cute!” Tessa exclaimed. She and Milo stooped to pet the small brown dog while Dad talked to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:18

July 17, 2019

But. . .What If?

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 Trisha’s stomach clenched nervously, and her eyes filled with tears. “Goodbye, Summerville,” she whispered. “I’ll miss you.” Trisha’s dad had recently gotten a job in another state, and her family was moving. “Alright, kiddos, time to get in the van,” Dad called. “We have a long ride ahead of us.” Trisha’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7

July 16, 2019

Overflowing Love

Bible Reading: Romans 15:13; Ephesians 3:17-19; 1 John 4:12, 16, 19 Jacob and his little brother, Danny, squished and squashed in cool mud with bare toes. “It sounds like the thing at the dentist that sucks your spit!” Danny said gleefully. He pulled his foot out of the mud and stuck it back in with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:19

July 15, 2019

The Arms of Jesus

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:5-8, 14 “Uncle Rob and Aunt Jen are here!” Juliana called when the doorbell rang. She went to let them in. “Hey there, Joey. What have you got?” asked Juliana when she saw that little Joey had brought a toy with him. “My new jet. Look!” Joey held it out, laughing, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 33:27