November 1, 2018

Help Needed

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58; 16:13-14 “I’m done trying to be nice to Beck!” Karsten told his mom. “He’s so mean! When I asked if he wanted to be my lab partner in science today, he laughed and said he wouldn’t be caught dead with a—well, I won’t repeat what he called me.” Karsten wiped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9

October 31, 2018

First-Time Fear

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1, 13-14 Natalia flopped down on her favorite beanbag chair. She started chewing on her fingernails, and her mother noticed. “Worried about something?” Mom asked. Natalia looked down at her hands and sighed. “I have a friend at school—Tess—who’s going through a hard time right now. Her parents just got divorced, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10

October 30, 2018

Pass the Salt (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:2-6 “Okay, class,” said Mr. Adams, Chase’s teacher at church, “our verse today is Colossians 4:6. ‘Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.’ What does salt do?” Chase felt he knew a little about that! His hand shot up. “It adds flavor,” he said, and he shared with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:6

October 29, 2018

Pass the Salt (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 “Catch!” Mom tossed a package of napkins to Chase, who was helping her pack the picnic basket. “Okay, we’ve got plates, silverware, napkins, cups…what else should we pack?” She looked around the kitchen thoughtfully. “Salt! We’ll want it for the fish we catch, and for the corn on the cob too.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13

October 28, 2018

Captain Andromeda

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 Eight-year-old Jalen planted himself in front of the TV to watch cartoons. His favorite was Captain Andromeda, and he often pretended to be Captain Andromeda with his black cape and hood. “Mom!” Jalen’s sister, Cassie, said as she came into the room. “I put a five-dollar bill on my dresser yesterday,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:2

October 27, 2018

Ready for Storms

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A sharp flash of lightning and a crack of thunder made Adele jump. Then the lights in her bedroom went out. “Mom!” she shouted. She waited a few moments. “Mom!” she yelled again. “I’m right here,” Mom said, coming into the room. “Where’s Dad?” Adele asked as another… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

October 26, 2018

Do You Know Him? (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:21-23; Philippians 3:8-10 Julian and Zane, along with their families, joined thousands of other fans in the bleachers surrounding the basketball court. They cheered loudly for their team—and jumped up and down whenever their favorite player, Anthony Smith, dunked the ball. When the score was tied and there were only a few… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:10

October 25, 2018

Do You Know Him? (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Read: John 1:35-42 “Hey, Zane, wait up!” Julian called as he ran to catch up with a new boy in his class. “Didn’t you just move here from Chelton?” “Yeah,” said Zane. “Got here last week.” Julian beamed. “Isn’t that the hometown of Anthony Smith, the basketball player? Do you know him?” “Oh… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 8:4

October 24, 2018

Not Boring

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 Nathan watched as baby Nevaeh blinked, nodded, and finally closed her eyes. When he was sure she was asleep, he looked at his mom in the rearview mirror. “Mom? Do you think heaven is gonna be—I don’t know—boring?” Mom glanced at him. “What makes you say that?” Nathan squirmed. “Well,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2

October 23, 2018

Source of Help

Bible Reading: Psalm 121; Isaiah 41:10 “Wow, Dad! Did you see those fish?” Aisha’s eyes sparkled as she lifted her face out of the water and adjusted her snorkeling mask. “I sure did!” Dad said. “Those little blue ones look like some they have in aquariums at the pet store.” “And I almost touched one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10