May 7, 2019

Finish the Race

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 2 Timothy 4:7–8 Tara and her dad were training for her first 5K race. Her dad, who was an experienced runner, had been running with her a little bit longer each day to build up her stamina. Today, they were going to try to make it the entire five kilometers…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:7

May 6, 2019

The Puzzle

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10 “You’re still here?” asked Dad, descending the basement stairs to see his son sitting on the floor, surrounded by jigsaw puzzle pieces. “Shouldn’t you be playing basketball?” “I don’t want to play,” answered John. “It’s not a fair game anymore. My friends keep getting taller, but I stay the same. I’d… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

May 5, 2019

Show and Tell

Bible Reading: James 2:15–18 Dayton frowned when his little brother asked him if he could take some eggs to school for show-and-tell time. “You mean eggs from my Araucanas hens?” Dayton asked. “I’m selling those eggs to earn money for summer camp.” “But the kids don’t believe me when I tell them about your blue… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:18

May 4, 2019

Costly but Free

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6–10 “Are we taking anything to Mrs. Grant today?” Josie asked. She and her mother were getting ready to visit an elderly widow who lived nearby. “I learned that Mrs. Grant hadn’t picked up a prescription her doctor called in for her,” said Mom, “so I picked it up to take as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

May 3, 2019

Little Germs

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5–9 Ashton blew his nose loudly, then pulled his blanket close to his chin. “Ughhh,” he groaned. “I feel horrible!” His sister was sitting safely away on the other side of the living room. “Today at school I learned about germs that cause sickness,” Skylar told him. “Germs are so small,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

May 2, 2019

Cockatoos and Goannas

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9–16 The Australian landscape sizzled in the heat as Jackson joined his sister on the porch. “Will you pour me some juice, please, Jackson?” Emma asked, pointing to the pitcher on a table. She put down her Bible. “I’ve been trying to learn a verse, but it’s too hot. The words won’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

May 1, 2019

Never Is a Long Time

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29–32 Addi stormed into the house. “Eden makes me so mad! She borrowed my sweatshirt without asking and got a big stain on it. She’s always doing stuff like that, and I’ve had it! I told her I’m never speaking to her again!” Mom frowned. “I can understand why you’re upset, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

April 30, 2019

Hibernating Christians

Bible Reading: Romans 13:11–14 “You know Spencer Jones, right?” Demitri asked as he helped his dad get the garden ready for planting. “Sure,” said Dad. “He seemed to be a nice kid when I had him in my class at church. He memorized lots of verses and led in devotions too.” “Yeah,” Demitri said. “He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 13:11

April 29, 2019

Heaven’s Treasures

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:22–23; Matthew 6:19–21 “Your dress was so beautiful!” Libby exclaimed, gazing in awe at the photograph of her smiling grandparents on their wedding day many years ago. “Do you still have it?” she asked Grandma excitedly. “It’s in the attic,” Grandma replied. As the two of them ventured upstairs, Libby grew more… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:22

April 28, 2019

Pony Express Riders

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:18–20 “Hey, Elliot,” Mom said as Elliot came in and flung his books on the table. “How was school?” “It was great!” Elliot replied. “Mrs. Watson told us all about the Pony Express. Did you know that in the days of the old West, mail was carried from Missouri to California by… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 1:8