October 12, 2018

Tangled Thinking

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:41-48 “Ouch!” grumbled Marissa one morning as she yanked the brush through her thick hair. “You could cut your hair, you know, or wear braids at night,” said her older sister, Eleanor, who was propped up in bed with her Bible. “Well, right now I just want to get it untangled!” Marissa… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:48

October 11, 2018

Never Abandoned

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-6 Matt tightened his helmet and straddled his all-terrain vehicle. “The gas tanks are full,” he shouted to Tim over the engine roar. “Let’s tear up the trails.” Tim kick-started his engine and revved the motor. “Oh yeah. I have the need for speed.” “Follow me,” Matt called. He hit the gas,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:10

October 10, 2018

Mending Needed

Bible Reading: Psalm 6:2-4, 9 “But Mom! All my friends are going to camp. It’s not fair!” “We can’t afford it, Addy. I’m sorry.” Mom dumped a basket of unmatched socks onto the table. “I’d let you go if I could, but we just don’t have the money right now.” Addy’s eyes filled with tears… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3

October 9, 2018

Giving Good Gifts

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 Marcus walked into the garage. “Dad, can we talk?” “Sure, what’s on your mind?” Dad stopped working on the car. “We had our basketball team meeting after school. Practice starts Monday.” “Great!” said Dad. “You ready?” “I’m very ready, but I’m worried about Brian. He came to the meeting but said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:3-4

October 8, 2018

Forgive Me, Forgive Me

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-9 “And please forgive me for the lie I told. In Jesus’ name, amen.” Heidi climbed into bed, and Mom gave her a kiss and turned out the light. After lying to her mother a few days earlier, Heidi had asked God to forgive her—but every now and then she still… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

October 7, 2018

When the Storms Come

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:14, 17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Revelation 21:1-4 Melanie gazed out her bedroom window as rain pelted the glass. Thunder boomed and lightning flashed while tears streaked down her face. “Why, God?” she whispered. “Why did my baby brother have to die?” The storm looked angry and sad—like Melanie’s heart. Arms wrapped around… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:14

October 6, 2018

Let’s Roll

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 9:3-11; Luke 14:13-14 “Lose your kickball scrimmage?” Dad asked. Jason buckled his seatbelt. “No. It’s Adrian again.” “The boy who uses a wheelchair?” Dad grinned. “He’s funny.” “Dad! Should you say that about someone who can’t walk?” “Why not? He wears a T-shirt that says ‘A Wheelchair Is How I Roll.’”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 14:13-14

October 5, 2018

Two Birthdays

Bible Reading: John 1:12-13; 3:1-7 Who’s that guy leading the singing?” whispered Joash. “That’s Mr. Carson,” Kolton whispered back. “He’s in charge of our youth group.” Joash was visiting Kolton’s church for the first time, and everything was new to him. “Okay, kids, it’s the first Sunday of the month, so you know what that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:7

October 4, 2018

Busy as a Bee

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16-24 Dathan kept his distance as he watched his father lift the cover from a beehive. “There sure are lots of bees, aren’t there, Dad? And they all look busy.” He grinned. “They’re as busy as bees!” Dad smiled. “You’re right. Each of the hives has lots of them—thousands, in fact. But… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

October 3, 2018

Princes and Princesses

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-21; Galatians 5:22-23 Anissa curled up on the couch with her new book. “I’m almost done reading this already,” she told her brother. “It’s about a princess who didn’t know she was a princess!” “How can that be?” Aaron asked. “If I were a prince, I’m pretty sure I’d know it!” “She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:25