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

April 27, 2019

In His Hands

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1–3; Matthew 10:29–31 Jamie and her mom were sitting at the kitchen table as the morning sun streamed through the window. BANG! They both screamed as something flew into it. Jamie’s brother David came running. “What’s wrong?” They all peered out the window. “Oh, poor thing!” Jamie pointed to a robin lying… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:31

April 26, 2019

Tough Break

Bible Reading: James 1:2–5 Elijah hobbled into the house, with Dad following right behind. “Crutches!” Mom exclaimed. “What did the doctor say?” “My foot’s broken,” Elijah replied. “My baseball season is over. This is not the way to start summer!” “Doc said to keep his foot up. No weight on it until his next appointment,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

April 25, 2019

Just the Shell

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1–2, 6–8 “Look, Dad! There’s a big one!” Wyatt pointed to a large shell that was sticking up out of the sand. Dad walked over to look at Wyatt’s find. It was spiraled and had an opening underneath. “Be careful, Dad!” said Wyatt. “I’ve seen pictures of that kind of shell…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:8

April 24, 2019

Spend Wisely

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15–20 “It’s about time someone came to visit!” Mrs. Smith snapped when Jade and her mother came to visit some people in a nursing home. She then grumbled about the food, the nurses, her doctor, and the rainy weather. She turned to Jade. “You just don’t know how lucky you are,” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:31

April 23, 2019

The Unpatched Crack

Bible Reading: Luke 12:1–3 Carson quietly placed his dad’s smartwatch on his parents’ dresser, hoping no one had noticed it missing. Earlier that day, Carson had borrowed it without permission and had accidentally cracked the screen. He tiptoed out of the room, hoping his dad wouldn’t notice the crack right away. But he couldn’t seem… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

April 22, 2019

Supporting Stakes

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20–23 Sophie watched her father pull out the stake that had been wired to a small tree ever since it had been planted. “What was that stake for?” she asked. “Very small trees often don’t have the strength or ability to stand straight by themselves; they grow crooked,” Dad said. “The stake… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20

April 21, 2019

The Living God

Bible Reading: Luke 24:1–9 Piper looked out the window of the city train as it sped past a tall building. Inside she could see people kneeling in front of a large statue. Wow! Piper thought. I knew people in other countries worshiped and prayed to idols, but these people are in the same city where… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 24:6

April 20, 2019

Will the Ringing Ever Stop?

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Note: This story may not be suitable for young or sensitive children. Jason sat in his chair, his body turning this way and that as he hummed along to the music in his headphones. The door to his room opened without him hearing. Then it closed again, and someone knocked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

April 19, 2019

The Good—and Bad—of Good Friday

Bible Reading: Isaiah 59:1–2; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 “The calendar is wrong,” Madelyn said as she stomped into the kitchen. “It says the Friday before Easter is called Good Friday. That’s the day Jesus was crucified. What’s good about that?” Dad set down his coffee. “I’ll explain—but we have to go back thirty-three years earlier.” Madelyn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9