May 25, 2019

Imperfect Parents

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:18–23 Dante was getting ready to go meet some friends when his father came in from the backyard. Dad was frowning. “Dante,” he said, “how often do I have to tell you to put the garden tools away when you’re done with them?” He held up a rake and a hoe…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

May 24, 2019

Flower Clothes

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:28–32 Emma bent down and smelled a rose in her yard. “Oh, that smells so good! I’m going to miss our flower garden so much.” “Me too,” Mom said as she took a picture of some flowers with her phone. The garden was in full bloom. There were two rose bushes, one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:28

May 23, 2019

The Value of a Dollar

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:26; 10:29–31 Emerson sat on the steps of his house, thinking about the baseball game. Over and over again, he replayed in his mind each and every time he faced the pitcher—the windup, the throw, waiting for just the right moment to swing . . . and then the miss. By the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:26

May 22, 2019

Unexpected Arrival

Bible Reading: Luke 12:37–43 “Who wants to go to a movie this afternoon?” asked Dad as he opened the door to leave for work. “Me!” chorused Liv and Shaylee. “Okay,” said Dad. “Have your rooms cleaned by the time I get home, and then we’ll go.” After Dad left and Mom went downstairs with a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 12:40

May 21, 2019

Too Many People

Bible Reading: Psalm 127:3–5; Matthew 19:13–14 “Hey, except for you, I’m the only one up!” Emerson said as he ate a bowl of cereal one morning. He grinned at his mother. “Mom, do you ever wish you didn’t have all six of us kids?” Mom looked at him in surprise. “Of course not! Whatever made… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 127:3

May 20, 2019

Happy for the Harvest

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5–11 Mallory walked into the living room and threw her backpack on the floor. She looked up to see her dad watching her and frowned. “I don’t get it!” “Care to talk about it?” asked Dad. Mallory sighed. “It’s about Savanna.” “Savanna,” her dad repeated. “She’s the friend you’ve been praying… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 4:36

May 19, 2019

Soap and the Gospel

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1–5 “My dad is a computer programmer,” Cooper told his friends. “He’s really smart—and makes good money too.” “Well, my dad’s a civil engineer,” Liam chimed in proudly. “It takes a lot of skill to get that job!” He looked at Jonah, a new student. “What’s your dad do?” “He’s a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 16:15

May 18, 2019

Catch of the Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18–22 Laney helped her dad get the fishing gear together and put it in the car. “All set, Dad! Let’s go!” She was excited about her first fishing trip with her father. As they traveled to the lake, Laney told Dad about a conversation she’d recently had with a friend. “I finally… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:19

May 17, 2019

A Picky Witness

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 “I’m going to be a pilot when I grow up,” Gavin told his friend Beck as they watched a small plane circling overhead. “I want to be a missionary pilot!” His words were drowned out by the noise of the plane. “That’s an agricultural plane,” Gavin said when he could… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19

May 16, 2019

Let Them See

Bible Reading: John 1:37–49 “What’s our story about tonight, Mom?” Sage asked when the family had gathered for their nightly story, Bible reading, and prayer. “It’s a story about a blind man in Africa,” Mom replied. “He heard about a doctor who could operate on eyes. Listen.” She began to read. “Ktiba walked many miles…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:42