October 2, 2018

Bumper Crop

Bible Reading: John 12:23-33; Galatians 5:22-23 Seth was helping his dad plant watermelon in the garden. He closed his eyes and licked his lips. “I can almost taste it now,” he said. Dad chuckled. “There’s nothing like planting your own watermelon.” He handed Seth some more seeds. “Here, plant these in the next row.” As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:11

October 1, 2018

Less Equals More

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21 Lindsey burst through the door. “Mom, I’m back! I got paid for walking Lilly. I have enough! Can we go to the mall before I go to Mrs. Stevens’ to pack up the donations for those flood victims? Please?” “How about some downtime instead?” said Mom. “You’ve run yourself ragged all… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:16

September 30, 2018

The Only Antidote

Bible Reading: Acts 4:1-12 “Jeremy, come eat!” Mom called. “Dinner’s ready.” Jeremy groaned. He was at an exciting spot in his book and didn’t want to stop reading. He raced to finish the chapter, then dashed to the kitchen. “What took you so long?” Mom asked. “Reading another adventure book?” “Yeah—the best one ever,” Jeremy… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

September 29, 2018

Hairspray, Rocks, and a Helmet

Bible Reading: Psalm 20:6-7; Romans 8:38-39 “Rhea!” Mom said as she picked up Rhea’s backpack. “What do you have in here? Feels like a bag full of rocks!” She unzipped the top. Rhea’s eyes grew round. “No, Mom, don’t—” But Mom was already pulling out a can of hairspray, a camouflage jacket that belonged to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 20:7

September 28, 2018

The Prize Cake

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Rowan grinned as her brother popped a big bite of cake into his mouth. “Wow! Your cakes are getting better and better!” Colby said. Rowan and her mother were each going to enter a cake in the competition at the county fair—Rowan in the Young Bakers division, and her mother in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

September 27, 2018

Family Day

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “I don’t like camp! Don’t go! Stay with me!” Four-year-old Fay sobbed as she clung to her big brother. “I won’t be gone forever,” Ford told her. “I’m just going for a week.” “No! I want you to stay home and play with me,” the little girl insisted. Gently, Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

September 26, 2018

A-maze-ing View

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 11:33-36 “I think we’re going in circles,” Troy said as he and his dad and sister tried to make their way out of a corn maze. “I think we’ve been down this path before.” “How can you tell?” Elinor asked. She looked up at corn stalks that were twice as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6

September 25, 2018

Smell of Sin

Bible Reading: James 1:13-16 Mitchell sniffed the air as he walked into the house. “Mmm, cookies! Can I have one, Mom?” “Not right now,” said Mom. “They need to cool, and we’re going to be having dinner soon. You can have one for dessert after we eat.” “Okay,” said Mitchell, but he looked longingly at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13

September 24, 2018

Not All Potatoes

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-10 Julia pedaled her bike slowly down the road to her grandpa’s house and found him working in his garden. He looked up with a smile. “How’s my Julia today?” Julia felt tears well up in her eyes as she walked over to where Grandpa was weeding. “What’s wrong, honey?” Grandpa asked…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6

September 23, 2018

Flash Knows the Way

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 “Whoa!” called Uncle Mike when his horse suddenly reared as a pheasant whirled up right under its feet. “Whoa, boy!” But even though he was an experienced rider, Uncle Mike fell from the horse, and it galloped off toward home. “Uncle Mike!” exclaimed Beck, pulling his own horse to a stop…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6