September 12, 2018

A Heart Full of Weeds

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Jackson stepped off the bus and walked toward Dad. “How was your day?” Dad asked as they began walking home. Jackson shrugged. “It was all right,” he said quietly. “Something wrong?” asked Dad. Jackson kicked at a rock on the sidewalk and shoved his hands into his pockets. He was embarrassed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

September 11, 2018

World at War

Bible Reading: Luke 21:9-19 Felix was lying on his bed with his head propped on his hands and a worried look on his face when his mom stopped at his door. “How was school, Felix?” she asked. “Did something happen?” “Not really.” Felix hesitated. “We did have a discussion in social studies, though. One of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:1

September 10, 2018

The Spoiled Jam

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 3:23 Kinzey’s tummy grumbled as she grabbed the peanut butter from the pantry and the new jar of strawberry jam from the refrigerator. Mom laid bread out on two plates and handed her a butter knife. “I’m so hungry, I could eat a rhinoceros!” said Kinzey, unscrewing the lid… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

September 9, 2018

Thrown by Waves

Bible Reading: James 1:5-8 Mallory sat on the beach watching the waves crash into the shore. It was a windy day, and the waves were huge. Mallory had a lot on her mind, and watching the water calmed her. Mom came and sat next to her. After a while of sitting in silence, Mom finally… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

September 8, 2018

Always There

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:14-17 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. “Dathan!” whispered Miles. “Put this in your pocket. Quick!” He held out a small bottle. Dathan looked at the bottle, then at his older cousin. “This is alcohol! We can’t buy this.” “We’re not gonna buy it,” Miles replied. “Come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:15

September 7, 2018

Be Yourself

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:1-2, 5-9 Olivia walked into her new classroom feeling nervous yet excited. She had lived her whole life in a little town in Taiwan but was now starting a new adventure in the big city of Taipei. After everyone scrambled to their seats, the teacher had the students introduce themselves and helped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6

September 6, 2018

The Mother Hen

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-6 Grandma looked up from making breakfast when Jacob came into the kitchen. “You look tired,” she said. Jacob yawned. “I was up a lot last night because of the storm.” “It sure was noisy!” Grandma said as she began mixing pancake batter. “I was up some myself.” “Did Grandpa go to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:4

September 5, 2018

Under Construction

Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-4 “Why are we stopping?” Trent asked as they came to a stop behind a line of cars. Ashlynn poked her head out the window. “It’s construction. I can see a bulldozer and a woman with a sign.” “Oh no!” said Trent. “We’ll be late! It’s bad enough being new… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:3

September 4, 2018

The Right Answer

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7 Silas stuffed his math quiz in his bag and slammed his locker shut. I don’t understand why Mr. Brown won’t give me a better grade on that quiz, he thought. My answers were much closer to being right than they were on the last quiz. On the way home,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9

September 3, 2018

The Backpack Test

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 Peter 3:18; 4:12-14, 19 “Kids! Ready for school? In just a minute we have to fly out of here!” Mom yelled from the kitchen as she hurriedly threw together lunches. Katie and Ben tied their shoes near the front door. “Need help with your backpack, Katie? I’ll help you,” Ben… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:3