March 27, 2019

Ugly Backyards

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:14-16 “This is such a nice area!” Laura said as her father drove down an unfamiliar street. “The houses and yards are so clean and pretty. But…what’s that stuff?” She pointed to some heavy equipment visible behind the homes. “They’re going to build houses in the field back there,” Dad replied…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:12

March 26, 2019

A Good Guide

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:2-9 Bryn eagerly listened as Mr. Peters, the guest speaker in her class at church, told the kids about a recent trip he had taken to Egypt. “It was my first time in Egypt, and I felt a little lost at first. Everything seemed new and strange to me,” Mr. Peters said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 1:8

March 25, 2019

What If the Boat Sinks?

Bible Reading: Luke 12:22-31 “Deja, what do you think of all this?” Grandpa asked. Deja looked around at the beautiful landscape: the river rippling past the prow of the canoe, the tall pine trees, the fluffy clouds, and a blue, blue sky. “It’s okay,” she said, dipping her hand in the water. “You don’t sound… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 16:33

March 24, 2019

Mockingbirds

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-3 “Dad, what kind of bird is singing in that tree?” “Sounds like a Carolina wren. Let’s see if we can spot him.” “I heard it again,” Brayden whispered. “From right up there.” Dad looked and then laughed. “That’s a mockingbird, Brayden. He fooled us.” “What do you mean?” “Mockingbirds imitate… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:16

March 23, 2019

Most Important Call

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3:2-10 “All right, cell phones away,” Dad said as he placed a dish on the table. “It’s dinnertime.” “We have been getting a lot of calls tonight, haven’t we?” Mom said as she took a seat between Molly and her little brother, Grady. “I’ve been hearing one ringtone after another!” “Well,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3:9

March 22, 2019

The Doctor Knows Best

Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 “How are you feeling, Aunt Eva?” asked Toby’s mom when they stopped at the elderly woman’s home to drop off a casserole. “I feel just miserable,” replied Aunt Eva. “I went to a new doctor, but he hasn’t done me a bit of good. It’s been a waste of money to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:22

March 21, 2019

Human Hamster Wheel

Bible Reading: John 12:44-50 “Hey, Joel, come look at this cool bird,” Adam called to his friend. “He’s pretty neat. Especially with the green and purple colors on his wings,” Joel observed. “I sure am glad your dad brought us to the pet store. Especially after the last stop.” “You mean when we stopped to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 10:16

March 20, 2019

Running the Race (Part 3)

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-15, 19-23 The contestants in the city race were off and running. As Mom and Maria ran, Dad, Carlos, and Samuel waited for them at the finish line. They cheered for Maria when she crossed the line—and later for Mom too. When award ribbons were given out, both Maria and her mother… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 22:12

March 19, 2019

Running the Race (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 Maria frantically searched through her closet and dresser drawers. “Mom?” she called. “I don’t know what I did with my running shorts, and I need them for the race tomorrow.” “What’s going on?” asked her older brother Carlos, stepping into the room. “Have you seen my running shorts?” asked Maria, her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1

March 18, 2019

Running the Race (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 Maria looked over her shoulder at her mother, whose eyes were half shut against the drizzle. When Maria had won a ribbon in the girl’s division of the city race the year before, her mother had decided she would like to race the next time too. But Mom didn’t look so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:24