March 17, 2019

Slow to Anger

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:16-17, 29; 16:32; 19:11 “Ouch!” yelled Emmett. “You tripped me!” He held onto his skinned knee and rocked back and forth. “I didn’t trip you,” said Dakota. “You weren’t watching where you were going, and you fell over my foot.” Emmett’s face was red with anger. “You stuck it out on purpose.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:19

March 16, 2019

Mission Accepted

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 Sophie and her friend Bella snuck through the garden, pretending to be secret agents on a mission. “Shh,” Sophie whispered as they crept along the side of the house. “Mum will hear you.” They peeked through an open window into the kitchen. Mum was cooking dinner, and Dad was reading with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:19

March 15, 2019

Just Can’t Wait

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “So, Cal, how’s your Bible reading going?” Mr. Dave asked before stuffing half a taco into his mouth. “Well, I did it every day this week like you said,” Cal said, fighting to fold his taco so it wouldn’t drop all its contents. “But I don’t get why I need to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:2

March 14, 2019

Temporary Situation

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:42-49 Marina sighed as she struggled to her feet. Why do I have to wear these leg braces? she thought. I’m glad they make it possible for me to walk, but why didn’t God just make me with good, strong legs like other kids? Marina looked at herself in the full-length… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:2

March 13, 2019

Wandering Sheep

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25 Kai was having a great time with his aunt and uncle on their sheep ranch out West. “I love it out here,” he told Uncle Jim as they rode horses through the hills several miles from the ranch house. “Good,” said Uncle Jim, but he frowned when they spied something white… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8

March 12, 2019

Hold Out Your Hand

Bible Reading: Psalm 71:1-5 Kara eagerly ran outside to get the mail. Most of the envelopes were for her mom, but in the past few weeks many had been for her too. Right after her dad’s accident, she could hardly even open the cards, but now she looked forward to the messages sent to her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:13

March 11, 2019

Go to the Ant

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6-11 “Mom, what’s a sluggard?” Mark asked, looking up from his Bible club book. “It’s someone who’s lazy,” Mom replied as she peeled potatoes. “Did you talk about sluggards at Bible club today?” “No, but I think we will next week. We have to learn a verse about them. A verse about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6

March 10, 2019

Too Dirty for Heaven

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:23-27 Jaxton’s dog raced around the living room, barking at the men who were carrying out the tattered old couch and chair. He romped across the faded, threadbare rug while the workmen were trying to roll it up. “Jaxton,” Mom called, “please take Buttons outside until the men are finished.” “All right,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Habakkuk 1:13

March 9, 2019

Family Traits

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:24-32 Lucy walked up to Fay on the playground. “You’re a Christian, aren’t you?” Fay looked at her new classmate in surprise. “Yeah, I am,” she said, stopping her swing abruptly. “How did you know?” “I’ve seen people like you before,” Lucy replied. “You don’t make fun of Melina like other kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35

March 8, 2019

Moving Blues

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “I wish we weren’t moving,” Jaden said after carrying a large box out to Dad’s truck. “I like our neighborhood here, and I’ll miss all my friends.” “Yeah, me too. Especially at school!” said Lydia. “At our new school, we won’t know anybody.” “You’ll soon have new friends,” Dad assured them,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:11