April 25, 2019

Just the Shell

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1–2, 6–8 “Look, Dad! There’s a big one!” Wyatt pointed to a large shell that was sticking up out of the sand. Dad walked over to look at Wyatt’s find. It was spiraled and had an opening underneath. “Be careful, Dad!” said Wyatt. “I’ve seen pictures of that kind of shell…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:8

April 24, 2019

Spend Wisely

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15–20 “It’s about time someone came to visit!” Mrs. Smith snapped when Jade and her mother came to visit some people in a nursing home. She then grumbled about the food, the nurses, her doctor, and the rainy weather. She turned to Jade. “You just don’t know how lucky you are,” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:31

April 23, 2019

The Unpatched Crack

Bible Reading: Luke 12:1–3 Carson quietly placed his dad’s smartwatch on his parents’ dresser, hoping no one had noticed it missing. Earlier that day, Carson had borrowed it without permission and had accidentally cracked the screen. He tiptoed out of the room, hoping his dad wouldn’t notice the crack right away. But he couldn’t seem… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

April 22, 2019

Supporting Stakes

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20–23 Sophie watched her father pull out the stake that had been wired to a small tree ever since it had been planted. “What was that stake for?” she asked. “Very small trees often don’t have the strength or ability to stand straight by themselves; they grow crooked,” Dad said. “The stake… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20

April 21, 2019

The Living God

Bible Reading: Luke 24:1–9 Piper looked out the window of the city train as it sped past a tall building. Inside she could see people kneeling in front of a large statue. Wow! Piper thought. I knew people in other countries worshiped and prayed to idols, but these people are in the same city where… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 24:6

April 20, 2019

Will the Ringing Ever Stop?

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Note: This story may not be suitable for young or sensitive children. Jason sat in his chair, his body turning this way and that as he hummed along to the music in his headphones. The door to his room opened without him hearing. Then it closed again, and someone knocked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

April 19, 2019

The Good—and Bad—of Good Friday

Bible Reading: Isaiah 59:1–2; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 “The calendar is wrong,” Madelyn said as she stomped into the kitchen. “It says the Friday before Easter is called Good Friday. That’s the day Jesus was crucified. What’s good about that?” Dad set down his coffee. “I’ll explain—but we have to go back thirty-three years earlier.” Madelyn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9

April 18, 2019

Selfie Problem

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1–11 “Bailey, you’re crazy,” Taylor said as the sisters wandered through the amusement park. “You take a selfie every two steps.” “I send them to my camp friends.” Bailey stopped and posed in front of the carousel. “They need fifty pictures of you?” Taylor snapped. “I thought you said the camp theme… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:4–5

April 17, 2019

Little Owls’ Big Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29–31 “Mom, look!” Ava pointed to a tree in the backyard. “The two owls we’ve seen have owlets. There are two on that limb and one in the tree hollow. They’re so cute!” “It looks like they’re fledging, or learning to fly. We should go inside.” They went into the house and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:8

April 16, 2019

Salt and Such

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13–16 “Good morning!” Mom said as Alexa came into the kitchen. “Breakfast is ready, and it’s already on the table.” “It’s oatmeal, and I made it!” added Alexa’s sister, Violet, as she got milk from the refrigerator. Alexa sat down, scooped brown sugar onto her oatmeal, and tasted it. She added a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13