April 15, 2019

Let’s Trade

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19–21; Hebrews 11:24–26 “Hey, what are you doing with that twig?” Noah asked, pointing to a small plant inside the pail his friend Trent was holding. “It’s an apple tree,” replied Trent. “No kidding? Looks like a dead stick to me.” Noah shook his head and changed the subject. “I’m going to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:25

April 14, 2019

A Friend Like Beau

Bible Reading: John 15:12–14, 17 When Lacey and her brother Julian came home from school, the family dog ran to meet them. “Hey there, Beau,” said Lacey. She reached down to pet him as he bounced back and forth between her and Julian, eagerly wagging his tail. “Hi, kids. How was school today?” asked Mom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7

April 13, 2019

I Can’t Resist

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:12–13; James 4:7–8 “Hey! Who ate the chocolate chips?” said Mom, sounding irritated. A big blue bowl, flour, butter, and brown sugar sat on the kitchen counter. Mom walked to where Julie and her younger brother were doing homework at the table. “Who ate the chocolate chips?” she asked again. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13

April 12, 2019

Butterfly Transformation

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28–29 David trudged into the room where his teenage sister, Rachel, sat pinning a beetle into her insect collection display. Rachel twirled around in her wheelchair and immediately noticed her brother’s frustrated expression. “What’s wrong?” Rachel asked David groaned. “Today was terrible! I got a D on my math test. I’m just… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

April 11, 2019

The Wrong Key

Bible Reading: Acts 4:1–12 Ethan’s mom was making dinner when he walked into their apartment. “Hi, Mom,” he said as he put his coat in the closet. “Youth group was great! We had a missionary speaker who talked to us about how to tell people about Jesus.” He cringed when he heard a bowl come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 4:12

April 10, 2019

More Honey, Less Vinegar

Bible Reading: Psalm 133:1–3 “Mom!” Paige wailed down the hall. “Bobby got into my room again! And he messed up my jewelry!” “I’m sorry, honey,” Mom said when she came to see the damage. “I’ll try to watch him more closely.” The toddler loved to go into his sister’s room and open her drawers, color… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 133:1

April 9, 2019

The Mean Message

Bible Reading: Romans 12:17–21 Kallie looked up from her homework when someone knocked on her bedroom door. “Come in.” “You left this in the kitchen,” her mom said, holding up a phone. “I heard it buzz and saw a message pop up. It was from Meg, and she said the picture of Susan you sent… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:21

April 8, 2019

Practice, Practice

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4–7 “I don’t hear any music!” Mom called from the kitchen. “You’ve only been playing ten minutes. You still have another ten to go!” “But, Mom,” said Peter, “I’ve played every song.” Mom came to the living room. “Then play them each again—and again and again, if there’s time. You promised that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4

April 7, 2019

A Patchwork Project

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:20–27 “Oh, Mom!” Ryleigh exclaimed as she looked through a box of scrap material. “Just look at this gorgeous blue satin!” “It’s very pretty,” Mom agreed. Ryleigh sighed. “I wish I could use it for something, but there’s not enough material—only a few scraps.” Mom picked a scrap of satin out… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27

April 6, 2019

Incessant Chatter

Bible Reading: Psalm 55:16–17, 22 Ben grinned as he sat with his mother in the dentist’s waiting room. They were watching a toddler put a wooden puzzle together. “Wook! I make a puzzoo, Daddy,” the little boy told his father. “See . . . cawwot. Cawwot goes . . . dere! What’s zis, Daddy? What’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18