August 23, 2018

Passing Tests

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 “I’ll probably fail our math test today,” Caden told Tegan as they walked to school. “I’m really bad at multiplication.” “Yeah, me too,” said Tegan, “but I’m not going to fail. Want to know why?” She slid a card from under the cuff of her sleeve. “See? The multiplication tables are… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13

August 22, 2018

Heidi’s Fall

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:16-20 “Has anyone seen my math book?” asked Heidi. “I can’t find it anywhere.” But no one had seen it, and Heidi finally remembered she had left it at Megan’s house. My perfect homework record will be ruined! she thought. She always had her homework done at the beginning of class each… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:18

August 21, 2018

Hurting Hearts

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-15; 2 Corinthians 12:9 “What’s wrong, David?” Mom asked as David got into the car. David sighed. “Mrs. Lewis told our class that Philip won’t be in school for a few days. His dad had a heart attack and died early this morning.” Mom gasped. “Oh no! That’s awful.” David nodded. “Principal… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:2

August 20, 2018

Toby and the Gurdwara

Bible Reading: Matthew 9:10-13; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17, 19-21 “Singur invited me to his birthday party next Saturday,” Toby told his mom and older sister, Katrina, who was doing homework with her hair tied up in a bandana. “He’s an awesome soccer player.” Toby pretended to head-butt a soccer ball into a goal, then raised his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:19

August 19, 2018

Four Legs Are Better than Two

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Gavin walked into the six-inch-deep stream right behind his friend Will. The water filled his shoes and stuck his pants to his ankles. The round stones shifted under his feet as he slogged through the water. Further downstream the rocks became larger and rougher, the ground more uneven, and the water… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

August 18, 2018

Like a Brother

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9-14 “Mom, can I go play at the park with Zayden?” asked Sawyer. Mom laughed. “Zayden, Zayden, Zayden. Ever since you met him, all I hear is ‘Zayden.’” “He’s lots of fun,” said Sawyer. “I think we’re going to be really good friends. It almost feels like he’s the brother I never… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:14

August 17, 2018

Making Friends

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Jenny stooped down to tie her shoe while her class was running a lap for gym. As she knelt, one of her classmates veered and stepped on her hand. “Ow! Hey! You stepped on my hand!” Jenny yelled after the retreating girl. Susan was always bumping into Jenny or stepping… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

August 16, 2018

How Dirty We Are!

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23-24; Jeremiah 18:1-6 “I like being with you, Grandma,” Gail said as she sprayed more cleaner onto her rag. “It’s nice having you visit again,” said Grandma. “Miss Cindy was glad for your help with the younger children at youth camp. She wondered if you’d be interested in leading the children’s class… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:11

August 15, 2018

Fortune Guesser

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Hebrews 1:1-3 “Dad, look at this!” Daisy pointed to a video on her tablet. “This woman is a fortune teller, and in this video, she talks about a whole bunch of things she thinks will happen soon.” “Don’t believe it,” said Brett, Daisy’s older brother. “She’s just a fake.” “Is she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 1:1-2

August 14, 2018

Roots and All

Bible Reading: Romans 6:11-14 Luca looked up from his job of pulling dandelions as his friend Roman pedaled his bike up the driveway. “Hey,” called Roman. “Let’s go swimming at the park.” “Can’t,” Luca replied. “My mom says she’s sick of seeing yellow dandelions instead of green grass, and I have to get rid of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:11