February 25, 2019

Echoes of Love

Bible Reading: Matthew 12:34-37 “Riding this old train is going to be fun!” said Colin. “Best part of our vacation so far.” “Yeah,” Tessa said as they all settled into their seats in an open car behind an old engine. The engineer served as the guide. When they reached a section of tracks that ran… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 12:34

February 24, 2019

Tangled Yarn

Bible Reading: Romans 5:21; 6:20-23; 12:1-2 “Oh no!” Jacelyn exclaimed as she and her parents walked into the house. Pink yarn wound around table and chair legs and over and under the chair rungs. The yarn went from the kitchen to the dining room, where it went over and around more chair legs. It didn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

February 23, 2019

Trustworthy Driver

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-7 “Silas! Emerson! Get up,” said Mom early one morning. “I’ve laid out clothes for you. Put them on and go out to the van.” Silas blinked his sleepy eyes. “It’s dark outside,” he murmured. “What’s up?” “It’s a surprise,” said Mom. “I’ve got to get your sisters up. Just get ready… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5

February 22, 2019

Small Things Count

Bible Reading: John 21:3-12 Sonya watched anxiously as her family ate supper. She had prepared it all by herself. “Everything tastes wonderful, Sonya,” Mom said. Sonya’s brother, Isaac, made a face. “Yeah, if you like raw vegetables and mushy meat loaf.” Sonya frowned. “I’d like to see you try to cook a meal.” “I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:15

February 21, 2019

The Tattletale List

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 “Mom! Kerianne took my book without asking!” Shawn called from his bedroom. Kerianne’s shout followed her brother’s. “Shawn never shares anything, and he always says no when I ask to borrow something!” Mom came to the bedroom door and sighed. “I’m tired of this! You’re always arguing and tattling on each… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

February 20, 2019

Without Christ We’re Sunk

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18; Romans 10:9-10 “If I were a fish, I know where I’d go exploring,” Tommy said as he watched his dad clean the fish tank. “Shipwrecks!” “If you want shipwrecks, Truk Lagoon is the place to go.” “I don’t want to explore sunken trucks,” Tommy said. “It’s ships I want to see!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1

February 19, 2019

The Power of Prayer

Bible Reading: Luke 18:1-8 “Daniel, can I sleep in here?” Daisy asked, a bit frightened. “Sure. I’ll get you a pillow,” Daniel answered. They both lay there listening to their father groan. They went through this almost every night, never knowing what was going to happen next. The next day when Daniel and Daisy woke… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

February 18, 2019

Praying Under a Table

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1; Philippians 4:6-7 Library day was Kaitlin’s favorite of the school week. When Mrs. Chinn released the third graders to look for books, Kaitlin and her best friend, Tommy, rushed to the mystery section. “I read this one last month,” Tommy said. “Do you want it?” “Sure, I’ll put it on my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3

February 17, 2019

Getting Good Advice

Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:15; Isaiah 9:6; James 1:5 Tears filled Derek’s eyes as he ran home from the field to hide in his room. He hadn’t gotten a hit for the last three games. “What’s wrong, Derek?” Mom asked as he whizzed by. She followed him to his room and asked again. Derek sniffed. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:30

February 16, 2019

Prayer Plus

Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:7-9 “Audra, have you finished studying your spelling?” Mom asked. “What? Oh, almost,” answered Audra, who was watching a TV show. “I’ll go over it again when this show’s done.” When the show ended, one of Audra’s friends wanted to video chat, and she spent the next half hour talking with her…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:41