August 3, 2018

A Hospital Visit

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:13-15 “Hi, Jayden,” Anna said as she came into his hospital room. He had been injured and had undergone knee surgery the day before. “I brought you these.” Anna handed Jayden a bunch of flowers. “Achoo! Thanks, Anna. Achoo!” Jayden held the flowers away from his nose. “They’re nice, but I think… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:22

August 2, 2018

No Cheese for You

Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-3 “How about slicing this cheese, Jonah?” Mom said as Jonah helped her prepare sandwiches for lunch. “Sure,” said Jonah. He got out the cheese cutter and went to work. As Jonah began slicing cheese, two-year-old Boyd ran into the kitchen. “Some!” he said, holding out his hand. Mom shook… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20

August 1, 2018

Love Like Muffin’s

Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-36 “Muffin!” yelled two-year-old Isabel as she toddled into the living room. She plunked down on the floor next to Muffin, the family dog. Isabel reached out a chubby hand and pulled Muffin’s fluffy brown tail. Muffin didn’t bite or even growl. She just moved away as quickly as she could and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:31

July 31, 2018

Before Sundown

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:1-9 “Rhett makes me so mad!” Emmy told her dad. “He was really mean to me after I fell during my race today. He said I was a total failure! I feel like giving him a good kick and yelling in his face.” “Maybe you should let him know you’re really angry… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26

July 30, 2018

No Teasing

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10-15 Emerson angrily kicked a stone and sent it flying along the sidewalk. When he heard someone coming up behind him, he turned and saw that it was Isaac, one of his classmates. “You mad about something?” Isaac asked when he saw how upset Emerson looked. “What’s wrong?” Emerson sighed and kicked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

July 29, 2018

Glue Carefully!

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:21-25 Allie knew she should ask for help before trying out her new manicure set, but she couldn’t wait. She eagerly spilled the glittery nails onto her desk, and without bothering to read the directions, she grabbed the glue and unscrewed it. “What’s wrong with this glue?” she muttered as the watery… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:24

July 28, 2018

Caden’s Gift

Bible Reading: Acts 11:27-30 Caden tugged his mom’s sleeve in the church hallway. “I need some money for our offering.” “Okay,” Mom said, opening her purse. Caden took the money she held out and dashed off to class. “I’m guessing many of you get your offering money from your parents,” Mrs. Hallman said after the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 24:24

July 27, 2018

Twice Adopted

Bible Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 Morgan never got tired of hearing what happened when her parents took her home from the adoption agency. “You were only six weeks old,” her dad told her one evening when she begged to hear the story again. “I’ll never forget when the agency called to say they had a baby… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:12

July 26, 2018

Take Out the Trash

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:12; Micah 7:19 Dad closed the trunk of the car. “Okay, everything’s packed. Let’s go!” “Wait!” Mom called. “Laura and Rob, please empty the trash in the bedrooms and kitchen before we leave.” “I’ll get the bedrooms,” Laura said. Rob went to the kitchen and glanced at the trash bag. It wasn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

July 25, 2018

Bianca’s Baby Book

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:11-12; Malachi 3:16-17; Colossians 3:23-24 “Look, Bianca!” Mom was sitting on the couch with a big book on her lap. “Here’s a lock of your hair from when you were three months old—and look at your footprint from when you were born.” Bianca grinned. “Wow! It’s really tiny! That’s my baby book,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 6:10