February 15, 2019

Always on the Phone

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:18-19 “Can I put you on hold for a second? Thank you!” Andrew’s dad pushed a button on his desk phone. “Hello! How may I help you?” Andrew watched from the doorway as his dad fumbled with three different phone lines in the room he used as his office, trying to answer… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:14

February 14, 2019

The Greatest Love

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18; Romans 8:35-39 Mom greeted Ben at the front door with a heart-shaped cookie and some pink milk to go with it. “How was your Valentine’s Day party at school?” she asked. Ben sat down at the table and took a big gulp of milk before he answered. “It was fun. We… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:16

February 13, 2019

Homesick for Jesus

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5 CLOP, CLOP, CLOP. Bartholomew, the ancient farm horse, plodded along. The slow walk didn’t really bother Drew as he rode the horse—he had a lot to think about. Dad should be here to get me before too long, he thought. I can’t wait to get home again—but I hate to leave… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:3

February 12, 2019

Leaving the Nest

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-2, 8 “I’m glad we live close to church,” Everly said as she bent and reached out with a mittened hand to pick up some of the snow. “It’s fun to walk.” When they reached the church steps, Mom turned to Everly. “You’re getting older now,” she said. “You know the way… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:2

February 11, 2019

Ways to Grow

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18 As Mom came down the stairs, she heard her older son’s voice. “No fair!” Lucas said. “You’ve got your shoes on, so that makes you taller. Take them off!” “Okay, okay,” replied Jordan. Mom heard the shoes plop on the floor. When she reached the kitchen, she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:18

February 10, 2019

Chicken Sense

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Grace was helping her mom feed the chickens in the backyard. After she dumped out the dirty water from the water dish and refilled it with clean water, she put the dish back in the chicken coop. When she set it down, some of the water sloshed out. The chickens immediately… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:15

February 9, 2019

Beautiful Feet

Bible Reading: Romans 10:13-15 “I hope Maisie can go to the party at church this weekend,” Lana said as her family sat down for dinner. “Our class was invited by the junior high group we’ll be in next year, and I’m afraid I won’t know anyone if Maisie doesn’t go. If she can’t, I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:15

February 8, 2019

Light for the Way

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105-112 “Hey, Dad,” Miles said when they finished putting up their tent at the campsite in the woods, “we need to get a fire started. It’s getting dark!” Dad agreed. “Grab a flashlight, and we’ll go find some firewood.” Miles rummaged through his backpack and found his flashlight. He turned it on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

February 7, 2019

Ticket Needed

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12, 22-23 “I’m glad Logan stayed after class to talk with Mr. Roberts about being saved,” Johannah said as she and her friend Sydney left Sunday school. “Me too,” Sydney said. “He needs it! He and his brothers are so mean.” She shook her head. “I’m glad my family isn’t like that…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23

February 6, 2019

A Chance to Grow

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11 “Mom, guess what? Brody decided to trust Jesus in our class today!” Noah told his mom one Sunday afternoon. “That’s wonderful!” said Mom. But a few weeks later, Noah came home from school with a frown on his face. “Remember how I told you Brody trusted in Jesus? Well, today… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:14