July 24, 2018

A Delightful Aroma

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 A delicious aroma drifted through the door as Beth walked into the house. She inhaled deeply, wondering for a minute what it was. I know—apple pie! Maybe Mom will let me have a piece before supper. Her stomach growled as she went into the kitchen. No Mom. No apple pies… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:15

July 23, 2018

Through the Storm

Bible Reading: Matthew 8:23-27 Josh glanced up from his book when he heard a rumbling sound. Maybe it was just an airplane flying overhead or their neighbor’s motorcycle. He tried to read again, but suddenly there was a flash and then a louder rumbling that was definitely thunder. He remembered last April when a line… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23

July 22, 2018

Watch What You Say

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:12-14 “Mom said I could water her plant,” Theodore told his brother as he headed for the sunroom with a cup of water. But he stumbled, and the cup slipped from his hand. Water spilled onto Jonah, who was on his tablet at the kitchen table. “Look what you did!” Jonah shouted…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 141:3

July 21, 2018

With Love

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13 “Kamryn, let me help you with that.” Alexis reached for a pile of laundry that needed to be folded. “It will earn me points for my youth group contest. I want to get the most points so I can win!” One of the ways kids in the youth group could… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:12

July 20, 2018

All Roads Lead to Rome (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23; John 14:6 After enjoying a picnic lunch, Uncle Don pointed toward the paths around the picnic area. “Do you remember which path we took to get here?” “It was the one by the swings,” Kinley said. Elliot disagreed. “It was the one by that flowering bush.” “Nuh-uh! I remember seeing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:12

July 19, 2018

All Roads Lead to Rome (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 14:6; Acts 17:10-12 “It’s so pretty here!” Kinley told her aunt and uncle as she gazed around the picnic area. She turned to her brother. “Don’t you wish we could live in the Rockies, Elliot?” “It sure is nice,” Elliot said. “Look—I guess everybody likes this spot. There are paths coming here… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 17:11

July 18, 2018

Walking Home

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 Owen looked at the frail man on the bed. Grandpa’s getting so weak, he thought. I know he’s going to die soon. “Are you afraid, Grandpa?” he asked. “No, Owen.” Grandpa smiled as he reached for Owen’s hand. “I’m not afraid to die. Jesus is with me. I’m going home to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:4

July 17, 2018

Swimming in Disobedience

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 It sure is hot, Lucas thought. I wish Grandpa would let me go swimming. Lucas was spending the summer with his grandfather in Florida, and Grandpa had told him there could be alligators nearby. So while his grandpa napped after lunch each day, Lucas sat in the backyard looking longingly at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 14:30

July 16, 2018

Pretty Presents

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2 “Whoa!” Shawna exclaimed when she saw the pile of things her mother had laid out on the table. “Is Gracelynn getting all of that for her birthday?” Mom nodded. “Grandma brought some of it over. She found a lot of things on sale, so your little niece is probably getting more… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1

July 15, 2018

A Sharp Sword

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-17; Hebrews 4:12-13 “We had a missionary from Guatemala in my class today,” Maverick said as his family drove home from church. “Mr. Munroe showed us a machete. It was big—and he said it was very sharp.” “What’s a shetty?” asked Maverick’s little sister. “Not shetty, Charis—MA-che-te,” Maverick corrected her. “It’s something… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:12