January 26, 2019

A Lesson Learned

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Jase counted the money he’d earned by mowing a neighbor’s lawn. “This is going toward a new bike,” he told his sister, Kayla. “How about putting some in the church offering?” Kayla suggested. “Oh, Dad will give us money for the offering,” said Jase. “This is my money, so I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:8

January 25, 2019

When I Am Afraid

Bible Reading: Psalm 56 Jane jumped when she heard her classroom’s intercom crackle and Principal Long’s voice boom, “Lockdown drill!” Jane’s brain was buzzing, and she couldn’t remember what to do. Do I turn my chair upside down first, or do I kneel on the floor first? Why is it so quiet in here? Oh… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:27

January 24, 2019

Good for You (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:8-9; Ephesians 6:1-3 After dinner and family devotions, Caden sat down to read a book he’d gotten from the library, and soon he was deep into the adventures of a boy and his dog. As he started a new chapter, he remembered that his physical therapist had given him a list of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1

January 23, 2019

Good for You (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:1; Romans 8:18-25, 28 Caden was tired when he got home from the orthopedic center where he got treatments for cerebral palsy. The disease affected his muscles and made it difficult for him to walk and speak. He sighed as he sat down in his favorite chair. “I don’t see why I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 84:11

January 22, 2019

A Noisy Witness

Bible Reading: Luke 9:23-26 “Oh no! I forgot to get milk.” Joanna’s mother brought the shopping cart to a halt in the middle of the aisle. “Here, Joanna. Push Emmeline to the front of the store while I run back to get some. I’ll meet you by the registers.” They started down an aisle and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 8:38

January 21, 2019

Straighten Your Crown

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-18; 1 Peter 2:9 Sarah sat on a bench by the fence with her head down and her arms folded across her chest. Natalie ran past, chasing a soccer ball. She stopped when she saw her friend. “What’s the matter, Sarah?” “Amy and Kirsten were teasing me again. No matter what I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:9

January 20, 2019

Stay Away

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 Evan’s mother was shaking him gently, and he struggled to wake up. He sat up and opened his eyes wide. “I had to run!” he said in a shaky voice. “I heard you yell,” Mom said. “What were you running from?” Evan took a deep breath. “I must have been… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:22

January 19, 2019

Good Father

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:7-14 Natasha slipped off her backpack with a sigh and took a warm chocolate chip cookie from the plate in front of her. “How was your sleepover at Tracy’s?” Mom asked, pulling off her oven mitts. “It was great,” Natasha mumbled through a bite. “Then why the long face?” Mom plopped down… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:17-18

January 18, 2019

We All Make Mistakes

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-10 “You got us a rabbit?” Mason shrieked with joy. “Yup!” Dad said. “And he’s going to live in the house, not out back in a cage.” “Really?” Zack jumped up and down. “That’s so cool!” “Check out the bathroom,” Mom said. “I put his cage in there, and a litter… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

January 17, 2019

God Never Changes

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 Dylan went into his bedroom and slammed the door shut. He took his pillow and hurled it across the room, then sat down on the bed. Great, he thought, another change in my life. His mom had just told him she had gotten a full-time job and he would have to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:8