July 14, 2018

Brothers and Sisters

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-44; Galatians 6:9-10 Nora let the door bang shut just as her brother reached it. “Well, thanks,” Boyd said sarcastically. “You never hold the door open for me,” said Nora. “You never hold the door open for me,” echoed Boyd. Nora scowled. “Don’t copy me.” “Don’t copy me.” “Stop it, Boyd!” yelled… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:14

July 13, 2018

A Habit of My Own

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 Laila longed for a friend in the small town her family had recently moved to, but there was no one her age in the neighborhood. No one, that is, except Molly, and Laila didn’t want to be friends with her. “She giggles all the time,” Laila told her mother. “It drives… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1

July 12, 2018

The Gift

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. “I got the mail!” Shae said as she came into the kitchen. “There’s a package for you from Aunt Belle. I bet it’s a birthday present.” Shae handed the package to her mom and laid the rest of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:3

July 11, 2018

Camp Rumble-Grumble

Bible Reading: Daniel 12:3; Philippians 2:12-16 The dark sky over Star Mountain Camp rumbled with thunder. “Macaroni and cheese, everybody freeze!” Rob, the camp counselor, called out over the rowdy summer campers. It had been raining all week, and everyone was getting restless. “For this next game, I’ll need some volunteers,” he announced. Hands shot… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14-15

July 10, 2018

Hospitality Habits

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-13 Hannah gave herself a quick look in the mirror while Faith twirled around in her new skirt. “Girls!” Mom called. “Our company is almost here!” The sisters giggled and raced down the hall. A few minutes later, Mrs. Kelly arrived with her daughter Brittany, who was about the girls’ age, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:9

July 9, 2018

The Good Leader

Bible Reading: Psalm 61:1-8 Nick sighed happily at the sound of a mountain stream trickling nearby. “I sure love hiking!” he said. “Me too!” said his twin sister, Nicole. “It’s so pretty out here today!” “Yeah,” said Nick. “I’m so glad school is over for the summer so we can do this again!” “Hey, you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 5:8

July 8, 2018

Falling Seed

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 “Tell me, kids—if something good happened to you, would you keep it to yourself?” Mr. Miller asked his class at church. The kids shook their heads. “We like to share our good news with our friends, don’t we?” Mr. Miller continued. “Yet when it comes to the greatest news of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:6

July 7, 2018

Fearless

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10 Brooklyn couldn’t wait to go on her youth group trip to the state park, where there would be camping, hiking, swimming, and bonfires after dinner. She packed her duffle bag and was about to zip it up when her mother walked in. “Aren’t you going to pack your Bible?” Mom asked,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10

July 6, 2018

After Snowbunny

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Whiskers, Lincoln’s kitten, leaped into the air and batted the shoestring Lincoln was swinging back and forth. “I don’t care how nice Todd is, no one can ever take Dad’s place,” Lincoln told Uncle Shawn. “I don’t want a stepfather.” He sighed. His dad had died a few years before,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:8

July 5, 2018

All Things

Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 8:28, 38-39 Kate squeezed sand between her toes as she watched a young mother swing her daughter around and catapult her into the water. The girl giggled and called out for more. Kate looked at her Mom and remembered when she was strong and healthy enough to do the same… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28