July 4, 2018

Consider the Cost

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 “Yum!” Saydie said as her mom set a bowl of bright red strawberries on the table. They had just gotten home from the Fourth of July parade and were enjoying a snack on the patio. “Can we go see the fireworks tonight?” Lynden asked as he popped a strawberry into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:20

July 3, 2018

New Baby

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12 Jessalynn loved her new baby brother, Josiah, but lately it seemed like Mom and Dad didn’t have time for her anymore. She and her mom used to do things together, just the two of them. But now all Mom seemed to be able to do was focus on Josiah. He had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

July 2, 2018

Even Better

Bible Reading: Psalm 16:11; Philippians 1:21-23 On the way home from church, Joanna noticed her brother quietly staring out the window. “What’s wrong, Derek?” she asked. “You’ve hardly said a word since we got in the car.” Derek sighed. “I was just thinking about what Pastor Hill said about Jesus coming again.” Joanna frowned. “Don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:8

July 1, 2018

The Hidden Eagle

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:3-6 “What are you making, Grandpa?” Elena asked, walking over to the porch swing where her grandfather was shaving slivers from a small block of wood. Grandpa held it up to show her. “There’s an eagle trapped in this wood, and I’m setting it free,” he said. Elena looked closely at the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

June 30, 2018

More than Leftovers

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Daniel 6:1-10 Mom wiped her hands on a kitchen towel as she went into the den. “Uncle Jim and Aunt Karen are coming over tonight to celebrate Dad’s birthday,” she said. “Cool.” Kyler kept his eyes on the television screen as his thumbs tapped the buttons of the game controller. “Have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:2

June 29, 2018

Two Kinds of Treasure

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 “There they go!” Gabby pointed at the plane taking off. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were missionaries in Africa and had been visiting Gabby’s family for a week. “Mr. and Mrs. Bell work awfully hard, don’t they?” Gabby said. “Yes, they do,” Dad said, “but as Mr. Bell told me, it’s worth… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 16:26

June 28, 2018

Wrinkle-Free

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Jay dropped his books on the table and went down the hall to the utility room. “How was your day?” Mom asked as she looked up from a shirt she was ironing. “Terrible!” said Jay. “I failed a math test and have to take it over again. Then I found… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:17

June 27, 2018

Spilled Words

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4 Gemma looked in horror as her chocolate milkshake began to spread over the table. “Why can’t you leave my stuff alone, Elle?” she yelled. “I didn’t mean to spill it,” said Elle. Her lower lip was trembling. “I just wanted a taste.” Mom unrolled some paper towels and took them to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:14

June 26, 2018

Father Time

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:11-13 Zayden looked upset when Grandpa came in to tell him goodnight. “Is something wrong?” Grandpa asked. “I hate being a kid,” Zayden said. “Spencer and Tessa can stay up and watch TV, but I have to go to bed. I wish I was older so I could do whatever I want!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:24

June 25, 2018

Image

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26-31 Layna held her position as she landed a pirouette, the final move in the dance. She pushed her belly button as far back to her spine as she could, gazing at herself in the mirror. Her eyes then followed down the line of girls. She stood a head taller than any… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27