June 24, 2018

You Took Too Long!

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Marie studied the instructions for how to cook a meal over a campfire, the final project in her club manual. It didn’t seem too hard. “Hold on!” Mom called. “I’ll be right down!” Marie waited impatiently. Finally, she headed out the door. I’ll just get everything set up, she thought…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20

June 23, 2018

The Flood

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:35-39 “This is quite a storm!” Grandpa said, watching from the front porch as the rain poured down. His house was right next to a large river. Ellen and Elijah came out to stand beside him. Wide-eyed, they watched the trees blowing in the wind. “Grandpa,” said Elijah, “there was a news… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:3

June 22, 2018

Come and See

Bible Reading: John 1:44-49 “Hey, Kaden,” Antonio called as he caught up with his friend in the school hallway. “There’s going to be a special kids’ program at my church on Sunday. Why don’t you come?” “Nah,” said Kaden. “I’m gonna watch the baseball game on TV. Nothing’s gonna get in the way of me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8

June 21, 2018

Dirty Connection

Bible Reading: Luke 11:37-39 “Sean, the homeless shelter downtown needs donations. I’ve collected some items. How about donating some of your toys?” Sean knelt in front of his toy box. “I don’t have any toys I want to give away, Mom.” “What about this?” Mom asked. “I’m sure any little boy would love to have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:14

June 20, 2018

In a Minute

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 “I’ll do it in a minute,” Damon said when his dad told him to take out the trash. When Mom reminded him to clean his room, Damon answered, “Okay. In a minute.” When told to mow the lawn, he replied, “Just a minute—I’m busy right now.” But the minute usually stretched… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:60

June 19, 2018

Broken Shells

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:10-11; Psalm 139:14-16 Nolan and his sister Destiny were having a wonderful vacation at the seashore. They spent hours on the beach—swimming, building sand castles, hunting for shells, and making new friends. “Want to come and find shells with me and Ford?” Nolan asked his sister one day. “He knows where to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:11

June 18, 2018

Braving the Storm

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-7 “I.miss our old house,” said Tomás. He sighed as he thought about the reason they had moved into a trailer on Grandpa’s farm. First his little brother, Felix, was seriously injured in a car accident. Then the company Dad worked for went bankrupt, and it took quite a while for Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2-3

June 17, 2018

More than Words

Bible Reading: James 1:22-25 After a delicious lunch on Father’s Day, Ophelia joined the rest of her family to watch Dad open his presents. “Open mine first, Daddy,” little Molly said eagerly. “I made you a picture.” “Don’t tell,” said Ophelia, but everyone laughed as Molly insisted on helping her father open the package containing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18

June 16, 2018

Beyond What You See

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:3-4 Luca’s grandfather patted the tire of the four-wheeler he had purchased. “I saw the ad for this quad online, and I got a good deal on it,” he said with a smile. Luca wasn’t so sure. The fenders were dented, and the seat had a tear in it. The rack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7

June 15, 2018

The Broken Lightbulb

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12-18 “James, can you hold the door open for me?” Dad called. But James and Abby were too busy fighting over which video game to play to hear him. “James!” Dad called again. “Please hold the door open so I can bring the ladder in.” “Why do I always have to help… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14-15