December 27, 2018

A Part of Something Bigger

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14-25 Sarah stopped as she walked past Jonathan practicing the trumpet in the living room. “That sounds awful!” she exclaimed. “No one can sing with that.” Jonathan gave her a funny look, then went back to practicing his part for the church orchestra. Sarah went on to the den to see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27

December 26, 2018

Gabe and Asaph

Bible Reading: Psalm 73:3-7, 12-18, 25-28 Gabe crossed his arms and scrunched his face in disgust. “Hunter’s parents let him do anything he wants,” he told his dad, “and it seems like everything always turns out right for him. He just got a brand-new skateboard for Christmas!” Gabe started to feel bitter as he thought… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 73:28

December 25, 2018

White Christmas

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-7 Christmas had always been one of Mia’s favorite holidays, but this year she was feeling blue. She sighed as she dragged her feet into the kitchen for their special Christmas Day breakfast. “I just haven’t been able to get into the Christmas spirit this year,” she muttered. “Yeah,” said her sister,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7

December 24, 2018

The Most Important Gift

Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Austin woke with excitement and quickly jumped out of bed, wondering what would be in the wrapped presents under the tree. “It’s Christmas Eve, Mom!” he said as he ran into the kitchen for breakfast. Austin’s family had a tradition of opening their gifts on Christmas Eve…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:5

December 23, 2018

Label of Love

Bible Reading: John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16-18 “Back so soon?” Mom asked as Phoebe came in with a bag of groceries. “Did you find the tomato sauce all right?” “Sure did. And look what else I bought.” Phoebe took several cans out of the bag. “These were really cheap because the labels are gone. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18

December 22, 2018

Worth the Pain

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:3-5 Jacob grinned up at his dad as they walked down the front steps of the church together. “Papi, Camila is so cute,” he said. His baby sister curled against Papi like a small purple cloud, head resting on his shoulder. Her eyes were shut tight and her mouth was smooshed open,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

December 21, 2018

Stand Still for a Miracle

Bible Reading: Exodus 14:10-13, 21-22; John 4:25-26 Ashlynn waited as her mother marked the back side of her angel’s dress with dressmaker pins and arranged the gold braids of fabric that wrapped around her waist and shoulders. Ashlynn was looking forward to the play, but she was tired of standing, so she wiggled and grabbed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 1:23

December 20, 2018

Tree Problems

Bible Reading: James 1:2-4 “No job yet, Dad?” Cody asked when he got home from school. Dad shook his head, and Cody sighed. At the factory where Dad worked, many people—including Dad—had lost their jobs. Dad had not yet been able to find another one. Cody was worried about it, and he was sure Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:3

December 19, 2018

The Glassblower

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 “Do you think you would have liked to live here more than a hundred years ago?” asked Kiri’s teacher as the class looked around the restored historical town they were visiting. Kiri laughed. “No, but it’s interesting.” She pointed to glass items on a shelf. “Those are pretty. I wonder how… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:2

December 18, 2018

Let Bygones Be Bygones

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:25; Colossians 3:12-14 “You know why Theo came to our school this year instead of going to the one he was at before?” Mark asked his mom. “He got kicked out of his old school for cheating!” “How do you know that?” asked Mom. “Caden told me. He knows because his cousin… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13