June 14, 2018

It’s Not My Job!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 20:28 “Jordan, could you please put Amy’s toys away while I give her a bath?” called Mom. Jordan groaned. He was right in the middle of a computer game. He slammed his controller down and stomped into his baby sister’s room. “This is so unfair!” he said as he threw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:5

June 13, 2018

Slug Bug

Bible Reading: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9 “Slug bug blue!” Brandon exclaimed when he spied a blue Volkswagen. As he spoke, he slugged his brother, Teague, who was sitting beside him. The boys were playing their favorite game on the way home from school—seeing who could spot a Volkswagen first and slug the other guy. They kept… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 68:19

June 12, 2018

Digging for Truth

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25; 6:10-18; Colossians 3:9-10 Camden and Skyler grinned at each other as Mom pulled the car up to the sandy shores of the lake. They grabbed their shovels, raced to the edge of the sparkling water, and began to create castles with deep moats in the sand. Suddenly, Camden cried out in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:9-10

June 11, 2018

Finding Middle C

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-3; John 14:4-7 Allison slammed the keys on the piano. “This is impossible!” she grumbled in frustration. “What’s wrong, Allison?” Mom asked as she came into the room. “I just can’t play this song! It sounds okay in some places, but other places are way off. It’s impossible!” “Let me see.” Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:3

June 10, 2018

Bitterness Trap

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Hebrews 13:5 When Rayna went into the kitchen, Mom was putting the finishing touches on her birthday cake. “It looks like the ants have decided to come to your party,” Mom told her. “Aunt Joyce and Aunt Linda?” Rayna asked. Mom laughed. “No, those ants!” she said, pointing to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:15

June 9, 2018

So Much Love

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Oh no! Poor little bird! Aylin thought, watching a bird flutter around in the grass. It’s hurt. I think it has a broken wing. Maybe I can help it. She tried to catch the bird, moving slowly and quietly toward it. But each time she got close, it flapped its wings… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:16

June 8, 2018

Watermelon Burglar

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 Austin looked up when he heard a knock at the window. Mom was outside motioning for him to join her. He pressed the pause button on his game controller and ran out to the backyard. Mom was standing behind the garage, looking at the ground. “There’s something here I want you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 69:5

June 7, 2018

Too Late

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 Lydia felt a knot in the pit of her stomach. Today was the day of the spelling bee, and she would be competing against the best spellers in her grade. “Mom,” she said frantically, “you know that book my teacher gave me to help me get ready for the spelling bee?… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:44

June 6, 2018

Training Wheels

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Owen’s little brother Levi raced up and down the driveway on his bicycle, sometimes getting in the way as Owen practiced skateboarding. “Hey, Levi,” said Noelle, a neighbor who was taking care of the boys while their mother went to the grocery store. “Why don’t you ride on the sidewalk so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:17

June 5, 2018

Just a Mite

Bible Reading: Luke 21:1-4 I.wish I could be a missionary, Franklin thought as he listened to the special speaker at church. Maybe I will be one someday. When the missionary offering was taken, he watched as people around him took out their checkbooks. I wish I had some money to give, he thought. Then he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:14