June 4, 2018

The Old Tin Can

Bible Reading: James 2:1-9 “Look!” Naomi pointed to a tin can outside their apartment building. “Somebody is a litterbug.” “Yeah,” said Samuel. “Let’s take that old can home and recycle it.” As he picked it up, he noticed something stuffed inside. “Hey! There’s money in here!” Samuel and Naomi hurried inside, eagerly discussing all the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:9

June 3, 2018

Not Worthless

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:4-6 Shawn sat on the front steps, lost in thought. She’d had a rough week. In the past few days, her friend moved away, she lost her library book, and she skinned her knee. Why is God letting all these things happen to me? she thought. It almost seems like He doesn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:50

June 2, 2018

The Prescription

Bible Reading: John 14:25-29 “Dad, why does God allow war?” Brent asked after hearing a news report on TV. “That’s a hard question—it’s one people have been asking for centuries,” said Dad. “It’s hard to—” He paused as the door opened and Mom came in carrying Thea. Dad jumped up, took the little girl, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:27

June 1, 2018

Wings

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 Liam looked out the window of his friend Kyle’s house as they finished their snack. “Look at those trees,” he said. “They’re bending over from the wind.” “So were we, a few minutes ago,” said Kyle. “It’s too hard to play ball with this much wind. I’m tired. We’ll have to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:14

May 31, 2018

Dead, but Alive

Bible Reading: John 5:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 Stretching sleepily, Max wondered why he had a strange, empty feeling in his stomach. Then it all came back to him. He glanced over at the empty bed on the other side of the room. It really was true—his brother Aaron was gone. It had been almost… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 11:25

May 30, 2018

Thorns and Berries

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:8, 15-18 “What a mess!” Kiera said as she and her parents walked into Grandma’s living room. “This is terrible!” There had been a fire in Grandma’s house, and three rooms had been damaged by the smoke and flames. Kiera’s parents had come to clean up and get anything worth keeping…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

May 29, 2018

A Listening Ear

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:15-17; 55:16-17 As Colin sat down to begin his homework, he heard his little sister whining in the kitchen. He began to study, but all the noise his sister was making distracted him. Then Colin heard his mother’s voice. “Kristin, I want you to stop whining.” Colin returned to his homework, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6

May 28, 2018

Not Forgotten

Bible Reading: John 14:1-3 “I’m all packed,” Lauren said as she sat down at the kitchen table. She grinned as Mom handed her a freshly baked cookie. “Thanks,” she said. “When are the Spencers picking you up for camping?” Mom asked. “A little after two o’clock,” Lauren mumbled through her cookie. “Well, thank them for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:3

May 27, 2018

A Worm with a Purpose

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 1:16 “Come here, Mr. Wiggle Worm,” Peter said as he put an earthworm in a can. “Hey, Dad, are worms good for anything besides bird food and fish bait?” “Yes,” said Dad. “They help the earth breathe.” Peter laughed. “Like lungs?” Dad smiled. “Not exactly, but as worms burrow through… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:16

May 26, 2018

Construction Project

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:19-24 “Milo, listen to me say this verse,” Joel said as he helped his little brother learn a memory verse for Sunday school. He recited each word slowly. “Okay, now see if you can repeat it.” Milo tried to repeat the verse, but he stumbled over the unfamiliar words. Joel tried to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 3:13