September 5, 2024

Sea Lion Ears

Bible Reading: Mark 4:1-9; Romans 10:17; Philippians 4:8-9 “Sea lion caves,” read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. “We’re there!” Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:9

September 4, 2024

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:23-26; John 13:34; Romans 5:6-8 Bandit, Amelia’s little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:26

September 3, 2024

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-24 Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia’s favorite. “She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that’s what I’ll name her,” said Amelia. “She’s so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1

September 2, 2024

Saved from the Waves

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; 10:13 Nelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam. But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:17

September 1, 2024

The Big Dog

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 If I don’t make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won’t see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10

August 31, 2024

Totally Finished

Bible Reading: Romans 8:22-25 Within a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What’s up… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6

August 30, 2024

Middle C

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Elodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn’t wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. “Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27

August 29, 2024

A Good Little Teacher

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1-5; 1 Peter 1:24-2:4 “The baby is crying again,” said Brexley. Mom walked over to the cradle and picked up the fussy little bundle. “The baby’s name is Michael, and you need to be more patient with him. He’s only three weeks old.” Mom settled into the rocking chair. “I think he’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2

August 28, 2024

Deleted Sin

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-2, 7-10; 103:8-12 “Give me my red sweater, you jerk!” shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. “You’re always taking my things!” “This isn’t yours, dummy. It’s mine,” replied Savannah. “Yours is in the wash!” She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 3:19

August 27, 2024

The Story That Counts

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:19-21 “I have to do a project with Dayton Lander,” Hazel told her dad as they biked around the block. “I’m not looking forward to it—everyone says he’s weird.” Dad was about to respond when Hazel pointed to a nearby house. “Look, a garage sale! Can we stop and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:16