May 25, 2018

Disposable Friends

Bible Reading: John 15:13-15 Cara took her cookie and a glass of milk into the utility room, where Mom was folding laundry. “Mom, can I invite Amber over?” she asked. “She’s my new friend.” Cara dunked the cookie into her milk. Mom added a towel to the stack on the dryer. “And you probably want… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:10

May 24, 2018

Wedding Waiting (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10; 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 Thatcher and Mae had given up trying to eat the dry mints at their table at Jessica’s wedding. They had waited a long time already for their cousin and her new husband, Matt, to arrive so the reception could start. As her tummy growled, Mae said, “Food sounds… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10

May 23, 2018

Wedding Waiting (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Romans 8:19-25 “This is taking forever, Mom. When will they be back?” Thatcher asked with a groan. “I’m hungry!” Mom smiled. “The bride and groom will be here soon. Then we can all eat. Why don’t you eat the mints here on the table to hold you over?” “Why do they give mints… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:22-23

May 22, 2018

Training Baxter

Bible Reading: Psalm 143:8-10; Titus 2:11-12 Cody’s black Labrador tilted his head to one side and lifted his front paw. “No, not shake! Fetch!” Cody walked over and picked up the ball for what felt like the hundredth time. “Can’t you learn anything? Fetch! Fetch, Baxter. Fetch!” Cody hurled the ball across the yard, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 143:10

May 21, 2018

A Special Scrapbook

Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:3-5 “Mom, you’ve got to see this!” Angie called as her mother walked down the hall. “Have you memorized your Bible verse already and finished your homework?” Mom asked, stepping into the room. Angie rolled her eyes and pointed to her computer screen. “I’ve created a digital scrapbook of our vacation!” She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18

May 20, 2018

In the Dark

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 After the church service was over, Jacoby helped his mother straighten up the nursery. It was raining hard, so when they were almost finished, Mom went to get the car while Jacoby put the rest of the toys away. Just as he was about to leave, a crash of thunder shook… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

May 19, 2018

An Eager Invitation

Bible Reading: John 21:2-13 “Can I invite Amy and Sheldon to my birthday party?” Julie asked, surrounded by paper, markers, and glitter. “I’ve invited Bella.” “Sure,” said Aunt Kate. She pulled out a casserole from the refrigerator. “Now, why don’t you clear the stuff for your invitations off the table so we can eat.” As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:103

May 18, 2018

Pen Pals

Bible Reading: John 20:24-31; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 2:23 “We’re going to have pen pals for an English project this semester!” Moriah told her parents. “We each got the name of a kid our age in another state, and we’re supposed to exchange letters—real letters, no texts or emails or anything like that. My pen… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:8

May 17, 2018

God’s Word and Glasses

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133 “How about this pair, Mom?” Lizzie asked. She slid the glasses onto her face and peeked in the eye doctor’s mirror. “Those ones look nice on you,” Mom said. She held up another pair. “But try these frames on first before you decide which ones you want.” “Isn’t it funny,” Lizzie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9

May 16, 2018

Peaceful Sleep

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:5-12 Tyler sat up in bed. What’s that noise? he wondered. He and his family had moved to a new house, and now he slept in a strange new room. Somehow he didn’t feel safe the way he had back in his old, familiar home. Tyler heard the noise again. I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 4:8