November 29, 2018

Instructions

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Josephina beamed as she tore the wrapping paper off her birthday present. “Oh, thank you!” She hugged her parents, then looked at the gift. “I didn’t know bikes came in boxes.” “They do when you buy the kind you have to put together yourself,” Dad said. “You can help me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

November 28, 2018

House of Mirrors

Bible Reading: Hebrews 1:10-12; 13:8 As Ian finished eating a caramel apple at the carnival, his mom glanced at her phone. “We only have time for one more thing, Ian. What will it be?” Ian’s eyes darted back and forth as he tried to decide what one thing he wanted to do before leaving. Straight… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Malachi 3:6

November 27, 2018

Suffer the Consequences

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Dylan picked a piece of crumpled paper from the ground and opened it up. It was a flyer advertising a sale at one of the local stores. He crumpled it back up and threw it on the ground. “Why did you do that?” Mom called to Dylan from the porch…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

November 26, 2018

The Big Picture

Bible Reading: Genesis 16:13; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 28:20 Emma wrung her hands as her mom drove to the museum. Going to the art museum was Emma’s favorite thing to do on a rainy day. She just hoped she wouldn’t see anyone from school. Once they arrived, they looked at a few paintings. Emma moved close… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

November 25, 2018

Suddenly Sisters

Bible Reading: Psalm 68:6; Proverbs 17:17 Sienna slowly got off the school bus, dreading going inside her house. It wasn’t fair. She had to share her room with Leah, the girl everyone referred to as her little sister. She wasn’t—she was the daughter of the man her mom had married. Now Sienna had a roommate—and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

November 24, 2018

More Than Paint

Bible Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 Corey walked into the bathroom and was surprised to see his dad’s legs sticking out from under the sink. “Dad? Why are you hanging out in the cupboard?” “Well, I saw a water stain on the ceiling downstairs,” his dad’s voice echoed from inside the cabinet. “Water can really damage the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7

November 23, 2018

Jailbird

Bible Reading: Luke 23:39-43; John 8:34-36 “Kevin wants me to work on our hovercraft project at his house, Mom,” Tyshaun said. “But I’m not going.” Mom picked up her keyring. “Why not? Did you guys have a fight?” “No. I found out why Kevin’s dad doesn’t live with them. It’s because he’s in prison. Now… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8

November 22, 2018

Thankful Watching

Bible Reading: Psalm 95:2; 100:4; Philippians 4:6-7 Aunt Diana finished reading and closed her Bible. “Now let’s pray and take our needs before Jesus.” Cassidy crossed her arms. “God never answers my prayers.” Reese gasped, looking wide-eyed at his big sister and then his aunt. Aunt Diana looked tenderly at her niece. “I’m sorry to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:2

November 21, 2018

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37 The screen door slammed behind Caleb as he bounded down the steps of his house. Humming, he headed toward the barn to feed the chickens. Buck buck buck buck-AHHHH! squawked Omelet, Benedict, Scrambled, and Dippy as they raced around the corner of the barn. Omelet nibbled at Caleb’s fingers. “I’m not… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 12:31

November 20, 2018

Helping the Hurting

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19 Note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. “Mia, mail call!” Liam shouted as he ran through the house with a large envelope. “You have a letter from Sophia.” Mia grabbed the envelope from Liam and eagerly opened the letter from her pen pal, who… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:8