May 15, 2018

Instant Communication

Bible Reading: Psalm 5:1-3 Your science project is looking good,” Grandpa said as he looked over Sophia’s shoulder. “Thanks,” said Sophia. “I’m calling it ‘Means of Communication.’ It’s about how the ways people communicate with each other over long distances have developed over time.” She pointed to pictures on her display board showing handwritten letters,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1

May 14, 2018

Boot Camp

Bible Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-17; Hebrews 13:5-6 Ding-dong chimed the doorbell. “Wyatt!” Mom called. “You have a package!” Wyatt galloped down the stairs. “Who’s it from?” he asked curiously. Mom squinted at the return address on the package. “It looks like it’s from your Uncle Dale in Texas. I think it’s your birthday present,” she said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Joshua 1:9

May 13, 2018

A Gift for Mom

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20-25 Daniel plopped down on the top step and scowled. His sister, Nia, found him there. “Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and we don’t have a gift for Mom yet,” she said. “Let’s go see what we can find.” “I can’t,” Daniel said. “Mom says I can’t go anywhere. I didn’t clean my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1

May 12, 2018

Everything You Do

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14, 21-28 Rachel watched as Mom tied the sash of Kayleigh’s sparkly new dress and handed her a basket of flower petals. “It’s not fair,” Rachel muttered. She had never gotten to be a flower girl, but her little sister had been picked for that job in Aunt Erin’s wedding. “All… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27

May 11, 2018

Not Greek to God

Bible Reading: Acts 17:24-27 Allison sang out the words of the song. “Yesu yana kaunar yara.” “What language is that?” asked her friend Sydney. “Like my grandma always says when she doesn’t understand something, it’s Greek to me!” Allison laughed. “It’s not Greek; it’s Hausa,” she said. “I learned that song from my Aunt Mary,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:14

May 10, 2018

Who You Know

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Tenley and Izabel listened intently as Dad read the story of Flynn, a very poor boy who lived long ago in a faraway country. “Everyone said the king was very kind,” Dad read, “so Flynn decided to go see him and ask for help. “When Flynn arrived at the palace, he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 17:3

May 9, 2018

Attic Wedding

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:39; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 “Wow, look at this old dress!” Chloe said as she and some of her friends explored the attic. Julian held up an old tuxedo. “Look at this coat!” “And look at these old lace curtains. They’d make a good veil and train for a wedding dress,” said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:14

May 8, 2018

Eggs-Ray Vision

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-3 Ryan and his mom were having boiled eggs for lunch. Ryan watched the eggs impatiently as they rolled around in the saucepan. “How long do they take to boil?” he asked. “I’m so hungry!” “Well, that depends on how you like them,” answered Mom. “Three to five minutes for a runny… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7

May 7, 2018

When Down, Reach Up

Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-26 “If only I were running track with my friends, thought DJ as he looked forlornly out his hospital window. Suddenly, a burning itch caused him to quickly squeeze his finger under the cast on his leg. Why did I have to get hurt skateboarding? He brushed away a tear with his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:11

May 6, 2018

Horn Honkers

Bible Reading: Psalm 75:4-7 HONK! Honk-honk-HONK! The horn on little Titus’s tricycle was making an awful racket. Ruby clapped her hands over her ears as she came in from school. “You’re hurting my ears with all that honking!” “Titus,” Mom said, “let Ruby help you take your tricycle to the playroom in the basement.” “But… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:2