April 25, 2018

The Ugly Duckling

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12; 5:6-8 “Cade,” Mom said, coming into Cade’s room. “Do you know where Ducky is?” Finley, Cade’s little sister, was wailing in the hallway. “Cade took him. I know he did!” “I don’t know where that dumb duck is, but I hope it’s gone forever!” Cade said. Ducky was a stuffed toy,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

April 24, 2018

Honor and Kindness

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-14; 1 John 4:21 “I’m open!” Will called to his teammate who was slowly dribbling the basketball down the court with a slight limp. “Come on, Andy! We don’t have all day!” Tweet! The high pitch of Coach’s whistle echoed in the gym. “Time-out!” he called. “Everyone take a seat.” After everyone… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

April 23, 2018

Becoming Fossils

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 Amir rushed into the house and dropped his books. “Look at this!” he said, holding out a fossilized bone. “My teacher said I could borrow it to show Grandpa. Can I show it to him today?” Mom smiled. “We’ll go over to the nursing home after supper.” “Mrs. Patterson says… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16

April 22, 2018

Still Shining

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:23-25 “I.can’t believe my grandma gave me a Bible for my birthday!” Ethan said as he and his friend Kai walked home from school. “What am I gonna do with that?” “Well, you could read it,” Kai said. Ethan laughed. “How could an old book written thousands of years ago have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 13:31

April 21, 2018

Working Hard or Hardly Working

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:22-24 Mom peeked her head into the living room. “I thought I told you two to do the dishes.” Lauren and Robbie glanced up from the computer screen. “We did them, Mom,” Lauren said. “I guess I should have been clearer. When I said to do the dishes, I didn’t mean stack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23

April 20, 2018

Friendship Bracelets

Bible Reading: John 15:12-15 “I can’t believe Mia would do this to me!” Addy pulled the friendship bracelet off her wrist and dropped it in the trash. “Addy?” her mother asked. “Are you okay? Why are you throwing away your bracelet from Mia?” “I thought she was my friend,” Addison said. She hung her backpack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:13

April 19, 2018

Take It to God

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16 Bryson wrote something on a piece of paper, then crumpled it up and threw it in the trash can. He did this several times, and before long he was out of paper. He laid his head on his desk in frustration. Just then Mom walked by. “What’s wrong, Bryson?” “I’m all… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1

April 18, 2018

Child of the King (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Elsa was eager to find Maggie at school. “Remember how much fun it was to pretend we were princesses?” she asked her friend. “Well, guess what? My dad says I really am one! I’m a child of God, so I’m a child of the King because God is King of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:3

April 17, 2018

Child of the King (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 24 “Want to come over to my house for a while?” Elsa asked as she and Maggie got off the school bus. “Okay,” said Maggie. “I’ll just have to make sure it’s okay with my mom.” After checking with Maggie’s mother, the girls went to Elsa’s house, had a snack, and then… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 17:14

April 16, 2018

A Complete Picture

Bible Reading: James 1:2-4 “What part should I do next?” Sally asked as she and her brother worked together on a paint-by-number picture. “Why don’t you work on the brown bear?” Jameson suggested. Sally made a face. “Brown is too dark and boring. I like the brighter colors better. I know! I’ll make the bear… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28