October 27, 2018

Ready for Storms

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A sharp flash of lightning and a crack of thunder made Adele jump. Then the lights in her bedroom went out. “Mom!” she shouted. She waited a few moments. “Mom!” she yelled again. “I’m right here,” Mom said, coming into the room. “Where’s Dad?” Adele asked as another… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

October 26, 2018

Do You Know Him? (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:21-23; Philippians 3:8-10 Julian and Zane, along with their families, joined thousands of other fans in the bleachers surrounding the basketball court. They cheered loudly for their team—and jumped up and down whenever their favorite player, Anthony Smith, dunked the ball. When the score was tied and there were only a few… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:10

October 25, 2018

Do You Know Him? (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Read: John 1:35-42 “Hey, Zane, wait up!” Julian called as he ran to catch up with a new boy in his class. “Didn’t you just move here from Chelton?” “Yeah,” said Zane. “Got here last week.” Julian beamed. “Isn’t that the hometown of Anthony Smith, the basketball player? Do you know him?” “Oh… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 8:4

October 24, 2018

Not Boring

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 Nathan watched as baby Nevaeh blinked, nodded, and finally closed her eyes. When he was sure she was asleep, he looked at his mom in the rearview mirror. “Mom? Do you think heaven is gonna be—I don’t know—boring?” Mom glanced at him. “What makes you say that?” Nathan squirmed. “Well,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2

October 23, 2018

Source of Help

Bible Reading: Psalm 121; Isaiah 41:10 “Wow, Dad! Did you see those fish?” Aisha’s eyes sparkled as she lifted her face out of the water and adjusted her snorkeling mask. “I sure did!” Dad said. “Those little blue ones look like some they have in aquariums at the pet store.” “And I almost touched one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10

October 22, 2018

Knit Together

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 “Mom! Look at my scarf now!” With a ball of yarn dragging behind her, Ana ran into the kitchen, clutching her knitting needles and the scarf she was learning to knit. “Look how long it’s getting! I think it’s almost finished. Isn’t it perfect?” She spread out the length of the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:2

October 21, 2018

Courage to Tell

Bible Reading: Romans 10:11-17 So, that’s what I’ve been wanting to tell you.” Dante watched his friend to see how he’d react. “Ever since I became a Christian at camp, I’ve wanted to talk to you about it, but I was never sure how to bring it up.” “Wow,” said Corbin. “I had no idea… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:14

October 20, 2018

Even Muffins Matter

Bible Reading: John 15:9-14; 1 John 3:16-18 “Mom, there he is! Grab the bag!” Sophia pressed her nose against the glass of the car window as Mom smiled and handed the man on the corner a bag filled with food and treats. The man smiled and said, “God bless you!” as he accepted the free… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18

October 19, 2018

Blind Blessing

Bible Reading: Isaiah 42:6-7; Luke 4:18; 10:23-24 “Mom, what’s that lady doing over there?” Ruth asked as she pointed to a woman with dark glasses who was tapping a small, thin cane back and forth on the floor. “She’s blind,” Mom answered as she placed a bag of sugar in their shopping cart. “That cane… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 10:23

October 18, 2018

Here and Now

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-14 “Hi, Mom,” Sydney said as she came in the door. She put her bag on the table. “Hi, Gram.” “Why are we all dressed up?” asked Grandma. “We’re having dinner with the Hoyles,” said Mom. “The Hoyles are so nice. I remember when we spent a week with them at the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:14