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

October 17, 2018

The Leaky Faucet

Bible Reading: Psalm 78:34-39 “Stop following me around, Zack!” Sam yelled at his little brother. “But I want to be with you,” Zack said tearfully. “I don’t care! I’m tired of you following me everywhere!” Sam said as he stormed out of the house. Later that day, Sam went inside to get a snack. “What… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1

October 16, 2018

One Turn at a Time

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 “Mrs. Melton sure is going to like the dinner we’re taking to her,” Kimone said, buckling her seat belt and peeking at the rolls under the bread cloth. Mom smiled. “I think so too. Her hands must be full with the new baby.” Kimone put both hands firmly on the warm… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:34

October 15, 2018

The Rescue Basket (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-11 “This is so cool!” Jesse exclaimed as his uncle flew the helicopter along a river. Uncle Tyler, a pilot with an emergency helicopter service, was giving Jesse and his friend Kurt a helicopter ride. Kurt grinned. “Tell us about some of the rescues you’ve made.” Uncle Tyler pointed toward the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:2

October 14, 2018

The Rescue Basket (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 3:14-17 “Wow!” Kurt said as he scrambled aboard the helicopter. “This is so cool!” He and his friend Jesse were taking a helicopter ride with Jesse’s Uncle Tyler, who was a pilot for an emergency helicopter service. Kurt sat down in one of the seats. “I never thought I’d get a chance… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:15

October 13, 2018

Hurts All Over

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 26-27; Galatians 6:2 “I don’t see why I have to go to the hospital to see Anne,” said Fay. “Even though she’s in my class at church, we aren’t really close friends, and I have other stuff I want to do.” “There must be lots of things Anne would like… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:15

October 12, 2018

Tangled Thinking

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:41-48 “Ouch!” grumbled Marissa one morning as she yanked the brush through her thick hair. “You could cut your hair, you know, or wear braids at night,” said her older sister, Eleanor, who was propped up in bed with her Bible. “Well, right now I just want to get it untangled!” Marissa… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:48

October 11, 2018

Never Abandoned

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-6 Matt tightened his helmet and straddled his all-terrain vehicle. “The gas tanks are full,” he shouted to Tim over the engine roar. “Let’s tear up the trails.” Tim kick-started his engine and revved the motor. “Oh yeah. I have the need for speed.” “Follow me,” Matt called. He hit the gas,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:10

October 10, 2018

Mending Needed

Bible Reading: Psalm 6:2-4, 9 “But Mom! All my friends are going to camp. It’s not fair!” “We can’t afford it, Addy. I’m sorry.” Mom dumped a basket of unmatched socks onto the table. “I’d let you go if I could, but we just don’t have the money right now.” Addy’s eyes filled with tears… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3

October 9, 2018

Giving Good Gifts

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 Marcus walked into the garage. “Dad, can we talk?” “Sure, what’s on your mind?” Dad stopped working on the car. “We had our basketball team meeting after school. Practice starts Monday.” “Great!” said Dad. “You ready?” “I’m very ready, but I’m worried about Brian. He came to the meeting but said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:3-4