October 7, 2018

When the Storms Come

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:14, 17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Revelation 21:1-4 Melanie gazed out her bedroom window as rain pelted the glass. Thunder boomed and lightning flashed while tears streaked down her face. “Why, God?” she whispered. “Why did my baby brother have to die?” The storm looked angry and sad—like Melanie’s heart. Arms wrapped around… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 10:14

October 6, 2018

Let’s Roll

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 9:3-11; Luke 14:13-14 “Lose your kickball scrimmage?” Dad asked. Jason buckled his seatbelt. “No. It’s Adrian again.” “The boy who uses a wheelchair?” Dad grinned. “He’s funny.” “Dad! Should you say that about someone who can’t walk?” “Why not? He wears a T-shirt that says ‘A Wheelchair Is How I Roll.’”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 14:13-14

October 5, 2018

Two Birthdays

Bible Reading: John 1:12-13; 3:1-7 Who’s that guy leading the singing?” whispered Joash. “That’s Mr. Carson,” Kolton whispered back. “He’s in charge of our youth group.” Joash was visiting Kolton’s church for the first time, and everything was new to him. “Okay, kids, it’s the first Sunday of the month, so you know what that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:7

October 4, 2018

Busy as a Bee

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16-24 Dathan kept his distance as he watched his father lift the cover from a beehive. “There sure are lots of bees, aren’t there, Dad? And they all look busy.” He grinned. “They’re as busy as bees!” Dad smiled. “You’re right. Each of the hives has lots of them—thousands, in fact. But… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

October 3, 2018

Princes and Princesses

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-21; Galatians 5:22-23 Anissa curled up on the couch with her new book. “I’m almost done reading this already,” she told her brother. “It’s about a princess who didn’t know she was a princess!” “How can that be?” Aaron asked. “If I were a prince, I’m pretty sure I’d know it!” “She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:25

October 2, 2018

Bumper Crop

Bible Reading: John 12:23-33; Galatians 5:22-23 Seth was helping his dad plant watermelon in the garden. He closed his eyes and licked his lips. “I can almost taste it now,” he said. Dad chuckled. “There’s nothing like planting your own watermelon.” He handed Seth some more seeds. “Here, plant these in the next row.” As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:11

October 1, 2018

Less Equals More

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21 Lindsey burst through the door. “Mom, I’m back! I got paid for walking Lilly. I have enough! Can we go to the mall before I go to Mrs. Stevens’ to pack up the donations for those flood victims? Please?” “How about some downtime instead?” said Mom. “You’ve run yourself ragged all… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:16

September 30, 2018

The Only Antidote

Bible Reading: Acts 4:1-12 “Jeremy, come eat!” Mom called. “Dinner’s ready.” Jeremy groaned. He was at an exciting spot in his book and didn’t want to stop reading. He raced to finish the chapter, then dashed to the kitchen. “What took you so long?” Mom asked. “Reading another adventure book?” “Yeah—the best one ever,” Jeremy… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

September 29, 2018

Hairspray, Rocks, and a Helmet

Bible Reading: Psalm 20:6-7; Romans 8:38-39 “Rhea!” Mom said as she picked up Rhea’s backpack. “What do you have in here? Feels like a bag full of rocks!” She unzipped the top. Rhea’s eyes grew round. “No, Mom, don’t—” But Mom was already pulling out a can of hairspray, a camouflage jacket that belonged to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 20:7

September 28, 2018

The Prize Cake

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Rowan grinned as her brother popped a big bite of cake into his mouth. “Wow! Your cakes are getting better and better!” Colby said. Rowan and her mother were each going to enter a cake in the competition at the county fair—Rowan in the Young Bakers division, and her mother in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32