September 27, 2018

Family Day

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “I don’t like camp! Don’t go! Stay with me!” Four-year-old Fay sobbed as she clung to her big brother. “I won’t be gone forever,” Ford told her. “I’m just going for a week.” “No! I want you to stay home and play with me,” the little girl insisted. Gently, Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

September 26, 2018

A-maze-ing View

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 11:33-36 “I think we’re going in circles,” Troy said as he and his dad and sister tried to make their way out of a corn maze. “I think we’ve been down this path before.” “How can you tell?” Elinor asked. She looked up at corn stalks that were twice as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6

September 25, 2018

Smell of Sin

Bible Reading: James 1:13-16 Mitchell sniffed the air as he walked into the house. “Mmm, cookies! Can I have one, Mom?” “Not right now,” said Mom. “They need to cool, and we’re going to be having dinner soon. You can have one for dessert after we eat.” “Okay,” said Mitchell, but he looked longingly at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13

September 24, 2018

Not All Potatoes

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-10 Julia pedaled her bike slowly down the road to her grandpa’s house and found him working in his garden. He looked up with a smile. “How’s my Julia today?” Julia felt tears well up in her eyes as she walked over to where Grandpa was weeding. “What’s wrong, honey?” Grandpa asked…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6

September 23, 2018

Flash Knows the Way

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 “Whoa!” called Uncle Mike when his horse suddenly reared as a pheasant whirled up right under its feet. “Whoa, boy!” But even though he was an experienced rider, Uncle Mike fell from the horse, and it galloped off toward home. “Uncle Mike!” exclaimed Beck, pulling his own horse to a stop…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

September 22, 2018

Filled with Good Things

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:8 Good morning, Kylan!” said Mom. She pulled out a can of orange juice from the freezer and ran it under some hot water. “Can I make you something?” On a normal Saturday morning, Kylan would have said, “Pancakes, please!” But today she looked down at the table miserably, her chin resting… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:8

September 21, 2018

Keep the Light On

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:102-105 Jalen finished his Bible reading, then checked off the corresponding reference on his sheet. “There!” he said. “I’m all done with this week’s youth group challenge. We had to read a different passage from the Bible every day this week.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “It’s always good when others encourage you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:130

September 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Manuel rushed onto the stage, set some props in place, picked up some others, and rushed back off. He was the head prop person for the play the youth group was putting on at church. When the performance ended, Manuel finished what he had to do and picked up his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:6

September 19, 2018

Domino Effect

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1, 8-11 Dominoes wound their way through a large room in the basement. “Wow! You have quite a domino network here,” said Amelia’s mother as she came down the stairs. She carefully picked her way to where Amelia was and dropped to the floor beside her. “How did your speech go—the one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:9

September 18, 2018

The Manners Game

Bible Reading: Titus 3:1-5 “Scuse me,” Dex said as he reached across his sister’s plate to get the salt. Phoebe frowned. “Do that again, and I’ll wipe my knife on your shirt!” “Hey! Watch your manners—both of you!” said Mom. “Dex, if you want something, please ask to have it passed.” “But it’s quicker to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:2