March 16, 2018

Swaying Castle

Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:17-22 “There!” Isaac said as he finished pounding a nail. “This is the best tree house ever! When it’s really windy like this, you can feel the whole tree house move. It’s like being in a swaying castle! Let’s ask if we can sleep out here tonight.” “I know my dad won’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25

March 15, 2018

Just Trust

Bible Reading: Isaiah 26:3-4 Just as Mom and Alana were sitting down to eat lunch, the door opened and Dad walked in. His clothes and face were dirty, and his hand was bandaged. “What happened?” cried Mom. “The apartments near my factory caught on fire, and several of us ran to help,” Dad said. “You’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 16:31

March 14, 2018

Refresher Course

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18-21 You have a new high score! The screen flashed in bright red letters. Marissa sighed and set the tablet down. She went to the kitchen where her mother was cooking. “Mom, I’m tired of the games on my tablet. I need something different to do on weekends. I wish I could… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

March 13, 2018

The Good Fruit Tree (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Psalm 92:12-15; Romans 3:23-26 Grandfather turned the ignition key, and the truck roared to life. “Let’s get home and plant this apple tree, Timmy. Will you help me care for it? We’ll plant it, water it, and protect it so it produces good fruit.” “Sounds like a lot of work.” Timmy grinned. “And… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 27:6

March 12, 2018

The Good Fruit Tree (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Luke 6:43-45 “Hop in, Timmy.” Grandfather opened the truck door. “Time to select our new apple tree.” Timmy climbed in and fastened his seat belt. When they got to the nursery, they walked between rows of young trees. “How about this tree, Grandfather?” Timmy stood on his tiptoes and stretched his fingertips to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:43

March 11, 2018

Clearing the Roadblock

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-9 Kaitlyn sighed loudly when Mom had to stop because of a roadblock. Workers were repairing the bridge ahead, and traffic was temporarily stopped. “How long will we have to wait?” she asked. “I’m not sure,” Mom replied. “It might be a while.” Kaitlyn looked out the window. She saw a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:7

March 10, 2018

Welcome

Bible Reading: John 14:1-3; Revelation 21:1-5 “All right!” Garrett exclaimed as they pulled into Grandma’s driveway. “We’re finally here!” Grandma lived so far away that they had been traveling for two days to get to her house. “Yay!” said Charis. “I’m tired of being in the car.” Dad grinned. “Me too. All I want to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:2

March 9, 2018

Jesus in the Window

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 “I’m sorry to interrupt your schoolwork, boys,” Mom said, “but we should go outside and see the sunset. It’s spectacular tonight.” Zach and Conner bookmarked their pages and got up from the sofa. “How do you even know what the sunset looks like tonight, Mom?” Connor asked as he glanced… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:2

March 8, 2018

School Bus Stop

Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:16-20 The school bus was expected any minute, so Ethan shoveled his cereal into his mouth. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw his baby sister, Anna, pick up his tablet. He dropped his spoon, darted across the kitchen, and snatched it from her hands. “Don’t touch that!” he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

March 7, 2018

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 Lynn visited her garden every day, and her tomato plants, which she and her sister had named Love, Joy, Patience, and Goodness, grew and grew. Then one evening dark clouds began to gather on the horizon. At first Lynn watched from her bedroom window as droplets of water fell from… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:13