September 17, 2018

The Very Best News

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:9-10 Tyrell jumped off the school bus and ran home. He burst into the kitchen. “Mom! Mom! Guess what?” He ran through the house until he found his mom. “I won the spelling bee! I did it!” His eyes shone as he held out a big blue ribbon for her to see…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 1:16

September 16, 2018

Yo-Yo Joe

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16-17, 23-24 “What should I do for the youth group talent night, Mom?” Joe asked as he put on his coat. “I have to let them know tonight. Lots of kids are singing or playing instruments or doing skits, but I can’t do any of those things. All I know how to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:17

September 15, 2018

From Sunflower to Son-Follower

Bible Reading: Mark 2:13-15; John 3:36 Janessa peered out the window as she munched on a sandwich. Dad’s car pulled up and honked. It was Dad’s week to watch her. “Bye, Mom!” Janessa hollered as she ran outside. “Dad! I learned something so cool!” Janessa said, plopping her bag at her feet. She balanced her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 9:9

September 14, 2018

Volcanic Anger

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26 The baseball blasted off Rob’s bat like a rocket. “Nice shot,” Buddy said. The ball crashed through the upstairs window of the Cooleys’ house. Mrs. Cooley screamed, and a man’s shouts filled the air. Rob dropped his bat. “We’re dead. Let’s get out of here.” Buddy nodded. “If we’re gonna run,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:19

September 13, 2018

Too Heavy to Carry

Bible Reading: Psalm 38:1-4 Grounded and bored, Piper slouched in the chair as she watched her baby sister play. Little Lexy, growing tired of her blocks, made her way to Piper’s backpack that leaned heavily against the brick hearth. Lexy picked up the straps and tried to lift Piper’s bag—an impossible feat, since Lexy was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28

September 12, 2018

A Heart Full of Weeds

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Jackson stepped off the bus and walked toward Dad. “How was your day?” Dad asked as they began walking home. Jackson shrugged. “It was all right,” he said quietly. “Something wrong?” asked Dad. Jackson kicked at a rock on the sidewalk and shoved his hands into his pockets. He was embarrassed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

September 11, 2018

World at War

Bible Reading: Luke 21:9-19 Felix was lying on his bed with his head propped on his hands and a worried look on his face when his mom stopped at his door. “How was school, Felix?” she asked. “Did something happen?” “Not really.” Felix hesitated. “We did have a discussion in social studies, though. One of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:1

September 10, 2018

The Spoiled Jam

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 3:23 Kinzey’s tummy grumbled as she grabbed the peanut butter from the pantry and the new jar of strawberry jam from the refrigerator. Mom laid bread out on two plates and handed her a butter knife. “I’m so hungry, I could eat a rhinoceros!” said Kinzey, unscrewing the lid… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

September 9, 2018

Thrown by Waves

Bible Reading: James 1:5-8 Mallory sat on the beach watching the waves crash into the shore. It was a windy day, and the waves were huge. Mallory had a lot on her mind, and watching the water calmed her. Mom came and sat next to her. After a while of sitting in silence, Mom finally… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

September 8, 2018

Always There

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:14-17 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. “Dathan!” whispered Miles. “Put this in your pocket. Quick!” He held out a small bottle. Dathan looked at the bottle, then at his older cousin. “This is alcohol! We can’t buy this.” “We’re not gonna buy it,” Miles replied. “Come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:15