September 7, 2018

Be Yourself

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:1-2, 5-9 Olivia walked into her new classroom feeling nervous yet excited. She had lived her whole life in a little town in Taiwan but was now starting a new adventure in the big city of Taipei. After everyone scrambled to their seats, the teacher had the students introduce themselves and helped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6

September 6, 2018

The Mother Hen

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-6 Grandma looked up from making breakfast when Jacob came into the kitchen. “You look tired,” she said. Jacob yawned. “I was up a lot last night because of the storm.” “It sure was noisy!” Grandma said as she began mixing pancake batter. “I was up some myself.” “Did Grandpa go to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 91:4

September 5, 2018

Under Construction

Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-4 “Why are we stopping?” Trent asked as they came to a stop behind a line of cars. Ashlynn poked her head out the window. “It’s construction. I can see a bulldozer and a woman with a sign.” “Oh no!” said Trent. “We’ll be late! It’s bad enough being new… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:3

September 4, 2018

The Right Answer

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7 Silas stuffed his math quiz in his bag and slammed his locker shut. I don’t understand why Mr. Brown won’t give me a better grade on that quiz, he thought. My answers were much closer to being right than they were on the last quiz. On the way home,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9

September 3, 2018

The Backpack Test

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 Peter 3:18; 4:12-14, 19 “Kids! Ready for school? In just a minute we have to fly out of here!” Mom yelled from the kitchen as she hurriedly threw together lunches. Katie and Ben tied their shoes near the front door. “Need help with your backpack, Katie? I’ll help you,” Ben… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:3

September 2, 2018

In Everything Give Thanks

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 “What an awful day!” said Louisa after school. “Why do I have to have Mrs. Hilton for a teacher? She’s a grouch, and nobody likes her!” “It sounds like this would be a good time to remind you of the verses we read for devotions this morning,” Mom said. “‘In everything… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

September 1, 2018

Owl under Siege

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:25-26; Romans 5:1-5 Noah cast his line into the water. The bait landed with a small plop. On the other end of the boat, his grandfather quietly held his fishing pole. All was silent except for the sound of crickets chirping. Suddenly, a loud squawk split the misty air. The sound came… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:7

August 31, 2018

The Tiger and the Bike

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:7-13 Dallas walked up the driveway, head down and shoulders slumped. Dad, who was working on the lawn mower, glanced up. “Something wrong?” he asked. “Yes!” Dallas said. “You know that new bike the library was giving away for their summer reading contest? Well, somebody else won it. I can’t believe it…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

August 30, 2018

A Gentle Nudge

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44; 1 Peter 2:20-23; 3:15-18 “Cece and I are going to do something about those kids who tease us for going to the after-school Bible study,” Johannah told her mom on the way home from school. “Do what exactly?” Mom asked, coming to a stop at a noisy construction zone. “We’re going… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 25:15

August 29, 2018

Remember Me

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 “Hey, Dad,” said Malachi as he and his family were on their way home from a visit with their grandmother, “what do you want written on your tombstone?” “What a question!” said Mom. “Why are you asking that?” Malachi laughed. “While you were visiting with Grandma, Nevaeh and I went… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:26