February 4, 2018

The Hairs on Your Head

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:28-31 “Shall I brush your hair before you go to bed, sweetie?” Grandma asked. Cassidy, who was spending the night with her grandparents, nodded and got her hairbrush. Her scalp tingled as Grandma brushed her hair with long, gentle strokes. When she finished, Grandma handed the brush to Cassidy. “There, now. Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:30

February 3, 2018

Practice Time

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:40-44 Max was passing the kitchen door when he heard his little brother’s voice. “Dad, can I please have those shoes? They’re the kind Tyler Ford wears.” Max grinned and went into the kitchen. “Do you think that since Tyler Ford is a basketball star those shoes will automatically turn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 2:42

February 2, 2018

Different, but Alike

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11; Colossians 4:5-6 “I love being out in the snow,” said Sienna, catching a snowflake on the tip of her tongue. Dad smiled. “I know—you never want to come in! But Mom sent me out to tell you dinner is hot and ready.” So Sienna and Dad went in and washed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11

February 1, 2018

His Life for Mine

Bible Reading: John 10:14-18 “Why would Jesus allow Himself to be killed if He were really God?” Blake asked his youth group leader. “I don’t get it!” Mr. Carter did his best to explain, but Blake still thought it made no sense. A few weeks later, Blake joined the group on a campout at a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:17-18

January 31, 2018

A Hole in One

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23-25 Jason lined up his first putt. He hit his golf ball through the spinning windmill, and it bounced off the far wall and rolled to a stop just a few feet away from the hole. “Great shot, buddy!” said Dad. It was Mason’s first time mini-golfing, and his dad was teaching… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10

January 30, 2018

A Light to Share

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 “Come on, Dad. We’re ready,” called Lina. They had all gathered for family night. It was storming outside, but in the den, they felt snug and cozy with plenty of games and popcorn. “Coming,” Dad called from the bedroom. Just then the power went out. “Oh no!” said Manuel. “No lights!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

January 29, 2018

Untamed Tongue

Bible Reading: James 3:3-10 Why didn’t you invite Jase to come camping with us?” Dad asked as he and Thatcher sat beside their campfire. Thatcher looked at his dad. “His mother’s in a mental hospital!” “Yes,” Dad said. “She’s getting the help she needs for her mental health.” “I knew she was in a hospital,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 39:1

January 28, 2018

Block or Bridge

Bible Reading: Genesis 37:23-28; 45:4-5; 50:20 When Emani and her sister Johannah arrived at their grandparents’ home, the girls immediately went to the barn, looking for their favorite kitten. “Tabby’s not here!” Johannah said. “Let’s see if Grandpa knows where she is.” “I haven’t seen Tabby today,” Grandpa said when the girls found him. “Yesterday… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

January 27, 2018

Hidden Crystals

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27; 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Rayna watched as Mrs. Martínez held up an ugly, rough stone for her science class to see. “This looks like a dull, boring rock, doesn’t it?” Then she turned it around. The rock had been cut open, and the class could see beautiful sparkling crystals on the inside…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 7:24

January 26, 2018

Up, Up, and Away

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 “How many balloons are there?” Malachi asked as he and his father walked toward the crowd of people. They were all waiting to see a group of hot air balloons lift off the ground. “I don’t know,” replied Dad, “but this is a huge event. People come from all over to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7