August 18, 2018

Like a Brother

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9-14 “Mom, can I go play at the park with Zayden?” asked Sawyer. Mom laughed. “Zayden, Zayden, Zayden. Ever since you met him, all I hear is ‘Zayden.’” “He’s lots of fun,” said Sawyer. “I think we’re going to be really good friends. It almost feels like he’s the brother I never… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:14

August 17, 2018

Making Friends

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Jenny stooped down to tie her shoe while her class was running a lap for gym. As she knelt, one of her classmates veered and stepped on her hand. “Ow! Hey! You stepped on my hand!” Jenny yelled after the retreating girl. Susan was always bumping into Jenny or stepping… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

August 16, 2018

How Dirty We Are!

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23-24; Jeremiah 18:1-6 “I like being with you, Grandma,” Gail said as she sprayed more cleaner onto her rag. “It’s nice having you visit again,” said Grandma. “Miss Cindy was glad for your help with the younger children at youth camp. She wondered if you’d be interested in leading the children’s class… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:11

August 15, 2018

Fortune Guesser

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Hebrews 1:1-3 “Dad, look at this!” Daisy pointed to a video on her tablet. “This woman is a fortune teller, and in this video, she talks about a whole bunch of things she thinks will happen soon.” “Don’t believe it,” said Brett, Daisy’s older brother. “She’s just a fake.” “Is she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 1:1-2

August 14, 2018

Roots and All

Bible Reading: Romans 6:11-14 Luca looked up from his job of pulling dandelions as his friend Roman pedaled his bike up the driveway. “Hey,” called Roman. “Let’s go swimming at the park.” “Can’t,” Luca replied. “My mom says she’s sick of seeing yellow dandelions instead of green grass, and I have to get rid of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:11

August 13, 2018

A Living Witness

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Peter 3:15 Kinsley got home from camp just as her family was sitting down to eat. “I’m so glad Aisha invited me to spend a week at camp with her,” she said as she slid into her seat. “It was great. And guess what? I became a Christian!” “So what,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:5

August 12, 2018

God’s Creation

Bible Reading: John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-10 After church, Freya and Mom climbed into the car. “I liked my class today,” Freya said. “It was lots of fun.” “Good,” said Mom. “Tell me about it.” “We learned about a Bible story, and we sang some songs.” Freya began to hum one of them. Mom grinned. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

August 11, 2018

No Joke

Bible Reading: James 5:16-18 “I wish I had a hundred dollars to put in the offering tomorrow!” Emma told her mom. “The missionaries in Guatemala really need it.” “If you’ll clean the cupboards for me this afternoon, I’ll pay you—not a hundred dollars, but a little,” said Mom. “Have you prayed about the money you’d… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 5:16

August 10, 2018

One Step at a Time

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:12-14 Gracyn burst into tears after she and her mom discussed a lie she had told earlier in the day. “I can’t do it!” she said. “I just keep sinning even though I know Jesus—I’ll never get it!” Mom gave Gracyn a hug. “You don’t have to get anything, sweetheart. Jesus already… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6

August 9, 2018

Hardened Hearts

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10; 12:1 “Oh no!” Aaron skidded to a stop at a driveway with a rope across it and signs reading “Stay Off—Wet Cement!” He jumped from his bike to keep from falling and landed in the gooey cement, which stuck to his feet like mud. He took off a shoe and wiped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 3:15