January 5, 2018

Wonderfully Made

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; James 1:5 Karl and Rhett watched as Dad assembled a miniature model of the human body they had gotten for their homeschool biology class. “I’m amazed at God’s creation,” Dad said. “Did you know that the human heart, which is only about as big as a clenched fist, pumps over 4,000… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

January 4, 2018

Leaving Tracks

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 Miles stomped his feet to warm them while he waited at the edge of the woods for his grandpa and sister, Callie. When they caught up with him, Callie pointed. “What animal made these tracks, Grandpa?” Grandpa crouched in the fresh snow to peer at the tracks. “Let’s see. Four toes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:7

January 3, 2018

Be Not Afraid

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:5-9 It was dark on the porch, and Cece let out a piercing scream. “Cece!” Dad exclaimed as he hurriedly opened the door. “What’s wrong?” “Dex locked me out!” Cece’s voice shook as she spoke. “He knows I’m afraid of the dark.” “I’m just trying to help her get over being scared,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:5

January 2, 2018

How Old Is God? (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-5 Hailey burst into applause as Curtis finished saying the alphabet. “Dad, I think he’s finally got it!” “Does this mean you win?” Dad asked. Hailey and her friend had a race going, and Hailey was trying to teach her brother the alphabet before Jenny taught her dog how to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:1-2

January 1, 2018

How Old Is God? (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Revelation 1:4-8 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.” Hailey looked at her three-year-old brother. “Okay, Curtis, now you try.” Curtis looked like he was thinking intensely. “A!” he suddenly shouted, and then,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 1:8

December 31, 2017

Inventory Time

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 “Hi, Dad,” Kiera said as she sat down at the table for breakfast. “Are you going to have to work late again tonight?” Kiera’s dad was a manager at a large store. “Nope—it’s New Year’s Eve, so we close early today.” Dad smiled and sighed. “I’m ready for a night… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2

December 30, 2017

Stinky Towels

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:4-8 “Who’s first in shower line-up tonight?” Mom asked at the dinner table. “I’ll go first,” Kyle volunteered. “But I’ve been meaning to tell you—the bath towels, they…well, they stink!” His brother snickered. “Yeah,” Chris said. “I’ve noticed that too.” Mom glanced at them and then at Dad. He cleared his throat…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6

December 29, 2017

Misplaced Honor

Bible Reading: Psalm 101:5, Romans 12:3 Kaitlin smiled when she heard Hunter misspell the final word of the district spelling bee. He dropped the ‘c,’ and she could tell by his red face he knew it. “Evanescent, e-v-a-n-e-s-c-e-n-t, evanescent,” Kaitlin rattled off without a breath. She grinned at Hunter as he dropped his head. The… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:3

December 28, 2017

Gospel Socks

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18 Zoe sat at the edge of her bed and put on a pair of white socks. Then she looked up and saw her brother, Jackson, standing in her doorway wearing one black sock and one white sock. Zoe laughed. “Your socks don’t match,” she said. Jackson looked down at his outfit…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13

December 27, 2017

Acceptable Words

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:12-14; Colossians 4:6 Isabela peeked over her brother’s shoulder at the picture he was drawing. “Hey, that’s pretty good! But you need to color in that bit of sky you missed in the corner or turn it into a cloud.” “You’re so bossy!” Matías shot back. “I don’t care what you think,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:14