December 26, 2017

The Hidden Gift

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8-15 Christmas was over, and Henry and Nevaeh helped their parents remove the ornaments, lights, and strands of garland from the Christmas tree branches. Soon the shimmering and festive tree looked bare except for the colorful tree skirt surrounding the tree stand. “Hey,” Henry called out. “Look at that!” He pointed to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:18

December 25, 2017

White Christmas

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:1-4, 7 “It’s still snowing, Grandpa,” said Evan. “We’ll have a white Christmas for sure!” Evan had not seen much snow when he lived in the valley, but now he was staying with his grandpa in the mountains. Grandpa nodded. “It makes the whole world look so clean, doesn’t it?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:18

December 24, 2017

Crybaby Christmas

Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:8-14 “This is the worst Christmas ever!” Stella told her brother. “Not only did we have to move because of Dad’s job, we have to live in this tiny apartment because we can’t find a house.” She groaned as she tripped over a box on her way to the couch…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 2:10

December 23, 2017

Stormy Weather

Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-41 “Oh no!” Dad exclaimed as the car slid off the road and into a snowbank. The wind was strong, the snow was deep, and they were stuck! Dad stepped on the gas pedal and tried to rock the car forward and then back. Nothing happened. So Mom got behind the wheel… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:20

December 22, 2017

No Undo Button

Bible Reading: Titus 2:11-14 “Tim! I need your help!” Abigail called out as she stared at the computer screen. “I hit a wrong key or something. The whole page is upside down!” Abigail’s brother quickly walked over to see what was wrong. “It’s okay,” he assured her. “Look—there’s an undo button right here at the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:14

December 21, 2017

Hugo’s Rescue

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:9-13 Rose sat forward in her seat, her eyes riveted to the screen. “Oh, no!” she exclaimed as Hugo, the main character in the movie they were watching, fell into the ocean while trying to get the sail of his ship down. “What will happen to Hugo now? He was sailing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:12

December 20, 2017

Not So White

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7; Philippians 2:1-11 “I’m glad I’m not like Rachel.” Beth gazed at the falling snow through the car window as she spoke. “What do you mean?” Mom asked with a slight frown. “Well, Rachel is kinda—oh, I don’t know—stuck on herself a bit,” Beth replied. “Whenever we talk, she does most of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:12

December 19, 2017

A Heavy Load

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 Luke groaned as he came into the house and dropped his backpack on the table with a thud. “This backpack is so heavy!” he said. “It hurts my shoulders and really slows me down.” “Well, let’s see if there’s anything we can take out to lighten it up a bit,” said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1

December 18, 2017

Send Out the Search Party

Bible Reading: Psalm 139: 23-24; Jeremiah 17:10 “Why is there an old apple core inside a crinkled chip bag under your pillow?” Dad asked when Karis came into the kitchen. Karis smirked. “I think the real question is why were you looking under my pillow?” “I was just following my nose,” said Dad. “Your room… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:23-24

December 17, 2017

Snowfest

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:4-6 “Mom, guess what?” said Peter. “My school is having a snow sculpture contest, and there are prizes! I’m going to make a polar bear.” He grinned. “That will be the perfect animal for this cold, snowy weather.” Each day leading up to the contest, Peter practiced making bears. At the end… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8