December 6, 2017

A Much-Needed Push

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15; Hebrews 10:24-25 Lydia and Nick helped their dad load groceries into the car. “I hope it stops snowing soon,” Nick said as he closed the trunk. Hearing the sound of spinning tires, he looked around the snow-covered parking lot. A few rows over, a car was having trouble moving. “Let’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

December 5, 2017

The Praise Day

Bible Reading: Psalm 150 “What’s all the racket about?” Mom came out of her office and stood in the doorway of the living room. “You two have done nothing but fight and complain all day.” Christian and Bria glared at each other silently. “Praise the Lord!” Mom suddenly shouted. Christian and Bria jumped in surprise…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:15

December 4, 2017

Try Again

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:18-23 When Phoebe got home from school, she found Grandpa on his knees in the garden. “What are you doing?” Phoebe asked. “Planting vegetables,” replied Grandpa. He grinned. “Aren’t you glad we live in a climate where we can grow things all year round? Nothing tastes better than vegetables fresh from the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9

December 3, 2017

Worry, Worry

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 “Hi, Mom,” said Elysia. “Did your dentist find any cavities?” Mom shook her head. “Not one,” she said with a sigh. “There wasn’t anything wrong, but I still have a pretty big bill to pay.” Elysia laughed. “You sound like you’d be happier if you had a mouthful of rotten teeth… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

December 2, 2017

The Right Name

Bible Reading: Acts 4:8-12; John 14:6 “Mom, I have a question,” Mason said as they drove to the shoe store. “Some of the kids at school say it doesn’t matter who you believe in to get to heaven—Mohammed or Buddha or whoever. Even my teacher says all religions lead to heaven.” Mason sighed. “How can… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 4:12

December 1, 2017

A New Point of View

Bible Reading: Acts 16:22-31 Aaron sighed and flopped onto the couch. “This weather is the worst! We can’t ride bikes or play basketball or even go outside.” “Hey!” said Dad. “This rain may dampen everything outside, but we don’t have to let it dampen our spirits.” “But how can we help it?” Aaron asked. “We… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 16:25

November 30, 2017

Planning Ahead

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:23-27; 1 Peter 3:13-17 “Hey, Rhett, you gotta see this,” Nolan said as he pulled up a website on his tablet. It didn’t take Rhett long to figure out they shouldn’t be looking at the website Nolan had pulled up. Looking away quickly, Rhett struggled to think of something to say, “Uh,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:22

November 29, 2017

The Cover-Up

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7-10; 103:8-14 “Derek, look! It snowed last night!” Emalyn called to her brother as she looked out the window. “It’s so gorgeous—all clean and white and sparkly! I just love it, don’t you?” “Oh, yes! It’s so-o-o be-e-e-yew-tiful!” Derek clasped his hands in mock delight. “I just adore the snow. I think… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7

November 28, 2017

All Messed Up

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3; Romans 8:28 “It’s not fair!” Jasmine was almost in tears. “I shouldn’t have to move away from all my friends! It’s bad enough Dad walked out on us.” Mom sighed. “I know, honey, but I just can’t afford this place all by myself. It will be less expensive for us to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3

November 27, 2017

Over and Over

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:162-168 “What’s all that material for, Mom?” Nyla asked when she and Emani got home from school. “And what are these little frame things?” “Your grandma needs some hot pads, so I thought maybe you and Emani could make some for her birthday,” Mom replied. “These frame things are little hand looms…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:16