November 26, 2017

Mine Again

Bible Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15; Romans 10:9 “Today is the lost-and-found auction at school,” Noah said as he grabbed his backpack. The week before, students at Noah’s school had been given one last opportunity to claim any lost-and-found items belonging to them. The things that remained unclaimed were going to be auctioned off. At lunchtime, Noah… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-19

November 25, 2017

Bright Light

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 “What are you doing, Dad?” asked Elijah. “Mom and I decided we’d like a window here in this wall, so I’m measuring and marking where I need to cut the hole for it.” Dad carefully drew lines where he planned to cut. “Why do you want a window there?” asked Elijah… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

November 24, 2017

God’s Colorful World

Bible Reading: Acts 10:28, 34-35; Matthew 28:19-20; Revelation 7:9-10 “What color should I use next in this afghan, Melanie?” Aunt Edith asked as she finished knitting with yellow yarn. “Use the purple yarn!” said Melanie eagerly. “That’s going to be so pretty when it’s finished! It has so many different colors.” Aunt Edith nodded. “Yes,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 17:26

November 23, 2017

Birdseed on the Fence

Bible Reading: James 1:17 Elliot put down his fork and sighed. “Thanks for dinner, Mom. It was great!” Mom smiled. “Well, thank you, Elliot,” she said. “I know lasagna is your favorite, but you seem to have enjoyed it more than usual.” “Yeah, but it wasn’t just the lasagna. This whole day has been great!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

November 22, 2017

Best Friends

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Mom, it’s going to be so great having Piper live right across the street!” Ava told her mother as she got ready to go help her best friend’s family move things into their new house. “Now we can sit together on the school bus and go to each other’s houses… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

November 21, 2017

Undeserved Forgiveness

Bible Reading: Genesis 4:2-8 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for young children. “Joey, it’s Dad. Mind if I come in?” Dad came in and sat down on the edge of the bed. “Hey, buddy. I’ve noticed you’re still having a hard time after what happened to Blake a couple months… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 23:34

November 20, 2017

Forgive Us Our Diets

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:9-15 “Molly, could you please pass the corn?” Andrew asked. As Molly picked up the bowl of corn with one hand, she accidentally spilled it all over the table. “Aw, man,” said Andrew, “I was really looking forward to some corn!” “I’m sorry, Andrew!” Molly said. “I didn’t mean to spill it—it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

November 19, 2017

Forget Your Shoes!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:5-6 Lexie dangled her feet off the bunk bed as her sister got ready for their Christmas program rehearsal. “I’m going to mark my script so I don’t miss any of my lines,” Lexie said. She stuck her pen in her princess purse. “Girls! We need to be at church soon!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

November 18, 2017

The Amazing Cleanser

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-9 Holding his dirty, greasy hands high in front of him, Dad pushed the kitchen door open with his elbow. “Please turn on the faucet for me, James,” he said. “I don’t want to touch anything.” “Wow!” said James, quickly turning on the water. “How did you get your hands so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:7

November 17, 2017

Giving Up Water

Bible Reading: Romans 12:17-21 Katie ran into the kitchen out of breath. She poured a glass of cold water and gulped it down. A few minutes later, her sister walked in. “Why didn’t you wait for me?” Kennedy asked. Katie shrugged. “I saw you were walking home with Seth, so I decided to go for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:37