July 9, 2018

The Good Leader

Bible Reading: Psalm 61:1-8 Nick sighed happily at the sound of a mountain stream trickling nearby. “I sure love hiking!” he said. “Me too!” said his twin sister, Nicole. “It’s so pretty out here today!” “Yeah,” said Nick. “I’m so glad school is over for the summer so we can do this again!” “Hey, you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 5:8

July 8, 2018

Falling Seed

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 “Tell me, kids—if something good happened to you, would you keep it to yourself?” Mr. Miller asked his class at church. The kids shook their heads. “We like to share our good news with our friends, don’t we?” Mr. Miller continued. “Yet when it comes to the greatest news of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:6

July 7, 2018

Fearless

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10 Brooklyn couldn’t wait to go on her youth group trip to the state park, where there would be camping, hiking, swimming, and bonfires after dinner. She packed her duffle bag and was about to zip it up when her mother walked in. “Aren’t you going to pack your Bible?” Mom asked,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10

July 6, 2018

After Snowbunny

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Whiskers, Lincoln’s kitten, leaped into the air and batted the shoestring Lincoln was swinging back and forth. “I don’t care how nice Todd is, no one can ever take Dad’s place,” Lincoln told Uncle Shawn. “I don’t want a stepfather.” He sighed. His dad had died a few years before,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:8

July 5, 2018

All Things

Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 8:28, 38-39 Kate squeezed sand between her toes as she watched a young mother swing her daughter around and catapult her into the water. The girl giggled and called out for more. Kate looked at her Mom and remembered when she was strong and healthy enough to do the same… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

July 4, 2018

Consider the Cost

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 “Yum!” Saydie said as her mom set a bowl of bright red strawberries on the table. They had just gotten home from the Fourth of July parade and were enjoying a snack on the patio. “Can we go see the fireworks tonight?” Lynden asked as he popped a strawberry into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:20

July 3, 2018

New Baby

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12 Jessalynn loved her new baby brother, Josiah, but lately it seemed like Mom and Dad didn’t have time for her anymore. She and her mom used to do things together, just the two of them. But now all Mom seemed to be able to do was focus on Josiah. He had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

July 2, 2018

Even Better

Bible Reading: Psalm 16:11; Philippians 1:21-23 On the way home from church, Joanna noticed her brother quietly staring out the window. “What’s wrong, Derek?” she asked. “You’ve hardly said a word since we got in the car.” Derek sighed. “I was just thinking about what Pastor Hill said about Jesus coming again.” Joanna frowned. “Don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:8

July 1, 2018

The Hidden Eagle

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:3-6 “What are you making, Grandpa?” Elena asked, walking over to the porch swing where her grandfather was shaving slivers from a small block of wood. Grandpa held it up to show her. “There’s an eagle trapped in this wood, and I’m setting it free,” he said. Elena looked closely at the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

June 30, 2018

More than Leftovers

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Daniel 6:1-10 Mom wiped her hands on a kitchen towel as she went into the den. “Uncle Jim and Aunt Karen are coming over tonight to celebrate Dad’s birthday,” she said. “Cool.” Kyler kept his eyes on the television screen as his thumbs tapped the buttons of the game controller. “Have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:2