November 6, 2017

Loving Pepper

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11 “I know the Bible says God loves everybody, but I don’t really see how He could love Gianna,” Amber told her older sister as they raked leaves in the backyard. “Is she that girl in your class who cuts in the cafeteria line?” Heidi asked as she filled a large… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:2

November 5, 2017

The Perfect Time

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:23-26 “Sara’s mad at me,” Inez told her mother as they drove down a country road toward town. “When she got an A on our spelling test and I got a C, I—well, I said she must have cheated. I know I shouldn’t have said that.” “Why don’t you call and apologize?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:24

November 4, 2017

Hide and Seek

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Dad’s voice drifted around the corner of the house. “Forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty! Ready or not, here I come!” Jaden scrunched sideways into the small opening under the porch and pulled his knees up to his chest. “No!” he said as his little sister tried to wriggle in with him. “Go… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

November 3, 2017

Sturdy Sandals

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 29:2-6 “And I have led you forty years in the wilderness,” Amelia read out loud from her dad’s Bible. “Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet.” Amelia looked up. “Those must have been some sandals! My favorite ones only lasted one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 29:5

November 2, 2017

Sting of Death

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 29:2-6 Landon ducked as a bee buzzed by, barely missing his head. He watched the bee settle on a flower before moving on. “That bee was so close to your head, he almost gave you a buzz cut!” Dad said. Landon didn’t laugh. He had something else on his mind. “Dad, can… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:55

November 1, 2017

Surprising Ways

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 “This state park is really nice, isn’t it?” Dad asked as he and Clark walked along a wooded path. “Huh? Oh, yeah,” Clark mumbled in response. But he hadn’t really noticed—he’d been too busy wondering if Dad would be able to find a new job. The place where his dad worked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:19

October 31, 2017

God’s Children

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Brad sat at the dining room table with his mom, dad, and two older brothers. He had been part of the family for exactly nine years now. They bowed their heads, and Brad’s dad prayed. “Father in heaven, today we celebrate the day You brought Brad to our family. Thank You… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:5

October 30, 2017

Proper Balance

Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 Ryan, Avery, and Mom took off on horseback down the dirt road—Ryan and Avery on Velvet, and Mom on Lady. Ryan glanced back toward the stable. “Look,” he said. “Dad is feeding Buster his grain.” Buster was an older horse, and when he ate with the others, he often got pushed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:22

October 29, 2017

Just Having Fun

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12, 17; Galatians 6:10; Hebrews 12:14 “Boo!” Liam shouted from behind the couch as his younger sister walked past. Gabby screamed and jumped in surprise, and Liam laughed as he climbed out. “Gotcha!” “Mom!” Gabby wailed. “Liam’s scaring me again!” Mom stepped into the living room and looked at Liam sternly. “Liam,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:18

October 28, 2017

Foggy Vision

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Nicholas peered ahead through the fog that surrounded them. “Hey, Dad!” he said as he and his father approached the large city they were visiting. “Look!” He pointed toward the distant city skyline that was almost completely hidden by the fog. “You can hardly see those huge buildings today.” Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Corinthians 13:12