June 29, 2018

Two Kinds of Treasure

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 “There they go!” Gabby pointed at the plane taking off. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were missionaries in Africa and had been visiting Gabby’s family for a week. “Mr. and Mrs. Bell work awfully hard, don’t they?” Gabby said. “Yes, they do,” Dad said, “but as Mr. Bell told me, it’s worth… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 16:26

June 28, 2018

Wrinkle-Free

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Jay dropped his books on the table and went down the hall to the utility room. “How was your day?” Mom asked as she looked up from a shirt she was ironing. “Terrible!” said Jay. “I failed a math test and have to take it over again. Then I found… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:17

June 27, 2018

Spilled Words

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4 Gemma looked in horror as her chocolate milkshake began to spread over the table. “Why can’t you leave my stuff alone, Elle?” she yelled. “I didn’t mean to spill it,” said Elle. Her lower lip was trembling. “I just wanted a taste.” Mom unrolled some paper towels and took them to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:14

June 26, 2018

Father Time

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:11-13 Zayden looked upset when Grandpa came in to tell him goodnight. “Is something wrong?” Grandpa asked. “I hate being a kid,” Zayden said. “Spencer and Tessa can stay up and watch TV, but I have to go to bed. I wish I was older so I could do whatever I want!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:24

June 25, 2018

Image

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26-31 Layna held her position as she landed a pirouette, the final move in the dance. She pushed her belly button as far back to her spine as she could, gazing at herself in the mirror. Her eyes then followed down the line of girls. She stood a head taller than any… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27

June 24, 2018

You Took Too Long!

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Marie studied the instructions for how to cook a meal over a campfire, the final project in her club manual. It didn’t seem too hard. “Hold on!” Mom called. “I’ll be right down!” Marie waited impatiently. Finally, she headed out the door. I’ll just get everything set up, she thought…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20

June 23, 2018

The Flood

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:35-39 “This is quite a storm!” Grandpa said, watching from the front porch as the rain poured down. His house was right next to a large river. Ellen and Elijah came out to stand beside him. Wide-eyed, they watched the trees blowing in the wind. “Grandpa,” said Elijah, “there was a news… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:3

June 22, 2018

Come and See

Bible Reading: John 1:44-49 “Hey, Kaden,” Antonio called as he caught up with his friend in the school hallway. “There’s going to be a special kids’ program at my church on Sunday. Why don’t you come?” “Nah,” said Kaden. “I’m gonna watch the baseball game on TV. Nothing’s gonna get in the way of me… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8

June 21, 2018

Dirty Connection

Bible Reading: Luke 11:37-39 “Sean, the homeless shelter downtown needs donations. I’ve collected some items. How about donating some of your toys?” Sean knelt in front of his toy box. “I don’t have any toys I want to give away, Mom.” “What about this?” Mom asked. “I’m sure any little boy would love to have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:14

June 20, 2018

In a Minute

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 “I’ll do it in a minute,” Damon said when his dad told him to take out the trash. When Mom reminded him to clean his room, Damon answered, “Okay. In a minute.” When told to mow the lawn, he replied, “Just a minute—I’m busy right now.” But the minute usually stretched… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:60