June 19, 2018

Broken Shells

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:10-11; Psalm 139:14-16 Nolan and his sister Destiny were having a wonderful vacation at the seashore. They spent hours on the beach—swimming, building sand castles, hunting for shells, and making new friends. “Want to come and find shells with me and Ford?” Nolan asked his sister one day. “He knows where to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:11

June 18, 2018

Braving the Storm

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-7 “I.miss our old house,” said Tomás. He sighed as he thought about the reason they had moved into a trailer on Grandpa’s farm. First his little brother, Felix, was seriously injured in a car accident. Then the company Dad worked for went bankrupt, and it took quite a while for Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2-3

June 17, 2018

More than Words

Bible Reading: James 1:22-25 After a delicious lunch on Father’s Day, Ophelia joined the rest of her family to watch Dad open his presents. “Open mine first, Daddy,” little Molly said eagerly. “I made you a picture.” “Don’t tell,” said Ophelia, but everyone laughed as Molly insisted on helping her father open the package containing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18

June 16, 2018

Beyond What You See

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:3-4 Luca’s grandfather patted the tire of the four-wheeler he had purchased. “I saw the ad for this quad online, and I got a good deal on it,” he said with a smile. Luca wasn’t so sure. The fenders were dented, and the seat had a tear in it. The rack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:7

June 15, 2018

The Broken Lightbulb

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12-18 “James, can you hold the door open for me?” Dad called. But James and Abby were too busy fighting over which video game to play to hear him. “James!” Dad called again. “Please hold the door open so I can bring the ladder in.” “Why do I always have to help… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14-15

June 14, 2018

It’s Not My Job!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 20:28 “Jordan, could you please put Amy’s toys away while I give her a bath?” called Mom. Jordan groaned. He was right in the middle of a computer game. He slammed his controller down and stomped into his baby sister’s room. “This is so unfair!” he said as he threw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:5

June 13, 2018

Slug Bug

Bible Reading: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9 “Slug bug blue!” Brandon exclaimed when he spied a blue Volkswagen. As he spoke, he slugged his brother, Teague, who was sitting beside him. The boys were playing their favorite game on the way home from school—seeing who could spot a Volkswagen first and slug the other guy. They kept… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 68:19

June 12, 2018

Digging for Truth

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25; 6:10-18; Colossians 3:9-10 Camden and Skyler grinned at each other as Mom pulled the car up to the sandy shores of the lake. They grabbed their shovels, raced to the edge of the sparkling water, and began to create castles with deep moats in the sand. Suddenly, Camden cried out in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:9-10

June 11, 2018

Finding Middle C

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-3; John 14:4-7 Allison slammed the keys on the piano. “This is impossible!” she grumbled in frustration. “What’s wrong, Allison?” Mom asked as she came into the room. “I just can’t play this song! It sounds okay in some places, but other places are way off. It’s impossible!” “Let me see.” Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:3

June 10, 2018

Bitterness Trap

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Hebrews 13:5 When Rayna went into the kitchen, Mom was putting the finishing touches on her birthday cake. “It looks like the ants have decided to come to your party,” Mom told her. “Aunt Joyce and Aunt Linda?” Rayna asked. Mom laughed. “No, those ants!” she said, pointing to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:15