October 27, 2017

Gone for Good

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-12 With her sidewalk chalk, India colored in the flowers she had drawn along the edge of the driveway. Then she stood back and frowned. Dad came out of the house and smiled at India. “What lovely flowers!” he said. “And I won’t even have to water them.” “No, but I’m going… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:34

October 26, 2017

No Matter How Small

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 Braxton was doing his homework on the couch when his dog, Buddy, brought a toy over and set it at Braxton’s feet. Braxton picked it up and threw it into the kitchen. Buddy immediately ran after it and brought it back to Braxton. This time Braxton threw the toy a little… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7

October 25, 2017

The Ring

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:1-4; Ephesians 6:1-3 “Want to see the ring I got?” Jane pulled a small box from her dresser drawer and showed her friend Stasia the delicate opal ring inside. “It used to be my grandma’s.” “It’s so pretty!” said Stasia. “Can I wear it for a while?” Jane bit her lip. “My… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:10

October 24, 2017

Flying High

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-9 Jonah sifted through the model airplane parts covering his desk until he found the one he wanted. Almost done! I just have to get this propeller on, he told himself. His fingers clutched the plane as he tried to attach the propeller. Then he heard a crunch. He had held the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:4

October 23, 2017

Fishing Lures

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5; James 1:12-15 “I can’t believe it! Andy says he’s a Christian, but I saw him showing some of the guys a bad website on his tablet after school,” Cade told his dad. “He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.” “So looking at websites like that doesn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:14

October 22, 2017

By Any Other Name

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-9 “Come on, Trevor. Eat your beans.” Nevaeh was trying to get her baby brother to finish his supper, but Trevor turned his head away, his mouth firmly closed. “He thinks he doesn’t like beans, so call them something else,” said Matthew. He spooned some of the baby food and held it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:12

October 21, 2017

The Right Move

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28 “Which do you want first, the bad news or the good news?” Mom asked when Morgan got home from school. “The bad news, I guess.” Morgan bit into an apple. She knew that when Mom played bad news/good news, the news was never terribly bad. “Dad’s job is now… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

October 20, 2017

Blatt, Blatt, Blatt

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-8 BLATT! BLATT! BLATT! Billy was sitting in front of the music stand with his trombone, moving the slide in and out, when Dad walked in holding a baseball and glove. “Hey, Billy,” Dad said. “How about taking a break to play catch?” In the backyard Dad threw easy tosses to Billy,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6

October 19, 2017

Brand New World

Bible Reading: Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:19-22 Johannah rushed outside to see why Grandpa’s dog was barking so loudly. She found Bandit jumping up and down, trying to reach a squirrel up in the apple tree. “Shame on you, Bandit,” she said as the squirrel chattered loudly. “I think that squirrel is scolding you!” She laughed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:13

October 18, 2017

Static Cling

Bible Reading: Psalm 26:2-3; 139:23-24 Eden’s sweater crackled as she pulled it over her head. She smoothed down her hair and hurried downstairs for breakfast. “What’s so funny?” she asked her brother as she took her seat at the table. “There’s a sock stuck to your back!” said Jack. “Oops!” said Mom as she removed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:23-24