October 17, 2017

Becoming Poor

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12 Vanessa tip-toed into her house. The wind howled at her back, and she pulled her scarf tight against her neck. If only she had her coat. Slowly, she closed the door until it clicked shut. The last thing she wanted was for her mother to see her like this. She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:9

October 16, 2017

Character Training

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-8, 15-16 As Cooper walked home from school, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. Turning, he saw his Sunday school teacher. “Hi, Mr. Myers!” exclaimed Cooper, running to meet him. “What are you doing on this street?” “I just came from Jase Herman’s house,” said Mr. Myers. “He and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:7

October 15, 2017

Payment Made

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21 “Oh, no!” moaned Megan. “I won’t be able to mail this birthday card to Grandma until Monday.” “Why not?” asked Megan’s little sister, Charis. “The mailman hasn’t come yet. I’ll go put it in the mailbox for you.” Megan shook her head. “We’re out of stamps,” she said. “Without a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:9

October 14, 2017

Come to the Table

Bible Reading: Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Keaton watched a frog as it hopped around the yard. When it stopped, it blended in with the grass, and if Keaton looked away, he had a hard time finding it until it started hopping again. When Dad got home, he joined Keaton on the porch. “Hey, Keaton. How was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7

October 13, 2017

Blind as a Bat

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3; 1 John 5:4-5 “Look out!” warned Cody as his sister stumbled over a chair. “You must be blind as a bat if you didn’t see that chair, Eliza!” Eliza huffed as she righted the chair. “Bats aren’t blind!” she said. “Yes, they are,” said Cody. “They find their way around by… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:7

October 12, 2017

Planting Seeds

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 “We can make applesauce, apple dumplings, apple strudel, apple pies, apple butter…” Kiera’s voice trailed off as she lugged a basket of apples into the kitchen. “Sounds like you’ve got big plans for all these apples we picked,” said Aunt Sue. She took some of the apples from Kiera’s basket…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:6

October 11, 2017

By the Book

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 This isn’t working!” said Alec. “Josiah is really good at math, and today he showed me how to do these math problems, but I still can’t figure them out.” Mom walked to the table where Alec was doing his homework. “Doesn’t your textbook tell you how to do them?” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

October 10, 2017

Looking Deeper

Bible Reading: James 2:1-4 On a bright fall day, Erin stopped by her grandma’s house after school. She found her in the kitchen, pulling a batch of cookies out of the oven. “Hello, sweetheart,” Grandma said. “Grab a cookie. How was school?” “Good,” Erin said, reaching for a cookie. “There’s a new girl in my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 7:24

October 9, 2017

Dump the Junk

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-22; Ephesians 4:31-32; Colossians 3:12-13 Ford and his mother sat on the floor with one of his dresser drawers beside them. “I want to keep that!” Ford said as Mom tossed a worn-out toy into a trash bag. Mom was helping him clean out his drawers, and she kept wanting to throw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32

October 8, 2017

A Good Ending

Bible Reading: Romans 8:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-8 “Why does Grandpa have to hurt so much?” Bryan asked his dad as they left the nursing home one afternoon. “I don’t know, Bryan,” Dad answered. “It’s hard to see Grandpa the way he is now, isn’t it?” They were silent as they walked out to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:18