October 7, 2017

The Bad Day

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:10-12, 44; 1 Peter 4:14-16 “This has been one terrible day,” Ben told his friends Reid and Joel. “The guys in gym class laughed at me because I told them to stop making fun of this kid who goes to my church. Then they started making fun of me instead.” He looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:16

October 6, 2017

God Never Leaves

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:18; Matthew 28:20 Mia watched the windshield wipers sweep away the raindrops as she brushed away her tears. The autumn sky was gray as they drove home from her grandma’s funeral. “Why did God let Grandma die, Mom?” Mia asked. Mom turned around, and Dad looked at her in the rearview mirror… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:18

October 5, 2017

School Pictures

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:14-17 “What do you think of this one?” Sophie asked her older sister. Kara was helping her choose an outfit to wear for her school pictures the next day. “Why don’t you pick something simpler?” Kara suggested. “Remember, Mom said you have to pick clothes without too bold of a pattern so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16

October 4, 2017

The Power of a Storm

Bible Reading: Psalm 29 Kaden dragged his toe in the dirt as the swing went back and forth, back and forth. He was hardly swinging at all. “Isn’t swinging supposed to put a smile on your face?” Kaden looked up and cracked a grin. It was his friend, Mr. Snyder. “I saw you sitting here… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 29:2

October 3, 2017

Invisible Hands

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:31-36 “I knew I’d win a prize. I just knew it!” Josh stroked the shiny blue ribbon he was holding and grinned, remembering how quickly his horse had stood straight and still, with ears flicked forward. “Blaze was the best because he had the best trainer—me!” “You did a good job training… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:17

October 2, 2017

Flickering Fireflies

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 The evening was cool and clear. The earthy smell of the forest filled the air, and stars shone brightly through the trees. A group of boys and their teacher lingered around the dying campfire at their youth group retreat. “Wow!” Malachi said, craning his head back. “The stars are really bright… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

October 1, 2017

One, Two, Three

Bible Reading: John 10:30; 14:16-20, 26 “Mom, what does ‘Trinity’ mean?” Kelsey asked one afternoon. “Pastor Banks mentioned it in his sermon this morning.” “It means that God the Father, God the Son—that’s Jesus—and God the Holy Spirit are three persons, yet they are one God,” explained Mom. “The word ‘Trinity’ isn’t found in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:14

September 30, 2017

Found Treasure

Bible Reading: Acts 17:10-12 “This ground sure is stony, thought Lincoln, bending over to pick up a stone he had uncovered while hoeing the garden. “Grandpa,” he called after wiping dirt from the stone. “Look what I found.” Lincoln handed the stone to his grandfather. “I never saw a stone this shape. Do you think… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:3

September 29, 2017

Another Titanic

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Peter 5:5-6 “My English report is due tomorrow, and I’m going to have the best one in the class!” announced Marshall as he and his dad got ready to play a game of ping pong. “Most of the kids write the dumbest essays you’ve ever seen! I also got the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:2

September 28, 2017

A Bad Name

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14-16 Ashton was quiet as she walked beside her mom at the mall. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Mom asked. Ashton sighed. “Kids at school were saying bad things about Christians today. It’s all Paige’s fault! She claims to be a Christian, but she’s the meanest girl I know! So now the other kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35