May 20, 2018

In the Dark

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 After the church service was over, Jacoby helped his mother straighten up the nursery. It was raining hard, so when they were almost finished, Mom went to get the car while Jacoby put the rest of the toys away. Just as he was about to leave, a crash of thunder shook… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

May 19, 2018

An Eager Invitation

Bible Reading: John 21:2-13 “Can I invite Amy and Sheldon to my birthday party?” Julie asked, surrounded by paper, markers, and glitter. “I’ve invited Bella.” “Sure,” said Aunt Kate. She pulled out a casserole from the refrigerator. “Now, why don’t you clear the stuff for your invitations off the table so we can eat.” As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:103

May 18, 2018

Pen Pals

Bible Reading: John 20:24-31; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 2:23 “We’re going to have pen pals for an English project this semester!” Moriah told her parents. “We each got the name of a kid our age in another state, and we’re supposed to exchange letters—real letters, no texts or emails or anything like that. My pen… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:8

May 17, 2018

God’s Word and Glasses

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133 “How about this pair, Mom?” Lizzie asked. She slid the glasses onto her face and peeked in the eye doctor’s mirror. “Those ones look nice on you,” Mom said. She held up another pair. “But try these frames on first before you decide which ones you want.” “Isn’t it funny,” Lizzie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9

May 16, 2018

Peaceful Sleep

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:5-12 Tyler sat up in bed. What’s that noise? he wondered. He and his family had moved to a new house, and now he slept in a strange new room. Somehow he didn’t feel safe the way he had back in his old, familiar home. Tyler heard the noise again. I don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 4:8

May 15, 2018

Instant Communication

Bible Reading: Psalm 5:1-3 Your science project is looking good,” Grandpa said as he looked over Sophia’s shoulder. “Thanks,” said Sophia. “I’m calling it ‘Means of Communication.’ It’s about how the ways people communicate with each other over long distances have developed over time.” She pointed to pictures on her display board showing handwritten letters,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1

May 14, 2018

Boot Camp

Bible Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-17; Hebrews 13:5-6 Ding-dong chimed the doorbell. “Wyatt!” Mom called. “You have a package!” Wyatt galloped down the stairs. “Who’s it from?” he asked curiously. Mom squinted at the return address on the package. “It looks like it’s from your Uncle Dale in Texas. I think it’s your birthday present,” she said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Joshua 1:9

May 13, 2018

A Gift for Mom

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20-25 Daniel plopped down on the top step and scowled. His sister, Nia, found him there. “Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and we don’t have a gift for Mom yet,” she said. “Let’s go see what we can find.” “I can’t,” Daniel said. “Mom says I can’t go anywhere. I didn’t clean my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1

May 12, 2018

Everything You Do

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14, 21-28 Rachel watched as Mom tied the sash of Kayleigh’s sparkly new dress and handed her a basket of flower petals. “It’s not fair,” Rachel muttered. She had never gotten to be a flower girl, but her little sister had been picked for that job in Aunt Erin’s wedding. “All… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27

May 11, 2018

Not Greek to God

Bible Reading: Acts 17:24-27 Allison sang out the words of the song. “Yesu yana kaunar yara.” “What language is that?” asked her friend Sydney. “Like my grandma always says when she doesn’t understand something, it’s Greek to me!” Allison laughed. “It’s not Greek; it’s Hausa,” she said. “I learned that song from my Aunt Mary,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:14