April 30, 2018

Do Not Worry

Bible Reading: Luke 12:22-28 Riley sat at the kitchen table, staring blankly at her math assignment. “You’ve been looking at the same problem for ten minutes,” said Mom. “Is something the matter?” “I’m worried about the game on Friday,” Riley replied. “What if we lose?” Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put down her knife. “Follow… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 55:22

April 29, 2018

Best Dog for Sawyer

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:9-11 Sawyer typed an email to his dad, who was away on sea duty with the Navy. “The Carlsons next door have a litter of puppies,” he wrote. “Can I please have one? Mom says it’s okay with her if it’s okay with you. I wanted to have a dog just like… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:17

April 28, 2018

Peacemakers

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:13-14; Hebrews 12:14-15 “I know, but that’s what Bianca said.” Kaylee switched the phone to her other ear. “She told me she was sick of hearing you whine all the time. I can’t help it if she says mean things about you.” After talking a little longer, Kaylee put down her phone… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:9

April 27, 2018

The False Friend

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-3 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for young children. It’s not fair, Stacy typed into her phone. Mom lets Jubilee go out with her friends after school all the time. Three little dots floated in a pale blue bubble as Ben typed back. She just doesn’t want… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1

April 26, 2018

The Flashlight

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13-16 Maxton finally agreed to go to church with us,” Kwame told his mother, “but then this afternoon, he changed his mind. I wonder why?” Mom looked thoughtful but didn’t say anything. Shortly after Kwame went up to bed that night, he came back downstairs. “Mom, do we have any flashlight batteries?… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

April 25, 2018

The Ugly Duckling

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12; 5:6-8 “Cade,” Mom said, coming into Cade’s room. “Do you know where Ducky is?” Finley, Cade’s little sister, was wailing in the hallway. “Cade took him. I know he did!” “I don’t know where that dumb duck is, but I hope it’s gone forever!” Cade said. Ducky was a stuffed toy,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

April 24, 2018

Honor and Kindness

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-14; 1 John 4:21 “I’m open!” Will called to his teammate who was slowly dribbling the basketball down the court with a slight limp. “Come on, Andy! We don’t have all day!” Tweet! The high pitch of Coach’s whistle echoed in the gym. “Time-out!” he called. “Everyone take a seat.” After everyone… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

April 23, 2018

Becoming Fossils

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 Amir rushed into the house and dropped his books. “Look at this!” he said, holding out a fossilized bone. “My teacher said I could borrow it to show Grandpa. Can I show it to him today?” Mom smiled. “We’ll go over to the nursing home after supper.” “Mrs. Patterson says… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16

April 22, 2018

Still Shining

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:23-25 “I.can’t believe my grandma gave me a Bible for my birthday!” Ethan said as he and his friend Kai walked home from school. “What am I gonna do with that?” “Well, you could read it,” Kai said. Ethan laughed. “How could an old book written thousands of years ago have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 13:31

April 21, 2018

Working Hard or Hardly Working

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:22-24 Mom peeked her head into the living room. “I thought I told you two to do the dishes.” Lauren and Robbie glanced up from the computer screen. “We did them, Mom,” Lauren said. “I guess I should have been clearer. When I said to do the dishes, I didn’t mean stack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23