April 20, 2018

Friendship Bracelets

Bible Reading: John 15:12-15 “I can’t believe Mia would do this to me!” Addy pulled the friendship bracelet off her wrist and dropped it in the trash. “Addy?” her mother asked. “Are you okay? Why are you throwing away your bracelet from Mia?” “I thought she was my friend,” Addison said. She hung her backpack… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:13

April 19, 2018

Take It to God

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16 Bryson wrote something on a piece of paper, then crumpled it up and threw it in the trash can. He did this several times, and before long he was out of paper. He laid his head on his desk in frustration. Just then Mom walked by. “What’s wrong, Bryson?” “I’m all… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1

April 18, 2018

Child of the King (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Elsa was eager to find Maggie at school. “Remember how much fun it was to pretend we were princesses?” she asked her friend. “Well, guess what? My dad says I really am one! I’m a child of God, so I’m a child of the King because God is King of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:3

April 17, 2018

Child of the King (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 24 “Want to come over to my house for a while?” Elsa asked as she and Maggie got off the school bus. “Okay,” said Maggie. “I’ll just have to make sure it’s okay with my mom.” After checking with Maggie’s mother, the girls went to Elsa’s house, had a snack, and then… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 17:14

April 16, 2018

A Complete Picture

Bible Reading: James 1:2-4 “What part should I do next?” Sally asked as she and her brother worked together on a paint-by-number picture. “Why don’t you work on the brown bear?” Jameson suggested. Sally made a face. “Brown is too dark and boring. I like the brighter colors better. I know! I’ll make the bear… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

April 15, 2018

Pure Technology

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-4 Brooke’s bag bounced against her back as she raced across the field. Her sister April stood on the sidewalk just outside the middle school. “I can’t believe you’re here!” Brooke squeezed her big sister. “How long will you be home before you have to go back to college?” “Two weeks.” April… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:23

April 14, 2018

Two Dads

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for young children. Oliver’s teacher walked to the front of the classroom. “For our next activity, I would like everyone to write the names of their parents on a piece of paper. Then turn to your neighbor and see what… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 3:28

April 13, 2018

The Wrong Way

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:4-9 As Dad and Micah walked into the station, the train on the track gave two long whistles. “It looks like our train is almost ready to pull out—we must be later than I thought!” said Dad. “Good thing I got our tickets online and printed them out. Come on!” They made… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

April 12, 2018

Faithful Friend

Bible Reading: Luke 10:30-35; John 15:12-13 As Carmen stepped off the school bus, she caught a glimpse of her best friend—at least, her best friend in elementary school—staring stonily out the window. Now part of the popular group, Melissa didn’t even look at Carmen. She hadn’t even seemed to notice her the whole first week… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:12

April 11, 2018

Stinky Sins

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-9 “Ronan,” Mom called, “can you take out the trash, please? I had to get rid of the old trash can, so you’ll just have to stack the bags in the garage for now.” Ronan scowled. “Why can’t Daisy put it out for once? All she ever does is sit around… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9