March 31, 2018

Beautiful Beets

Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21 “Breanna,” said Mom. “Can you please run to the basement and get the last two jars of Grandma’s pickled beets?” “Okay,” said Breanna. She soon returned with two dusty jars of deep purple-red beets. “I love the color of these beets—it’s so pretty!” She put one jar… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36:26-27

March 30, 2018

Scars

Bible Reading: John 20:24-29 “Mom,” Nick said hesitantly one day, “did you…uh…did you ever think about having plastic surgery to fix all those scars on your face?” For as long as Nick could remember, there had been ugly red scars on his mother’s face and hands. He was used to them and hardly noticed them,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:19

March 29, 2018

A Lesson in Mud

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:3-6 “But why can’t I go?” Sky asked when her parents wouldn’t let her go see a movie with a group of girls from school. “Sky, I don’t think that movie is a good one for you to see,” Mom said. “You can see another movie with them sometime.” “But everybody’s going… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:5

March 28, 2018

In the Shadow of His Wings

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Jacob’s throat tightened as he peered out the kitchen window. I wish we didn’t have to move, he thought. I miss my friends and my old school. After wiping his blurry eyes, he heard something chirping outside. “Look, Mom!” Jacob called. “There’s a nest under the roof over there, and a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 36:7

March 27, 2018

More Beautiful than Roses

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Peter 3:3-4 “Abby, why don’t you come over here for a second? I have something to show you.” Abby slid one more pin into her hair and followed the voice into the kitchen, where Dad was arranging a bunch of brightly colored flowers in a vase. Abby hurried over for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

March 26, 2018

Pray for Your Enemies

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44-48; Ephesians 4:32 “No, not Amie! Now we’re really gonna lose!” The entire team sighed in unison as Amie approached the plate and waited for the kickball. She hadn’t felt well all morning, and now the weight of her teammates’ disgust seemed to make her insides churn even more. Just as the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44

March 25, 2018

A Pack of Worries

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 “What if I don’t make the team, Dad?” Felix asked as they hiked a rugged trail. He had spent most of their backpacking trip finding things to worry about. “Felix, I bet by now you’ve listed a dozen things that worry you,” Dad said. “I could understand your concerns if we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

March 24, 2018

The Answer

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-5, 16-17 After a simple dinner one evening, Dad read out loud from his Bible. “‘I did not give up waiting for the Lord. And He turned to me and heard my cry.’” Dad looked up. “That’s a good verse for us. We need to be patient and keep trusting the Lord… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1

March 23, 2018

Correct Address

Bible Reading: Acts 4:1, 7-12; Revelation 21:1-3 “Dad,” called Laila from the computer desk, “can you help me with this email? I sent it twice, but I don’t think it went anywhere.” Dad put down his book and walked over to Laila. “Are you sure you typed the address right?” he asked. Laila nodded. “Yes,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

March 22, 2018

Sitting Still

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Trent looked at the fish lying in the bucket at Grandpa’s feet and frowned. “Why are they biting for you and not me?” he asked. “Well, you keep pulling in your line to check the bait and moving to different sides of the boat,” Grandpa said. “If you want to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:10