June 29, 2017

Heavy Load

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Julian cheered in excitement at the tractor pulling contest. One of the contestants—a friend of Julian’s family—revved the engine as his tractor strained to pull the heavy load. It inched along, then gathered speed to the finish line. “He made it!” Julian shouted, and he clapped along with others in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

June 28, 2017

The Way In

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 6-11 “I’ll be back for dinner, Mom,” Zach said as he pulled his beach towel off the clothesline. “I’ll be swimming with Kade at the country club.” When the boys got to the entryway of the big club building, Kade showed a card to the greeter at the welcome desk. The… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

June 27, 2017

No Broken Promises

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:2-7 Everett stood at the window, watching dark clouds disappearing into the distant sky. “Those clouds sure weren’t any help,” he said. “I was hoping it would rain so I wouldn’t have to mow Mrs. Smith’s lawn today.” “I was hoping those clouds would give us some rain too—we sure do need… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:5

June 26, 2017

Get Me Off This Thing!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10 “Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!” Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air. Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie’s hand. “Sorry, honey, but I think it’s too late to get off now…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:6

June 25, 2017

Going Back in Time

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-10 “Your mom’s calling you for lunch?” Tenley asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Beth. “You mean you haven’t eaten lunch yet? It’s almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.” “Well, it’s only noon here in Colorado, remember?” Beth replied. “We’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

June 24, 2017

Incredible Saguaros (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-13 “Look!” said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. “There’s something in that hole!” Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus. “I think it’s a screech owl,” said Easton…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:24

June 23, 2017

Incredible Saguaros (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Rylee leaned all the way back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. “With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton,” Rylee said with a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

June 22, 2017

This Old Planet

Bible Reading: Psalm 89:8, 11-13 Journey and Brynn ran to the garage where their dad was working “Mom says we’re going to have a picnic at the park!” said Journey. “Can we go soon?” “We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!” added Brynn. “Okay,” said Dad, “but before we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 24:1

June 21, 2017

Undeserved Gift

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:7-9 Tinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Johanna’s street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn’t let her have anything now. Maybe I can still have a little fun with the ice cream… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

June 20, 2017

Missing

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:10-14 HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CHILD? The large print on the back of a flyer that had come in the mail caught Caroline’s eye as she sat down at the table to eat breakfast. There was a picture of a cute little girl, along with information about who she was and where… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10