February 10, 2018

Guardrails

Bible Reading: Psalm 143:8-10; 1 John 4:1-6 “Dad, what are those ropes on the side of the road?” asked six-year-old Arthur as they drove down the highway. “Those are called guardrails,” Dad replied. “Sometimes guardrails are made of wide metal bands, and sometimes they’re heavy wire ropes.” “What are they for?” asked Arthur. “They’re to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:1

February 9, 2018

Smiles

Bible Reading: Romans 6:11-14 Ellen was pouting when she and her mother returned home from shopping. “What’s the matter, sourface?” asked her brother, Jonah. Ellen scowled. “Mom gets you everything you want, but she wouldn’t buy anything for me,” she said. “All I wanted was a smiley emoji shirt.” Jonah laughed. “A smiley emoji shirt… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17

February 8, 2018

The Prayer Closet

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:5-8 Dante heard someone calling his name. “Amen,” he said quickly, then opened his closet door to find his dad standing in the middle of his room. “I didn’t mean to interrupt you,” Dad said, “but I’m curious. Why were you praying in your closet?” “Well, I always pray beside my bed,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:6

February 7, 2018

A Call for Help

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:6-8 “Mom!” Damian called. “Phoebe and I are riding our bikes over to Grandpa’s.” Damian and his sister had weekly Bible verse challenges from their grandpa, and they were ready to visit him to say their verses. But when Grandpa opened the door, he didn’t invite them in. “I can’t visit with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 120:1

February 6, 2018

The Joy of Work (Part 2)

Bible Reading: John 6:25-29 “Hi, Uncle Rob!” Calvin and his dad walked into his uncle’s living room. “You’re up! We thought you’d be in bed.” Uncle Rob had fallen from a ladder and hurt his back and was now back home after spending several days in the hospital. Uncle Rob smiled. “Thankfully I don’t have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:29

February 5, 2018

The Joy of Work (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26; 2:15; Psalm 128:1-2; Colossians 3:23 “I’m outta here!” Micah dunked an old cleaning rag in the trash can and ran into the house. Calvin looked around at his half of the garage, then at the other half that had been Micah’s responsibility to clean. What a difference! He knew Micah had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23

February 4, 2018

The Hairs on Your Head

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:28-31 “Shall I brush your hair before you go to bed, sweetie?” Grandma asked. Cassidy, who was spending the night with her grandparents, nodded and got her hairbrush. Her scalp tingled as Grandma brushed her hair with long, gentle strokes. When she finished, Grandma handed the brush to Cassidy. “There, now. Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:30

February 3, 2018

Practice Time

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:40-44 Max was passing the kitchen door when he heard his little brother’s voice. “Dad, can I please have those shoes? They’re the kind Tyler Ford wears.” Max grinned and went into the kitchen. “Do you think that since Tyler Ford is a basketball star those shoes will automatically turn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 2:42

February 2, 2018

Different, but Alike

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11; Colossians 4:5-6 “I love being out in the snow,” said Sienna, catching a snowflake on the tip of her tongue. Dad smiled. “I know—you never want to come in! But Mom sent me out to tell you dinner is hot and ready.” So Sienna and Dad went in and washed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11

February 1, 2018

His Life for Mine

Bible Reading: John 10:14-18 “Why would Jesus allow Himself to be killed if He were really God?” Blake asked his youth group leader. “I don’t get it!” Mr. Carter did his best to explain, but Blake still thought it made no sense. A few weeks later, Blake joined the group on a campout at a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:17-18