Right Tool for the Job

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:4-11 “Dad, my glasses broke!” Levi said. “Let me see,” said Dad. “It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.” “I wish I could get new glasses like Justin’s,” Levi said. “He got these cool wrap-around glasses at the mall. He’s always getting new things, and kids…

Old Bridget

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 “There goes Old Faithful!” Collin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister, Bridget, were showing their aunt a video Collin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. “The park ranger said the rock deep underground is…

Tent Pegs

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. “I love camping,” he said. “Sleeping in a tent is so cool!” Dad smiled. “I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We’ll pound the pegs in about halfway…

Special Fruit Salad

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25 “Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?” asked Elizabeth. “Good idea,” said Mom. “You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today.” As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. “Maybe we can put nine different fruits in…

Don’t Delay

Bible Reading: Luke 2:13-16 After Bible class, Trevor, Vince, and their teacher, Mr. Gomez, walked outside to the front of the church. Trevor looked at his phone. “My parents are on their way,” he said. “I’ll wait out here with you for a while,” said Mr. Gomez. He turned to Vince. “I’m glad you started…

The Best Glasses

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133 “What are you reading?” asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap. “It’s the Bible,” said Alisha. “The Bible? Why are you reading that?” Dr. Trent asked. “With all the exciting books out there, I would think you’d find an…

When God Says No

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9 As Gavin’s parents drove into the garage, he went out to meet them. “Is Grandpa okay?” he asked anxiously as they got out of the car. Dad put his hand on Gavin’s shoulder. “Your grandfather isn’t suffering anymore,” he told him quietly. “He died this afternoon—he’s in heaven now.” Gavin swallowed…

At the Core

Bible Reading: James 2:1-4 When Alexis got home from school, she joined her father in the small orchard behind their house. “I’ll help you pick some apples, Dad.” “All right,” said Dad. “Did you have a good day at school?” “It was okay,” said Alexis. She picked a small red apple from a branch and…

God’s Gifts

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-10 Cassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. “I’m not sure I can let Edgar go, Mom,” she said. “He’s just about the only friend I’ve got!” She sighed. “Some kids at school say…

Conversations with God

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 “Let’s pray,” Mom said, closing the Bible she and Travis had been reading. They were having devotions together, just the two of them, because Dad was out of town. “You pray,” said Travis. “Okay?” “I’ll be glad to start,” said Mom, “but don’t you want to talk to God too?” Travis…