July 27, 2024

Helpful Light

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “Hey, Mom, what are you doing?” asked Londyn as she and her mother stood in the linen aisle at the store. Mom held a cloth napkin up toward the light. “These napkins have some flaws in them, so they cost less than regular ones. When I hold them up to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105

July 26, 2024

Washed Away

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21 Cecilia molded a huge sand castle on the beach, trying to make it like the castles she saw in movies. She made soaring towers and dug a deep moat all around it. Then she noticed that the ocean’s waves were coming closer and closer. “Help, Dad! The water’s going to wash… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:20

July 25, 2024

Baseball Lessons (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8; Galatians 5:13-18 “Hey, August,” Dad said at dinner. “Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?” “Of course!” August grinned. “I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!” “It was quite a hit, all right,” said Dad. “When you reached third base, it looked like you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:31

July 24, 2024

Baseball Lessons (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9; John 14:26 “How did you like our game today, Dad?” asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game. “It was great!” said Dad. “Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 5:29

July 23, 2024

Imprinted

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-18; Romans 8:14-17 Sophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:16

July 22, 2024

Really Forgiven

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-14 Nevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. “I need to get to the bank before it closes,” Mrs. Burns told her. “Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?” “Sure,” said Nevaeh. “No problem.” So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left. Nevaeh hummed as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 8:12

July 21, 2024

One of a Kind

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:10-11 Mario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

July 20, 2024

He Cares for His Sheep

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-2; John 10:7-15 Nikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep. “You’ll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you’ll have to watch out,” Alexia said as they walked along. “We’re almost there—you can see Dad’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:11

July 19, 2024

Light of the World

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6 “There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!” Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 9:5

July 18, 2024

Always the Same

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 When Jake’s parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn’t know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn’t know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:8