Extra Amazing

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:4-9, 18-22 “I think I see the scenic lookout we found on the map, Mom!” shouted Andres. He sighed in relief. The family had been hiking the steep Treetop Trail for two hours, and Andres was glad to finally collapse on a large, flat rock. As he rested, he gazed at the…

Really White

Bible Reading: Romans 3:21-26 “Can I crack the eggs?” Sadie asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar. “Sure,” Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. “Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt.” “I can do that,” said Sadie. She carefully measured…

Saying Goodbye

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 For as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a short walk from the beach. Now they were at the water’s edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla’s…

Every Bit Counts

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-21 Mark and his dad chose a spot out in the middle of the backyard to set up the rain gauge Mark had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. “This is the best school project I’ve ever done,” he said. “I hope it rains…

Finished

Bible Reading: John 19:28-30 Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. “Yum!” he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. “Lemon pie!” “Oh no you don’t!” said Camryn. “This is nowhere near finished.” “Okay, but I’ll be waiting for it,” Evan said, then headed upstairs to do…

Grandpa’s Sheep

Bible Reading: John 10:2-5, 14 “Oh, look!” Winnie said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa’s farm. “I see Grandpa’s new sheep! Let’s go pet them.” The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen. “Oops! We scared them,” said…

A Good Friday Lesson

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Anisa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what…

Someone to Trust

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-9 “Look, Daddy!” exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. “Look! There’s snow down there!” Beck’s older brother, Micah, laughed. “That’s not snow,” he said. “Those are clouds. They just look like snow.” Dad smiled and nodded. “They look solid, don’t they? Like you could walk right out on…

Spring Flowers

Bible Reading: Psalm 71:15-17 Jade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. “Wow, look at all the flowers!” Jade said, walking over to her mother’s garden. “I love the hyacinths. I think they’re my favorite.” “Not mine. I like those yellow ones,” said Izzy, pointing to the…

Rick’s Rotten Apple

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44-46 Rick stomped into the house and headed for the stairs, not even bothering to say hello to his family. “Hey there, Rick!” Dad called from his place at the counter. Rick mumbled something and then proceeded upstairs and slammed his bedroom door. The house shook. Eva, his sister, entered shortly afterward….