October 2, 2017

Flickering Fireflies

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 The evening was cool and clear. The earthy smell of the forest filled the air, and stars shone brightly through the trees. A group of boys and their teacher lingered around the dying campfire at their youth group retreat. “Wow!” Malachi said, craning his head back. “The stars are really bright… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

October 1, 2017

One, Two, Three

Bible Reading: John 10:30; 14:16-20, 26 “Mom, what does ‘Trinity’ mean?” Kelsey asked one afternoon. “Pastor Banks mentioned it in his sermon this morning.” “It means that God the Father, God the Son—that’s Jesus—and God the Holy Spirit are three persons, yet they are one God,” explained Mom. “The word ‘Trinity’ isn’t found in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:14

September 30, 2017

Found Treasure

Bible Reading: Acts 17:10-12 “This ground sure is stony, thought Lincoln, bending over to pick up a stone he had uncovered while hoeing the garden. “Grandpa,” he called after wiping dirt from the stone. “Look what I found.” Lincoln handed the stone to his grandfather. “I never saw a stone this shape. Do you think… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:3

September 29, 2017

Another Titanic

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Peter 5:5-6 “My English report is due tomorrow, and I’m going to have the best one in the class!” announced Marshall as he and his dad got ready to play a game of ping pong. “Most of the kids write the dumbest essays you’ve ever seen! I also got the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:2

September 28, 2017

A Bad Name

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14-16 Ashton was quiet as she walked beside her mom at the mall. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Mom asked. Ashton sighed. “Kids at school were saying bad things about Christians today. It’s all Paige’s fault! She claims to be a Christian, but she’s the meanest girl I know! So now the other kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35

September 27, 2017

Flying Together

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “I wonder why geese always fly in a V formation,” Asa said as he and his dad raked their lawn. Overhead, a flock of geese honked their way southward in the cloudless fall sky. “Do you see how closely they fly together?” asked Dad. “As each bird flaps its wings, it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9

September 26, 2017

Super-Sawyer Praise

Bible Reading: Isaiah 45:19-21; Revelation 19:5 Sawyer was kicking the soccer ball around in the front yard when his dad drove up. “Hey, Sawyer-man,” Dad said as he got out of the car. “How’s it going?” Sawyer shrugged. “I don’t think I did a very good job on my spelling test at school today. And… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 150:6

September 25, 2017

Just Ask

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 “Hey, wait up!” Jackie grabbed her foot and looked at the bottom of her shoe. “Look—the sole of my shoe almost ripped right off!” She glanced around with a red face. “How embarrassing. Right in the middle of the store!” “Let me look at it,” Mom said. “How did that even… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:5

September 24, 2017

A Matter of Timing

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 6:1-2; James 4:13-14 For the first time in his life, Braden really listened to the sermon at church. “Now is the time to come to Jesus,” said Pastor Derks. “Don’t have bad timing on this issue, friends. Later may be too late.” Braden felt like he should confess his sin… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:2

September 23, 2017

Cold Hot Chocolate

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Aimee stirred her cup of hot chocolate as her little sister, Jill, came in. “Hi,” said Jill. “Know what we did on the way home from school?” “No. What?” asked Aimee. Jill grinned. “We cut across Mr. Wilson’s lawn!” “What?” Aimee set her cup down. “You know that makes him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12