September 22, 2017

First Steps

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:1-5 Mom was bouncing baby Izzy on her knee when Soren got home. “Hey, buddy,” she said. “How was school today?” Soren shrugged. “Is something wrong?” asked Mom. Soren sighed. “It’s Alec. He became a Christian a few months ago, and it seemed like he really did change. Well, today I saw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:1

September 21, 2017

Little Tugboats

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-4, 9-14 The breeze felt cool against Ivan’s cheeks as he and Uncle Martín stood quietly on the pier. They were watching ships enter and leave the great harbor. “Look at those little tugboats moving the big ships through the water, Uncle Martín!” said Ivan. “It doesn’t seem like boats that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:11

September 20, 2017

An Important Position

Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-5 “I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won’t let me!” said Quincy. “He says I’ll help the team more if I play right field.” He frowned. “The guys have a saying about right field. They say, ‘right field equals left out,’ because the ball never gets hit… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:22

September 19, 2017

Fruit Roll

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25 The pocket of Cora’s red sweater bulged. She didn’t want Miss Allen to notice, so she quickly slipped into her seat. She removed a big orange from her pocket and hid it behind the box of crayons in her desk. The morning dragged by. Usually Cora liked reading class, but not… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:11

September 18, 2017

Hope Springs Up

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5 Doug peered out the van’s back window as his dad drove down the cemetery’s narrow path past rows and rows of small gray tombstones. Snow and ice covered the ground from the last winter storm. When they reached the second to last row of tombstones, Dad pulled to the side of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 11:25

September 17, 2017

Supper Mints

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:5-9 “Benji, here’s your vitamin.” Mom handed Benji a chewable multivitamin as he got up from the dinner table. Benji looked at the vitamin in his hand. “Is this a supper mint?” “A supper mint?” asked Mom. “No, it’s a vitamin. Why would you think it’s a mint?” “Because we’re supposed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:8

September 16, 2017

Good Gifts

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:8; Matthew 28:20 “I’m not going to sing in the choir at school anymore,” announced Shiloh when she got home. “The kids all laughed when I missed notes at rehearsal today. I’m never going to sing again!” “But you love choir!” said Mom. “And God gave you such a lovely voice.” “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:17

September 15, 2017

A New Name

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-17; 9:25-26 Jana sat quietly petting her new golden retriever puppy while Mom snapped the stems off green beans. “Mom, you’ll never guess what happened today,” Jana said. “Joy told our class she’s a real-life princess.” Mom let out a little chuckle, but when she looked at Jana’s face, she could tell… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:15

September 14, 2017

Now You Know

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3:4-11; Psalm 103:13-14 When the school bell rang, Jamal tossed his bag over his shoulder and headed for the door. He spotted his older brother, Marcus, standing on the sidewalk. “Hey, what’s up?” asked Marcus as they headed for home. “Not much.” Jamal kicked a plastic bottle, and it hit a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:14

September 13, 2017

Rescuing the Fallen

Bible Reading: Luke 19:1-10 “Hey buddy, what’s wrong?” Dad asked when it was time for Emerson’s bedtime prayers. “It’s Grandpa,” said Emerson. “He doesn’t believe in Jesus. That means he’s not going to heaven.” “He needs Jesus,” said Dad. “Shall we pray for him?” Emerson nodded, and he and his dad prayed for Emerson’s grandfather…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10