September 12, 2017

The Wise Squirrel

Bible Reading: Genesis 41:46-57 “Guess what Joseph is doing?” exclaimed Carlee as she burst into the kitchen. “He’s burying acorns near the apple tree!” “Who’s Joseph?” asked Mom. “The new boy next door?” Carlee laughed. “No, Mom! Joseph is the squirrel who comes to our garden. But why would he bury acorns instead of eating… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 22:4

September 11, 2017

Drilling and Filling

Bible Reading: Leviticus 19:17-18; Matthew 5:43-48 After school, Jalen walked to the nearby dentist’s office where his mom worked as a receptionist. “Hi, Mom,” he said as he walked in. He plopped down onto a chair in the waiting room while she got ready to leave. His book bag slid to the floor beside him,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44

September 10, 2017

Unseen, but Loved

Bible Reading: John 20:24-29 It was Grandparents’ Day at Matthew’s school, and the kids were taking turns introducing their grandparents to the class. When it was Matthew’s turn, he went forward and proudly introduced his grandparents. “Grandma and Grandpa Smith are visiting from Arizona,” he said. “They like to travel, and they’re going to take… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:8

September 9, 2017

Lemonade, Anyone?

Bible Reading: Romans 8:18, 28-31 Aiden tried to stay out of the movers’ way as they carried furniture into the apartment, so he stood in the corner and frowned. “Why the long face?” asked one of the men who was helping. “I don’t like this apartment,” said Aiden. “I don’t get my own backyard.” He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

September 8, 2017

Never Alone

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:8; Matthew 28:20 Riley stopped in front of the Build-a-Friend shop at the mall. The white tiger in the display had a pink ballerina tutu and little pink toe shoes that laced around its ankles with sparkly pink ribbon. “Mom, look!” called Riley. But when Riley looked around, Mom was nowhere in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:8

September 7, 2017

A New Story

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 “I’m a part of God’s family now, Beckett thought happily. Earlier that day, he had decided to trust Jesus as his Savior. He smiled, thinking of others he knew who were also part of God’s family—his parents, grandparents, and his friends at church. But then he thought of his two best… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 5:19

September 6, 2017

Ambush

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13; 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Look at Shadow crouching under the bushes,” Lyra said softly. Dad nodded. “I think she sees the doves looking for seeds underneath the bird feeder,” he replied. “She’d like to ambush them.” “That means make a surprise attack from a hiding place, right?” As Lyra spoke, the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:9

September 5, 2017

For the Love of Skipper

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-11 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for some children. “It’s not that I don’t love you,” Beth told her parents. “It’s just that all adopted kids wonder why their birth mothers gave them up.” “I know, honey,” said Dad. “But I’m afraid we don’t know much about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

September 4, 2017

Dirty Work

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2 It was a warm day, and Dad had just finished digging up the garden plot so he and Violet and Griffin could plant sweet corn. “Hey, look!” exclaimed Violet, bending over a corner of the plot. “An earthworm! We learned about earthworms at school. They eat dirt.” She… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:20

September 3, 2017

Burger Blessings

Bible Reading: Daniel 6:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “What beautiful zuccini!” said Mom as she and Alex walked in their garden. “God provides such wonderful food for us. He’s so good!” Alex smiled and nodded just as he got a text message. “Kyle and his sister Evangeline invited me to go to Burger Palace with them,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 55:17