January 30, 2017

Rain, Rain, Rain

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-10; Hebrews 9:22 Barrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. “Ew, gross!” he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. “Hey, Dad, I think it’s time to wash the car!” Dad nodded. “It’s pretty dirty. I didn’t notice how… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:7

January 29, 2017

A Young Real Estate Agent

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27 Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned school had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. “Why don’t you come to work with me today,” said Dad, who was a real estate agent. So Jaden went to the office with his dad. That morning, they met… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:3

January 28, 2017

Never Alone

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Lily sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Lily felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:17

January 27, 2017

Tariq’s Decision

Bible Reading: James 1:5-6; 3:13-18 As Tariq walked home, he glanced at a poster advertising a movie that had just come out. It was the movie his friend Micah had invited him to. To celebrate Micah’s birthday, his parents had said he could have some friends over for pizza, and then they’d all go see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Joshua 24:15

January 26, 2017

A Bright Reflection

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 “Look at how bright the stars are tonight!” Steve’s little brother, Eric, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. “Yeah, and the moon is really bright too,” said Steve. “Why is it so bright?” asked Eric. “Is it a great big ball of fire?” Steve laughed and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21

January 25, 2017

Touched Up

Bible Reading: Romans 4:5-8 “We’re getting our school pictures tomorrow!” Andrea said one evening. “I hope mine turned out good.” “Well, how good can they be?” asked her brother Matt. “After all, the camera can only take a picture of what it sees.” He grinned, then ducked when Andrea threw a small pillow at his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1

January 24, 2017

No Mistakes

Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 As Emily and Zoe started home, they ran into Weston—a school bully. “Hey, Zoe, where’d you get this hat?” asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Zoe stared at him. “Stop that!” yelled Emily, darting toward the cap. She returned… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 4:11

January 23, 2017

Time to Celebrate!

Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Evan stretched his neck and peered around the people in front of him. A teenager named Brad was on the platform. He had just spoken, confessing that he had strayed from the Lord but had now come back. He said God had forgiven him, and he asked the congregation to forgive… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 15:10

January 22, 2017

Diamond in the Rough

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4 Noelle dropped her book bag in the corner of her grandmother’s kitchen. She shook her head when Grandma offered her apple slices and dip. “No, thanks, Gran,” she said. “I don’t feel like eating.” She sighed. “Nothing is going right! You even prayed with me that I’d pass my… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2

January 21, 2017

Wrong Conclusions

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:27-28; 18:13 “Don’t quit yet!” Jill begged her friend, but Emmy sat down and began unlacing her skates, saying she was cold. “It’s not that cold!” said Jill. Emmy didn’t answer, and Jill went back out on the ice. “Hey, Jill!” called Tia as she skated by. “My mom is driving some… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:29