September 2, 2017

Friendship Seeds

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9-10 Camilla plopped down in the grass next to the garden. “I’m never talking to that girl again!” “Who? And why not?” asked Dad. He was planting a row of carrots. “Madison—the new girl down the street. I’m tired of trying to be friends with her. I said hi to her three… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9

September 1, 2017

In the Dog Pen

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 “Sure, I’m a Christian,” Silas told his neighbor as he filled a tin bowl with water. The two of them were caring for Spot and Ginger, another neighbor’s dogs, while their owner was in the hospital. “I’ve been a Christian all my life, I guess,” said Silas. “I go to church… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 16:31

August 31, 2017

Extraordinary Tea

Bible Reading: John 15:8-11 Aunt Jan was brewing herbal tea when Kiera stopped by for a visit one Sunday afternoon. Kiera happily sat down in the homey kitchen and sniffed the air. “Orange blossom tea—my favorite,” said Aunt Jan with a smile. She pointed to a cake on the counter. “Help yourself.” Kiera got a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:18

August 30, 2017

Chameleon Friends

Bible Reading: John 15:12-13 “Have you ever heard people use colors to describe their feelings?” Miss Iverson asked her class. Carter waved his hand to make sure she saw it. “Like green with envy?” “How about purple with rage?” Mei said. “Or blue—like when they’re sad.” “All good examples,” Miss Iverson said. “Now, people don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

August 29, 2017

Back on Your Feet

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:1-6 Baby Charlie toddled unsteadily from the sofa to a chair. Brianna watched him for a moment before turning her attention back to the book she was reading. Soon he was off again, this time heading for an armchair on the other side of the living room. About halfway there, he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:6

August 28, 2017

New Again

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Cassian pointed to a row of cars on display at the automobile museum. “Don’t these old cars look funny, Grandpa?” Grandpa smiled. “Well, they look a bit funny to us now, but they were pretty fancy in their day, you know.” He pointed to one of the cars…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:3

August 27, 2017

Window Shopping

Bible Reading: Read: Titus 2:7-8, 11-14 As Bryan and his dad walked through the mall, Bryan talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. “When I knocked on Mr. Martin’s door, he wouldn’t give me any cans to take back to church…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:14

August 26, 2017

Dark Glasses

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:9-13 “We had so much fun!” Larissa said when she got home after spending the afternoon at the beach with a friend. She plopped down in a chair and looked around the room. “Why is it so dark in here?” she wanted to know. Her brother laughed. “Because you’re still wearing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:12

August 25, 2017

Already Beautiful

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14-16 “I feel so ugly!” Kathryn muttered as her mother placed a pink geranium in the flowerbed. “I can’t stand my red hair, my nose is too round, and I don’t dress like other girls my age. Can I get some makeup and new clothes? I want to be pretty!” Mom dug… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14

August 24, 2017

Use the Entrance

Bible Reading: John 10:7-10 Tyler lay flat on his back in the cool green grass, watching the fluffy clouds floating across the sky above him. When he glanced over at the tall trellis covered with Grandma’s rambling roses, he noticed it almost reached the open window of his bedroom. Tyler scrambled to his feet and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:9