August 23, 2017

Words on Fire

Bible Reading: James 3:1-10 “Did you hear about Aria’s dad?” asked Tenley. “Do you know what Elise told me?” Dad put down the book he had been reading and smiled. Tenley loved to tell him everything that was going on with her friends at school—even when they were on vacation. “Elise says Aria’s dad was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:13

August 22, 2017

Today’s the Day

Bible Reading: James 2:1-4 Thomas laughed as he scrolled down a webpage. “There’s a picture here of a funny-looking toad,” he said. “It looks just like Ethan Webster! If that toad had messed-up hair, he could be Ethan!” “That’s enough, Thomas,” said Dad. “That’s not a nice thing to say about anyone. And didn’t Ethan… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:10

August 21, 2017

Have No Fear!

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for young children. Hazel anxiously glanced around her bedroom. The night was clear and quiet, and the glowing moonlight shone through her window. Yet something still bothered her. Her school had recently had a code red lockdown, which meant someone dangerous… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:4

August 20, 2017

Nerve Medicine

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 More than an hour after Phoebe had gone to bed at her grandparents’ home, she still had not fallen asleep. She tried everything she could think of to relax her mind, but nothing worked. Finally, she slipped out of bed and went to find Grandma. “Grandma, I saw an ad on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:7

August 19, 2017

Becoming Friends

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:24 Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space, wondering what was in the oven at home. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon. “What are you doing sitting here by yourself?” Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:24

August 18, 2017

Eyes on Me

Bible Reading: Matthew 14:28-31; Hebrews 12:1-2 “Are you ready?” Scott asked as Jenny placed her feet on her bike pedals. Jenny nodded. It had been a hard week for both of them. Their dad’s company had laid him off, and it was getting harder and harder to find work. So to get their minds off… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:2

August 17, 2017

Towering Fears

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, 13 “Mr. Robinson asked me to give my testimony at our youth meeting Sunday night,” Rachel told her mother as they walked along a path in the woods. “I’m going to tell him I just can’t do it! I’m too scared!” She pointed toward a nearby hill. “There’s the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7

August 16, 2017

Where’s the Parade?

Bible Reading: Isaiah 48:17-18 “Mom, I see the parade! It’s coming!” Kelly squealed with excitement and grabbed hold of her little brother’s hand. “Gabe, get ready because they’re going to throw candy right at us and we can put it in our bags, okay?” Gabe nodded and grinned. Kelly looked down the street and hopped… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1

August 15, 2017

Making Sacrifices

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 As Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Karl wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as Jesus giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

August 14, 2017

Tangled Threads

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5 Marta sat down on the couch beside her mother and glanced at the needlepoint canvas she was working on. “Oh, cool!” said Marta. “That’s going to be the cover for the pillow you made for my bed, isn’t it? Is it almost finished?” “Not yet,” said Mom, “but it’s getting there.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5