January 10, 2017

Staying in Character

Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; Galatians 5:22-23 “You take the sword, Leo, and be ready for me when I storm the castle,” Ryan instructed his little brother as he slipped on his dragon mask. Leo nodded, put on his knight helmet, and paced back and forth in front of the tent. Ryan ran off and disappeared… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:25

January 9, 2017

Flying in Formation

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 “Well, if that’s the way you’re going to be, I’ll just find someone else to do my science project with!” Will turned and walked away from Thatcher and Carlos before they had a chance to respond. At dinnertime, Will was still angry. “Thatcher and Carlos won’t listen to me,” he said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 133:1

January 8, 2017

Safe Treasure

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin.” Madison read the clue aloud as Jane carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa’s next clue. That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game—clues that would lead them… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:9

January 7, 2017

Important People

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Amy thumbed through the pictures on her phone as her family began driving back to their hotel. “Wait until my friends see these!” she said. She and her family were enjoying a winter vacation trip and had gone to see an ice-skating show. After the show, some of the skaters signed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:14

January 6, 2017

Warning Lights

Bible Reading: Psalm 101:1-8 Becky sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn’t even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her on the bed, Becky jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn’t seen the title. Mom frowned. “You doing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 14:23

January 5, 2017

Questions

Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9 Kahlil closed the book he was reading and sighed. “You don’t look very happy,” said his sister, Anisa. “What are you thinking about?” Kahlil hesitated. “About God,” he said after a moment. “I’ve just been wondering if God really hears us when we pray.” “Of course He does!” said Anisa. “And… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 33:3

January 4, 2017

The Other Dog

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 Malachi put down the wood for the campfire and hurried to see why Boomer, his puppy, was barking. The little dog stood at the edge of the stream, looking down into the clear water. “What is it, Boomer?” asked Malachi. He looked down to see what was in the water and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 8:36

January 3, 2017

All at Once

Bible Reading: Psalms 34:15-17; 145:17-19 “Why are you watching the football game?” Arcelia asked her brother. “You said you wanted to watch basketball.” “Yeah, but I’m recording the basketball game so I can watch it later,” replied Ben as he munched some popcorn. Just then a commercial came on, and Ben muted the TV and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:17

January 2, 2017

Hearing Problems

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3:8-18 “We had a new girl in our class at church today,” Josephine said as she set the table for lunch. “Her name is Lauren, and she’s deaf. She reads lips.” Mom nodded. “I met her mother. Their family moved here recently.” She set a plate of vegetables on the table…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 85:8

January 1, 2017

The Son Still Shines

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 Eva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they’d asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don’t like being… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5