August 13, 2017

Cooper’s Problem

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-17; 1 John 3:1-2 “Why are Dad’s golf clubs by the door?” asked Cooper one afternoon. “Mom’s selling them,” answered his sister, Ashlynn. “Selling them?” Cooper’s voice rose. “But Dad will want them when he comes back!” “Oh, give it up, Cooper,” said Ashlynn. “Dad’s not coming back.” “He is too!” said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:10

August 12, 2017

In the Garden

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-26 “This is the prettiest flower garden I’ve ever seen!” said Nia. Grandma looked up from her weeding. “I enjoy it too. When it’s nice outside, I spend time almost every day watering, weeding, or transplanting something. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.” She smiled as she pulled a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:10

August 11, 2017

The Log Bridge

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12; 1 Timothy 2:5-6 On the first morning of their family camping trip, Cara and her older brother, Eric, went to explore the creek next to their campsite. After walking upstream for a while, they found a narrow spot in the creek and jumped over it. They worked their way back toward… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

August 10, 2017

Warning Strips

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 Maria, who had been leaning against the back seat of the car, bolted upright. “What was that loud noise?” she asked, peering out the window. “It’s okay,” said Dad. “I just strayed onto the shoulder of the road.” “But what was that noise?” Maria asked again. “There are little bumps on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:11

August 9, 2017

Hidden Fruit

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-3 The sun was just poking its head over the tops of the trees when Tess and her mother left for a walk in the woods near their new home. “I didn’t understand what Dad read in the Bible this morning,” Tess said. “Why can’t we just skip the parts of the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:4

August 8, 2017

The Big Stain

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-9 Adam’s eyes widened in horror as his elbow knocked a bottle of paint off the table and it toppled to the floor. Blue paint spread in a growing blob across the kitchen. Adam jumped off his chair and quickly picked up the paint bottle. What am I going to do? he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7

August 7, 2017

The Suitcase

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:25-27, 31-34 “Get in there!” said Andrea, shoving her beach blanket into her suitcase. “Are you still packing?” asked her older brother, Mark. “We’re leaving in ten minutes! Here, let me help you.” He jumped on the lid of the suitcase, holding it in place while Andrea moved the zipper… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

August 6, 2017

You Get What You Plant

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7-10 “I wish we were freezing green beans or corn or something instead of canning tomatoes,” Grace said as she watched her mother pour bright red stewed tomatoes into quart jars. “I don’t like canned tomatoes very much!” “Depends on what you want to use them for. Corn and green beans don’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7

August 5, 2017

Storms of Life

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Matías looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. “Why is it so loud, Mom?” he asked. “The storm is getting closer,” replied Mom. “The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let’s go.” Mom handed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

August 4, 2017

Middle School Blues

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-32 “It’s hard to believe you’re already old enough to be in middle school this year, Caden,” Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes. “Don’t remind me,” Caden said miserably. “I wish I could stay at my old school forever.” “Why?” asked Mom. “Last year there weren’t any… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:34