June 25, 2017

Going Back in Time

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-10 “Your mom’s calling you for lunch?” Tenley asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Beth. “You mean you haven’t eaten lunch yet? It’s almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.” “Well, it’s only noon here in Colorado, remember?” Beth replied. “We’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:9

June 24, 2017

Incredible Saguaros (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-13 “Look!” said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. “There’s something in that hole!” Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus. “I think it’s a screech owl,” said Easton…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:24

June 23, 2017

Incredible Saguaros (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Rylee leaned all the way back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. “With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton,” Rylee said with a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

June 22, 2017

This Old Planet

Bible Reading: Psalm 89:8, 11-13 Journey and Brynn ran to the garage where their dad was working “Mom says we’re going to have a picnic at the park!” said Journey. “Can we go soon?” “We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!” added Brynn. “Okay,” said Dad, “but before we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 24:1

June 21, 2017

Undeserved Gift

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:7-9 Tinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Johanna’s street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn’t let her have anything now. Maybe I can still have a little fun with the ice cream… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

June 20, 2017

Missing

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:10-14 HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CHILD? The large print on the back of a flyer that had come in the mail caught Caroline’s eye as she sat down at the table to eat breakfast. There was a picture of a cute little girl, along with information about who she was and where… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10

June 19, 2017

Right Tool for the Job

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:4-11 “Dad, my glasses broke!” Levi said. “Let me see,” said Dad. “It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.” “I wish I could get new glasses like Justin’s,” Levi said. “He got these cool wrap-around glasses at the mall. He’s always getting new things, and kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:8

June 18, 2017

Old Bridget

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 “There goes Old Faithful!” Collin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister, Bridget, were showing their aunt a video Collin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. “The park ranger said the rock deep underground is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26

June 17, 2017

Tent Pegs

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. “I love camping,” he said. “Sleeping in a tent is so cool!” Dad smiled. “I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We’ll pound the pegs in about halfway… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

June 16, 2017

Special Fruit Salad

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25 “Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?” asked Elizabeth. “Good idea,” said Mom. “You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today.” As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. “Maybe we can put nine different fruits in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23