July 24, 2017

Like a Badger (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-18 What are you reading about?” asked Kate as she peered over her brother’s shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. “Oh, look at that little animal! He’s so cute!” “Stop saying everything is cute!” said Caleb. “That’s a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!” Kate sniffed. “Well, I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:13

July 23, 2017

Too Many Suckers

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25; Colossians 3:8-10 “Mom, why do you break off parts of the tomato plants?” asked Kyra as she and her brother helped their mom in the garden. “Doesn’t it hurt them when you do that?” “No, I’m just pruning them—removing the suckers,” replied Mom. “Suckers?” asked Kyra. She grinned at her brother…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:2

July 22, 2017

All Things Are Pawsible

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:26, Luke 6:45; James 3:7-10 “Mom,” said Noah, “Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again.” Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. “I don’t know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:9-10

July 21, 2017

An Important Minute

Bible Reading: Psalm 90:4-6, 10-12 Maisie groaned as another car passed their street. “You always do that, Mom!” “Do what?” asked Mom. “You drive up to the corner, and then you sit there forever, waiting for cars to go by—even when you have time to turn and get ahead of them!” “Well, it would have… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:2

July 20, 2017

Be Careful What You Stir Up

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-26 Just do it,” coaxed Henry. “She’ll never know it was you.” Henry was trying to get his classmate, Jeff, to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher’s chair. “Come on, it will be hilarious!” “Okay,” said Jeff. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn’t seem… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:24

July 19, 2017

Nightmares

Bible Reading: Psalm 3:5-6; 42:8; 63:6 Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion’s hot breath on her neck. She screamed—then woke up… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 4:8

July 18, 2017

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane!

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:31; Matthew 6:26 Annie leaned her forehead against the cool windowpane of the airport in Sicily. She sighed as she watched yet another large airplane taxi down the runway and fly off into the big blue sky. Her family had been detoured on the way back to the States from Africa where… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 19:4

July 17, 2017

Running Rough

Bible Reading: Psalm 26:1-3; 139:23-24 “What’s wrong with the car, Daddy?” asked five-year-old Ellery as the family drove to their country home after a church service in the village. “It’s jerking.” “It’s sure running rough,” said Dad. “It’s been doing that lately, but it’s never been this bad before.” “Are we going to make it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:23-24

July 16, 2017

The Mime

Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37; 1 John 3:16-19 As Baker and his mom got off the ferris wheel, he pointed to a crowd of people. “Can we go see what’s going on over there?” Mom nodded, and they walked over and joined the crowd. They saw a man with a painted face acting out various skits…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18

July 15, 2017

Drifting

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3 I’m beginning to wonder if there are any fish in this lake,” said Dad as he baited his hook with another worm. He and Charis had been fishing for nearly two hours. “We’d better catch some or Mom will make us take her out to dinner.” Charis laughed as she looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:2