June 15, 2017

Don’t Delay

Bible Reading: Luke 2:13-16 After Bible class, Trevor, Vince, and their teacher, Mr. Gomez, walked outside to the front of the church. Trevor looked at his phone. “My parents are on their way,” he said. “I’ll wait out here with you for a while,” said Mr. Gomez. He turned to Vince. “I’m glad you started… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 2:16

June 14, 2017

The Best Glasses

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133 “What are you reading?” asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap. “It’s the Bible,” said Alisha. “The Bible? Why are you reading that?” Dr. Trent asked. “With all the exciting books out there, I would think you’d find an… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:63

June 13, 2017

When God Says No

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9 As Gavin’s parents drove into the garage, he went out to meet them. “Is Grandpa okay?” he asked anxiously as they got out of the car. Dad put his hand on Gavin’s shoulder. “Your grandfather isn’t suffering anymore,” he told him quietly. “He died this afternoon—he’s in heaven now.” Gavin swallowed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:9

June 12, 2017

At the Core

Bible Reading: James 2:1-4 When Alexis got home from school, she joined her father in the small orchard behind their house. “I’ll help you pick some apples, Dad.” “All right,” said Dad. “Did you have a good day at school?” “It was okay,” said Alexis. She picked a small red apple from a branch and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 7:24

June 11, 2017

God’s Gifts

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-10 Cassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. “I’m not sure I can let Edgar go, Mom,” she said. “He’s just about the only friend I’ve got!” She sighed. “Some kids at school say… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

June 10, 2017

Conversations with God

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 “Let’s pray,” Mom said, closing the Bible she and Travis had been reading. They were having devotions together, just the two of them, because Dad was out of town. “You pray,” said Travis. “Okay?” “I’ll be glad to start,” said Mom, “but don’t you want to talk to God too?” Travis… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:18

June 9, 2017

Unfinished Projects

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6-11 “Can I get this?” asked Charlie, showing a model airplane kit to his mother. “I want to put it together.” “But don’t you already have a bunch of other projects you haven’t finished yet?” asked Mom. “Well, yeah, but I’m still working on those things,” said Charlie. “I’m just waiting for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6

June 8, 2017

Feelings and Decisions

Bible Reading: Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10; Matthew 26:36-46 Jessamyn popped a juicy red strawberry into her mouth before putting another handful into her bucket. “Why does our family have to go be missionaries in another country, Grandpa?” she asked with a sigh. “I like living where we are now. I wish Dad had kept his job… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 143:10

June 7, 2017

On Track

Bible Reading: Romans 13:1-5 Daniel was working on his electric train set when Dad joined him in the basement. “How’s the train project coming along?” he asked. “Good!” said Daniel. “It’s almost ready to run.” “All right!” said Dad. “And how was school today?” Daniel frowned. “I got in trouble for coming in late from… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 13:1

June 6, 2017

Have Jesus, Will Travel

Bible Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 The sick feeling in Micah’s stomach got worse as the plane lifted off the ground and lurched into the air. Everything below him was the size of ants. Not only did he feel sick to his stomach, his chest felt tight too. Dad sat next to him and tried to smile… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Joshua 1:9