May 18, 2017

Time-Out

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 Natalie glanced at her phone. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to change and eat something before she had to leave for dance. Gotta move. She grabbed some mac and cheese and popped it into the microwave. As she bounded up the stairs, she passed her little brother, Kevin, sitting in time-out. Minutes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28

May 17, 2017

The Gift of Rest

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1-3 Patrick’s dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. “Let’s take a break,” he said. “But aren’t we going to paint it?” asked Patrick. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Patrick couldn’t wait to test it out. “This car’s gonna look awesome in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:2

May 16, 2017

The Squeaky Door

Bible Reading: Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:10-12 “Hey, Cara! Don’t forget to get the wastebasket from my room,” said Greyson as he opened the door to go out. Cara scowled at him. “I hate taking out the trash.” She turned to her mother. “Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do, while I have to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:14

May 15, 2017

Tell and Show

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13-16 “Look over there, Maria!” Seth pointed. “There’s a parking space right by the door.” Mom had allowed Maria to take the car to school, and now they had to stop for some groceries before heading home. As Maria drove toward the empty spot, she saw a blue and white sign. “We… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

May 14, 2017

Rainy Day Blues

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 “It’s still raining,” said Hayley. “Isn’t the sun ever going to shine again?” “We need rain to make the garden grow,” said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. “This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven’t done that yet today, have you?” “No—but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 143:6

May 13, 2017

Naptime Lessons

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 2:9 It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and the Clarks were cozily gathered in the living room. “Rosie,” Mom said after a while, “it’s time for your nap.” “But Mommy, I don’t want to!” Rosie said, and kept on playing. “No, Rosie, come on and take your nap.” “But… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:9

May 12, 2017

Lost Inheritance

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-14 John came into the family room where his parents were watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. “If that man’s parents died, why can’t he get the money that was left?” John asked after Dad turned off the TV…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:11

May 11, 2017

Stubborn Leaves

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:8-14 Mae pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she and her dad and brother were taking a break from riding their bikes. “Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!” she said. Ethan laughed. “I guess it can’t decide whether it’s spring… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:24

May 10, 2017

A Few Little Flowers

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:8-11, 15-17 “I don’t know what to get my mom for her birthday,” India told her friend Maggie. “I don’t have much money.” “I know what you can get,” Maggie said, “and it doesn’t cost anything.” She led the way to Mrs. Monroe’s house and stopped on the sidewalk in front of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:17

May 9, 2017

Behind the Scenes

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:13-27 “Put the blue block here, Rennah,” Edison said as he helped his four-year-old sister build a tower with blocks. When the structure was almost finished, Rennah pulled out a green block near the bottom of the tower. The tower wobbled, then toppled over. “Rennah, you ruined it!” exclaimed Edison. “Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23