May 6, 2017

Shaped Like Clay

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11; Jeremiah 18:6 Aidan held a headless clay animal in his hand. “Mom!” he wailed. “I forgot to put my animal back in the container, and the clay got all hard and dry before I could finish, so now it doesn’t have a head!” “I’m sorry, Aidan,” said Mom, “but it’s too… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:11

May 5, 2017

A Stinky Situation

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-9 Leo watched his ball roll under the shed, then he dropped his bat and crawled in after it. As he scooted under the edge, he spotted a pair of glowing eyes. A cat, thought Leo. He crawled closer. “Here, kitty,” he called. The animal turned. Oh no! thought Leo. A skunk!… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:9

May 4, 2017

Soft-Answer Solution

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4; Philippians 2:3-4 “You’re always messing up this room,” Stella said as she pushed her sister’s things off the dresser. “You’re such a pig!” “I am not, you’re the pig. And leave my things alone!” yelled Mila. “Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!” Stella shot back. The fighting… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1

May 3, 2017

Amnesia

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 Preston jumped from seat to seat in the back of the school bus. He joined in with the boys who were pestering other kids and laughed loudly when rude gestures were made at passing cars. After he and the others ignored several warnings, the bus driver pulled to the side of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:24

May 2, 2017

Harmonious Music

Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-10 On their way to the park one bright Saturday morning, Maisie and her parents decided to stop at an estate sale. Maisie enjoyed seeing all the things the owners of the place were selling. When they walked into a room that looked like a library, Maisie gasped in delight. “Look! A… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 133:1

May 1, 2017

God Made Them All

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:21-25, 31 “Katy, look what I found in the woods!” Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside. Katy shrieked. “Get that out of here!” Levi laughed. “It’s only a garden snake,” he said. “It can’t hurt you.” “Daddy!” Katy dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:31

April 30, 2017

Dirty Sneakers

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6-7; Ephesians 2:8-10 “All right!” Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. “They’re just what I wanted!” “I’m glad you like them,” said Mom, “but let’s try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you’re out with your friends. You have plenty… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6

April 29, 2017

The Tablet of Your Heart

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8 “My stomach hurts, Mom,” said Kaylee, burying her head in her pillow. “Don’t make me go to school today.” Mom put her hand on Kaylee’s forehead. “You felt okay at dinner last night—you ate half a pizza! Is something wrong?” Kaylee glanced at her electronic tablet lying on her bedside table…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:3

April 28, 2017

A Curious Incident (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-37 After their bikes were stolen, Ryder and Josh asked all their friends and neighbors to be on the lookout. They prayed about it too—and Dad even prayed for the person who had taken the bikes. As they were praying together a few days later, Ryder’s thoughts wandered. I wish I could… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

April 27, 2017

A Curious Incident (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 As Ryder and Josh set plates and forks on the table for lunch, a dog started barking outside. “There Sarge goes again,” said Ryder with a sigh. “He’s always barking.” “This bark sounds different than usual,” said Mom. “Maybe one of you boys should go check it out.” “Aw, Mom, we’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:11